Disaster-Related Debris Management Services

The Silverado/Modjeska Canyons and Freeway Complex Fires, and subsequent major disaster events, created a need for collaboration amongst the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and Orange County cities to take proactive measures in disaster response and recovery service. The County, in collaboration with the Orange County Flood Control District and Orange County cities, has developed a multi-jurisdictional disaster-related debris management plan for disaster response and recovery service. This plan supports mutual aid agreement commitments between the County and Orange County Flood Control District and Orange County cities. The County's disaster-related debris management plan addresses the collection, processing, and disposal of the volumes and variety of debris expected to be generated by major disasters including earthquakes, wildfires, storms, post-fire debris flows, tsunamis, and other natural and/or man-made events. The purpose of the plan is to ensure timely, coordinated recovery operations, including removal of debris from public property and rights-of-way throughout the County unincorporated areas and collaborating cities using a combination of County, city, and contractor forces. The Contractor must have the capacity to manage a major workforce, cover operational expenses prior to initial payment, provide all necessary bonds and insurance, and maintain an established management team and resource network. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances, and assist the County with recovering contract expenses through the FEMA reimbursement process, working in conjunction with an independent debris monitoring service that will validate equipment, loads, and materials collected.