RFSQ Hurricane Debris Removal and Disposal

The Department of Juvenile Justice in Florida is soliciting qualifications from vendors to perform hurricane debris removal and disposal services under solicitation number DJJ RFSQ 15604, with responses due by June 9, 2026. The scope of work encompasses tree branch removal, stump grinding, debris transportation, and disposal, requiring vendors to demonstrate substantial experience in emergency debris response, robust operational planning, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Proposals must include detailed information on proposed staff qualifications, past performance in similar projects, comprehensive scheduling and cost control measures, and site-specific knowledge, with technical merit accounting for 90 percent of the evaluation score and cost proposal making up the remaining 10 percent. Evaluation is based on adjectival ratings for references and binary compliance scoring for administrative requirements, emphasizing a trade-off approach that prioritizes superior technical capability over lowest price. Vendors must submit one original and five hard-copy sealed proposals to the specified Tallahassee address and are prohibited from using electronic submissions. Required attachments include vendor contact details, attestation forms confirming compliance with foreign country restrictions and forced labor prohibitions, a certification of financial capability and E-Verify participation, and security protocols for handling personal identifying information. Insurance coverage, record retention, and PCard usage are contractual obligations, and all personnel must meet specified credentialing standards, with changes subject to government approval. The place of performance is statewide across Florida, with oversight conducted from the Department’s office in Tallahassee, and no official contract value has been published, though a $500 million project budget is referenced contextually. Vendors must monitor the Vendor Information Portal for updates and ensure strict adherence to deadlines, as late submissions are automatically disqualified.