RFP - To Provide Debris Removal Services #12297

The City of Gulfport, Mississippi is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for Debris Removal and Disposal Services. This solicitation by the City of Gulfport will result in the selection of at least one (1) experienced firm to remove and lawfully dispose of debris (other than household putrescible garbage) from public property, public right-of-ways, City owned properties, roadway easements.

The RFP package can be obtain in writing via email jversiga@gulfport-ms.gov or at www.gulfportmsbids.com

Delivery – One (1) original, three (3) copies and one (1) electronic copy of the proposal shall be submitted. All proposals must be received by the Office of Procurement, Attn: Jessica Versiga, 1410 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501, 228-868-5705,
no later than 10:00 am local time on November 17, 2022. Proposals can also be received electronically at www.gulfportmsbids.com. All proposals will be referred to a Selection Committee evaluation. Any submittal received after the above stated date and time will be returned unopened.

The selection committee will evaluate the proposals and make recommendations to City Administration and the Governing Authority based upon the following set of criteria. The list is NOT in order of importance.

1. Past Performance
2. Experience and Ability
3. Understanding of Project Requirements
4. Approach and Method
5. Cost/Fee Proposal

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at The Department of Public Works located at 4050 Hewes Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507 beginning at 1:30 pm on November 2, 2022. Although the Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory, all potential bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

Inquiries – All inquiries shall be in writing and directed to jversiga@gulfport-ms.gov . No questions or requests for clarifications will be addressed within seven (7) business days of the due date of the proposal.

The selection committee will review each proposal based on the grading criteria. The Governing Authority retains the ultimate authority in making these determinations. The selection committee may develop a short list from which interviews will be scheduled and evaluation will be based ONLY on the data submitted in response to the request for proposal and such other information as the City of Gulfport may deem necessary or appropriate. Upon

final selection(s) and a determination ma.de by the Governing Authority, negotiations may commence and a written contract may be awarded to the individual(s)/firm(s) whose proposal is determined by the Governing Authority to be the mostqualified.

The successful firm must adhere to the City of Gulfport’s policy concerning non- discrimination without regard to race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

The City of Gulfport reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, and to discontinue contract execution with any party at any time prior to final contract execution.

Direct contact with any City employee, including the Mayor, GRC Commissioners, including the Administration and City Council on the subject of this proposal is strictly forbidden. Violation of this paragraph will result in disqualification of your submission.

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10/19/22 and 10/26/22