Disaster Debris Monitoring and Recovery Services (Pre-Event)

Dorchester County is seeking qualified firms to provide pre-event and post-event disaster debris monitoring, management, and recovery support services. The services shall ensure compliance with all applicable federal reimbursement requirements, including FEMA Public Assistance. The contract will be a zero-cost contract until activated, and the County reserves the right to award contracts to multiple firms to ensure adequate response capacity during large-scale disasters. The contract will commence on July 1, 2026, and will have a term of one year with up to four additional one-year renewals. Some key points about the job and scope-of-work include: • Debris monitoring services, including field monitoring, load ticketing and documentation, debris management systems, contractor oversight, and reporting • FEMA compliance and cost recovery services, including invoice review and validation, preparation of FEMA Project Worksheets, and documentation management • Additional services, such as emergency planning and preparedness, damage assessment and reconstruction support, and procurement support for debris removal contracts • The County is looking for firms with experience in disaster debris monitoring services, government clients, and FEMA Public Assistance requirements • The contract will require the firm to provide a project manager, field supervisors, debris monitors, data entry/ticketing staff, and FEMA specialists • The firm will be required to provide standard hourly rates for additional professional services not listed in the cost proposal, which may be used for future negotiations.