Furnishing Goods and Services to Stone County Board of Supervisors

Background

The Stone County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for a debris collection and disposal contract in preparation for the 2026/27 hurricane season. The goal is to have properly procured quotes for debris clean-up prior to an event, ensuring compliance with FEMA and MEMA guidelines as well as Mississippi Code during declared emergencies. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest and best bid, with a term ending on May 31, 2027.

Work Details

The contractor will be responsible for county-wide public property debris removal and disposal, including: 1. Collection, clearing, separating, loading, hauling, delivering, and unloading all eligible debris from county property and road rights of way. 2. Debris types include vegetative debris, construction and demolition (C&D) debris, hazardous trees (various trunk sizes), hazardous stumps, white goods removal, specialty demolition of private structures, and electronic waste. 3. All operations must comply with safety regulations including OSHA standards. 4. The contractor must provide necessary personnel, equipment, fuels, insurances, permits, and transportation services to safely collect and dispose of debris at county-approved sites. 5. The contractor shall maintain records of all operations including daily reports detailing crew lists, locations of work performed, and cumulative totals of eligible debris removed by category supported by load tickets.

Period of Performance

The contract period will commence upon award and continue until May 31, 2027.

Place of Performance

Debris collection and disposal will occur throughout Stone County, Mississippi.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must be licensed to do business in Mississippi and possess a Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number. They must also provide proof of $2 million liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance upon award. Additionally, contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds in the amount of at least $1 million each within one week of contract award.