SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Contract (Purchase Order) with AshBritt, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, FL, for post-disaster debris collection and removal, approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Pinellas County for post-disaster debris monitoring, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
In May 2017, Request for Proposals #15-17, Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services, was issued by the City. Eleven responses were received and evaluated by committee members from General Services, Solid Waste, and Fire and Rescue. The committee unanimously recommended AshBritt, Inc. as the primary contractor for post-disaster debris collection and removal.
In the event that a major storm should cause sufficient damage in the City of Clearwater it will be necessary to engage the contractor for assistance with the collection and removal of the resulting debris.
The Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Pinellas County will facilitate the City’s option to engage a contractor for post-disaster debris removal monitoring - a critical function after a major storm to ensure accuracy and compliance with FEMA documentation requirements.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
No funds will be necessary to enter into this agreement.
Given the uncertainty as to the extent of funds required for payment to the vendor, a separate agenda item will be brought forth once an estimate can be made.