NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Tupelo, Mississippi is accepting proposals at or before 10:00 am on December 4, 2023, in the office of the Purchasing Clerk, First Floor, Tupelo City Hall, located at 71 East Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 for the following:

RFP NO. 2023-055PW: Debris Removal Firms to Assist the City of Tupelo for a Pre-Contract

The City of Tupelo Mississippi, (hereinafter “City” or “Tupelo”) is seeking proposals from well-qualified Firms for Disaster Debris Removal Assistance to establish a twelve (12) month pre-contract. The City of Tupelo Debris Management Team will open the bids for review by the Tupelo City Council and will score the Respondent for consideration. Should the City Council determine that the City Personnel/Equipment and Mutual Aid Agreements are not sufficient to perform the duties required for Debris Removal a task order will be issued. Although pricing is required for the initial RFP response each activation will require current pricing per event. The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses, and to waive any and all irregularities in bidding.

Pricing is sought for the removal of disaster related debris, of every kind and nature from public rights of way (and/or private property if approved by FEMA and MEMA, as further described in the RFP). Private Right of Way Access or Right of Entry (ROE) may or may not be part of any project however if the City, State, MEMA, or FEMA authorizes ROE it will become part of future projects. Respondent should be aware that the City may elect to utilize multiple companies for debris removal should the event size require such action.

The City will receive proposals from firms having specific experience and qualifications in the areas identified in this request. For consideration, information must contain evidence of experience and abilities in the specified area and other disciplines directly related to Debris Removal

Detailed specifications and forms/documents can be downloaded from the City of Tupelo’s website at https://www.tupelomsbids.com .

For any questions relating to the bidding process, please call Traci Dillard at 662-841-6513. Responses should be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with your Company Name, the RFP Number, Proposal Name and sent by certified US Mail to the City of Tupelo, Attn: Traci Dillard, PO Box 1485, Tupelo, MS 38802. Proposals must be received at or before 10:00 am on December 4, 2023. Responses may be received by hand-delivery to the Permit Office on the First Floor of Tupelo City Hall located at 71 East Troy Street, Tupelo, MS 38804 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, no later than 10:00 am on December 4, 2023. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

The City of Tupelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Tupelo encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit bids. This bid solicitation will be submitted to the Agency Bid Bank at agencybidbank@mississippi.org .