Emergency Debris Removal Services

1. The Metro Nashville–Davidson County Debris Management Plan provides for the removal, processing, and disposal of 7

RFQ GG000077,4 Proprietary and Confidential 8/4/2026 3:45 PM disaster-generated debris. The Plan is based on the strategic pre-positioning of resources to support timely, coordinated recovery operations, including debris removal from public property and rights-of-way by both Metro and Contractor forces. The Contractor shall be capable of managing a large workforce and multiple subcontractors; funding operations prior to initial and interim payments; and providing all required bonds and insurance. The Contractor shall maintain an established management team, a reliable equipment and personnel network, comprehensive debris removal and reduction plans, and demonstrated experience in major disaster recovery. This is a contingency contract activated only in response to an actual or anticipated emergency. No compensation will be provided unless the contract is activated. The Contractor may be required to participate in Metro-directed disaster recovery training and exercises at no cost to Metro. Services include the removal, processing, and lawful disposal of disaster-generated debris, excluding hazardous materials and household putrefied garbage, from public property and rights-of-way. Services also include establishing and operating Temporary Debris Staging and Reduction (TDSR) sites within Davidson County following tornadoes, severe storms, or other disasters. The attached Map of Metro Nashville and Davidson County displays the full coverage area that the awarded contractor shall be responsible for servicing in the event that this contract is utilized, based on where the need for these services a designated. The Contractor shall provide and manage sufficient resources to complete debris removal within 90 calendar days and disposal operations within 180 calendar days. TDSR sites and landfills outside Davidson County shall not be assumed available unless specifically authorized in a Task Order. All work shall comply with the current FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy and all applicable FEMA certification requirements. FEMA Certification Requirements Work under the resulting contract for Emergency Debris Removal Services may be eligible for FEMA federal assistance funding. The attached FEMA Certification document is a mandatory component of this solicitation and must be completed signed and submitted with your proposal. This document is included to ensure compliance with all applicable federal laws, requirements, regulations, and contract provisions associated with the project that may be funded, reimbursed, or otherwise supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). See the attached FEMA Certification Document. The January 6, 2025 FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide include references to the regulations, policies, tools, disaster guidance, etc related to the agency and FEMA-supported circumstances. See the attached FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide in this solicitation. Planning Standard for Debris Removal and Disposal Metro Nashville utilizes a countywide equal-intensity disaster scenario with an estimated debris volume of 15 million cubic yards. This planning estimate, identified in the Metro Debris Management Plan, is used to determine TDSR site acreage and resource requirements. Actual debris quantities may vary. For proposal purposes, Contractors shall use 15 million cubic yards as the potential assigned debris volume. Metro anticipates completion of debris removal within 90 calendar days and disposal and recycling operations within 180 calendar days, assuming reasonable site access. Operations may be delayed in certain areas and may not begin simultaneously across all debris zones. Recycling efforts are encouraged and will be coordinated with NDOT and applicable landfill recycling programs. Debris Management Planning as a function of NDOT and the Mayor's Office of

Amendment history

• Amendment 4 (2026-08-04) — This amendment will update responses to previously provide online discussion questions provided in Amendment #3 regarding EBO Programming. The EBO Programming has been removed from this solicitation. The close date has also been extended as part of this amendment.
• Amendment 3 (2026-07-23) — This amendment will update the Scope Details, Cost Spreadsheet, Timeline, add Online Discussion Questions and Answers, and extend the Closing Date.
• Amendment 2 (2026-07-14) — This amendment will update the Scope Details, Evaluation Criteria. Insurance Requirements and add the Online Discussion Questions and Answers. Note: Any outstanding questions will be answered in a future amendment.
• Amendment 1 (2026-06-30) — This amendment will add the Pre-Offer Sign-In Sheet and PowerPoint Presentation.
• Original (2026-06-24) — Original Negotiation