Subject:
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Emergency contract with Phillips and Jordan, Inc. to provide contingency disaster debris collection and removal services on behalf of the Public Works Department and municipal partners.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the emergency agreement with Phillips and Jordan, Inc. to provide contingency disaster debris collection and removal services on behalf of the Public Works Department and municipal partners.
• The contract is to provide comprehensive disaster debris collection and removal services, as and when required for use by all municipalities within geographical Pinellas County.
• This emergency request is for the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000,000.00.
• This contract is for twelve (12) months.
• Actual expenditure is contingent based upon services required during an emergency event. Funds will be provided through contingency reserves. A portion of the costs incurred may be offset with reimbursement from FEMA.
Contract No. 25-00029-E in the amount of $50,000,000.00 through October 16, 2026
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This contract will provide comprehensive disaster debris collection and removal services, as and when required for use by all municipalities within geographical Pinellas County
Background/Explanation:
This emergency contact includes considerations for removing, processing, site management and disposing of the volumes and types of debris expected to be generated by a major disaster event, up to and including, a Category 5 "wet" hurricane. The plan was developed to provide timely and coordinated recovery operations using a combination of County and Contractor resources
The primary collection of disaster-generated debris will be from public property, public roadways, and public rights-of-way (ROW) within the total geographic boundary of Pinellas County, including all municipalities. The County has 274 square miles (710 km) of land; 38 miles (61 km) long and 15 miles (24 km) wide at its broadest point, with a population of approximately 950,000. The County has a total of 3,434 centerline miles of public roads
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed contract value of $50,000,000.00.
Actual expenditure is contingent based upon services required during an emergency event.
Funds will be provided through contingency reserves. A portion of the costs incurred may be offset with reimbursement from FEMA.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this emergency purchase is granted under Code Section 2-181.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement