HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-144-2218_-_Emergency_Debris_Removal_Award_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-144-2218
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 23-24-016, EMERGENCY DEBRIS
REMOVAL & DISPOSAL SERVICES TO FIRMS: CROWDER-
GULF JOINT VENDTURE INC., DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES
LLC., CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC., PHILLIPS
AND JORDAN INCORPORATED, LOOKS GREAT SERVICES
OF MS INC., T.F.R ENTERPRISES INC., AND AFTERMATH
DISASTER RECOVERY INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S), AS NEEDED,
NOT TO EXCEED THE ALLOCATED BUDGET AMOUNT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in order for the City to comply with Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) guidelines and policies of disaster debris removal and disposal after an
emergency or disaster, the City issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 23-24-016, for
Emergency Debris Removal and Disposal Services, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens is under the jurisdiction of Miami Dade
County for solid waste and debris removal, however, the City desires to expedite the
removal of debris after an emergency or disaster, and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2024, RFP No. 23-24-016 for Emergency Debris
Removal and Disposal Services was issued, and
WHEREAS, April 23 2024, the RFP opened and responses were received and
publicly read, from seven (7) firms: Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture Inc., DRC Emergency
Services LLC, Ceres Environmental Services Inc., Phillips and Jordan Incorporated,
Looks Great Services of MS Inc., T.F.R Enterprises Inc., and AfterMath Disaster
Recovery Inc., and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee meeting was held on May 16, 2024, and it
was determined that all seven (7) firms were responsive and responsible to the
requirements of the RFP, and
WHEREAS, after evaluation and scoring, the Evaluation Committee selected all
seven (7) firms in ranking order for recommendation for award as follows: Crowder-Gulf
Joint Venture Inc., DRC Emergency Services LL, Ceres Environmental Services Inc.,
Phillips and Jordan Incorporated, Looks Great Services of MS Inc., T.F.R Enterprises
Inc., and AfterMath Disaster Recovery Inc., a copy of the score sheet is hereto attached
as Exhibit 1, and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the agreement is for a two (2) year period with an
option to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year periods, and
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Resolution No. 2024-144-2218
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends that the City Council award Request for
Proposal No. 23-24-016, Emergency Debris Removal & Disposal Services to Firms:
Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture Inc., DRC Emergency Services LLC., Ceres Environmental
Services Inc., Phillips and Jordan Incorporated, Looks Great Services of Ms Inc., T.F.R
Enterprises Inc., and Aftermath Disaster Recover Inc. and further authorizes the City
Manager to issue Purchase Order(s) as needed not to exceed the budgeted amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby awards Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 23-24-016, Emergency Debris Removal
& Disposal Services to Firms: Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture Inc., DRC Emergency Services
LLC., Ceres Environmental Services inc., Phillips and Jordan Incorporated; Looks Great
Services of Ms Inc., T.F.R Enterprises Inc., and AfterMath Disaster Recovery inc., and
further authorizes the City Manager to issue Purchasing Order(s), as needed, in an
amount not to exceed the annual allocated budgeted amount.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
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Resolution No. 2024-144-2218
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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