Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: February 16, 2016
Date Submitted: February 1, 2016
To: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Board
From: Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator
Curtis Young, Public Works Director
Subject: Approval of the Contracts for J.B. Coxwell Contracting and D & J
Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Debris Management Services
Statement of Issues:
This agenda item seeks Board approval to enter into a contract with J.B. Coxwell
Contracting and D & J Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Debris Management Services.
Background:
The Board of County Commissioners contracted with AshBritt Inc. on November 16,
2010 for disaster recovery services in the event of a major storm event. On May 8, 2015,
proposals were received under Bid Number 15-04 to contract with a disaster debris
removal contractor. The contractor would only be employed if Public Works could not
manage debris removal and emergency repairs in response to a major hurricane or other
unforeseen emergencies. On June 2, 2015, evaluations were conducted to rank the six
contractors that submitted proposals for disaster debris removal.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently implementing a Public
Assistance Pilot Program which increases the Federal cost share by 5% (80/20). To
qualify a County must have an approved debris management plan and at least two
prequalified eligible contractors.
Analysis:
Historically, debris removal and disposal operations represent the most expensive
category under the FEMA Public Assistance Program. With Gadsden County contracting
with debris contractors and developing an approved Debris Management Plan to comply
with FEMA requirements, additional funding can be received should a disaster occur.
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Fiscal Impact:
None at this time. This contract requires no annual cost from the County and the goal is
to never use their services. If the County requests services from a contractor during a
declared disaster, FEMA will pay for 80% of the costs incurred. The Florida Department
of Community Affairs will fund an additional 10% and the County will be responsible for
the remaining 10%.
Options:
1. Approve J.B. Coxwell Contracting & D & J Enterprises, Inc. as the debris
removal contractors and enter into a Contract with each for disaster debris
removal when required
2. Do not approve.
3. Board direction.
County Administrators Recommendation:
Option 1
Attachments:
1. Contract for J.B. Coxwell Contracting
2. Contract for D & J Enterprises, Inc.
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