RFP 23-04-02 Disaster Debris Monitoring Services Financial Recovery Assistance

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RFP # 23-04-02 Page 14 CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Ave. | Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 305.792.1707 | sibfl.net | Purchasing@sibfl.net 2.10 CONTRACTING WITH SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSES, WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AND LABOR SURPLUS AREA FIRMS (2 CFR §200.321) If your firm is certified minority business enterprise as defined by the Florida Small and Minority Business Assistance Act of 1985, include your certification with your response. C.F.R. 200.321 encourages the active participation of minority businesses, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms as a part of any subsequent agreement whenever possible. If subcontracts are to be permitted, through a prime Contractor, that Contractor is required to take the affirmative steps listed in items (1) through (6) below: (1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists; (2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. (6) Requiring the prime contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the affirmative steps listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this section. 2.11 SAFETY STANDARDS The Consultant shall adhere to the Florida Department of Transportation’s Uniform manual on Traffic Control for construction and maintenance work zones when working on or near a roadway and while supervising the Debris management Contractor (“DMC Contractor”) to these standards. It will be the sole responsibility of the Consultant to make themselves and their employees fully aware of these provisions, especially those applicable to safety. Consultant will identify any possible health/safety risks during debris monitoring and collecting activities and immediately address any deficiencies. This includes appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); vehicle spacing and traffic concerns both in the field and at the Temporary Debris Management Sites (TDMS) and ensuring any equipment used is appropriate for the task and is operating correctly. All work must be performed following EPA requirements and OSHA safety standards and regulations. 2.12 STORAGE OF MATERIALS The Consultant must provide for own storage of material and equipment, if needed. No on-site storage is permitted at the work area or other public areas; unless, it is pre-approved by the City.