RFP 18-04-02 Disaster Debris Management and Removal Services

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City of Sunny Isles Beach |RFP Disaster Debris Management and Disposal Services 18-04-02 21 3.1 DEFINITIONS The term “Chipping” shall mean reducing wood related material by mechanical means into small pieces to be used as mulch or fuel. Woody debris can be reduced in volume by approximately 75 percent, based on data obtained during reduction operations. The term “Clean As You Go Policy” shall mean clearing all debris from each street or work zone on the first pass, whenever possible. The term “Contract Manager” shall mean the City’s representative duly authorized by the City Manager to provide direction to the DMC regarding services provided pursuant to this RFP. The term “Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D)” shall mean damaged components of buildings and structures such as lumber and wood, gypsum wallboard, glass, metal, roofing material, tile, carpeting and floor coverings, window coverings, pipe, concrete, fully cured asphalt, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures. The term “Debris” shall mean scattered items and materials either broken, destroyed or displaced by a natural disaster. Example: trees, construction and demolition material, personal property. The term “Debris Clearance” shall mean the clearing the major road arteries by pushing debris to the roadside to accommodate emergency traffic. Debris Monitor (Or Consultant) means the successful Contractor, whether a corporation, partnership, individual or any combination thereof, and its successors, personal representatives, executors, administrators and assignees. Debris Management Contractor (DMC) means the firm under contract with the City to provide disaster debris collection (hauling) services and its subcontractors. Electronic Waste (E-Waste) means loosely discarded, damaged, obsolete, or broken electrical or electronic devices including, but not limited to, computers, computer monitors, televisions, and microwaves. Eligible Debris as determined by FEMA Section #325 Debris Management Guide and other applicable regulations means debris resulting from a Presidentially declared disaster whose removal, as determined by the City Administrator or his designee, is in the public interest because it is necessary to (1) eliminate immediate threats to life, public health and safety; (2) eliminate immediate threats of significant damage to improved public or private property; or (3) ensure economic recovery. FDEP means the Federal Department of Environmental Protection. FDOT means the Florida Department of Transportation.