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Shawnee County approves standby debris-removal and monitoring contracts to support disaster response

Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners · December 19, 2024
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Summary

The commission awarded standby debris-removal contracts and a debris-monitoring contract to support FEMA-compliant cleanup after large-scale disasters; Emergency Management said contracts provide specialized software and grant expertise for reimbursement.

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 19 authorized awarding and negotiating standby disaster debris-removal contracts (FPD 040-24) and a debris-monitoring contract (FPD 041-24). The awards will allow the county to activate pre-negotiated contractors in the event of a federally declared disaster and to secure reimbursement from FEMA and other entities.

Kyle Edelman of the county counselor's office said…

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