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Supervisors debate choosing debris-removal contractor for FEMA reimbursement; SDR’s disaster experience cited
Summary
County staff presented multiple bids for debris removal. Board members debated awarding work to the lowest-cost bidder versus a contractor with recent FEMA disaster experience (SDR) and discussed documentation the minutes must include to accept a non-lowest bid for federal reimbursement.
County emergency-management staff reviewed debris-removal bids and urged the board to keep a short list of qualified firms with FEMA experience for rapid engagement during federally declared disasters. Staff said SDR has a large footprint and recent FEMA work, while other firms offered lower hourly bids.
"When you deal with bids, when you talk about the group management, people will be…
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