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Gulf County selects Crowder to handle disaster debris removal after vendor presentations
Summary
After hearing four firms present preparedness plans and local outreach measures, the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners voted to award its disaster debris-removal contract to Crowder; commissioners cited Crowder’s local management team and demonstrated surge capacity.
Gulf County commissioners voted March 3 to award the county’s disaster debris-removal contract to Crowder, a regional disaster‑recovery firm, following presentations from four finalists.
Commissioners heard four firms — DRC Emergency Services, Crowder (Crowder Gulf), AshBritt and Series Environmental — summarize capabilities, surge capacity, local subcontractor plans and experience with FEMA reimbursement. After tabulating evaluation sheets, the board announced Crowder received the lowest total score on the county’s evaluation matrix and approved moving forward with that firm.
The administration had asked the board to evaluate vendors on preparedness, management staffing, financial stability and local engagement. Crowder representatives emphasized a dedicated on‑site management team, a database of local subcontractors and a commitment to stay through closeout. Commissioners said they favored firms that committed named personnel who would be on the ground during activations.
During questioning, commissioners asked each vendor whether they had ever been named in lawsuits; vendors acknowledged occasional, mostly settled claims tied to normal large‑scale operations but said their proposals and references reflect satisfactory performance and claims management.
The board’s clerk collected evaluation sheets and announced the tallies: Crowder (lowest evaluation total), followed by AshBritt, with DRC and Series scoring higher under the county’s matrix. A motion to award the contract to Crowder passed on the board floor and the clerk recorded the result.
Next steps include negotiating contract terms, confirming assigned project‑management staff and executing the county’s standard contract with provisions for FEMA and state reimbursement oversight. The administration said it will provide the final contract and scope for the commission and post‑award documentation.
Outcome: Crowder awarded the debris‑removal contract; contract signing and staffing details will follow once negotiations are complete.
