Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services

The Town of Merrillville, Indiana, is requesting proposals for disaster debris removal and disposal services following severe storms and for future disaster events.

Merrillville

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:COL-IN-107434

Due Date:Oct 12, 2026 02:00 PM

Posted Date:Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM

Estimated Value:$400,000.00

Contract Period:4 months base + 4 × 1 year options

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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Original Notices

The Times (Munster) — Munster, IndianaSep 25, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA Disaster Debris Removal & Disposal Services and Disaster Debris Monitoring Services The Town Council of Merrillville, Indiana is requesting proposals from experienced contractors for both disaster debris removal and disposal services and disaster debris monitoring services in order to recover from the recent August 2026 disaster and to respond to disaster events in the future. Companies desiring to provide services can access the Requests through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com. The Requests can alternatively be viewed at erassist.com/work. Proposal submissions are due no later than 9:00 AM CST on October 12, 2026, through the online DFS Procurement Portal. Questions regarding portal registration or submission shall be emailed to procurement@erassist.com. Questions regarding scope of work or specifications shall be submitted within the DFS Procurement Portal. Contract awards are anticipated to occur at the Town Council meeting on October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Merrillville Town Hall located at 7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any and all informalities. 9/25, 10/2 - COL-IN-107434 HSPAXLP

Contact

Name:Rick Bella

Email:rbella@merrillville.in.gov

Submission Instructions

Method:Online

Portal:https://dfs.bonfirehub.com

Description

The Town of Merrillville is seeking a contractor to remove, classify, load, haul, reduce, and dispose of FEMA-eligible disaster debris from town-maintained rights-of-way following severe storms in August 2026 and during future disaster events. The scope includes vegetative and construction-and-demolition debris, hazardous limbs and trees, debris reduction site preparation and operation, final disposal, load-ticket documentation, daily operational reporting, traffic control, permitting, equipment certification, and site restoration. White goods, household hazardous waste collection, and hazardous waste collection are excluded, although incidentally collected hazardous materials must be segregated and managed as specified. The contract is initially for 120 days, with possible extension to one year and up to three additional one-year extensions at the Town’s discretion. Proposals must include a technical proposal and work plan, subcontractor information, online cost-pricing entries, three references, required confirmations and certifications, and a drug-free workplace policy. A bid bond or certified check of at least 5% of the contract amount is required with the proposal; a 100% performance bond is required before work begins. Electronic submissions must be in PDF format, and the solicitation evaluates experience, work plan, price, and references.