ADVERTISEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY EAST DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT RFQ 2024-004 .The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East ("Authority" or "SLFPAE") covers three consolidated districts: East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system, and to work with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design and construct projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents within our jurisdiction. SLFPAE invites interested contractors qualified to provide Disaster Debris Management in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") guidelines (RFQ 2024-004) to submit Qualifications. The Authority intends to pre-qualify contractors for future competitive bidding after a storm or other qualifying event requires subsequent debris management and disposal services. Minimum Qualification Requirements - The Authority is seeking to procure one or more qualified and experienced firm(s) with extensive expertise in Disaster Debris Management and Disposal Services as required by this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"). The firm must possess a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Debris Management and Disposal Services. The Respondent must have a proven record of successfully completing projects with a similar size, scope, and complexity in debris removal or related field. The Respondent must also have a thorough understanding of working within FEMA guidelines to assure Federal reimbursement of all debris removal activities. All Respondents shall be held responsible to fully investigate the scope of services, and familiarize themselves with the Authority and any special needs or requirements, to be undertaken based on the information provided in this RFQ. Qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope or box that must be clearly identified on the outside as "Disaster Debris Management Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2024-004)". Prior to 3:00 pm CDT on Monday, September 30, 2024, please provide (5) originals and one digital copy of the submittal documents by hand delivery or mail to: Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East ATTN: MARTIN EILERS 6920 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 Responses to this RFQ received after the above stated time will be returned to the Respondent unopened. Careful attention must be given to all requested items contained in this RFQ. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION BEFORE SUBMITTING A RESPONSE. All questions and inquiries regarding this RFQ should be directed to Martin Eilers, Risk & Project Management Director, FPA, via email at [email protected] by no later than 9:00 am CDT on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Questions received after this time will not be answered. Electronic versions of the bid package are available by e-mailing Martin Eilers at [email protected]. Please include "RFQ 2024-004" in the subject line. Also, a copy of this RFQ and all pertinent documents can be found at the Authority's web site (www.slfpae.com) under the "Business" tab. All questions and answers along with additional information pertaining to this RFQ will also be posted in this location. The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. The Daily Journal of Commerce: September 9, 2024 September 9, 2024