2019-801-E Solid Waste - Crowder Gulf emergency storm debris

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DocuSign Envelope ID:5FA4B1AC-B897-4C32-A1E4-4B4A8885A341 rRrrwnarR '� �� GUtF RPP for Disaster DebrisClearance and Removal Services Orange Count , NC 13. Other Requirements Knowledge of FEMA Requirements and Assistance in the Reimbursement Process CrowderGulf works closely with all regulatory agencies to assure minimum issues in our disaster management efforts. Over the past 20 years,98%of CrowderGulfs work has been with Cities, Counties, States and Agencies that received reimbursement from FEMA under the Public Assistance (PA) Reimbursement Program. As a result of our success in documenting all aspects of the debris management process to support reimbursements, CrowderGulf has established itself as one of the most respected debris contractors in the United States. CrowderGulfs former FEMA Directors, Emergency Managers and FEMA trained debris Specialists are available to assist in complying with FEMA guidelines and completing all documentation required by FEMA, FHWA or the Office of Inspector General. Our Staff is well versed in the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR), FEMA's Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide incorporating FEMA's Debris Management Guide (FEMA 325), and Public Assistance debris Monitoring Guide(FEMA 327). CrowderGulf will share its knowledge and experience concerning reimbursement matters. The goal is to obtain maximum reimbursement by utilizing extremely accurate record keeping and exacting quality control measures. Specifically, CrowderGulf will assist the County with the following; ■ Developing Project Worksheets Estimating debris volumes for initial damage assessment Identifying eligible and ineligible reimbursements ■ Documenting every element of the recovery process ■ Reviewing all records to assure that they meet federal and state reimbursement guidelines • Providing various levels of training for County employees ■ Documenting all facets of work to support the claim process ■ Malntain all documents for 7-10 years Maximizing Reimbursements under the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA) Program Currently, FEMA has agreed to extend the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures for Debris Removal until June 2020. However, specific changes to the current Program have not been released. We are anticipating this informtlon to be shared by FEMA in the upcoming weeks. CrowderGulf has many years of experience in working to meet all of FEMA's Public Assistance Program requirements and have been very successful in helping our clients take advantage of the afforded cost saving measures. In 2018, in FEMA's attempt to streamline the grantee experience, and simply program delivery, the Agency discontinued the Recycling Revenues and Sliding Scale procedures because they were not meeting the goals established in the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act. FEMA did however, continue to promote the use of Straight Time and Force Account Labor incentives in their 2019 revision. CrowderGulf is prepared to assist the City in taking advantage of any remaining program initiatives and pledge our support in keeping the City aprised of all changes in the program. In 2019, FEMA continued to promote the use of Straight Time and Force Account Labor incentives. Should these programs continue in the 2019/2020 extension, CrowderGulf is prepared to assist the County in taking full advantage of the remaining program initiatives.