SFM Services Inc Proposal
Miami Shores Village
RFP No.: 2018-10-02
“Disaster Debris Reduction and Disposal
Services
DR 4337 Hurricane Irma”
SFM Services, Inc.
Christian Infante, President
9700 NW 79th Ave.
Hialeah Gardens, Fl. 33016
Ph: 305.525.9442 Fax: 305.818.3510
Email: cinfante@sfmservices.com
FEID: 59-2766887
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Table of Contents
1. Qualifications of the Firm .................................................................................................................................. 2
Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Disaster Recovery Services ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Hurricane Recovery Equipment................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Operations Plan ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Site Preparation.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mobilization Plan ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Debris Reduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Site Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Debris Disposal.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Site Closeout & Restoration ...................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Cost Proposal....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Debris Reduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Final Haul and Debris Disposal at a Class I Landfill ................................................................................................. 8
Stump Removal Services ........................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Minority Participation ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Licenses Certifications & Insurance .................................................................................................................... 10
Arborist Certificates ................................................................................................................................................ 10
FNGLA Certifications ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Best Management Practices ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Pesticide Licenses & Certifications ......................................................................................................................... 13
Horticulture Certifications ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance of Traffic Certifications ...................................................................................................................... 15
Irrigation License ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Occupational License............................................................................................................................................... 17
W-9 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
General Liability & Workman’s Comp ................................................................................................................... 19
Umbrella .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Automobile .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
5. Bid Forms .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
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1. Qualifications of the Firm
SFM Services, Inc.
9700 NW 79th Ave.
Hialeah Gardens, FL. 33016
Ph: 305.818.2424
www.sfmservices.com
Florida Incorporated January 9th, 1987
SFM Services, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to participate in the procurement process
for the “Disaster Debris Reduction and Disposal Services DR 4337 Hurricane Irma” that
the Village has set forth. SFM understands the “Scope of Services” The Village has
provided in the RFP documents and is committed to perform the debris reduction and
disposal services in a positive and timely manner.
The concept behind SFM Services, Inc. is a "one stop source" for public works or
property managers to outsource by contracting "Professional Facility Support Services"
which include:
Emergency Debris Removal/Disposal Services
Landscape Services
Janitorial Services
SFM also provides disaster recovery services for other major public facilities,
government entities and commercial properties throughout South Florida year round.
SFM currently has a large presence in the disaster debris removal and disposal services
throughout South Florida with a proven verifiable track record.
SFM does not have any outstanding litigation that would threaten the viability of the firm or
the performance of the contract. Enclosed please find proof of insurance.
SFM’s ownership Mr. Jose Infante and Christian Infante are both ISA (International
Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborists. Jose Infante is also a licensed commercial
pesticide applicator and a FNGLA Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician. (See
attached certificates) Additionally, SFM has 2 other ISA certified arborists on staff. The
SFM team uses the horticultural best management practices possible.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christian Infante
Christian Infante
President
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Key Personnel
SFM’s team is composed of highly motivated, trained, and experienced personnel. The
SFM team has the following certifications and credentials:
Jose M. Infante, President of SFM Services, Inc. has forty (40) years of experience in
the landscape industry. He is also a certified arborist. Mr. Infante is qualified and
experienced in all aspects of landscape services. He is also a FNGLA Landscape
Maintenance Technician. Mr. Infante was a past chair of the APWA (American Public
Works Association). He also holds a pest control applicator license.
Christian Infante, Vice President has fifteen (15) years of experience in landscape
management & irrigation. Mr. Infante has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing &
Management from Florida International University (FIU), an ISA Certified Arborist, and
a certification in Horticulture and M.O.T. traffic control
Mario Cantero, Landscape Manager. Mr. Cantero has been oversees all landscape
operations. He has nine (9) years of experience in the service industry. He is M.O.T.
certified and certified in Horticultural Studies. Mr. Cantero is currently seeking
certification as Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture.
Mario Lignarolo, Vice President of Business Development has twenty (20) years of
experience in related management. During 2005 and 2006, Mr. Lignarolo ran all the day-
to-day operations of SFM Services, Inc. in Mississippi post Hurricane Katrina. During
Disaster Recovery projects Mario assigns crews and proper equipment (bucket trucks,
stump grinders, self-loaders, etc.) accordingly to each municipality.
Robert Fisk, Environmental Planner has a bachelor degree in landscape architecture
from Louisiana State University. Mr. Fisk is also an ISA certified arborist and has over
15 years of landscape & irrigation experience.
SFM Maintenance Crews, Management strongly believes in promoting from within our
own staff. All supervisors have begun at the maintenance personnel level. SFM has very
low turnover compared to other firms in the industry.
Certified Arborists
M.O.T. (Maintenance of Traffic) Certified
Licensed in Clearing & Grubbing
Licensed Herbicide Applicators
Horticultural Certifications
Tree Trimmer Licensed
ISA Certified Arborists
M.O.T. (Maintenance of Traffic) Certified
FNGLA Maintenance Technicians
Licensed Herbicide Applicators
Horticultural Certifications
Tree Trimmer Licensed
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Disaster Recovery Services
SFM has the necessary equipment and experience to provide complete Disaster Recovery
Services; as well as the experienced administrative personnel to properly document the
services rendered for proper submission to FEMA. Therefore for any Emergency, SFM is
prepared to deploy and facilitate quickly and efficiently. Some of our clients in
disaster recovery services include:
• Miami-Dade County
• Dade County School Board
• Florida Dept. of Transportation
• City of Doral
• Town of Miami Lakes
SFM’s additional crews can be dispatched to:
• Install hurricane shutters
• Debris removal & disposal
• Supply generators, 2-way radios, etc.
• Emergency water extraction & restoration
• Trim low hanging dangerous branches
SFM has provided disaster recovery service to several municipalities after the following
storms:
• Hurricane Andrew
• Hurricane Wilma
• Hurricane Katrina (Mississippi & Florida)
• Hurricane Francis
• Hurricane Charley
• Hurricane Dennis
• Hurricane Ike (Texas)
• Hurricane Irma
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Hurricane Recovery Equipment
Supply and transport up to 50 gallons of
fuel for emergencies.
Bucket trucks available to trim any
dangerous branches.
Excavator with chipper attachment to
mulch collected debris.
Front end loaders to perform the “1st pass”
through main artery roads.
Self-loader grapple truck to pick up debris
from right-of-ways.
Tub Grinder for debris reduction
operations.
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2. Operations Plan
Site Preparation
Upon notice to proceed, SFM will make the necessary preparations to the TDSRS to
facilitate our equipment and crews for its operations. The debris reduction area will have
the appropriate setbacks and safety zones; appropriate signs, cones, safety barriers and
caution tape identifying safety zones; a first aid station; site security and fire prevention
measures; roofed inspection tower and temporary restrooms; scissor lift and generator.
Mobilization Plan
Upon notice to proceed, SFM Services, Inc. will SFM will mobilize equipment and crews
to the (TDSRS) in the Village of Miami Shores. Mobilization will be 100% completed
within 48 hours of the notice to proceed. The mobilization of equipment and personnel
will be based on the quantity and types of debris assessed by SFM Services and agreed
upon by the Village representative.
Debris Reduction
Collected debris will be reduced by grinding. This involves using an industrial tub or
horizontal feed grinders powered by up to 1000 hp diesel engines. A grinder will process
up to 400 cubic yards of clean woody debris per hour, reducing the volume by
approximately 4 to 1. Grinding operations are the preferred method of reduction of
vegetative debris to accomplish environmental resource conservation through
recycle/salvage of wood chips. Although this operation is preferred for environmental
purposes, it is, however, the most time consuming and costly reduction operation.
Grinding/Chipping of construction and demolition (C&D) materials is prohibited.
All personnel involved in this operation will be briefed on
safety and will be equipped with fire extinguishers. A tractor
with blade or a rubber tire loader will pick-up, and stock pile
chips for temporary storage. Chips will be loaded out and
hauled to a final disposal site as quickly as possible to reduce
the threat of a conflagration.
Water Trucks
SFM Services, Inc. will have the required
number of water trucks stationed at each debris-
staging site. Water trucks will be utilized to
reduce the threat of fire from all types of debris.
Water trucks will also be used to dampen
temporary roadways, to suppress dust from trucks
entering and leaving the debris-staging area.
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Site Maintenance
SFM will maintain the TDSRS as necessary to ensure safety and minimize environmental
impact. Normal maintenance will include: adding rock to roads for stabilization,
modifying road system as needed, installing silt fences or berm systems to divert
rainwater and protect areas from runoff and loss of topsoil, replace liners under stationary
equipment, document and rectify any accidents, spills, or environmental mishaps that
occur, Additionally, we will supply site security and appropriate fire prevention measures
when necessary.
Debris Disposal
All debris collected by SFM during disaster recovery activities for Village will be
disposed of in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws, codes,
standards, and regulations. Mulch from woody debris reduced by grinding will be
disposed of in a licensed landfill.
Site Closeout & Restoration
The TDSRS will eventually be cleared of all debris and restored to its pre-disaster
condition and use. Our basic closeout steps are: remove all debris, stored material, and
unnecessary equipment from the site. Closeout and restoration is generally completed
within 30 days of receiving the last load of incoming debris.
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3. Cost Proposal
Debris Reduction
Debris Reduction of vegetative debris via grinding at the Miami Shores Village permitted
temporary debris storage reduction site (TDSR). Price includes set-up, equipment
mobilization and demobilization, and final load out of debris; maintenance of onsite
entry and exit roads, and closure of temporary debris storage and reduction site (TDSR).
Price includes maintaining dust particulates to a minimum and provide dust particulate
control if needed.
Per Cubic Yard $ 4.50
Final Haul and Debris Disposal at a Class I Landfill
Note: contractor is to provide a permitted disposal facility location which contractor
has disposal contract price for reduced vegetative storm debris disposal.
Debris Disposal at permitted Landfill; Disposal Tipping fees will be included in the
amount quoted.
Per Cubic Yard $ 18.00
Stump Removal Services
Per stump $ 690.00
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4. Minority Participation
SFM Services, Inc. is a local, minority owned company. SFM is certified by the National
Minority Supplier Development Council.
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Licenses Certifications & Insurance
Arborist Certificates
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FNGLA Certifications
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Best Management Practices
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Pesticide Licenses & Certifications
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Horticulture Certifications
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Maintenance of Traffic Certifications
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Irrigation License
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Occupational License
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W-9
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General Liability & Workman’s Comp
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Umbrella
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Automobile
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