SFM Services Proposal
Proposal for:
“Debris Removal Services”
RFP No.: 2018-05-01
Due: May 22nd, 2018 at 5pm
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................1
1. Letter of Transmittal ........................................................................................................................................2
2. Experience & Key Personnel Qualifications ...................................................................................................3
SFM Services, Inc. ..................................................................................................................................................3
SFM Landscape ......................................................................................................................................................3
Benefits of Hiring SFM Services ............................................................................................................................4
Minority Participation .............................................................................................................................................4
Organizational Chart .............................................................................................................................................10
References .............................................................................................................................................................11
Letters of Recommendation ..................................................................................................................................12
Bonding Capacity .................................................................................................................................................16
3. Disaster Recovery Services .............................................................................................................................17
Hurricane Recovery Equipment ............................................................................................................................18
Pre-Hurricane Procedures .....................................................................................................................................19
Response Time Line .............................................................................................................................................19
Mobilization Plan ..................................................................................................................................................19
Debris Removal Plan ............................................................................................................................................20
Disposal Operations Plan ......................................................................................................................................24
Environment Protection Plan ................................................................................................................................25
Subcontractors ......................................................................................................................................................26
4. RFP Forms & Fee Schedule ...........................................................................................................................27
5. Licenses Certifications & Insurance ..............................................................................................................66
MBE Certification ................................................................................................................................................66
Occupational Licenses ..........................................................................................................................................67
Hauler’s Permit .....................................................................................................................................................68
General Contractors License .................................................................................................................................69
FNGLA Certifications ..........................................................................................................................................71
Best Management Practices ..................................................................................................................................72
Pesticide Licenses & Certifications ......................................................................................................................73
Horticulture Certifications ....................................................................................................................................74
Maintenance of Traffic Certifications ...................................................................................................................75
W-9 .......................................................................................................................................................................76
General Liability & Workman’s Comp ................................................................................................................77
Umbrella ...............................................................................................................................................................78
Automobile ...........................................................................................................................................................79
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1. Letter of Transmittal
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Scott Davis, Director of Public Works
Miami Shores Village
10050 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Telephone: 305-795-2210
Dear Mr. Davis,
SFM Services, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to participate in the procurement process for
RFP No.: 2018-05-01 “Debris Removal Services” that the Village of Miami Shores has set
forth.
SFM Services currently has a large presence in the disaster debris removal and disposal services
throughout South Florida. SFM provides disaster recovery services for major public facilities,
government entities and commercial properties throughout South Florida year round with a
proven verifiable track record.
In 2017, SFM closely monitored Hurricane Irma as it approached the Florida Keys. At that
point, SFM’s Emergency Disaster Plan immediately activated and began its recovery operations.
All in all, SFM collected over 1.3 million cubic yards of debris throughout Miami-Dade County
post Hurricane Irma.
SFM understands the “Scope of Services” provided in the RFP documents and is committed to
perform the Debris Removal Services in a positive and timely manner. We look forward to
continue working with the Village of Miami Shores.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christian Infante
Christian Infante
President
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2. Experience & Key Personnel Qualifications
SFM Services, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Florida on January 9th, 1987. Located at
9700 N.W. 79th Avenue Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016, SFM Services, Inc. is a local, family-
owned company providing over 31 years of service under its present ownership. SFM
stockholders Mr. Jose Infante and Christian Infante are readily available to facilitate “The
Village of Miami Shores” and make representations on behalf of SFM Services, Inc. If you have
any questions regarding this contract, you ma y contact Christian Infante, President of SFM at
(305) 525.9442.
SFM currently has approximately 750 employees. Many of them receive continued education
through their involvement in the following leading industry associations:
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
SFM Landscape is the premier landscaping company in South Florida, recognized for our
exceptional landscape maintenance, installation, and Arbor Care. We maintain and service
commercial properties, communities, and even entire cities across South Florida. You can see
our work along South Florida’s most prominent roads including:
○ City of Coral Gables ○ City of Miami
○ City of Miami Beach ○ City of North Miami Beach
○ City of South Miami ○ City of Doral
Our team of experienced landscape professionals is equipped with a vast knowledge in
horticulture. That, plus access to the latest equipment and a fleet of 70 vehicles, sets us apart
from others. SFM is not your typical landscape company. We offer a variety of landscape
services including: landscape installation and maintenance, tree care, debris removal, irri gation
installation and maintenance and disaster recovery services.
SFM Services is part of FNGLA or Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association and of
the American Traffic Safety Services Association or ATSSA for Safer Roads. We are also
Florida Department of Transportation or FDOT pre-qualified.
We enforce a drug free policy and all employees are bonded and go through a criminal
background check. We are a local certified minority owned company and we are confident that
we are the right choice for The Village of Miami Shores.
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Benefits of Hiring SFM Services
SFM is your complete landscape service company. SFM has been providing landscape
maintenance services since 1987 to a mixed client base composed of major public facilities,
government entities and commercial properties. Aside from routine maintenance SFM also
offers with its own in house work forces the following:
○ Landscape Installation ○ Landscape Design
○ Tree trimming & removal ○ Certified Arborist Consulting
○ Irrigation Installation ○ Disaster Recovery
Over 750 employees in Miami-Dade County
Experience maintaining parks & city streets
SFM ownership will be directly involved
Fully Equipped for Hurricane Clean Up
4 Certified Arborists a phone call away
SFM Headquarters is centrally located & 30 minutes away from The Village of Miami
Shores
Minority Participation
SFM Services, Inc. is 100 % minority owned. Jose M. Infante and Christian Infante
stockholders of SFM Services, Inc. are Hispanic.
SFM strongly encourages the recruitment, selection, and promotion of minorities and women in
the firm. Several of SFM’s vendors are minority owned as well.
SFM is a registered minority firm with the Florida Regional Minority Business Council. Any
question regarding MBE certification, please contact Beatrice Louissaint, President of the
Florida Regional Minority Business Council. (305.762.6151)
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Key Personnel Qualifications
SFM’s team is composed of highly motivated, trained, and experienced personnel. The SFM
team has the following certifications and credentials:
ISA Certified Arborist
M.O.T. (Maintenance of Traffic)
FNGLA Maintenance Technicians
Licensed Herbicide Applicators
Horticultural Certifications
Tree Trimmer Licensed
SFM’s ownership Mr. Jose Infante and Christian Infante are both ISA (International Societ y 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. T he SFM team uses
the horticultural best management practices possible.
Jose M. Infante, Founder and Vice 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) Attached please find resume. He also holds a
pest control applicator license.
Christian Infante, President has over seventeen (17) 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.
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.
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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.
Rodney McNeil, Athletic Fields Specialist. Mr. McNeil has four years of agronomy
related studies. He has been directly involved in all phases of golf course
construction from land clearing through turf grass establishment. He is a member of
the Florida Turf Grass Association, Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association,
and the Golf Course Superintendents Associations of America.
Joe Pinon, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Pinon has (25) years of senior management
experience in the public and private sector as an Assistant City Manager. As Assistant
City Manager/Public Safety Director, he oversaw the Police, Fire, Emergency
Management, Property Management, and Public Works Departments in both, the City
of Miami Beach and the City of Miami. Mr. Pinon is a certified instructor in OSHA
trainings.
Sandy Lopez, Human Resource Director. Ms. Lopez oversees all aspects concerning
Human Resources. Employees with any work-related issues or accident reports meet
with Sandy routinely. Some of her duties include: Employee Drug Testing, Employee
Criminal Back Ground Checks, Social Security Verification, Payroll Compliance, &
lead the implementation of Universal Health Care Coverage Law.
Daniel Alonso, Controller. Mr. Alonso oversees all the daily accounting activities for
SFM Services, Inc. Due to this labor-intensive industry, daily reviews of direct labor
and overhead absorption are provided to management.
Alirio Alcala, Asset Manager. Mr. Alcala plans, directs, and coordinates the
operation of all SFM fleet of vehicles and equipment. Some of his duties are:
Preventive Maintenance to Equipment, Vehicles, Fuel Control & Management, &
GPS Tracking Management.
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Christian Infante
President
cinfante@sfmservices.com
Education
1992 to 1996 Christopher Columbus High school
1997 to 2002 Florida International University
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing
2006 University of Florida
Certificate Course in Horticulture
2008 ISA Certified Arborist (License. # FL-5916A)
Experience
1998 to Present SFM Services, Inc.
Oversee all aspects of landscape operations
Implemented floor care programs
New account start ups
Directly involved in all phases of disaster recovery projects
Maintain business relations with clients
Oversee all financial aspects of company
Prepare government bids
New contract negotiations and business development
Hurricane Wilma
2005-2006 City of Weston, Fl - waterway clean up
City of Plantation, Fl - waterway cleanup, debris removal, & processing
City of Plantation, Fl - removal of dangerous trees
City of South Miami, Fl – debris removal
Town of Miami Lakes, Fl – debris removal
Florida Department of Transportation - turnpike debris removal from mile 0-62
Miami Dade County-Cut and toss, & clearing of roadways for RAAM Division
Miami Dade School Board - clean-up & debris removal from 35 schools
Hurricane Irma
2017 Miami-Dade County, FL – Debris removal
Village of Pinecrest, FL – Debris removal
City of Coral Gables, FL – Debris removal
City of Doral, FL – Debris removal
Town of Miami Lakes, FL – Debris removal
Village of Miami Shores – Debris Removal
Miami Dade School Board – Cut & Toss, debris removal,
stump removal from 35 schools
Additional Skills
Certified Arborist with ISA
Fluent in English and Spanish
Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Effective Management, Communication, and Leadership
skills, C.P.R. Certified
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Jose M. Infante
Founder
jinfante@sfmservices.com
Education
1963 to 1967 Christopher Columbus High school
1969 to 1970 University of Miami
1970 to 1973 Miami Dade Community College
Associates Degree
Experience
1972 to 1986 Property Management & Maintenance
Vice President & Stockholder
In charge of all landscape operations
Recruitment of personnel
1987 to Present SFM Services, Inc.
Founder & Stockholder
Oversee all aspects of Safety Program
Oversee all financial aspects of company
Hurricane Wilma
2005-2006 City of Weston, Fl - waterway clean up
City of Plantation, Fl - waterway cleanup, debris removal, & processing
City of Plantation, Fl - removal of dangerous trees
City of South Miami, Fl – debris removal
Town of Miami Lakes, Fl – debris removal
Florida Department of Transportation - turnpike debris removal from mile 0-62
Miami Dade County-Cut and toss, & clearing of roadways for RAAM Division
Miami Dade School Board - clean-up & debris removal from 35 schools
Hurricane Irma
2017 Miami-Dade County, FL – Debris removal
Village of Pinecrest, FL – Debris removal
City of Coral Gables, FL – Debris removal
City of Doral, FL – Debris removal
Town of Miami Lakes, FL – Debris removal
Village of Miami Shores – Debris Removal
Miami Dade School Board – Cut & Toss, debris removal,
stump removal from 35 schools
Additional Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Effective Communication and Leadership skills
ISA Florida Certified Arborist
Volunteer Director of Cuban Democracy PAC
Activities Member of American Public Works Association
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Mario Cantero
Landscape Manager
MCantero@sfmservices.com
Education
1986 to 1990 Coral Gables Sr. High school
1991 to 1993 Miami Dade College
1994 to 1996 Tallahassee Community College
2014 Florida International University
Certificate Course in Horticulture
Experience
2012 to Present SFM Services, General Manager – Landscape Division
Oversee all aspects of landscape operations
New account start ups
Directly involved in all phases of disaster recovery projects
Maintain business relations with clients
Oversee all financial aspects of division
Prepare government bids
New contract negotiations and business development
Hurricane Irma
2017 Miami-Dade County, FL – Debris removal
Village of Pinecrest, FL – Debris removal
City of Coral Gables, FL – Debris removal
City of Doral, FL – Debris removal
Town of Miami Lakes, FL – Debris removal
Village of Miami Shores – Debris Removal
Miami Dade School Board – Cut & Toss, debris removal,
stump removal from 35 schools
2010 to 2012 Eulen America, VP Marketing & Business Development
New contract negotiations and start up
Maintain business relations with clients
Prepare and submit aviation & airline related bids
2001 to 2010 ASM Aviation Services, VP Operations
Oversee all aspects of aviation operations at 16 US cities
Involved in all contract negotiations and business development
New account start ups
Additional Skills
Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certified
Fluent in English and Spanish
Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Effective Management, Communication, and Leadership skills
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Organizational Chart
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References
Additional references are available upon request.
Miami-Dade County School Board
12525 NW 28 Avenue, Miami, FL 33167
Arnold M. Velazquez, Supervisor Sourcing Management
Ph: 305-995-7945 Fax: 305-995-7964
Email: AVelazquez@dadeschools.net
City of Coral Gables
2800 SW 72nd Ave. Miami, Fl. 33155
Ralph Rodriguez, Director Facility Maintenance
Ph: 305-460-5014 Fax: 305.460.5133
Email: RRodriguez1@coralgables.com
City of Doral
8401 NW 53rd Terrace. Doral, Fl. 33166
Carlos Arroyo, CFM Assistant Public Works Director/Chief of
Construction
Ph: 305-593-6740 Fax: 305-593-6617
Email: carlos.arroyo@cityofdoral.com
Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste
2525 N.W. 62 Street, Miami, FL 33147
Michael Fernandez, Deputy Director of Operations
Ph: 305-514-6623 Fax: 305-514-6880
Email: mfern@miamidade.gov
Town of Miami Lakes
6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Tony Lopez, CPRE Chief of Operations
Ph: 305-364-6100 Ext. 1130
Email: lopezt@miamilakes-fl.gov
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Letters of Recommendation
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Bonding Capacity
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3. 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
Village of Pinecrest
Village of Miami Shores
SFM’s additional crews can be dispatched to:
Debris removal & disposal
Supply generators
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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Pre-Hurricane Procedures
Communication with The Village of Miami Shores Manager is key before and immediately after
a hurricane makes landfall. SFM Services, Inc. would meet with The Village of Miami Shores
Manager or designee three days before expected hurricane landfall to review Hurricane
procedures (Staging Area & Personnel) as well as being “on call”.
After receiving written authorization, SFM Services, Inc. will dispatch to a designated area
within The Village of Miami Shores the necessary equipment needed to clear the streets.
Equipment will be billed at the hourly rates provided from the time equipment is mobilized to
The Village of Miami Shores. Within six (12) hours after the storm or winds have decreased,
dozer operators will begin to clear the streets.
Response Time Line
SFM Services, Inc. will comply with The Village of Miami Shores’ maximum allowable
time for completion. For monitoring purposes we strongly suggest a Village representative
should be assigned to each loading crew.
SFM Services will complete this project with the timeframe given with our own forces
coupled with the activation of various subcontract agreements, to include the use of any local
subcontractor that is available.
Mobilization Plan
Once a notice to proceed has been given, SFM will begin to mobilize equipment and
crews to The Village of Miami Shores. The mobilization of equipment and personnel will be
based on the quantities and types of debris estimated by SFM Services.
The mobilization plan will be in the following:
48 hours of the notice to proceed 50% mobilization will be completed
72 hours of the notice to proceed the mobilization will be 100% completed
24 hours:
From notice to proceed 25% mobilization will take place
(If deemed necessary, SFM Services can provide two front
end loaders to clear The Village roadways. Cut & Toss crews
can also be mobilized. These crews are composed of three
laborers equipped with chainsaws and pick-up trucks.)
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Debris Removal Plan
SFM Services, Inc. has created a Debris Management Plan to ensure the timely and cost
effective response to and contract for the removal of disaster related debris for municipalities,
counties, and any other government agency. The plan is designed as a guide for management,
supervisory and field personnel. Unique local circumstances or conditions and/or contract
amendments made after a disaster event occurs may adjust application of this plan.
Commencement of Pick-up
Debris pick-up will commence upon receipt of a task order and notice to proceed from
The Village of Miami Shores. Debris pick-up operations will proceed in an orderly and
manageable fashion on streets and roads cleared sufficiently to access as designated by The
Village of Miami Shores task order.
Crew Foreman/Field Supervisors
Field supervisors will report to the senior field supervisor. All supervisors will be
responsible to ensure work is conducted only in those areas designed by The Village of Miami
Shores. Supervisors will not allow work to commence in additional areas until directed by a
Village representative.
Supervisor will be responsible for the safety of all personnel and equipment. Supervisors
will be responsible for collection of daily personnel and equipment time logs, and their
distribution to the company designated representative with a copy given to The Village of
Miami Shores. Crew foremen will report to their designated supervisor. Foremen will be
responsible to ensure work assignments received from their supervisor are completed to the
requirements of The Village of Miami Shores task order. Foreman will be responsible for
maintaining daily personnel and equipment time logs.
Equipment
Debris pick-up equipment will include but is not limited to the following:
Knuckle booms 10 ton lifting capacity
Rubber tire front end loaders with grapple buckets
Haul trucks with attached grapple arms
Dump trucks with tandem or triple axles
Tractor/trailer, dump 35-80 cubic yard with hydraulic dump trailer
Other specialized equipment as deemed necessary
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Operations
1. Debris segregation and sorting will be conducted at street/road level to the maximum
amount practical and as instructed by Village task orders.
2. Debris will be picked up and loaded into haul trucks in a safe and workmanlike manner to
ensure a safe working environment.
3. All crew foreman and field supervisors will be responsible to ensure a rapid and cost
effective as possible operation.
4. Cutting crews equipped with necessary equipment will ensure safe transport of material
ensure maximum loading, and will size all vegetative debris.
5. Obvious hazardous materials will be dealt with in accordance with The Village of Miami
Shores task order and the Environmental Protection Plan.
6. All construction and demolition materials will be sized using heavy equipment to ensure
maximum loading and safe transport materials with the Florida Department of
Transportation standards.
7. Traffic control personnel, with proper equipment, will be stationed at each approach point
of the work area to maintain traffic control and prevent personal injury to ensure
compliance with our safety plan.
8. Once debris has been loaded into an appropriate haul vehicle, the necessary
documentation shall be completed before the vehicle departs the pick-up site. The
documentation shall consist of the SFM Debris Haul/Transport Form
9. The form consists of five (5) color-coded copies. The Village of Miami Shores
representative will keep the gold copy. The remaining four (4) copies shall be given to
the vehicle driver for transport to the disposal site. Debris tickets are to be provided by
monitoring firm.
Debris Hauling
All field supervisor will ensure that all hauling operations comply with local, state, and Florida
Department of Transportation standards.
Equipment
Debris hauling equipment will include, but is not limited to:
Haul truck Bed Configurations
All haul truck beds will be equipped with tailgates constructed of materials (safety fence, chain
link fence, etc.) that will safely contain debris, allow each haul truck to be loaded to its capacity
and allow rapid dumping of debris from the bed.
16-20 cubic yard dump trucks
21-30 cubic yard dump trucks
30-50- cubic yard tractor trailers
50-75 cubic yard tractor trailers
75-100+ cubic yard tractor trailers
Other specialized hauling equipment, as
deemed necessary.
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Operations
I. All debris-hauling operators will be given area maps designated assignment/authorized
areas of operations as well as transport routes designated and/or approved by The Village
of Miami Shores.
II. Debris haul operators shall visibly display signs provided by SFM Services and if
applicable The Village of Miami Shores. SFM Services signs will be placed on the driver
side of the vehicle cab. Should signs be provided by The Village of Miami Shores, they
will be placed on driver side vehicle bed.
III. Each haul truck and trailer will be numbered will state hauling capacity.
IV. The hauling capacity is based on the interior dimensions of the truck’s dump bed. The
capacity is calculated into cubic yards. Each haul truck will have a form filled out. A
Village representative must be present during measuring.
V. Once debris is loaded, documentation will be completed before vehicle departs to pick up
site.
Debris Staging
The debris staging sites will be designated by The Village of Miami Shores. Immediately after
receiving a notice to proceed from The Village of Miami Shores, SFM Services will prepare
staging site with personnel, equipment, and inspection tower.
Crew Foreman/Field Supervisors
Debris staging site supervisors will be responsible for management of all operations of the
debris staging site which include:
Site Safety
Haul Load Inspection
Debris Segregation
Traffic Control
Dumping and Reduction
Security and Remediation
Equipment
Digital cameras
Air curtain burner (if debris is burned)
Rubber tire loader
Motor grader
Track type tractor with push blade and root rakes
Excavators with thumb
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Inspection Towers
To facilitate observation and qualification of debris hauled for storage at debris staging
sites, inspection towers will be constructed. Once a haul vehicle arrives at the staging site, the
driver will give The Village of Miami Shores representative the remaining four (4) copies of the
haul ticket. The Village of Miami Shores representative will keep the yellow copy. SFM
Services will keep the green, pink, and white copies. The green copy will be submitted to The
Village of Miami Shores with the invoice.
Debris Segregation
Foreman will direct personnel to segregate debris in to five categories:
1. Vegetative debris
2. Construction & Demolition debris
3. Recyclable/salvageable materials
4. White goods
5. Hazardous Toxic Wastes
Debris Segregation at Staging Sites
Staging site supervisors will ensure that all debris haul operators deposit debris in areas
designated for the type of debris hauled. Vegetative debris will be placed into two separate
piles.
Pile 1 will be the dumping point until a sufficient quantity has been accumulated to
commence a continuous reduction operation. Pile 2 will be started and accumulated until the
reduction of pile 1 has been completed. At which time, dumping of vegetative debris on pile 2
will cease and pile 1 will be replenished. This rotation will continue until task is completed.
Debris Reduction
Collected debris will be reduced by way of grinding. 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 fire conflagration. Fire protection measures will be
taken and water trucks will be on site to reduce threat of fire.
Grinding and/or chipping operations will
be accomplished on all vegetative debris,
not reduced by burning operations.
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Disposal Operations Plan
Debris disposal is the operation of placing debris in its final place.
Disposal Sites
A disposal site may be a dump and/or a landfill owned and operated by private or public
sectors. Non-burnable debris will be disposed only at a dump and/or landfill designated to
receive materials other than toxic hazardous waste.
Equipment
The following equipment will be used for debris disposal:
16 to 30 cubic yard dump truck
30-100 cubic yard dump truck and tractor trailer
Based on our experience, larger capacity trucks
are more effective when the haul distance is further.
All haul truck beds will be equipped with tailgates
constructed of materials (safety fence, chain link fence, etc.)
that will safely contain debris, allow each haul truck to be
loaded to its capacity and allow rapid dumping of debris from
the bed.
Operations
All field supervisors shall ensure that all debris disposal-hauling operators are licensed
and/or certified to operate required equipment. All debris disposal operators will be given area
maps designated by The Village of Miami Shores. Debris haul operators shall visibly display
signs provided by SFM Services and if applicable The Village of Miami Shores. SFM Services
signs will be placed on the driver side of the vehicle cab. Should signs be provided by The
Village of Miami Shores, they will be placed on driver side vehicle bed. Signs provided by The
Village of Miami Shores will also be placed on the vehicle driver side.
All debris disposal haul operators shall maintain the numbered debris
hauling/transportation documentation form. Supervisors will be responsible to ensure that all
employees utilizing and/or inputting information on the form are properly trained. Forms will
be distributed by supervisors/foremen to debris disposal haul operators during loading
operations and after completing the form. Disposal operators will maintain daily ticket/haul
records to be turned into the field supervisors, with copies of load tickets at close of business
each day.
Hazardous Stumps
The Village of Miami Shores will identify hazardous stumps. Once they are identified,
SFM Services shall remove stumps that pose a threat to life, public health, and safety. Each
stump will be hauled to the staging area. Stumps will then be inspected by The Village of
Miami Shores and SFM to document appropriate category of size. SFM and a Village
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representative will measure each stump three feet above ground level to determine the diameter
of the trunk. SFM Services will bill The Village of Miami Shores according to the enclosed
pricing structure.
Environment Protection Plan
Providing our clients with proper hazardous materials is of the utmost importance. Services will
comply with all Federal, State, and local regulatory concerns. These services will be handled in
a most cost efficient manner.
Hazardous & Toxic Waste Debris Operations
Contingency Plan
The contents and provisions of the Environmental Protection Plan for debris removal
operations are developed to provide a plan of action to be carried out whenever an emergency
situation exists such as a fire, explosion, o r release of hazardous waste or materials that could
threaten life, property or the environment.
Training
Due to the potential of encountering hazardous environments during debris removal operations,
training shall be contingent on site specifics. However, site specific training does not exempt
personnel from required basic training set forth by SFM Services, Inc. for activity in or around
debris removal operations and/or emergency operations.
Site specific training considerations may include but are not limited to:
Types of Hazards, Quantities, Locations of Hazards, Confined Space, Safety and Health
Considerations, Equipment Considerations, Capabilities of Site Personnel and Equipment.
Hazardous Materials Daily Operations
Hazardous Material Personal Training
Hazardous Material Equipment
Basic Hazard Identification
Product Segregation
Proper Handling Techniques
Environmental Monitoring
Safety and Health Protective Measures
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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Subcontractors
Subcontractor participation in disaster recovery missions is instrumental to the success of any
project. As such, it is important that all stakeholders fully appreciate and comprehend the
subcontracting plan and compliance controls exercised by the prime contractor. SFM will make
every reasonable attempt to use local firms in the recovery mission. The onboarding of
subcontractors is contingent upon the volume of debris. SFM has always maintained a solid
commitment and plan for the inclusion of local, small, minority and disadvantaged businesses.
More importantly, we have the historical data references to substantiate this.
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MBE Certification
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Hauler’s Permit
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General Contractors License
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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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W-9
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General Liability & Workman’s Comp
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Umbrella
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Automobile