The City is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide expertise, personnel, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and all other services necessary to monitor the recovery efforts of the City’s Disaster Debris Removal Contractor (DRC) in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) policies and guidelines as outlined in this RFP. The primary purpose of these monitoring services is to ensure that the debris removal, hauling, recycling and/or disposal process is done properly and expeditiously and is eligible for reimbursement under FEMA, TCEQ and any other governmental agency with jurisdiction over response and recovery actions. Services include monitoring of debris collection and Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Sites (TDSR Sites) and Disposal Sites, data reporting, and preparing proper documentation in order to request and obtain reimbursement from FEMA for disaster related costs and other related services. The Respondent shall monitor the DRC’s progress, suggest, and assist with implementing recommendations to improve efficiency. Bidder must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and is not debarred or suspended from the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Bids will not be considered if vendor is not registered.