The Florida Division of Emergency Management contracted for professional auditing and comprehensive grant management services…

The Florida Department of Commerce awarded a Master Agreement contract valued at $795,060 for professional auditing and comprehensive grant management services related to disaster recovery efforts. The contract specifically addresses Presidentially-declared Major Disasters DR-4834 (Hurricane Milton) and DR-4828 (Hurricane Helene). The contract was awarded on October 27, 2024, with a completion date of November 30, 2025. The contract is structured to provide specialized consulting support for implementation and management activities associated with hurricane disaster recovery operations.

The engagement includes a tiered staffing structure with hourly rates established for multiple service levels: Principal consultants at $245 per hour, Senior Consultants at $170 per hour, Consultants at $145 per hour, Junior Consultants at $125 per hour, and Program & Administrative Support staff at $45 per hour. While the line item references a fiscal year term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the overall contract completion date is specified as November 30, 2025. The prime contractor information was not disclosed in the materials provided, though the engagement is documented under contract reference Z1049.