The purpose of this Agreement is to acquire qualified personnel, experienced with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ("FEMA") Hazard Mitigation…

The State of Florida, through the Department of Children and Families, has awarded a Master Agreement valued at $2.08 million to provide comprehensive management consulting services supporting the FDEM Mitigation Bureau's Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. The contract, effective from March 1, 2026, through November 30, 2028, requires the contractor to supply qualified personnel experienced with Federal Emergency Management Agency programs to assist with open grants management. Primary responsibilities include conducting sub-application reviews, executing project management functions, and maintaining tracking information throughout the grant lifecycle, with additional work assignments to other Bureau areas as needed.

The contract encompasses six distinct deliverables spanning the period from July 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027: Planning and Facilitation of Joint Application Development sessions ($187,696); Requirements and User Stories development ($161,021); Project Management Plan development on an ongoing basis ($319,349); Data Collection Requirements Handbook creation ($281,546); Change Management services ($555,572); and Training delivery ($576,028). These line items represent a structured approach to establishing operational frameworks, governance protocols, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms necessary for effective administration of Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants throughout the contract performance period.