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

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has established a Master Agreement (Contract No. Z1062) with RSM US LLP to provide professional auditing and comprehensive grant management services for Presidentially-declared Major Disasters, specifically Hurricane Helene (DR-4828) and Hurricane Milton (DR-4834). The contract covers 15 Florida counties, including Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, and Volusia. Services encompass detailed project worksheet management, grant portal development, financial workflows, technical assistance, and comprehensive support for both small and large Public Assistance (PA) projects related to hurricane recovery efforts.

The Master Agreement is contracted through the Executive Office of the Governor, with RSM US LLP as the prime contractor. The contract has a performance period from the execution date through November 30, 2025, with multiple task work orders spanning different fiscal periods. The total contract value includes various encumbrance amounts, such as $379,700 for Hurricane Helene and $745,400 for Hurricane Milton. Compensation is structured around monthly invoicing based on contracted hourly rates ranging from $110 for administrative support to $250 for principal consultant roles, with payment triggered by specific project milestone completions and deliverable submissions.