The Florida Division of Emergency Management ("Agency" or "FDEM") Recovery Bureau is actively managing multiple grants received through the Federal…

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) established this indefinite delivery vehicle to provide professional auditing and comprehensive grant management services for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance disaster programs. The contract encompasses end-to-end grant administration services for Stafford Act disaster events with incident periods from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Services include grant reconciliation, project closeout, applicant account management, and financial oversight to ensure timely reimbursement and proper stewardship of federal PA grant funds. The scope covers both small and large projects, with differentiated milestone-based deliverables and performance-based billing structures capped at five percent of each project's obligated amount. Compensation is calculated on an hourly basis with tiered rates ranging from $95 for program and administrative support to $340 for principal consultant positions, with strict documentation and reporting requirements enforced throughout project performance.

Ernst & Young LLP serves as the prime contractor for this master agreement issued by the Executive Office of the Governor under contract number Z1206. The initial contract term runs from the award date of October 5, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with renewal options available for up to three additional years at the same hourly rates. The geographic coverage is limited to the State of Florida, with FDEM functioning as the designated Recipient and pass-through entity responsible for grant administration. The contract is structured as a master agreement governed by Florida statutes and federal regulations, establishing a performance-based compensation model that ties payment directly to satisfactorily completed deliverables and documented hours worked.