UNSPSC 93131801: Disaster warning services

UNSPSC 93131801 Disaster warning services, a Commodity code, encompasses state and local procurements for emergency management consulting, planning, exercises, debris management, and recovery coordination services that support preparedness, response, and mitigation operations. State and local governments use this code to buy rapid-response technical expertise, staffing augmentation, exercise facilitation, hazard mitigation planning updates, debris removal oversight, and emergency logistics coordination—services activated before, during, and after declared disasters or major incidents. The issuing bodies include county emergency management offices, cities, transit authorities, school districts, and regional task forces across multiple states, with repeat buyers including Collier County Florida (multiple exercise and logistics procurements), various Texas jurisdictions (Harris County, City of Houston-adjacent entities, City of Tampa), and Georgia counties (Gwinnett, Clayton, Forsyth, Liberty, Lowndes). Recent opportunities show diverse scopes: disaster debris removal and monitoring (Collier County RFP 25-8416, City of Palm Bay RFP 29-RFP-26, Town of Thunderbolt Georgia RFP PE62557NONST2026000000005), hazard mitigation plan updates (Forsyth County Georgia, Washington County Oregon, Clayton County Georgia), emergency management exercise design and evaluation (San Bernardino County, San Mateo County, Collier County), emergency logistics support (Liberty County Georgia, Lowndes County Georgia), and specialized services such as debris monitoring systems (Escambia County Florida, City of Lewisville Texas), mass notification systems (Harris County Texas), and temporary staffing for recovery operations (City of Tampa, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority South Carolina).

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and the Pacific Northwest, with secondary activity in Ohio and South Carolina. Recent representative opportunities include Collier County's standby contract for disaster logistics support (RFP 25-8416, due August 2026, estimated $1.2 million annual historical spend), the State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB for mortality resources and mass fatality operations support (HHS0017352, due July 17, 2026, with historical spend of $269,485.68 from October 2022 through June 2026 and firm fixed pricing through August 2030), and the City of Huntsville Texas RFP for disaster recovery consulting services (RFP NO. 26-17, pre-positioned mechanism with 24–48-hour availability requirement and no disclosed budget). Debris management and removal contracts dominate the recent pipeline: Town of Thunderbolt Georgia (RFP PE62557NONST2026000000005, due July 17, 2026, estimated $250,000 through August 2028 with SBE tracking), State of Oregon (RFP 2026-48, due August 6, 2026, statewide debris clearance on per-ton basis), City of Orlando (RFP26-0010, due March 25, 2026, three-year term with three optional one-year extensions, $15 per hour living wage floor for contracts exceeding $100,000), and Louisville Metro Government (RFP260153, due March 30, 2026, mandatory MBE/FBE/HUBE participation targets of 15/5/0.5 percent). Multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan updates are active in Georgia (Clayton County RFP #26-53, May 14 deadline; Forsyth County RFP 26-49-2520, April 30 deadline; Cherokee County 2026-002, April 16 deadline), Oregon (Washington County RFP 2026-024, April 16 deadline, approximately $200,000 estimated), and Pennsylvania (Montgomery County SEPA RTF emergency management trainings RFP 26-33, June 12 deadline, $110,000 budget cap). Federal funding through FEMA Public Assistance, disaster relief appropriations, and hazard mitigation grants underpins most procurements, with compliance requirements including 2 CFR 200, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards, and FEMA guidelines. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction: Tampa and Tucson emphasize Small/Local Business Enterprise participation; Texas jurisdictions require HUB/MWBE good faith efforts; Georgia counties encourage but do not mandate disadvantaged enterprise participation. Response times and operational readiness are critical performance metrics—most disaster debris and logistics contracts demand mobilization within 12–24 hours and full operational status within 24–72 hours of notice. This code is active and well-trafficked, with continuous pipeline replenishment and substantial federal funding, making it an attractive segment for firms with FEMA compliance expertise, disaster recovery specialization, and ability to scale rapidly during declared events.