CN-310000-Z0953.pdf

This is a contract between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and KPMG LLP for Public Assistance Grant Management services related to Hurricane Nicole (Contract Number Z0953). The contract is specifically for work under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) program, with KPMG authorized to conduct business in Florida and assist the Division of Emergency Management in professional auditing and comprehensive grant management services.

The contract runs from the date of execution through December 30, 2025, with initial contract rates ranging from $135 to $305 per hour depending on staff position (e.g., Program Administrative Specialist at $135, PA Infrastructure Branch Director at $305). The contractor will provide technical assistance to applicants for project formulation, grant management, and Public Assistance program support, including tasks such as project development, subrecipient agreement processing, payment requests, quarterly reporting, and project closeout. Invoicing will be based on contracted hours worked, with specific milestone-based payment triggers, and the total funding amount is to be determined in Exhibit B. The contract includes provisions for potential renewal for up to three optional years with slight rate increases, and contains standard state and federal compliance requirements including equal employment, non-discrimination, and audit standards.