CN-310000-Z1016-TWO25.1.pdf

This document is a contract between the State of Florida's Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Horne LLP, a professional services firm, for comprehensive grant management and technical assistance services related to public assistance for several hurricane recovery efforts, including Hurricane Irma (DR-4337), Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Dorian (DR-4468), and Hurricane Debby (DR-4806). The contract is identified as Contract #Z1016, with Ron DeSantis as Governor and Kevin Guthrie as Executive Director of the division.

The contract provides professional auditing and grant management services for the FDEM's Bureau of Recovery, with a focus on managing FEMA Public Assistance grants. The contract runs from September 6, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with an initial task work order (DEM-4337-Horne.25.1) covering the period from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and an encumbered amount of $1,333,333.33. The scope of work includes technical assistance, project development, grant management, comprehensive oversight of subrecipients, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Payment is based on contracted hours worked on deliverables, with specific milestones for technical assistance and project worksheets, and detailed invoicing requirements that include staff time, activities, and hourly rates.