Special_Needs_Retrofit_MOD_#2_-_Fully_Executed_Contract.pdf

This is a fully executed contract modification document issued by Florida's Division of Emergency Management to the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners for a Special Needs Shelter Retrofit project at Gadsden County Community Hospital located at 3186 Blue Star Highway in Quincy, Florida. The project, designated as Project #DEM-SR00037 under Contract #F0100, is funded through the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program - Shelter Retrofit (HLMP-SR) initiative and involves retrofitting a wing of the hospital to function as a special needs shelter in compliance with applicable emergency management standards, accessibility requirements, and life-safety codes. The contract modification was executed as of October 30, 2025, and establishes the framework for construction work necessary to meet shelter functionality and regulatory compliance requirements.

The contract is administered by Jillian Holzman, Project Manager for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, located at 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, who can be contacted at (850) 815-4563 or jillian.holzman@em.myflorida.com. All Requests for Reimbursement (Attachment D) must be submitted to the project manager via email. The project involves coordination between the Division of Emergency Management and Gadsden County, with oversight provided by Laura Dhuwe, Bureau Chief and State Hazard Mitigation Officer. Gadsden County's Interim Emergency Management Director, Tashonda Whaley, serves as the primary contact at 339 E. Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.