State of Nebraska State Purchasing Bureau Request for Proposal for Services Contract Solicitation # 124469 O5

Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Programs March 3, 2026

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900 Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

(425) 429-1488

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Dear Mr. Palik and Members of the Evaluation Committee:

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Stantec) is pleased to submit this proposal in response to RFP 124469 O5 to provide the State of Nebraska with Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Programs services. Stantec provides experienced and technically qualified personnel across programs authorized under the Stafford Act and the National Flood Insurance Act, including Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA).

A Robust, Unified Team of Experts Stantec’s proposed team combines national disaster program experience with Nebraska-based delivery and scalable surge capacity. Stantec will serve as the prime contractor and single point of accountability, supported by JEO Consulting Group, Inc (JEO) and Guidehouse, Inc. (Guidehouse) to provide timely, compliant, and coordinated support to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

• JEO’s role includes mitigation project scoping and eligibility, engineering feasibility, environmental and historic preservation coordination, cost estimating, alternatives analysis, and development of grant-ready Hazard Mitigation Assistance subapplications.. JEO also provides advanced Benefit Cost Analysis expertise, including data collection, modeling, and defensible documentation to support fundable, implementable mitigation projects.

• Guidehouse provides scalable surge support for IA and recovery operations, including grants management, documentation support, reconciliation, and closeout activities. This surge capacity allows NEMA to adjust staffing levels efficiently in response to disaster driven workload fluctua-tions while maintaining compliance and documentation quality.

Together, Stantec, JEO, and Guidehouse function as an integrated team designed to align with NEMA’s platforms, processes, and operational priorities. This structure supports rapid mobilization, consistent execution across multiple task orders, and clear coordination with FEMA and sub-recipients throughout the recovery lifecycle.

Helping Nebraska Communities Secure Grants and Rebuild Stronger Across North America, Stantec has supported state and local governments in delivering FEMA PA, IA and HMA programs. We understand that this procurement establishes a multiple-award, task order based indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with no guaranteed volume of work. Stantec is prepared to mobilize within the required time frames, including response within 30 days of a written Task Order or sooner when mutually agreed, while maintaining high standards of technical quality, documentation, and compliance.

Nebraska communities face a range of natural hazards that place sustained demands on local capacity and critical infrastructure. NEMA plays a central role in helping these communities recover and rebuild following disasters. Stantec and its subconsultants will support this mission by assisting applicants and sub-recipients in navigating complex federal and state requirements, developing compliant documentation, and maximizing and protecting eligible funding so communities can focus on restoring essential services and strengthening resilience.

Coordinated, Compliant Support Through the Full Grant Lifecycle Our proposed personnel cover the required labor categories and bring experience in FEMA policy application, engineering and environmental review, debris operations, Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA), grant management, appeals support, and closeout. Our approach emphasizes clear task order scoping, timely staffing, disciplined timekeeping and invoicing, consistent reporting, and quality assurance to reduce rework, eligibility disputes, and deobligation risk. Knowledge transfer and coordination with State staff are incorporated throughout performance to support long-term capacity. Resilience, to us, is the ability of people, institutions, and systems to absorb, adapt, and thrive in the face of disruption. We are committed to helping Nebraska not only recover from current disasters, but also use PA, IA, and HMA opportunities to rebuild smarter, reduce future risk, and support long-term community resilience.

This proposal meets all requirements outlined in Section V of the RFP, including staffing, deliverables, and compliance with Nebraska statutes. We have reviewed your RFP/proposed contract terms and believe that should we be selected for this assignment, we will be able to conclude a mutually satisfac-tory contract with you. Thank you for considering Stantec as a partner in this important effort. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our proposal and respond to any questions you may have.

Respectfully, Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

233 South 13th, Suite 1900 Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

March 3, 2026

Attention:

Craig Palik, Procurement Contract Officer State of Nebraska State Purchasing Bureau 1526 K Street, Suite 130 Lincoln, NE 68508

Reference:

RFP Number 124469 O5 Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Programs

Jay Pritchett, P.E.

Project Manager

(425) 429-1488 Jay.Pritchett@Stantec.com

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Project Management Framework

We take project management seriously. Stantec embrac-es project management as a core competency. We understand that one of the key benefits of engaging consulting professionals is that consulting teams come with the skills to make progress happen. Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF) defines the pathway, checkpoints, and documentation required to manage and deliver technical assistance effectively. Our experienced staff specialize in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs administered under the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), including the National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA) programs such as Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), Hazard Mitigation Assis-tance (HMA), and other state or federally funded pro-grams described in this RFP.

The PMF enables us to manage projects efficiently by applying 10 key points that guide our teams in risk man-agement and quality assurance. We will incorporate these points into this contract. Organized into four stages—Initi-ate, Plan, Control, and Close Out—these tasks align with the requirements of our ISO certified Quality Management System (QMS).

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

We hold ourselves to an exceptionally high standard of professional excellence. Stantec has established effective quality assurance and quality control protocols in place to guide our projects. Through years of hands-on experience assisting our clients, our quality protocols have proven to be highly effective.

The QMS promotes quality practices with the goals of:

Quality control is the reason we are known for well-coordi-nated and technically sound documents. Stantec employs a strict peer review quality assurance program that begins at project commencement and continues throughout the life cycle of a project. The program establishes quality control requirements for aspects of project communications, documentation, design approvals, procurement, and contract administration, contributing to successful project execu-tion. The application of our quality management system across all business lines and service types promotes consis-tent and quality project deliverables that will stand up to the highest levels of scrutiny.

Stantec’s commitment to quality on this project will be champi-oned by our Project Manager Jay Pritchett and Deputy Project Manager Jason Schneider, and will be formally documented during our quality checks and reviews by our senior leads and strategic advisors. Our subject matter experts will provide an independent review of deliverables prior to issuance to provide technical consistency and quality. The following technical response illustrates how the Project team will draw upon our relevant experience, models, and supporting tools to help

NEMA.

Stantec's Project Management Framework

Prepare a proposal that includes a preliminary Project Plan including scope, project budget, resources, deliverables, and schedule. Conduct and document an independent review of the final proposal, as required.

1 Obtain written instructions to proceed and obtain an approved contract with the client. Obtain written agreements for subs (third party providers).

2 Prepare a Project Plan to an appropriate level of detail.

Conduct and document an independent review.

3 Establish hard copy and/or electronic project record directories and file project records accordingly.

4 Complete a Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) risk management assessment and documents for all proposals and projects involving field work.

5 Monitor the project financials on a regular basis, including weekly time charges, timely invoicing, accounts receivable (AR), and estimates to complete.

6 Promptly communicate changes to agreed services to the client and obtain required written approvals in a timely manner.

7 Conduct and document a quality review of final deliverables prior to issue.

8 Conduct and document a technical independent review of final deliverables prior to issue.

9 Close the project financials and files.

Stantec has achieved the following ISO certifications across our global operations:

Management ISO 14001: Environmental Management

• ISO/IEC 200000-1: Certified IT Service Management System

Figure 1. Stantec’s Project Management Framework process.

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Legend

Accounting Analyst z Daniel Kloeckner

Appeals Specialist z Randi Jones

Closeout Specialist z Owen Haskell

Disaster Recovery Specialist z David Burgy

Senior Debris Specialist z Jay Pritchett

Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Senior Advisor z Becky Appleford

Program Liaison z Mary Baker

Benefit Cost Analysis Specialist z Andrew Martin

Technical Liaison z Patrick Hartman

Senior Advisor z Lisa Davidson

Program Liaison z Lindsay Avilla

Technical Assistance Liaison z Keith Yapp

Public Assistance Individual Assistance

Lead Specialist z Lisa Davidson

Specialist z Rebecca Leitschuh

Organizational Structure

Project Team

Project Manager Jay Pritchett, supported by Deputy Project Manager Jason Schneider, will lead an integrated project team that combines national disaster recovery program experience with strong Nebraska-based delivery and scalable surge capacity. As prime contractor and single point of accountability, Stantec will oversee coordination, quality, and compliance, supported by JEO Consulting Group, Inc., which brings Nebraska-based hazard mitigation expertise and local relationships, and Guidehouse, Inc., which provides flexible surge support for Individual Assistance and recovery operations. Together, this team is structured to align seamlessly with NEMA’s platforms, processes, and operational priorities, enabling rapid mobilization, consistent execution across task orders, and clear coordination with FEMA and sub-recipients throughout the recovery lifecycle.

The organizational structure below illustrates the clear lines of responsibility, communication, and coordination estab-lished among Stantec, its partners, and NEMA to support efficient management, accountability, and consistent execu-tion across all task orders.

Figure 2. Proposed project team organizational structure.

Project Manager z Jay Pritchett

Deputy Project Manager z Jason Schneider

Principal In Charge z Amy Broughton

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Amy Broughton, MBA Office: Denver, CO Roles:

• Principal In Charge

Amy brings 26 years of experience in financial and management consulting, specializing in funding strategy and infrastructure proj-ect delivery. She leads Stantec’s team of 125+ funding specialists, helping communities secure over $8 billion in alternative funding for critical projects. Amy also shares her expertise on resilient infrastructure, project finance, and funding compliance at industry conferences nationwide.

Jay Pritchett, PE Office: Seattle, WA Roles:

Jay brings 21 years of experience in disaster response, infrastruc-ture recovery, and climate resilience, supported by a civil engineer-ing degree and a Professional Engineer license. He has served as Infrastructure Branch Director on 15 disasters nationwide, imple-menting the Public Assistance Program. For three years, he led FEMA Region 10’s Appeals and Audit team and previously direct-ed the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch for five years before joining Stantec in late 2024. Jay combines technical expertise with program management skills to help governments navigate federal regulations and funding challenges while delivering innovative solu-tions for severe storms, flooding, and other natural hazards.

Jason Schneider, PE, PMP Office: Overland Park, KS Roles:

• Deputy Project Manager

Jason is a Professional Engineer and Project Manager with over 15 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in flood risk management. He specializes in survey, hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain mapping, and risk communication. As Region Support Center Lead for FEMA Region VII under the STARR joint venture, Jason serves as the primary client liaison, providing technical guid-ance, strategic planning, and resource estimates to achieve program goals. His role includes strengthening client relationships, develop-ing proposals, and managing project scopes and cost estimates.

Daniel Kloeckner Office: Denver, CO Roles:

• Accounting Analyst

Dan is a seasoned project accounting professional with extensive experience in compliance packages, complete with various rules, regulations, and governing requirements of project and grant con-tract agreements. In the past ten years, Dan has setup programs, trained staff, and coordinated large accounting teams on over 600 projects and $20M in billings. His methodologies have impacted the ways Stantec operates as a firm, and furthered compliance of stringent IFRS rules. Through use of breakouts and dashboards, Dan communicates insightful and reliable information while gaining consensus with those less familiar with the profession.

David Burgy, AICP Office: New York, NY Roles:

• Disaster Recovery Specialist

David brings 12 years of experience in climate resilience, disaster recovery, and community development, including managing a $4.5 billion HUD-funded recovery program in New York and delivering over 300 projects nationwide. He combines expertise in policy devel-opment, risk mapping, and FEMA project management with a proven track record of securing $46 million in funding for housing, green infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.

Our Proposed Project Team

The following pages present summaries highlighting the expertise and roles of our proposed project team. Stantec also offers a deep bench of funding experts who can be engaged as project needs arise. Working in coordination with JEO and Guidehouse for surge capacity, we are prepared to quickly mobilize qualified personnel. All resumes will be provided to NEMA for review and approval prior to assignment.

Figure 3. Experience of proposed Stantec project team members.

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Owen Haskell, PE Office: Portland, OR Roles:

• Closeout Specialist

Owen brings 13 years of civil engineering experience and deep ex-pertise in FEMA Public Assistance. He served as a Program Delivery Manager for Hurricane Irma, managing grant applications for eight cities, utilities, and nonprofits, and training applicants on FEMA’s updated PA Model. He also spent 2.5 years at the Consolidated Re-source Center as a Document Validation Specialist, helping secure $61 million in recovery funding across FEMA Regions 1, 3, and 4.

Lisa Davidson, MA Office: Seattle, WA Roles:

Lisa brings 20 years of experience in federal disaster recovery, including leadership roles at FEMA Region 10 as the Recovery Director where she managed 87 disaster declarations and helped obligate over $4.3B in PA and IA funding. She combines FEMA ex-pertise with inter-agency knowledge from HUD to deliver strategic, compliant recovery solutions.

Lindsay Avilla, MS Office: Louisville, KY Roles:

• PA Program Liaison

Lindsay brings 17 years of experience in disaster recovery and haz-ard mitigation, including managing over $200 million in FEMA Public Assistance funding across ten federally declared disasters. As a Program Delivery Manager under FEMA’s PA Technical Assistance Contract, she worked closely with federal, state, and local agencies to secure funding and guide communities through complex recovery processes. Her expertise includes environmental compliance, na-ture-based mitigation, and large-scale infrastructure recovery. She also has been working with Maui Department of Water Supply with their PA closeout packages.

Rebecca Leitschuh, AICP Office: Monee, IL Roles:

• IA Specialist

Rebecca leads Stantec’s Infrastructure Resilience practice for North America, bringing extensive experience in hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, and resilience planning. She began her career after Hurricane Katrina and has held roles in local, state, and federal government, guiding complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Rebecca specializes in leading interdisciplinary teams, aligning sustainability strategies with client goals, and translating technical material into actionable policies. Her work helps communities overcome barriers and implement resilience strategies that deliver long-term benefits.

Andrew Martin, MPA Office: Minneapolis, MN Roles:

• HMA Benefit Cost Analysis

Specialist

Andrew brings 25 years of experience in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation, including managing over $4 billion in HMGP/ BRIC/PDM funds nationwide and leading FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation and Plans Group with $434 million in projects. He helps states and communities turn mitigation concepts into funded, FEMA-compliant projects from start to finish. Andrew has also developed and deliv-ered BCA trainings to state and local staff.

Keith Yapp, PE Office: St. Cloud, MN Roles:

• PA Technical Assistance

Liaison

Keith brings over 35 years of engineering and program management experience, including extensive work in municipal infrastructure and disaster recovery. He served as a 406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist for FEMA during Hurricane Harvey, supporting mitigation efforts for public infrastructure and critical facilities in Houston and Harris County. Keith provided technical guidance, trained new staff, and led quality control reviews of site inspection reports and hazard mitigation proposals to ensure consistency and compliance.

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Becky Appleford, CFM Office: Omaha, NE Roles:

• HMA Senior Advisor

Becky is a senior mitigation specialist with over 17 years experience and more than a decade supporting state and local programs. She pro-vides technical and strategic leadership for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance initiatives, having managed or led over a dozen multi-juris-dictional hazard mitigation plans across four states representing 500 plus jurisdictions. Her experience spans the full mitigation lifecycle, including grant development and administration, plan development and compliance, parcel level flood risk assessments, watershed scale strat-egies, and drought mitigation planning. She also supports emergency preparedness and response planning and regularly facilitates public engagement with state agencies, local governments, and stakehold-ers. As a senior advisor, Becky guides mitigation staff, coordinates with FEMA and state leadership, and applies deep knowledge of FEMA policy and HMA requirements to deliver technically sound, defensible projects aligned with long term community resilience goals.

Mary Baker Office: Lincoln, NE Roles:

• HMA Program Liaison

Mary joined JEO in 2018 after 12 years with the State of Nebraska, where she served as State Hazard Mitigation Officer and supported administration of FEMA PA, IA, and HMA programs. She specializes in matching projects to the right funding source, coordinating Section 406 mitigation opportunities, and using FEMA eGrants to develop, re-view, and submit applications with FEMA, state, and local partners. As a JEO client manager, she works directly with communities to turn mit-igation and resiliency ideas into fundable, implementable projects from concept through delivery. Her passion is rural America and helping communities become more resilient, sustainable, and self sufficient.

Patrick Hartman, PE Office: Lincoln, NE Roles:

• HMA Technical Liaison

Patrick is a civil engineer with specialized expertise in H&H modeling, water quality analysis, and stormwater program coordination. His experience spans a wide range of modeling efforts, from 1D and 2D surface water systems to integrated watershed and urban drainage studies. Patrick is proficient in a variety of modeling platforms, includ-ing HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEOHMS, HEC-GEORAS, and InfoWorks.

He also excels in leveraging GIS to support modeling workflows, and has experience working with major geospatial data sets, including LiDAR and terrain-based analysis.

Figure 4. Experience of proposed JEO project team members.

Randi Jones, MA Office: New Orleans, LA Roles:

Randi Jones is an associate director specializing in recovery and resilience, with over 16 years in program and disaster recovery manage-ment and five years in utility emergency operations. She brings exper-tise in infrastructure, utilities, mitigation and environmental planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic partnerships. Randi has supported more than 35 entities across 12 federal disaster declarations, helping navigate complex recovery challenges.

Figure 5. Experience of proposed Guidehouse project team members.

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Attachment A:

Bidder Questionnaire

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Attachment A Bidder Questionnaire

RFP 124469 O5

Bidder Name: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.

Bidder should provide a response to all questions in this attachment to meet the requirements of the RFP.

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

1.1

BIDDER IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION

The bidder should provide the full company or corporate name, address of the company’s headquarters, entity organi-zation (corporation, partnership, proprietorship), state in which the bidder is incorporated or otherwise organized to do business, year in which the bidder first organized to do business and whether the name and form of organization has changed since first organized.

Response:

Headquarters Stantec Tower 10220-103 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 0K4

Company Overview

Stantec, a corporation, was originally founded in 1954 as D.R. Stanley Associates in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Today, Stantec provides profession-al design and consulting services in engineering, architecture, planning, surveying, geotechnical, environmental sciences, construction management, project management, and more. Continually striving to balance economic, environmental, and social responsibilities, we are recognized as a world-class leader and innovator in the delivery of sustainable solutions. The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across the globe offering a wide range of services to improve communities.

Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients’ needs in more creative and personalized ways. With long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Stantec is a global consulting firm with integrated planning, engineering, environmental, and project management expertise. In disaster recovery, this integration enables rapid field support and technically defensible scopes, cost estimates, and compliance documentation.

32K Employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents

#1 Most Sustainable Corporation among Industry Peers 2024 Corporate Knights Global 100

$5.9B Annual Revenue 2024

Offices across the globe

Incorporation & Nebraska Licenses

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. was incorporated in the state of New York in 1929. Stantec is duly licensed and in good standing with the State of Nebraska. For reference, our Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in the State of Nebraska is included in the Appendix. We maintain compliance with applicable state requirements and can provide a Certificate of Good Standing, authenticated by the official custodian of corporate records. This certificate confirms our legal authority to operate in Nebraska as SOS Account Number 10130773 and demonstrates our commitment to meeting statutory and regulatory obligations.

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1.2

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The bidder should provide financial statements applicable to the firm. If publicly held, the bidder should provide a copy of the corporation’s most recent audited financial reports and statements, and the name, address, and telephone number of the fiscally responsible representative of the bidder’s financial or banking organization.

If the bidder is not a publicly held corporation, either the reports and statements required of a publicly held corporation, or a description of the organization, including size, longevity, client base, areas of specialization and expertise, and any other pertinent information, should be submitted in such a manner that solicitation evaluators may reasonably formulate a determination about the stability and financial strength of the organization. Additionally, a non-publicly held firm should provide a banking reference.

The bidder must disclose any and all judgments, pending or expected litigation, or other real or potential financial rever-sals, which might materially affect the viability or stability of the organization, or state that no such condition is known to exist.

The State may elect to use a third party to conduct credit checks as part of the corporate overview evaluation.

Response:

Stantec Inc. is a publicly traded entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: STN) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (Symbol: STN). We are required to be financially stable in order to maintain these listings and we are required to adhere to the Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organiza-tions of the Treadway Commission “(2013 framework)” (the COSO criteria). We are subject to ongoing independent audits that prove our financial stability and credit worthiness. For a complete view of our audited financial state-ments, visit the Financial Reports & Filings section of our web site at https://www.stantec.com/en/investors/stan-tec-financial-information. Please note that Stantec Inc.’s operating subsidiaries and affiliates (e.g., Stantec Consult-ing Ltd., Stantec Consulting Services Inc., etc.) are not publicly traded, but are owned and/or controlled by Stantec Inc. Stantec Inc.’s financial statements are consolidated to include its subsidiaries and structured entities that are controlled, but do not necessarily include all affiliates.

Stantec’s Q3 2025 Financial Report and 2025 Annual Report have both been included in the Appendix for reference.

1.3

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

If any change in ownership or control of the company is anticipated during the twelve (12) months following the solicita-tion response due date, the bidder should describe the circumstances of such change and indicate when the change will likely occur. Any change of ownership to an awarded bidder(s) will require notification to the State.

Response:

Stantec does not anticipate a change in ownership or control within the twelve (12) months following the proposal due date. The company remains committed to maintaining its current ownership structure and will promptly notify the State should unforeseen changes occur.

1.4

OFFICE LOCATION

The bidder’s office location responsible for performance pursuant to an award of a contract with the State of Nebraska should be identified.

Response:

Stantec maintains an office in Lincoln, Nebraska, which will serve as the primary location responsible for contract performance. In addition, our team’s expertise is supported by offices across North America, including Denver where Project Director Amy Broughton is based, and Seattle which is home to Project Manager Jay Pritchett. This distribut-ed structure enables rapid mobilization and access to specialized resources.

1.5

RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE STATE

The bidder should describe any dealings with the State over the previous ten (10) years. If the organization, its prede-cessor, or any Party named in the bidder’s solicitation response has contracted with the State, the bidder should identify the contract number(s) and/or any other information available to identify such contract(s). If no such contracts exist, so declare.

Response:

Stantec is actively engaged with the State on several contracts. These contracts and projects completed within the last five years are identified below.

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1.6

BIDDER’S EMPLOYEE RELATIONS TO STATE

If any Party named in the bidder’s solicitation response is or was an employee of the State within the past twelve (12) months, identify the individual(s) by name, State agency with whom employed, job title or position held with the State, and separation date. If no such relationship exists or has existed, so declare.

If any employee of any agency of the State of Nebraska is employed by the bidder or is a subcontractor to the bidder, as of the due date for solicitation response submission, identify all such persons by name, position held with the bidder, and position held with the State (including job title and agency). Describe the responsibilities of such persons within the proposing organization. If, after review of this information by the State, it is determined that a conflict of interest exists or may exist, the bidder may be disqualified from further consideration in this solicitation. If no such relationship exists, so declare.

Response:

Stantec affirms that no current employees have been employed by the State of Nebraska within the past sixty (60) months. No such relationships exist, and no conflicts of interest are anticipated.

Contract Name Cheyenne, White, and Niobrara HUC-6 Watersheds NeDNR FY-24 CTP

Contract Entity Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment

Contract Duration March 2025 - September 2026

Contract Description Complete 2D BLE for the 2-Dimensional (2D) Base Level Engineering (BLE) for the Cheyenne, White, and Niobrara (Phase 1) HUC-6 Watersheds.

Contract Name State of Nebraska On-call Master Contract 2022-2025

Contract Entity Nebraska Department of Administrative Services

Contract Duration May 2022 - December 2025

Contract Description Delivered architectural and engineering services for state agencies, including planning, design, construction support, facility and site assessments, energy studies, and flood risk evaluations to enhance resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

Contract Name Nebraska DNR Regression Equation Development

Contract Entity Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment

Contract Duration June 2023 - April 2025

Contract Description Developed new DNR regression equations for the entire state of Nebraska which was broken up into several regions.

Contract Name Nemaha & Richardson Post Preliminary Processing

Contract Entity Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment

Contract Duration May 2019 - April 2021

Contract Description Completed post-preliminary processing for Nemaha and Richardson Counties per FEMA standards, distributed maps, and participated in CCO and Open House meetings.

Figure 6. Table of Bidder’s Relations to State.

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1.7

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

If the bidder or any proposed subcontractor has had a contract terminated for default during the past ten (10) years, all such instances must be described as required below. Termination for default is defined as a notice to stop performance delivery due to the bidder’s non-performance or poor performance, and the issue was either not litigated due to inaction on the part of the bidder or litigated and such litigation determined the bidder to be in default.

It is mandatory that the bidder submit full details of all termination for default experienced during the past ten (10) years, including the other Party’s name, address, and telephone number. The response to this section must present the bidder’s position on the matter. The State will evaluate the facts and will score the bidder’s solicitation response accordingly. If no such termination for default has been experienced by the bidder in the past ten (10) years, so declare.

If at any time during the past five (5) years, the bidder has had a contract terminated for convenience, non-performance, non-allocation of funds, or any other reason, describe fully all circumstances surrounding such termination, including the name and address of the other contracting Party.

Response:

Stantec affirms that we nor our subcontractors have experienced any contract termination for default within the past ten years. We have no history of default-related terminations and maintain a strong record of performance and compliance.

1.8

SUMMARY OF BIDDER’S CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

The bidder should provide a summary matrix listing the bidder’s previous projects similar to this Solicitation in size, scope, and complexity. The State will use no more than three (3) narrative project descriptions submitted by the bidder during its evaluation of the solicitation response.

The bidder should address the following:

i. Provide narrative descriptions to highlight the similarities between the bidder’s experience and this Solicitation.

These descriptions should include:

a facsimile number, and e-mail address); and

e. Each project description should identify whether the work was performed as the prime Vendor or as a sub-contractor. If a bidder performed as the prime Vendor, the description should provide the originally scheduled completion date and budget, as well as the actual (or currently planned) completion date and actual (or currently planned) budget.

ii. Bidder and Subcontractor(s) experience should be listed separately. Narrative descriptions submitted for Subcontrac-tors should be specifically identified as subcontractor projects.

iii. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, the narrative description should identify the same information as requested for the bidders above. In addition, subcontractors should identify what share of contract costs, project responsibilities, and time period were performed as a subcontractor.

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Response:

Qualifications & Experience

Our work is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and strong client relationships. We help states, communities, and tribal nations recover efficiently after disasters, reduce future risk, and build resilience that is equitable and durable. Our team includes Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) specialists who can scale quickly when a disaster occurs.

We are internationally recognized for leadership in resilience planning, community engagement, needs assessment, and hazard mitigation grant support. We apply the same discipline to Public Assistance and Recovery Delivery. Our teams help applicants and sub-recipients move from impacts to obligation and closeout through structured program management, standardized documentation workflows, and rigorous quality assurance to confirm projects are accurate, auditable, and aligned with FEMA requirements. We have extensive experience turning technical data into actionable recovery strategies, including flood risk analysis and mapping through FEMA contracts. We also provide project formulation support that integrates Environmental and Historic Preservation considerations, procurement compliance, insurance reviews, and cost reasonableness.

For more than 30 years, Stantec has supported clients across the full disaster lifecycle: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. We leverage federal programs such as FEMA PA, IA, FEMA HMA, HUD disaster recovery initiatives, and other complementary funding sources.

Our recovery teams develop and document eligible PA projects (Categories A through G), support debris operations, identify Section 406 mitigation opportunities, respond to RFIs, and produce audit-ready closeout packages that reduce deobligation risk and protect communities from claw-backs. At the same time, our mitigation specialists develop competitive Hazard Mitigation Assistance sub-applications and benefit-cost analyses (BCA), align projects to HMGP, and other FEMA hazard mitigation programs, and coordinate Environmental and Historic Preservation documentation to keep projects moving without delays.

We are ready to partner with NEMA and align with your priorities. We provide a scalable team that can mobilize quickly, deliver disciplined reporting and timekeeping, and help communities navigate complex federal and state programs with clarity, urgency, and compassion.

Project Summary Matrix

Stantec brings expertise in FEMA’s PA, IA, and HMA programs. Our team has guided numerous jurisdictions through complex recovery and mitigation processes, confirming compliance and maximizing funding opportunities. As shown in the Recovery Projects Tables for projects managed by Stantec and JEO on the following pages, Stantec and subconsultant JEO each have a proven track record spanning a diverse portfolio of disaster recovery projects, where strategic solutions were delivered and hands-on support was provided to communities facing significant challenges.

We offer NEMA not only experience but also dedicated resources and technical proficiency to navigate FEMA require-ments efficiently. Our approach combines regulatory knowledge, programmatic insight, and practical implementation strategies, positioning NEMA for success in achieving its recovery and mitigation objectives for Nebraska communi-ties.

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Figure 7. Table of Recovery Projects Managed by Stantec Since 2012.

Recovery Projects Managed by Stantec Since 2012

Project Point of Contact Dates Description Outcomes Disaster Services, Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS), Hawaii

Client: Maui Department of Water Supply

Name: James Jensen

Title: Engineering Program Manager.

Phone: 808-270-7669

Email: james.jenson@ co.maui.hi.us

Address: 200 South High Street, Maui, Hawaii

11/28/2023 - Present

Following Maui’s 2023 Wildfire, Stantec has been contracted to provide public assis-tance, hazard mitigation, and other post-disaster funding support as the County works to plan and design the impacted water delivery system with the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS).

Stantec helped DWS recov-er from disaster impacts by managing FEMA PA and HMGP compliance, including documentation, procurement validation, and site visits. We also developed a long-term funding strategy, coordinating with federal and state agencies to secure additional resources and strengthen the resilience of DWS’s water system. Total PA submittal were 5 projects at $10.5 million and 5 total HMGP projects at $220 million.

FEMA Production and Technical Services (PTS) Risk MAP A&E Services

Client: FEMA

Name: Courtney Gordon

Title: Program Manager

Phone: 202-212-4745

Email: courtney.gordon@ fema.dhs.gov

Address: 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472

PTS2

11/24/2014 to Present

PTS3

9/29/2021 to Present

Stantec, as Program Director for the STARR II Joint Venture, delivered 42% of non-subcotracted services under FEMA’s PTS contract—providing personnel, tools, and technical expertise for Risk MAP, HMTAP, and TARC. Our team execut-ed more than $150 mil-lion in work over the past five years to improve climate-driven hazard risk data, advance miti-gation actions for SLTTs, and strengthen struc-tural resilience through building science, codes, and standards.

Stantec maintained a 150-mem-ber FEMA response team on 24-hour standby and deployed 100 staff across 14 rapid-response task orders. We improved resil-ience through building perfor-mance analysis and code adop-tion, consistently met schedule and budget targets, and earned client ratings of “Very Good” to “Excellent,” leading to our re-se-lection in 2021.

Tottenville Shoreline Protection Project, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Client: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Name: Adrian Smith, Title: NYC Parks

Team Leader, Staten Island Capital Projects

Phone: 718-760-6893

Email: Adrian.Smith@parks.

nyc.gov

Address: 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065

2019-2022 This project, currently at 100% design, is a shoreline protection project that applies a layered approach of nature-based practices to achieve its resilience goals. Key project components include off-shore breakwaters, and on-shore reinforced dunes, constructed wet-lands and raised berms.

Stantec proudly helped secure $22 million in FEMA BRIC funding and $12 million in HUD CDBG-DR funding for critical investments that advanced resilient infrastructure and long-term community protection. By leveraging our deep technical ex-pertise and strategic grant-writ-ing capabilities, we positioned these projects to meet stringent federal criteria and deliver trans-formative benefits for disas-ter-impacted communities.

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Recovery Projects Managed by Stantec Since 2012

Project Point of Contact Dates Description Outcomes Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

Client: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

Name: Thomas Hughes

Title: Director, Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation

Phone: 717-651-2726

Email: thughes@pa.gov

Address: 1310 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg 17110

2021-2022 Provided consulting services related to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and review HMGP sub-applica-tions, BCA support, and create and conduct BCA trainings for PEMA and communities.

Stantec developed and delivered a customized Benefit-Cost Anal-ysis (BCA) training for the PEMA, equipping 25 participants with hands-on skills using FEMA’s BCA Toolkit for HMGP, FMA, and BRIC programs. In addition, Stantec provided direct BCA support for PEMA sub-appli-cants in 2021–2022, reviewing and reanalyzing approximately 15 BCAs to strengthen grant applications. These efforts en-hanced Pennsylvania’s capacity to secure federal mitigation funding and improved project competitiveness statewide.

Caldor Fire Recovery (DR-

4619-CA)

- El Dorado Water Agency

Client: El Dorado Water Agency

Name: Rebecca Guo

Title: General Manager

Phone: 530-621-5392

Email: rebecca.guo@edcgov.

us

Address: 1107 Investment Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762

June 2022 – April 2023

The Grizzly Flats Community Service District, devastated by the 2021 Caldor Fire (DR‑4619‑CA), faced prolonged water outages and FEMA recovery delays. Stantec was en-gaged by the El Dorado Water Agency to provide technical and admin-istrative assistance, helping unlock stalled projects, secure funding, and incorporate hazard mitigation strategies.

Through close coordination with FEMA and Cal OES, Stantec advanced project obligations and guided innovative repairs to strengthen long-term resilience.

NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Post Sandy Response and Recovery (PA)

Client: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Name: Michael Buchholz

Title: Executive Director

Phone: 212-318-4353

Email: Michael.Buchholz@ nychhc.org

Address: 125 Worth Street, New York, New York 10013

December 2012 – September

The damaged health-care facilities required specialized logistics and assessments to restore operations and protect patients after critical system failures. Stantec quickly mobilized to provide planning, archi-tectural, and engineer-ing recovery services across HHC’s network.

Working with HHC and BASE Tactical, we helped maximize FEMA reimbursements while implementing resilient, long-term flood protec-tion solutions.

Supported NYC HHC during post–Hurricane Sandy response, sustaining emergency oper-ations and transitioning into long‑term recovery. Led strat-egy, design, and bid package development to replace critical systems, and guided resilience planning that helped HHC secure nearly $1.6B in FEMA 428 funding for major hospital campuses across New York City.

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Project Point of Contact Dates Description Outcomes Disaster Recovery Services (DR-4358, DR-4361, DR-4428, DR-4540, DR-

4592 & DR-4595)

for Kentucky Emergency Management

Client: Kentucky Emergency Management

Name: Jessica Mitchell

Title: Recovery Branch Manager

Phone: 502-607-5762

Email: jessica.a.mitchell36.

nfg@army.mil

Address: 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, KY 46601

2018-2022 Stantec provided support to a primary contractor working with Kentucky Emergency Management. Over four years, Stantec person-nel assisted with six disaster declarations, and their consistently high performance and commitment to assisting applicants with complex challenges resulted in re-peated requests for their expertise. These efforts strengthened Kentucky’s disaster resilience, expe-dited recovery timelines, and optimized funding outcomes for critical transportation and infrastructure projects statewide.

Secured over $166M in FEMA PA funding, delivering finan-cial recovery for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and other applicants across six disaster declarations. Managed large‑scale operations, including:

DR‑4595‑KY (2021–2022): 355

projects, 740+ damages, $66M secured.

DR‑4592‑KY (2021–2022): 21

projects, $12M secured.

DR‑4428‑KY (2019): 250+ proj-ects, $50.2M secured.

DR‑4540‑KY (2020): 80 projects, $4.3M delivered.

DR‑4358/4361‑KY (2018): 103

projects, $33.4M secured.

NYC Metropolitan Hospital Flood Wall Design (PA /CDBG)

Client: New York City Economic Development Corp

Name: Elizabeth Arnaiz

Title: Executive VP, Capital Program

Phone: 212-619-5000

Email: earnaiz@nycedc.nyc

Address: One Liberty St, New York City, NY 10006

2016-2024 Stantec secured this $5.7M commission by integrating innovative engineering with com-munity‑focused design.

Instead of a standard flood wall, the team created a multi‑purpose flood‑protection system that also functions as public space, art, and landscape. The barrier transitions from sculp-tural wall to landscaped berm to illuminated art features, benefiting both the hospital and the East Harlem community. Por-tions serve as a linear park with stepped walls, plantings, and pedestrian areas.

The project delivered a resilient, hospital facilities perimeter flood‑protection system that in-tegrates permanent and retract-able barrier types engineered to withstand hydraulic forces and debris impact. Stantec’s modeling and structural design provided reliable performance, efficient deployment, while reducing emergency operation complexity. Project included design of effective interior flood protection stormwater manage-ment system.

Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Initiative–MN, WI, IL, MI, and OH

Client: Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Initiative

Name: Bridget Brown

Title: GLSLCI Programs Director

Phone: 616-443-1246

Email: Bridget.Brown@ glslcities.org

Address: 20 N Wacker Dr #270Chicago, IL 60606

2022 - Present

Through a partnership with the Great Lakes St.

Lawrence Cities Ini-tiative, Stantec has supported Great Lakes communities (MN, WI, IL, OH, and MI) in pursuing and securing a broad range of federal, state, and private foundation grants in support of advancing resilient solu-tions to implementation.

Since 2022, total federal, state and foundation funding secured exceeds $7.5 million. Key Great Lakes coastal community out-comes included complet-ed coastal risk vulnerability assessments, advancement of conceptual and final capital improvement designs and bid documents. Designs were framed around nature-based solutions towards advancing holistic community resilience.

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Project Point of Contact Dates Description Outcomes East Fremont and Dodge County Drainage Study and Stormwater Master Plan

Client: Dodge County, NE

Name: Tom Smith

Title: Emergency Manager

Phone: 402-727-2785

Email: emergencymanage-ment@dodgecountyne.gov

Address: 435 N Park, Fremont, NE 68025

2019 – Present

Dodge County, the City of Fremont, and the Lower Platte North NRD engaged our team in 2019 to restore historic drainage east of Fremont and reduce flood risk. Using FEMA HMGP Ad-vanced Assistance, we as-sessed conditions, evaluat-ed alternatives, developed a preferred concept, complet-ed conceptual design, and assembled a…