Attachment A Bidder Questionnaire

RFP 124469 O5

Bidder Name: _Tetra Tech, 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 organization (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:

Company Name: Tetra Tech, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters: 3475 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

Disaster Recovery Headquarters: 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 120, Maitland, FL 32751

Organization: Publicly-traded Corporation

State of Incorporation: Delaware

Year of Organization: Founded in 1966; Incorporated in 1988

Changes in Name or Organization: Tetra Tech’s disaster recovery group began as Beck Disaster Recovery in 2000, which was a subsidiary of R.W. Beck (originally founded in 1942). Beck Disaster Recovery was acquired by SAIC in 2009. In 2012, SAIC split into two companies, with the BDR Division being absorbed by Leidos. In 2014, the BDR Division of Leidos was acquired by Tetra Tech.

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 reversals, 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:

Tetra Tech has provided a copy of our most recent audited financial reports and statements as an attachment to this submittal as requested in Q&A.

1.3

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

If any change in ownership or control of the company is anticipated during the twelve (12) months following the solicitation 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:

No change of ownership or control of the company is anticipated during the 12 months following the solicitation response due date.

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:

The primary office location responsible for performance of this contract will be our disaster recovery headquarters located in Maitland, FL. We will also be supported with local resources and availability by our regional office in Omaha, NE.

Disaster Recovery Headquarters: 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 120, Maitland, FL 32751

Local Office: 14344 Y St., Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68137

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 predecessor, 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:

Tetra Tech has supported multiple agencies within the State of Nebraska through a variety of professional services engagements.

While many of these efforts were delivered under agency-specific contracts or task orders, representative engagements include the following:

• Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ): Tetra Tech has completed 149 projects for NDEQ, providing environmental support services such as environmental site assessments, PFAS site assessments, planning support, and geotechnical investigations. This work spans multiple contracts and delivery mechanisms and dates back to 1990.

• Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (NDWEE): Within the past five years, Tetra Tech has completed 67 projects for NDWEE, including air quality modeling, review of permit application documentation, and environmental site assessments.

• Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT): Since 2005, Tetra Tech has completed 26 projects for NDOT, providing services such as preparation of NEPA documentation, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, embedded staff support, and asbestos sampling.

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:

No parties named in this response are or were an employee of the State within the past twelve (12) months, nor is any employee of any agency of the State of Nebraska employed by Tetra Tech or a subcontractor to Tetra Tech within the past twelve (12) months.

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:

Neither Tetra Tech nor any proposed subcontractor has had a contract terminated for default during the past ten (10) years.

Additionally, neither Tetra Tech nor any proposed subcontractor has had a contract terminated for convenience, non-performance, non-allocation of funds, or any other reason during the past five (5) years for services similar to those requested in this Solicitation.

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) The time period of the project,

b) The scheduled and actual completion dates,

c) The bidder’s responsibilities,

d) For reference purposes, a customer name (including the name of a contact person, a current telephone number, 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 subcontractor. 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 Subcontractors 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.

Response:

Tetra Tech is a national leader in disaster management. We hold comprehensive qualifications in working both for and with subrecipient and recipient level agencies. Over the last 25 years, Tetra Tech has served over 500 state and local government clients in preparation for, response to, and recovery from over 100 presidentially declared disasters. Our contracts with federal agencies and state and local governments are in diverse areas such as disaster recovery consulting and technical assistance; staff augmentation; resilience; grant management; and emergency management planning and preparedness. We have worked closely with these agencies, recipients, and subrecipients on billions of dollars’ worth of projects to determine project eligibility and to provide technical assistance, detailed damage inspection reports, cost estimates, audit documentation, and more. We have supported our clients through the disaster recovery process from response and damage identification through cost reimbursement of more than $81 billion in federal funds.

Why States Choose Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the premier state-level service provider for disaster recovery consulting services, delivering unparalleled expertise and scalability through our highly skilled and experienced team and our comprehensive in-house capabilities.

We are the one-stop-shop solution for the State’s disaster recovery needs, providing reliability with the expertise, resources, and commitment to guide the State through disaster recovery missions by performing the duties as provided in the RFP.

Our experience has specifically included successful mobilization under State-level contracts that provide support to local agencies, including our work for Alabama, Florida, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, and Virginia. We have never failed to respond to an activating entity.

Exhibit 1. Tetra Tech's State-Level Contracts

The Tetra Tech team has served as the consultant of choice for 33 state-level emergency management departments across thousands of projects. In addition to our direct work with FEMA, our team has supported the following State emergency management departments:

• Alabama

• Alaska

• California

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Florida

• Georgia

• Illinois

• Iowa

• Kansas

• Kentucky

• Louisiana

• Maine

• Maryland

• Mississippi

• Missouri

• Montana

• New Jersey

• North Carolina

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• South Dakota

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Utah

• Vermont

• Virginia

• West Virginia

• Puerto Rico

• U.S. Virgin Islands

Summary Matrix of Previous Similar Projects Tetra Tech has provided a summary matrix of our recent similar projects in Table 1 and Table 2, followed by narrative descriptions of three projects.

Table 1. Recent FEMA PA Projects (Abridged)

OVERALL GRANT SUPPORT FEMA FUNDING

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EMERGENCY

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PA $11,000,000 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

STATE OF

CONNECTICUT PA $44,831,000 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

STATE OF

CONNECTICUT PA $4,825,500 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

PENNSYLVANIA

EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT

AGENCY

SSP-C $1,934,600 2024 ■ ■

PASCO COUNTY,

FL PA $65,000,000 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

PASCO COUNTY,

FL PA $1,149,478 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

PASCO COUNTY,

FL PA $6,000,000 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

STATE OF IOWA PA $739,162,943 2024 ■ ■ ■

STATE OF IOWA PA $291,857,357 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

STATE OF IOWA PA $57,353,435 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

STATE OF IOWA PA $14,501,253 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HARRIS COUNTY,

TX PA $15,000,000 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HARRIS COUNTY,

TX PA $22,345,500 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

MAUI COUNTY, HI PA $250,000,000 2024 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

PENSACOLA, FL PA $1,993,188 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

VOLUSIA COUNTY

SCHOOLS, FL PA $1,800,000 2022 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HOLLY HILL, FL PA $2,500,000 2022 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

SOUTH

DAYTONA, FL PA $2,770,000 2022 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

FORT MYERS, FL PA $60,000,000 2022 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

EVERGLADES, FL PA $12,000,000 2022 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

SARASOTA

COUNTY, FL PA, HMGP $162,000,000 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

AUSTIN, TX –

HSEM PA $5,500,000 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

AUSTIN, TX –

AUSTIN

RESOURCE

RECOVERY

PA $19,000,000 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

AUSTIN, TX –

AUSTIN ENERGY PA $23,000,000 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

BUTTE COUNTY,

CA PA $7,100,000 2023 ■

COLLIER

COUNTY, FL PA $250,000,000 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

COLLIER

COUNTY, FL PA $250,000,000 2023 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HARRIS COUNTY,

TX PA $12,300,000 2021 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

PHILADELPHIA,

PA PA $30,000,000 2021 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

FORT MYERS, FL PA, CRF $2,748,000 2021 ■ ■ ■ ■

HAMILTON

COUNTY, TN PA $1,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

COMMONWEALTH

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MASSACHUSETTS

PA $200,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HARRIS COUNTY,

TX PA $200,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HOUSTON, TX PA $10,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

MIAMI, FL Appeals $17,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

HOUSTON, TX CRF $404,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

PHILADELPHIA,

PA CRF $276,400,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

PALM BEACH

COUNTY, FL CRF $261,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

BREVARD

COUNTY, FL CRF $105,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

LA GOHSEP

VERNON-PARISH PA $13,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

LA GOHSEP

LAFAYETTE

DELTA

PA $14,488,000 2020 ■ ■

LA GOHSEP

LAFAYETTE

LAURA

PA $3,757,000 2020 ■ ■

HOUSTON, TX PA $10,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

LONG BEACH, CA PA, CRF $150,753,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

LA GOHSEP PA $312,600,000 2020 ■ ■ ■

LA GOHSEP

COVID-19 PA $87,048,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■

CONNECTICUT,

STATE OF PA $450,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

PHILADELPHIA,

PA PA, HMGP $375,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HARRIS COUNTY,

TX PA $200,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HOUSTON, TX PA $575,000,000 2020 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

MISSOURI, STATE

OF PA $2,947,200 2019 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

MISSOURI, STATE

OF PA $5,664,229 2019 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

BARNWELL

COUNTY, SC HMGP $4,800,000 2019 ■ ■

CALLAWAY, FL PA $50,000,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

LYNN HAVEN, FL PA $50,000,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

VENTURA

COUNTY, CA PA $100,000,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■

CALLAWAY, FL PA $27,098,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

LYNN HAVEN, FL PA $54,810,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

ALBANY, GA PA $17,773,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

ANCHORAGE, AK PA $11,936,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

LAKE COUNTY, CA PA $21,531,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■

VENTURA

COUNTY, CA PA $76,755,681 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■

LAKE COUNTY, CA PA $1,990,433,000 2018 ■ ■ ■ ■

HOUSTON, TX PA $2,400,000,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

SOUTH

DAYTONA, FL PA $6,000,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

FORT BEND

COUNTY, TX PA $50,000,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

ALBANY, GA PA $14,000,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

DOUGHERTY

COUNTY, GA PA $12,500,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

CORPUS CHRISTI,

TX PA $10,000,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

BUTTE COUNTY,

CA PA $1,500,000,000 2017 ■ ■ ■ ■

VOLUSIA

COUNTY, FL PA $28,000,000 2016 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

BEAUFORT

COUNTY, SC PA $56,000,000 2016 ■ ■ ■

LA GOHSEP PA $5,885,000 2016 ■ ■ ■ ■

LAKE COUNTY, CA PA $13,654,000 2016 ■ ■ ■ ■

LAKE COUNTY, CA PA $6,387,000 2016 ■ ■ ■ ■

Table 2. Recent Mitigation Services

Client

MITIGATION GRANT SERVICES GRANT TYPE

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Township of Pequannock, NJ

Cape May County, NJ

City of Ocean City, NJ

Township of Greenbrook, NJ

Township of Manville, NJ

Whatcom County, WA

City of Bellaire, TX/FEMA HMTAP

Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security

State of Vermont

Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

Connecticut Dept. of Emergency Management

Richland County, SC

City of Houston, TX

Fort Bend County, TX

Galveston, TX

Rockport/Little Bay, TX

Aransas County, TX (13 Sub-Applicants)/FEMA HMTAP

Puerto Rico

i. Narrative Descriptions of Similar Projects Tetra Tech has provided narrative descriptions of three similar projects in the following pages.

Reference 1: State of Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Beginning in late April 2024, the State of Iowa faced several natural disasters that left its residents in need of support: two tornadoes and one flooding event following severe storms. These three disaster events are estimated to have caused over $300 million in damages.

a) The time period of the project Multiple task orders, June 2024-Ongoing

b) The scheduled and actual completion dates

Multiple task orders, completed according to schedule:

• DHS School Assessment: Completed 6/30/2023

• Flood Loss Estimate: Completed 9/25/2024

• FEMA PA Support: Completed 4/7/2025

• HMP 508 Compliance: Completed 4/14/2025

• COVID-PA Grant Management: Completed 9/30/2025

c) The bidder’s responsibilities Technical Assistance for Public Assistance Tetra Tech’s Public Assistance (PA) team was engaged to provide technical assistance to PA applicants in Iowa during disaster response and recovery operations. We partnered with Iowa District PA officers to support local governments in understanding and accessing FEMA grant programs, enhance the visibility of disaster assistance programs, and assist in the application process. Initially, twelve Tetra Tech team members deployed to Iowa to provide in-person assistance. Three remained on site to provide consistent support to Districts 1, 3, and 4. Within the first two months of the project, Tetra Tech and the Iowa HSEMD achieved several key accomplishments:

• Damage Assessments – Collected over $10,000,000 in damage estimates for local jurisdictions during Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (JPDAs) and entered the data into Iowa’s EM Grants system.

• Technical Documentation – Drafted requests for commercial property debris removal (CPDR) and private property debris removal (PPDR) and prepared sole source emergency and exigent procurement memos.

• Debris Task Force – Assisted in forming and operating a Debris Task Force to manage debris-related issues.

• Meeting Documentation – Documented various meetings with state, local, and federal partners, including applicant briefings, exploratory calls, daily Iowa HSEMD PA Bureau SitReps, debris task force meetings, and technical touchpoints with applicants.

• PNP Database Development – Created a database of potential Private Non-Profit applicants for declared events.

• Engineering Support – Conducted engineering inspections and provided engineer-stamped reports on the structural integrity of the Fire Station in the City of Greenfield, supporting its demolition.

• Damage Assessments for Key Facilities – Performed damage assessments for the City of Greenfield Fire Station, Rock Valley Schools, City of Spencer Schools, and the City of Newton.

• Cost Estimates – Completed repair and replacement cost estimates for the City of Greenfield Fire Station.

• Training and Expertise – Developed and delivered FEMA 101 training geared toward PNPs and provided an

Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist with NCS trailer operations and Swift Current grant applications.

Tetra Tech’s involvement was pivotal in providing on-site technical assistance, ensuring effective disaster response and recovery operations, and fostering strong relationships with local governments in Iowa. Through comprehensive support and coordination with FEMA, Tetra Tech has facilitated the successful execution of disaster assistance programs and addressed both immediate and long-term recovery needs.

Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program Support The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) called upon Tetra Tech for an analysis of previous Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program applications and suggestions on submitting future applications. As they had yet to be successful in their previous applications, HSEMD was open to a review of their overall Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program.

As part of the first task, Tetra Tech conducted a baseline data collection and BRIC proposal analysis. Tetra Tech reviewed previously submitted BRIC and PDM applications, along with the corresponding feedback from FEMA; interviewed stakeholders including HSEMD staff and leadership, as well as BRIC applications from the past two years; and conducted a desktop review of Mitigation Program Structure, BRIC Program Structure, and applicable policy, SOPs, codes, laws, and plans, including the relevant State of Iowa Code (such as 661-201, 661-301, and 661-350). The Tetra Tech team provided feedback and recommended changes to meet FEMA’s standards related to the scoring criteria. Over the course of five months, the Tetra Tech team of SMEs conducted weekly calls with HSEMD. These calls allowed key HSEMD staff members and BRIC applicants to participate in a free flow of information with experienced planners. These weekly sessions resulted in proposed courses of actions and opportunities for HSEMD staff to ask technical questions of Tetra Tech’s SMEs to create more successful applications in the future.

As part of the second task, Tetra Tech identified areas of improvement for the BRIC Program applications. Additionally, Tetra Tech recommended how Iowa might leverage additional competitiveness within the qualitative criteria section of the scoring metrics for the program when it came to building codes without changing state codes. By providing a Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) orientation presentation, Tetra Tech enabled the jurisdictions to better understand the BCEGS program. Tetra Tech also produced job aids to assist jurisdictions to utilize their BCEGS survey results to identify areas where potential improvements could be made and offered opportunities to seek BRIC funding.

As a result of this analysis and support of subapplicants subsequent to the review process, HSEMD submitted 19 BRIC subapplications in the final year of projects awarded through the program, resulting in 17 being Identified for Further Review, which is the first step in the approval process, an unprecedented level of success within the program itself.

Non-Congregate Sheltering and Disaster Case Management Tetra Tech was recently tasked by HSEMD to provide disaster case management services for FEMA Individual Assistance applicants with unmet needs following a series of destructive tornadoes and floods in 2024. This includes three declared disaster events across 29 counties throughout the state. Tetra Tech was already providing FEMA Public Assistance services to HSEMD as well as program management for emergency non-congregate sheltering services. Our disaster case management team seamlessly integrated into existing operations to provide critical support for disaster survivors. Tetra Tech currently has 15 disaster case managers providing support to over 500 DCM applicants. Our trained staff connects individuals with the resources they need to support their recovery plan. This includes coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies as well as VOADs and local nonprofits to provide resources and services to disaster survivors.

d) For reference purposes, a customer name (including the name of a contact person, a current telephone number, a facsimile number, and e-mail address)

Contact: John Benson, Homeland Security Advisor and Director Phone: 515-725-3208 | Fax: N/A Email: john.benson@iowa.gov

e) Each project description should identify whether the work was performed as the prime Vendor or as a subcontractor. 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.

mailto:john.benson@iowa.gov

Work was performed as a prime vendor across multiple task orders, completed in accordance with task order budget and timeline.

• DHS School Assessment: Completed 6/30/2023 ($8,876,000)

• Flood Loss Estimate: Completed 9/25/2024 ($59,720)

• FEMA PA Support: Completed 4/7/2025 ($11,106)

• HMP 508 Compliance: Completed 4/14/2025 ($9,784)

• COVID-PA Grant Management: Completed 9/30/2025 ($1,821,616)

Reference 2: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

a) The time period of the project October 2023 – Present

b) The scheduled and actual completion dates

Multiple task orders, completed according to planned schedule:

• HHPD Integration: Completed 12/31/2025

• G235 Emergency Planning: Completed 6/27/2025

• SSP Application Support II: Completed 2/4/2025

• SSP Application Support: Completed 6/13/2024

c) The bidder’s responsibilities Mitigation Project Officers Beginning in October 2023, Tetra Tech provided three staff members to serve as mitigation project officers on behalf of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). In this role, Tetra Tech staff coordinated among personnel from FEMA, PEMA, Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program sub-applicants/sub-recipients, and other stakeholders to ensure that 32 mitigation projects across the Commonwealth progressed. The 32 projects included the following:

• 12 Acquisition Projects | 42 Structures, $11.1 million Budget ($2.0 million Design, $9.1 million Construction)

• 3 Elevation Projects | 7 Structures, $3.3 million Budget ($200K Design, $3.1 million Construction)

• 8 Infrastructure Protection Projects | $7.6 million Budget ($800K Design, $6.8 million Construction)

• 2 Stream Stabilization Projects | $1.3 million Budget ($150K Design, $1.15 million Construction)

• 7 Advance Assistance Projects | $1.0 million Design Budget

As a result of this work, Tetra Tech helped reduce vulnerability to people, property, and infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Damage Assessments (DR-4815) In August 2024, the Tetra Tech Team assisted the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with conducting initial damage assessments at 265 sites in 23 counties totaling over $26 million in damages. Our team also provided technical assistance during FEMA’s preliminary damage assessment process to help the Commonwealth successfully receive a FEMA Public Assistance Declaration (DR-4815).

Exhibit 2. Damage Assessment Dashboard

Incident Management Team In response to Tropical Storm Debby in 2024, Tetra Tech provided comprehensive support to the Pennsylvania Incident Management Team (PAIMT) at the Incident Command Post in Tioga County, PA. Under the leadership of Jeff Galloway, our team augmented PAIMT with skilled personnel for key incident command system roles. These roles included Deputy Incident Commander, who assisted in overall incident management; Planning Section Chief, responsible for developing action plans and strategies; and Logistics Section Chief, who ensured the efficient procurement and distribution of resources. Additionally, we provided a Resource Unit Leader to track and manage resources, a Situation Unit Leader to monitor and report on the incident status, a Finance Unit Leader to oversee financial operations, a Facility Unit Leader to manage facilities and infrastructure, and a Ground Support Unit Leader to coordinate transportation and ground support activities. Our support was designed to enhance PAIMT’s operational capabilities, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to Tropical Storm Debby.

d) For reference purposes, a customer name (including the name of a contact person, a current telephone number, a facsimile number, and e-mail address)

Contact: Rick Deal, SHMO Phone: (717) 651-2711 | Fax: N/A Email: rdeal@pa.gov

e) Each project description should identify whether the work was performed as the prime Vendor or as a subcontractor. 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.

Work was performed as a prime vendor, and was completed in accordance with task order budgets and timelines.

Pictured: Tetra Tech and PAIMT coordinate response efforts from the Incident Command Post trailer during Tropical Storm Debby, 2024.

Reference 3: State of Kansas

a) The time period of the project

October 31, 2025 – February 28, 2026

b) The scheduled and actual completion dates

Completed as scheduled in February 2026.

c) The bidder’s responsibilities Comprehensive Mitigation Subapplication Development Support Since November 2024, Tetra Tech has supported the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM), delivering end-to-end subapplication development support for subapplicants across the state. Our team began almost immediately by organizing coordination among FEMA, KDEM, Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program sub-applicants/sub-recipients, and key stakeholders. Our team worked with KDEM to successfully complete and submit a dozen subapplications across two presidentially declared disasters (DR-4800 and DR-4811), meeting every HMGP deadline prior to each DR’s extension being granted by FEMA Region 7. These projects included:

• 10 Generator Projects

• 1 Early Warning System (Sirens)

Our team worked directly with subapplicant and applicant-level stakeholders to develop and refine every subapplication element, ensuring full compliance with FEMA guidance through meticulous documentation, providing wrap-around support from the Letter of Intent (LOI) to application submittal step in the HMA process for KDEM. This also included the Tetra Tech providing Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) support, leveraging the FEMA BCA ToolKit v6.0 to produce detailed BCAs accompanied by comprehensive narratives and robust supporting documentation for each subapplication.

d) For reference purposes, a customer name (including the name of a contact person, a current telephone number, a facsimile number, and e-mail address) Contact: Stephanie Goodman

Phone: 785.646.2306 | Fax: 785.207.2396

Email: stepahnie.goodman@ks.gov

e) Each project description should identify whether the work was performed as the prime Vendor or as a subcontractor. 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.

The work was performed as the prime vendor. The work was completed as scheduled (October 2025 through February 2026) at a budgeted cost of $165,000.

ii. Subcontractor Experience Tetra Tech has not provided subcontractor projects.

iii. Subcontractor Information The projects listed in this section were performed as a prime vendor. Additional information about our proposed subcontractor, Baker Donelson, has been provided where requested below.

1.9

SUBCONTRACTORS

If the awarded bidder(s) intends to subcontract any part of its performance hereunder, the awarded bidder(s) should provide:

i. name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor(s),

ii. specific tasks for each subcontractor(s),

iii. percentage of performance hours intended for each subcontract; and

iv. total percentage of subcontractor(s) performance hours.

No Response Required:

i. name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor(s), Baker Donelson | 100 Vision Drive Suite 400, Jackson, MS 39211 | 601-969-4681

ii. specific tasks for each subcontractor(s), SME support for appeals

iii. percentage of performance hours intended for each subcontract; and Variable on as-needed basis.

iv. total percentage of subcontractor(s) performance hours.

Variable on as-needed basis.

Baker Donelson's Disaster Recovery and Government Services professionals work proactively with State and local governments, governmental agencies and authorities, non-profits and infrastructure providers to provide regulatory compliance and grant management services that maximize access to federal funding, assure its effective use, and, as needed, coordinate and negotiate with other governmental entities to maintain funding previously received. Baker Donelson's experience includes comprehensive financial oversight, document management, compliance counsel, policy development and government relations services. These services are based on prior large-scale grant management experience involving billions in post-disaster FEMA and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding that Baker Donelson team members have helped manage across the nation, in more than 40 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories.

Baker Donelson is the leading provider of legal services to entities navigating FEMA's regulatory maze, including government entities, nonprofits, and their contractors. Their attorneys regularly advise these clients on every aspect of the disaster grant process, including complex issues of program eligibility, duplication of benefits, insurance, environment and historic preservation requirements, procurement, and contract drafting, interpretation, and compliance.

Over the course of the nearly 20 years since the team was formally established, Baker Donelson's professionals have provided regulatory and policy advice for over 13,000 federally-funded projects, developed procedures to aid in managing these expansive programs, assisted with the preparation and submission of more than 700 administrative appeals, and handled more than 200 arbitrations regarding adverse funding decisions. This experience covers a wide array of eligibility and funding issues and a well-developed familiarity with the processes, regulatory and programmatic interpretations, and key decision points that will be critical to clients' proper expenditure and management of federal funds.

As a longstanding leader in the disaster recovery legal community, the Baker Donelson team includes a former FEMA general counsel; a former FEMA associate chief counsel and chief counsel to the FirstNet Authority; a former FEMA lead arbitration and litigation attorney; a former HUD attorney; certified project managers through the Project Management Institute; certified public accountants; and certified fraud examiners. Collectively, the Baker Donelson team bring over 171 years of combined experience representing clients navigating the increasingly complex challenges of federal grant programs.

TECHNICAL RESPONSE

2.1

Describe bidder’s process for providing PA technical services.

i. Bidder’s process for reviewing projects for sub-recipients not yet obligated by FEMA

ii. Bidder’s process for reviewing projects for sub-recipient(s) after obligation to ensure eligible payments made to sub-recipient(s) and smooth closeout process

iii. Bidder’s process for working with sub-recipients to ensure needs of project are met (Please provide at least one narrative description of previous work with a sub-recipient) Response:

Tetra Tech understands that this contract is intended to provide staff augmentation and technical support services, not program management or operational control. All work performed under this contract will be conducted under the direction, oversight, and authority of the State, with Tetra Tech personnel supporting NEMA and its partners in executing State-led disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Tetra Tech personnel will function as embedded resources within existing State structures and workflows, performing assigned duties as directed through individual task orders and in coordination with State and FEMA counterparts.

Nebraska’s disaster recovery needs are episodic, fast-moving, and highly variable, requiring a staffing partner that can scale quickly, integrate seamlessly into existing State operations, and provide technically proficient personnel who understand how FEMA programs function not only in theory, but in every day practice. The State is seeking a trusted partner that can augment the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA’s) capacity during periods of increased demand and help keep recovery operations moving efficiently, compliantly and effectively. This contract is intended to provide Nebraska with immediate access to experienced professionals who can step into defined roles under Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs and begin contributing with minimal ramp-up time. Task orders may differ significantly based on the disaster event, available funding, and program priorities, requiring staff who are adaptable, self-directed, and comfortable operating within State-led recovery structures.

From our experience supporting state emergency management agencies nationwide, the most critical challenge during disaster recovery is not a lack of policy knowledge, but the strain placed on State staff by the scale of the disaster, documentation requirements, applicant coordination, evolving FEMA guidance, and compressed timelines. Nebraska’s need is for personnel who can immediately relieve that pressure – supporting day-to-day program execution, maintaining momentum across multiple concurrent projects, and helping prevent bottlenecks that delay obligations, reimbursements, or closeout.

We understand that successful performance under this contract will require personnel who understand how to work at the State-FEMA-subrecipient interface; who can translate federal requirements into actionable guidance for applicants; and who can maintain consistency, accuracy, and accountability across hundreds of projects and thousands of documents. Nebraska also requires a contractor with a deep bench of qualified personnel across PA, IA, and HMA who can be deployed as needed through task orders (whether for short-term surge support or longer-duration assignments) without sacrificing continuity or quality.

Tetra Tech understands that the State’s goal is to maintain control of its recovery mission while having confidence that additional staffing resources will strengthen – not complicate – its operations. Our role under this contract will be to provide Nebraska with experienced, reliable professionals who function as an extension of NEMA’s team, allowing the State to scale its recovery operations efficiently, meet federal requirements, and support impacted communities without losing momentum or compliance.

Nebraska Disaster & Grants Landscape Context Nebraska’s disaster recovery environment reflects a consistent pattern of severe weather events that generate sustained FEMA program activity over time. FEMA open data shows that Nebraska has experienced more than 80 federally declared disasters, with Public Assistance obligations exceeding $1.3 billion across nearly 10,000 project worksheets, driven primarily by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and winter weather events. These events have resulted in a high volume of Category B Emergency Protective Measures (COVID-19), Category F (Utilities), and Category C (Rads and Bridges) projects, requiring extensive coordination, documentation, and long-term project management at both the State and subrecipient levels.

Exhibit 3. Disaster Declaration Overview

FEMA PA Program

Tetra Tech has supported thousands of applicants and multiple recipients through the FEMA PA program and understands the specific administrative demands that come with managing documentation, timelines, and project workflow in close coordination with FEMA and applicants. Our team is ready to support the State with the tools, staff, and structure needed to maintain momentum, meet deadlines, and maximize reimbursement across all categories of work. We will provide:

• Administrative staff trained in PA workflows and documentation requirements, including management cost tracking, version control, Grants Portal updates, and eligibility reviews.

• Support for the development and reconciliation of Project Worksheets (PWs), including preparing draft narratives, uploading documentation, and coordinating with State staff on required applicant submissions.

• Assistance with monitoring and reporting across project phases, such as insurance reviews, Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) flags, and small vs. large project thresholds.

• Closeout support for project reconciliation and final reporting, including Cat Z rollups, procurement documentation, and cost reconciliation summaries.

Our staff are familiar with FEMA’s evolving policies and can seamlessly plug into the State’s internal recovery operations.

We’ve provided this same level of support to statewide PA programs in Connecticut, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and more.

Our team is trained to assist with every stage of the grant lifecycle – from early coordination and documentation uploads to audit-ready closeout packages. We align our work with FEMA policies, 2 CFR 200, and the internal workflows used by the State to keep recovery operations moving forward efficiently and compliantly. Our support includes:

Project Worksheet (PW) Development and Tracking We assist State staff with organizing and developing PWs for small and large projects across all categories of work. Our staff can support:

• Drafting damage descriptions and scopes of work based on applicant input and site inspection documentation

• Tracking versions, deadlines, and required documentation in Grants Portal

• Ensuring applicant-submitted documentation is complete and properly categorized

• Flagging issues related to EHP, cost reasonableness, or insurance considerations

Applicant Coordination and Meeting Support Tetra Tech’s administrative professionals help manage communication between the State and applicants. We provide:

• Scheduling and documenting kickoff meetings, scoping sessions, and applicant briefings

• Preparing meeting summaries, follow-up lists, and document request trackers

• Monitoring applicant progress against deadlines and following up on outstanding items

• Assisting with system access support or troubleshooting in Grants Portal

Documentation and Cost Tracking We support accurate documentation of management cost, force account labor and equipment, contracts, and materials. Our support includes:

• Reviewing documentation for completeness and formatting it for upload

• Tracking force account management costs for the State and applicants in a shared log

• Supporting development of management cost summaries for Category Z tracking

• Organizing documentation for audit and reimbursement

Closeout and Final Reconciliation At project closeout, we assist with reconciling final costs, submitting closeout packages, and ensuring all required materials are in place. This includes:

• Reconciling applicant costs to approved PWs and version history

• Preparing project documentation packages for FEMA submission

• Supporting appeal documentation or RFI responses as needed

• Tracking project statuses across the Grants Portal and the State’s internal systems

Expediting Subgrant Awards and Payments

Tetra Tech helps state agencies accelerate the flow of federal disaster funding by providing practical, hands-on support for subgrant administration. Our team understands that timeliness, accuracy, and compliance are equally important when managing subawards – and we bring systems, staffing, and technical expertise that allow Nebraska to distribute funding efficiently while minimizing risk. Our grant administration support includes:

• Reviewing applicant documentation for eligibility, completeness, and compliance with state and federal requirements prior to issuing a subgrant

• Assisting with the preparation of subgrant agreements, including scopes of work, budgets, and milestone deliverables

• Tracking subgrant progress and expenditures to support reporting requirements and verify conditions of funding are being met

• Facilitating communication between State agencies and subrecipients, including clarifying grant conditions, documentation needs, or allowable costs

• Supporting payment processing and documentation, including force account summaries and invoice reconciliation tied to the approved scope of work When a project is submitted to FEMA for review, Tetra Tech is with the State each step of the way. Within each of the steps, FEMA personnel must review the submission. This often results in one or more RFIs or specialized requests or meetings. These requests must be dealt with in a timely manner and with the appropriate amount of information to ensure that the PW does not stall in the process or get moved back to a previous step.

Tetra Tech has provided subgrant and payment support for FEMA PA, HMGP, FHWA, CDBG-DR, CARES Act/ARPA grants, and other federally funded disaster programs in over a dozen states. We’ve helped agencies launch and manage competitive grant rounds, administer direct awards to municipalities, and build internal systems for tracking performance and obligations.

We’re also prepared to coordinate with Nebraska’s finance, legal, and procurement offices to ensure that subgrant documentation meets all applicable State policies in addition to federal grant guidelines. Our goal is simple: help Nebraska get funds into the hands of eligible recipients quickly, accurately, and with the right documentation in place to support reimbursement and closeout.

Solutions-Based Approach to FEMA Programs

Based upon multiple decades of experience in the disaster recovery arena, we have found the following to be the most challenging aspects to administering the FEMA programs. Our team of experts has continuously evaluated solutions to these challenges to provide our clients with unparalleled expertise and support.

Table 3. Challenges and Solutions

Challenge Tetra Tech Solution Specific Examples

1. Turnover of FEMA staff

Tetra Tech staff will provide you with consistent and dedicated staff and serve as your trusted disaster recovery partner from day 1. Our team will shepherd you and your staff through the disaster from event impact to disaster closeout.

• Donald Kunish – Puerto Rico (2017 – Current)

• Matt Werner – State of Connecticut (2021 – Current)

• Robert Sanders – State of Louisiana (2018 – Current)

• Wes Sapp – State of Iowa (2024 – Current)

2. Significant documentation requirements

Our data collection process is designed to capture all necessary disaster documentation from the outset of the engagement. Our systems and project management approach are designed to capture all data elements required by FEMA programs. For direct to recipient programs, our staff are trained in protecting and maintaining personally identifiable information to ensure the integrity of applicant data.

• Tetra Tech’s RecoveryTrac™ System

• Tetra Tech Cost Validation Summary

Template

• Tetra Tech Force Account Labor Validation

Summary

• 0% Data Lost from Site Inspections

• Tetra Tech PII training program and data management SOPs

3. Frequent changes and differing applications of policy across disasters

Tetra Tech maintains a policy group of former FEMA, State, and local recovery staff that meets regularly to review FEMA and other federal policy changes. We provide our clients with the clarity they need to maximize reimbursement opportunities and avoid audit findings.

• FEMA Public Assistance Project Manager Policy Group

• Tetra Tech Debris Best Practices Group

• Tetra Tech COVID-19 Policy Group

4. Lack of operational guidance

Unfortunately, much of FEMA’s practices, methods, and operational approach are not clearly outlined.

We have developed time-tested SOPs, job aids, and guidance documents to help our clients successfully navigate every step of the program.

• City of Philadelphia / State of Iowa Non- Profit Applicant Outreach Database

• Tetra Tech Private Property Debris Removal Program (PPDR) Toolkit

• State of CT COVID-19 Closeout SOP

• Tetra Tech Policy Summaries

5. Not providing applicants a clear path to “get to yes”

FEMA is often not transparent or direct in their communication with applicants to clearly demonstrate “what success looks like.” Our staff include former FEMA senior officials who are able to guide our clients to achieve success. Our experts can help provide nuanced guidance and expertise to navigating these uncertainties from project formulation to FEMA RFIs, and to closeout and appeals.

• State of Connecticut PPE Stockpile Project for $49M

• COVID Labor Costs Appeal for Harris County for $1.2M

• City of Philadelphia procurement justifications to secure additional $30M of funding

• State of Iowa non-traditional non-congregate sheltering application

i. Bidder’s process for reviewing projects for sub-recipients not yet obligated by FEMA

Tetra Tech supports the Recipient by conducting comprehensive pre-obligation reviews of sub-recipient projects in accordance with 44 CFR Part 206, the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), applicable…