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The Greene County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for professional disaster recovery consulting services to support the county's future disaster recovery efforts. The primary objectives include expediting financial recovery through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance Program and other federal and state programs, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements, and minimizing future disaster impacts. Qualified entities must demonstrate extensive knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Programs, with comprehensive expertise in disaster recovery consulting. Proposals are due by September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with an initial contract term running through December 31, 2025, and options for up to three additional one-year renewals. The evaluation process will assess proposals on a 100-point scale, considering qualifications and experience (30 points), strategy and technical approach (25 points), audit history (25 points), and socioeconomic and administrative factors (20 points). Required deliverables include developing processes for PA program submissions, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing financial and grant management support, assisting with procurement and contract management, developing IT solutions, and identifying hazard mitigation opportunities.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though socioeconomic factors are considered in the evaluation process. Respondents must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence in General Liability, Professional Liability, and Automobile Liability, along with Workers' Compensation and $1,000,000 in Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage. Pricing must be submitted using a provided hourly rate form that covers various staff positions, including program managers, subject matter experts, and support staff. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate with the top-ranked firm. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive insurance requirements and detailed staffing expectations suggest a substantial potential contract value. Prospective respondents must comply with 2 CFR 200 procurement rules, provide detailed billing information, and adhere to Byrd Anti-Lobbying and suspension/debarment requirements. Proposals should be submitted to Jason T. Lamb, County Engineer, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.