Assessment of Post-Disaster Recovery in Coastal New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program (NHCP) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct an Assessment of Post-Disaster Recovery in Coastal New Hampshire through a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on the Preparing for Resilient and Equitable Post-disaster Assistance and Recovery to Events (PREPARE) project. The primary objectives include assessing existing flood recovery practices, policies, and programs across the state's 17 coastal communities, developing a stakeholder engagement plan, and establishing a Coastal NH Community Network for Flood Recovery. Key deliverables will involve conducting institutional analysis, performing stakeholder interviews, implementing a public input survey, and creating a comprehensive regional assessment and action plan. Proposals are due on March 10, 2025, by 4:00 PM EST, with consultant interviews scheduled for March 24-28, 2025, and the project expected to commence in June 2025 and complete by March 13, 2026. The evaluation criteria will score proposals on a 100-point scale, with points allocated as follows: responsiveness (10 points), experience and qualifications (25 points), previous related work and references (15 points), strength of proposed scope of work (35 points), and project schedule and budget (15 points).

The procurement opportunity does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The project is funded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act, with NHCP managing the grant. There is no mention of an incumbent contractor, as this is noted as a new initiative. The total budget for the project is capped at $100,000, which must cover all labor, subcontract, and project expenses. The consultant will be responsible for providing an itemized budget detailing estimated hours for each of the four main project tasks. NHCP will take responsibility for managing and maintaining the Community Network and securing ongoing financial support for member participation after the project's completion. The selection process emphasizes that the award will not be determined by the lowest cost, but rather by the most realistic and appropriate project schedule and budget proposal.