Emergency Transportation Services

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is soliciting a contract for Emergency Transportation Services, specifically seeking a supplier to provide transportation management emergency operational support during natural or man-made disasters. The procurement focuses on evacuation planning and management, with operational activation occurring only during a Governor's declaration of a State of Emergency. The contract requires subject matter experts to assist with evacuation planning and provide personnel to manage evacuations in the State Operations Center and field operations, including State Staging Areas. Primary focus areas include the six coastal counties (Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, Liberty, Bryan, and Chatham) and six inland coastal counties (Charlton, Brantley, Pierce, Wayne, Long, and Effingham). Required services include managing the staging of various vehicles such as commercial and school buses, paratransit vehicles, and ambulances for evacuee transportation. A virtual Bidders/Offerors' Conference is scheduled for November 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with the proposal due date set for January 15, 2025. The contract will involve planning, training, and exercise activities, with compensation based on actual participation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified transportation and emergency management service providers with demonstrated expertise in large-scale evacuation logistics. The solicitation emphasizes the need for comprehensive operational capabilities, particularly for emergency response in high-risk coastal and inland Georgia counties. Vehicles for the evacuation operations will be provided through separate State or Federal contracts executed by GEMA, which suggests the selected vendor will primarily provide personnel, management, and logistical coordination. The contract's activation is contingent upon gubernatorial emergency declarations or directives from GEMA/HS leadership, indicating a standby readiness model. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract's scope suggests a significant operational investment given the comprehensive emergency transportation management requirements. The solicitation's focus on subject matter experts and detailed evacuation planning implies a preference for vendors with substantial experience in emergency management and large-scale transportation logistics.