Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Consulting Services: Public Assistance RFP

McDuffie County, Georgia is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified organizations to provide professional consulting services for Disaster Recovery and FEMA Public Assistance. The primary objective is to support the County's disaster recovery operations, with a focus on expediting financial recovery and minimizing future disaster impacts. The selected consultant must possess extensive experience in disaster recovery programs and comprehensive knowledge of FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) Program, Hazard Mitigation Program (HMP), and related federal and state programs. Required services include project formulation, FEMA grant management, procurement and contract monitoring, data management, and hazard mitigation consulting. The RFP requires consultants to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and FEMA requirements, adhering to Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations and 2CFR 200.317 through 200.236. Proposals are due on December 6, 2024 by 2:00 PM, with the County intending to enter into a pre-event contract with an initial 12-month term and four optional 12-month renewals. The evaluation will consider pricing as a factor, but not the sole determinant, with the County reserving the right to accept the best-evaluated response.

The procurement appears open to all qualified organizations without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract does not guarantee a minimum value, and McDuffie County explicitly states that there will be no immediate cost associated with the pre-event contract. Respondents must comply with federal procurement regulations, including provisions related to suspension and debarment, lobbying, and equal employment opportunity. The selected consultant will be required to provide comprehensive insurance and potentially meet bonding requirements. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is structured to provide flexible disaster recovery consulting services that can be activated as needed. The RFP indicates that the County will require standard documentation, including all required forms and attachments, and will not accept alternate bid documents. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in FEMA disaster recovery processes and have the capability to support the County's potential future disaster recovery needs across various federal and state assistance programs.