Hurricane Ian HMGP Buyout - H1277 - 4673-037-R

Escambia County, Florida is requesting proposals for professional services to manage a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) buyout project funded by FEMA, with proposals due June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a pre-solicitation meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses grant administration, property acquisition management, oversight of demolition of seven single-family residences throughout Escambia County, and engineering and environmental services including conceptual plans, design, permitting, and implementation of stream restoration, water quality enhancements, natural resources restoration, and wetland enhancement across county-wide areas. The work addresses impacts from Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Sally (2020), and an April 2014 storm event affecting approximately 160 homes and private properties.

Respondents must provide hourly rate pricing for six position categories: Project Manager/Grant Manager, Project/Grant Management Support Staff, Intake/Eligibility/Acquisitions Manager, Intake/Eligibility/Acquisitions Support Staff, Finance Compliance and Reporting Manager, and Finance Compliance and Reporting Support Staff. The contract commences upon execution for thirty-six months, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods up to a maximum of sixty months, subject to appropriation and mutual agreement. Either party may terminate with thirty days' written notice.

Professional Errors and Omissions insurance of at least $1,000,000 per wrongful act and $2,000,000 aggregate is required, along with General Liability and Business Auto coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Respondents must maintain current SAM registration and comply with federal, state, FEMA, and local requirements.

Evaluation occurs in two phases: Phase 1 scores company HMGP experience (25 points), staff qualifications and HMGP experience (25 points), and web-based system of record capabilities (25 points); Phase 2 consists of interviews and presentations by shortlisted firms. Questions are due June 16, 2026. All submissions must be made electronically through Escambia County's e-procurement portal.