North Carolina State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026

The North Carolina Emergency Management Division, within the Department of Public Safety, is requesting proposals for technical assistance to update the North Carolina Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan (NCEHMP) to meet FEMA requirements, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via the Ariba Sourcing Tool and written questions due August 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The selected vendor shall coordinate stakeholder meetings, document all interactions, deliver a draft NCEHMP for state and federal review, and produce a final plan for adoption following FEMA approval. All deliverables must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Version 2.1 Level AA. The vendor must provide risk assessment data and reports and stakeholder engagement documentation supporting the plan update.

The vendor must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of experience with GIS-based hazard mapping and state hazard mitigation plan updates, and must provide documented experience developing and updating at least two standard or enhanced state hazard mitigation plans. Three customer references from similar projects are mandatory. Vendors must submit a firm fixed price proposal covering all labor, materials, transportation, overhead, and profit, with pricing broken down by labor categories (senior planner, GIS technicians, planners, administrative staff) and other direct costs.

The initial contract term is one year from the date of final contract execution. The vendor must begin work within five business days of the effective date and provide monthly status reports and post-award business review meetings. If the contract is not renewed or is canceled, the vendor shall provide transition assistance of up to six months. Contract administration is subject to North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, E-Verify employment authorization verification, and Secretary of State registration prior to award. Proposals will be publicly opened on September 8, 2026; contract award timing is to be determined.