Repetitive Loss Area Analysis

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is seeking qualified consultants to conduct a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) for areas within the municipality that have experienced or are expected to experience repeated flooding losses. This procurement, designated as RFQ 2023-33, aims to identify and develop short-term mitigation solutions for individual buildings and areas prone to flooding. The primary deliverable will be a comprehensive RLAA that will be adopted as an amendment to the Town's existing Hazard Mitigation Plan Update from 2019. Consultants must possess expertise in flood mitigation, risk assessment, and federal grant compliance. The solicitation was released on February 16, 2023, with a vendor question and answer period running from February 16 to February 28, 2023, and proposal submissions due by March 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST. The project is specifically funded through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (DR 4580-CT HMGP), which mandates strict compliance with 2 C.F.R. pt. 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation provides no estimated total contract value or specific budget range, leaving potential bidders to develop competitive proposals based on the project's scope and requirements. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, and all communication regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing to Phillip Ryan, the Purchasing Agent, with verbal communications explicitly prohibited. The project is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and will require a detailed technical approach to flood mitigation planning that aligns with FEMA's grant program guidelines and the Town of Stratford's existing hazard mitigation strategies.