SS-DEM-24-25-014 Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)

Leon County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are seeking to achieve Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) certification through a single-source procurement process. The contract opportunity, identified as SS-DEM-24-25-014, focuses on obtaining comprehensive accreditation services for emergency management practices. The procurement involves a detailed five-step process to assess, evaluate, and validate the county's emergency management systems against national standards. Key deliverables include a comprehensive review of current emergency management protocols, identification of improvement areas, and validation against EMAP's rigorous national standards. The procurement timeline indicates a posting date of December 20, 2024, with a proposal submission deadline of January 17, 2025. The specific procurement method is a single-source selection, with EMAP identified as the sole provider capable of delivering these specialized accreditation services. The procurement is being coordinated by Austin Delgado, the County CEMP Coordinator, and requires detailed documentation and evaluation of emergency management practices.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with no specific limitations on vendor participation noted in the documentation. The estimated dollar value for this single-source purchase is $36,153.39, which covers the comprehensive EMAP accreditation process. EMAP is explicitly identified as the exclusive vendor for these services, with justification emphasizing their unique capabilities in improving operational effectiveness, ensuring compliance with national standards, and enhancing public trust in emergency management systems. The procurement documentation includes approvals from the requestor, legal counsel, and executive leadership, all dated December 20, 2024. The UNSPSC code for these services is 86101811, indicating a specialized emergency management accreditation service. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a structured approach to continuous improvement of Leon County's emergency management capabilities through a standardized, nationally recognized accreditation process.