T3140 - Program Implementation and Strategy Advisor

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, on behalf of the Department of Community Affairs, Division for Disaster Recovery and Mitigation, is seeking quotes for a Program Implementation and Strategy Advisor contract (T3140). The contract will provide technical expertise, policy and regulatory guidance, and tasks related to program implementation and management, including staff augmentation, to implement disaster recovery, resilience, and mitigation programs funded by various sources such as CDBG-DR, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance, and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The contract term is four years, with the option to extend up to two additional years. Proposals are due by August 2, 2024, and the contract is anticipated to begin on a date specified in the bid solicitation. Evaluation criteria include technical experience, contract management, and mobilization plan, and the state may utilize clarifications and a Best and Final Offer process.

This contract opportunity is designated as a subcontracting set-aside for New Jersey Small Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. There are incumbent consulting firms providing services for the Sandy CDBG-DR, Ida CDBG-DR, and FEMA programs, but not for the Coronavirus/ARPA programs. The state has allocated $377 million in CDBG-DR funds for Tropical Storm Ida recovery and is seeking to utilize ARPA and FEMA funding as well. The estimated contract value is not specified, but the state has indicated that liquidated damages may be assessed for late deliverables and missed reporting deadlines.