Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Georgetown is seeking a qualified consultant to update its local Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and FEMA guidelines. The consultant will provide instructions and assistance for the preparation of the updated plan, which will include hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategy development. The plan will be aligned with the current Texas State Hazard Mitigation Plan and will meet the requirements of the FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool. The consultant will facilitate the planning process, identify data requirements, conduct research, develop and facilitate public input, document the planning process, and produce the draft and final plan documents. • The scope of work includes four phases: organizing resources, assessing risks, developing a mitigation strategy, and plan adoption, monitoring, and evaluation. • The consultant will work with local jurisdictions, special districts, and the All-Hazards Multi-Agency Coordination Group to develop the plan. • The plan will include an analysis of previous action items, identification of new mitigation actions, and prioritization of action items based on evaluation criteria. • The consultant will provide a draft plan, a final plan, and a letter of adoption, and will facilitate the plan adoption process. • The city is seeking a consultant with substantial and relevant experience and expertise in hazard mitigation planning.