Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning Consultant Services

This contract awards a consulting services engagement to develop, update, and maintain a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Washington State Department of Emergency Management. The work includes delivering a complete COOP document, supporting annexes, implementation guidance, and possibly training agency staff. Evaluation criteria focused on experience, references, methodology, and cost, with the award ultimately given to Emergency Management Partners, LLC. The solicitation followed a standard RFP timeline (availability 8/1/2025, clarification deadline 8/13/2025, proposal due 8/28/2025) and was formally approved on 11/25/2025. • Scope: COOP planning, drafting, and maintenance for a state emergency management agency. • Evaluation: Weighted scoring on qualifications, references, methodology, and cost, culminating in a single‑vendor award. • Award: Emergency Management Partners, LLC, with the contract signed and approved by agency officials.