The contract is for comprehensive disaster recovery and emergency management consulting services. The vendor will provide services on an as-needed basis to assist the county in managing various federal and state disaster programs. The contract has a term of 60 months, and the vendor will provide services such as project development, grants management, and emergency operations center support. The contract also includes provisions for additional services, such as monitoring and debris removal. The county reserves the right to request additional goods or services relating to this agreement from the contractor. The contract includes various terms and conditions, such as compliance with federal laws and regulations, and requirements for subcontracting and reporting. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include:
• The contractor will assist in strategically managing the project development and administration of various Federal and State Disaster Programs.
• The contractor will provide project development and grants management services for any existing, open disaster recovery efforts.
• The contractor will provide assistance in preparedness and response operations, including but not limited to assistance in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during an activation, documentation and expenditure tracking, and pre-event preparedness support.
• The contractor will make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule, meeting contract performance requirements, or at a reasonable price.
Some key points about the contract's terms and conditions include:
• The contract will be subject to the County’s Standard Terms and Conditions.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
• The contractor must report any violations of federal laws and regulations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• The contractor must include the contract provisions in any subcontracts.
• The contractor must comply with the requirements for procurement of recovered materials.
• The contractor must not use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any system.