The County of Fresno is seeking a consultant to update its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive hazard mitigation grant funds. The plan must be updated to include new guidance and policies, and the consultant will be required to work closely with the County's Office of Emergency Services staff. The contract was awarded to Witt O'Brien's, LLC, which submitted a detailed proposal that demonstrated familiarity and experience working with California jurisdictions' LHMPs. The contract has a deadline of July 11, 2024, for the updated plan. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Update of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to include new guidance and policies
• Work closely with the County's Office of Emergency Services staff
• Deadline of July 11, 2024, for the updated plan
• Consultant must have experience working with California jurisdictions' LHMPs
• Consultant must demonstrate familiarity with SEMS policies and core principles required by CalOES