This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Franklin, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

St. Mary Parish Government is seeking proposals from qualified consultants with expertise in the Federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program (HMA). The qualified consultant shall be responsible for preparing HMA applications, managing acquisition and elevation projects, monitoring construction projects, consultation with agencies to assure compliance with the HMA, preparing and updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan, as well as other applicable mitigation activities. The selected consultant will provide project management services at a negotiated price when and if federal funds are awarded to the Parish. In addition to having knowledge and experience in federal grant elements, the consultant shall also have the ability and experience in conducting Federal and State of Louisiana agency consultations and grant closeout reporting. The consultant shall have demonstrated experience in the public facilitation process to assist the public in meaningful participation in the HMA process. The consultant should have skill and experience in successful public outreach and participation techniques, to include facilitating and conducting public workshops, individual and group meetings with interested homeowners, liaison with GOHSEP and FEMA officials, reporting at Parish Council meetings and presenting information as needed. The consultant should have staff members and/or sub-consultants with experience and qualifications in grant management, Federal and State regulatory compliance, and the ability to perform Benefit Cost Analyses using FEMA approved BCA software. The original proposal shall be clearly marked as such. Proposals submitted late will not be considered. This Request for Proposals may be cancelled at any time and any and all proposals may be rejected in whole or in part as the Parish may determine that such actions are in the Parish's best interest.