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

The Town of Castleton, in Rutland County, Vermont, is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to create a new Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Castleton (2020 pop. of 4458). The plan will be submitted to FEMA for approval. The selected consultant(s) shall 1) demonstrate the ability to identify various hazard mitigation strategies that will eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of hazards that may affect the municipality and 2) have experience related to mitigation planning work. Please deliver responses and inquiries to: Town Manager, Michael A. Jones, Town Office, 263 Route 30 N, Bomoseen, VT 05732 This work is funded by a Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant from FEMA. The selected consultant must be available and willing to complete the required work within 18 months of the date of the award of this contract, including FEMA approval. It is anticipated that the FEMA grant funds will cover all of the consultant expense, which will account for 75% of the entire project cost. The Town of Castleton will be responsible for the remaining 25% of project cost, through a combination cash and in-kind hours. Tasks that will be undertaken by the Town of Castleton staff and officials include: General printing, photocopying, and other direct meeting expenses such as public notices. Public outreach and publicity efforts. Research (e.g. listers data, flood levels and loss data). The consultant will assist the Town of Castleton in tracking and helping to maximize in-kind hours towards the required match. The amount available for consultant expense is capped at $10,150 Cost-effectiveness and efficiency will be given very serious consideration. The selected consultant will be expected to propose a budget and timeline that makes the most cost-effective and expedient use of all in-kind resources, as well as other cost-saving measures, such as teleconferencing. The Town of Castleton encourages responses from disadvantaged, women-owned, minority-owned and small local firms. Selected candidates should be prepared to execute a contract that contains pass-through provisions regarding Federal programs and assurance related to this grant-funded work, including policies regarding conflicts of interest, equal opportunity, non-discrimination, retention of and access to records, and audit requirements, when applicable. The Town of Castleton reserves the right to reject any or all responses. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time