Seminole County seeks to retain the services of a consultant(s) to perform the following tasks. Financial recovery in support of the Fiscal/Budgetary operations of the County, primarily related to federal and state disaster reimbursement. The consultant will prepare required documentation for any disaster claims, coordination of appeals processes of these claims and other duties necessary to secure appropriate funding reimbursement from federal and state agencies during and after disaster events. This task may also include personnel to represent the County and provide project management of complex and long-term disaster driven projects.
Staffing of the Documentation Unit within the Emergency Operations Center during local activation. This includes sheltering in place while conditions prevent the safe travel during an event. Primary tasks performed under this unit include maintaining work records, daily reports, verifying County policy is adhered to, and management of other activation related documentation. Operational periods are typically twelve-hour shifts.
Provide upon request debris specialist for contract and operations monitoring of County debris operation.
Provide upon request damage assessment of County facilities, including technical assistance to deliver a detailed report that include descriptions, dimensions, and other elements of information required to support reimbursement.
Policy review and development pertaining to policies used during disasters including but not limited to labor, union, insurance policies, and obtain and maintain requirements. Provide training assistance as needed relating to disaster response and recovery requirements and procedures.
The consultant must have in depth knowledge of government financial operations and accounting, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations and requirements related to the Stafford Act and the Public Assistance Program, including Title 2 and Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The consultant must have current experience in Florida with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding through the Public Assistance Program, including section 406 mitigation projects. The experience must encompass the initial request for public assistance through project closeout and final reconciliation. In addition, the consultant should have knowledge of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as well as Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding opportunities. It is preferable that the consultant have local resources available. Task assignments/Release Orders will be issued via purchase order on an as needed basis. Please indicate how you would manage the response and financial recovery process for Seminole County, including the use of onsite personnel, personnel working remotely, and the use of technology. Question Submission Deadline:September 4, 2023, 5:00pm
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