This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Foster, Rhode Island. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Foster through the Planning Department is soliciting Proposals from qualified consultants interested in providing services to assist the Town with the completion of tasks as part of the development of a FEMA-approved municipal Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update in accordance with the latest FEMA requirements. Expected to be awarded at the October 12, 2023 FOSTER TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. The Town reserves the right to reject all firms, decline to proceed with selection of any candidates, to request additional information, and to make inquiries as may be necessary to verify qualifications. Questions shall be submitted to the Town Planner, Grant McGregor at planner@townoffoster.com or (401) 702-5012. The Consultant shall assist the Town Planner in the completion of the update to the Town's 2018 Plan to maintain a FEMA-approved plan; FEMA approval of the current Plan expired on September 17, 2023. The Town Planner will be the project manager for Foster. The Consultant also will be meeting with the Town's Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee (hereafter "Committee") consisting of representatives from Town staff and resident/business stakeholders, and soliciting input from Town Departments and Boards including Public Works, Building, EMS, Police, Fire, Assessing, Finance, Senior Services, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Review, Land Trust, Conservation Commission, and Engineering Board. The project period is anticipated to commence on December 1, 2023 following entering into the contract. A kick-off meeting with the HMP Committee is expected to be held in December 2023. It is the intent of the Town to submit a complete draft of the Plan for RIEMA review by mid-2025. The Town reserves the right to reject all firms, decline to proceed with selection of any candidates, to request additional information, and to make inquiries as may be necessary to verify qualifications. Nothing in this document shall require the Town to proceed with consultant services. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.