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This RFQ/P is a combined request for a consultant to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate a TTX to test the Utility Resilience of SUBASE New London, in cooperation with the local communities, utility providers, and state agencies. Working with TTX participants, the consultant will facilitate a threat-based scenario test to "dry run" planned response to utility outages and disruptions. The goal of the exercise is to determine the response actions required on and off base during such events and to identify any gaps in execution. Consultants will produce an after-action report with recommendations. This exercise shall cover water, electricity, gas, communications, and transportation systems. Total cost of consultant services shall not exceed $50,000.00. The TTX is to be held at the SUBASE in a multi-media supporting environment. The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is seeking the services of qualified firms to develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate one or more multi-organization Table Top Exercise(s) (TTX) to test utility resilience at SUBASE New London, a large military installation situated in Southeastern Connecticut. TTXs are a critical component in preparing for potential disasters and hazard events. These mock exercises serve as a strategic tool for evaluating and enhancing the resilience and response capabilities of critical systems, including water, electric, gas, communications, and transportation infrastructure and staff capacity. The primary purpose of a TTX is to simulate a realistic emergency scenario in a controlled environment, allowing stakeholders to collaboratively assess and improve their preparedness plans and response strategies. During a TTX, participants discuss their roles and responses to a hypothetical disaster, identifying strengths and weaknesses in their current physical equipment and infrastructure, plans, and protocols. This process fosters interdepartmental communication and coordination, ensuring that all relevant parties understand their responsibilities and can effectively work together during an actual emergency. The selected vendor will develop a detailed project timeline for the exercise, including the pre-exercise planning period, exercise execution, and post-exercise review activities. Note that the project must be completed in its entirety by June 30, 2025. Anticipated Contract Start Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 Question Deadline 09/20/2024 at 4:00 PM ET Questions regarding the RFQ/P may be submitted to Helen Zincavage, Director of Regional Planning by email to hzincavage@seccog.org SCCOG reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.