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

Washington County seeks a qualified consultant with demonstrated expertise in developing FEMA-approved Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans (NHMPs) to partner with the County in completing the required five-year update of its NHMP through a collaborative process. The contractor will work under the guidance of the County Project Manager, jointly plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with County staff and planning partners, document discussions and outcomes transparently, and manage correspondence to foster open communication among all participating jurisdictions. The contractor is responsible for collaborating with planning partners to update current annexes and co-create new jurisdiction-specific annexes, hosting workshops and working sessions, and ensuring all partners have meaningful input and shared ownership of the final NHMP. Technical guidance to support FEMA compliance is required, with tasks including drafting and refining plan components, incorporating stakeholder input before finalization, and developing an onboarding toolkit with forms, templates, surveys, and guidance materials for onboarding future planning participants. The selected contractor must demonstrate a successful track record with FEMA-approved NHMPs in multi-jurisdictional settings, emphasizing inclusive, transparent, and collaborative planning processes. Instructions to bidders: The bid process is sealed, and all correspondence and documentation should promote open communication and transparency. Bidders should demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to deliver the required outcomes as outlined above, with an emphasis on collaborative, participatory processes and prior FEMA NHMP approval experience in multi-jurisdictional contexts. Question Deadline 04/14/2026 at 5:00 PM PT