Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected contractor will assist the COUNTY OF VENTURA in strategically managing the project development and administration of various Federal and State disaster programs related to declared emergencies or disasters that occur during the term of this contract. Federal programs may include, but are not limited to: FEMA Public Assistance and COVID-19 Advisory Services; HUD CDBG—DR Support; FHWA / FTA Support; Any COVID-19 Related Current and Future Legislation (State or Federal) that Impacts the County Including but not limited to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Financial / Grants Management Support and Information Technology. In addition, the awarded firm will also provide project development and grants management services for any existing, open disaster recovery effort including the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration to maximize the County’s drawdown of State and Federal funding streams to assist in the County’s COVID-19 response and the economic recovery of the County. Examples of disaster recovery services that may be required, include: I. FEMA Public Assistance and COVID-19 Advisory Services 1) Provide extensive knowledge, experience, and technical competence in dealing with Federal regulations, specifically including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the PostKatrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, and the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013. 2) Evaluate and assist in the formulation, execution, and closeout of FEMA paperwork Emergency and Permanent Work Project Worksheets (“PWs”). This will involve expertise in cost estimating, developing detailed damage descriptions and dimensions (“DDDs”), technical assistance, and project scopes of work (“SOW”), and cost estimates (“CBS”). 3) Provide support and participate in any quality control plan or audit conducted by auditors.