Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals as allowed by City-Parish governing statutes, ordinances, resolutions and policies from bona fide, qualified Proposers who are interested and able to provide knowledgeable personnel that are experienced in promotion of community education related to Hazard Mitigation per FEMA regulations. The consultant shall work closely and collaborate with various funding agencies and internal City-Parish departmentsto ensure the proper use and application of federal and state funds. Consultant shall focus on maximizing eligible, allocable federal dollars. Consultant shall conduct efficient processes that reduce the timeline for eligibility determinations that support project cash flow sources and uses. Consultant will provide technical knowledge and experience, proven business processes, and policy strategies. In order to develop and implement the framework of project activities, the consultant shall perform services and work necessary to complete the following objectives and tasks: East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) proposes to enhance the Red Stick Ready campaign by promoting and educating the Community for disaster preparedness for all-hazards applicable to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). EBRP proposes to promote awareness for flooding, severe weather, hurricanes, fires, winter weather, extreme heat, tornadoes, and any other natural hazard(s) that may face EBRP through education and outreach. This strategy will include creation and development of informational handouts both paper and electronically, public outreach materials, educational brochures, flood insurance facts, and as well as age-appropriate resources. These materials will be published in alternate languages as well. EBR Parish will also host meetings to facilitate training and community awareness as to compiling required documents to form hazard mitigation grant applications and how to file insurance claims. Assist the Parish in meeting all of the Program requirements. Keep track and monitor consultant’s own time and activities by project, or as allowable under the provisionsof Federal guidance for direct administrative, indirect, and project management costs (reference Federal regulations and policy guidance for these topics). Provide written performance and status reports to City-Parish on the status of the grant program asrequested. The performance and status report should include, but is not limited to, the following: o Hours billed and amount invoiced by personnel o Issues requiring assistance
