Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected consulting firm(s) may assist the County with the following duties: 1. Coordination and Strategic Use of Funds a. Provide support for strategic planning and coordination of all recovery efforts b. Develop and implement strategies designated to maximize various federal and state funding sources (e.g., ARPA, state broadband funds from ARPA, future infrastructure bills) c. Identify potential improvements and maximize public assistance/American Rescue Plan Act funding in conjunction with other local entities 2. Compliance and Technical Assistance a. Provide technical advisory services related to allowed uses of ARPA funds and respond to questions from the County and provide formal opinions regarding the eligibility of specific County expenses to be covered by ARPA funds available from federal, state and other sources b. Provide expert programmatic and policy advice on federal disaster relief programs c. Develop appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with ARPA guidance d. Develop processes and documentation requirements around sub‐recipient risk assessment, monitoring and management, including training of sub‐recipients on funding requirements e. Provide technical assistance to sub recipients wishing to apply for grant opportunities made available through American Rescue Plan funding f. Provide guidance on establishing a technology solution for tracking American Rescue Plan Act funding distribution strategy to sub‐recipients g. Provide assistance and oversight to the County to facilitate and ensure appropriate progress on agreed‐upon deliverables h. Resolve any requests for information, justification, audit findings, and eligibility appeals
