The selected firm shall provide a full range of technical and advisory services, including but not limited to: A. Public Assistance Advisory Services Application & Identification: Develop a system to identify eligible projects, capture costs, and submit grant applications efficiently. Documentation & Fieldwork: Gather and analyze field records, including timekeeping, equipment hours, and staff assignments to extract pertinent reimbursement data. Project Formulation: Assist in formulating FEMA PA Emergency and Permanent Work Project Worksheets (PWs), including Detailed Damage Descriptions and Dimensions (DDDs) and Scopes of Work (SOW). Technical Expertise: Provide guidance on Section 428 Alternative Procedures and evaluate "alternate" or "improved" project options. Appeals & Arbitration: Prepare first and second appeals and support the Town through any necessary arbitration. B. Hazard Mitigation Identify and evaluate opportunities for hazard mitigation to reduce future risks. Prepare proposals and grant applications under Sections 404 and 406 of the Stafford Act, including necessary Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). C. Financial and Grant Management Support Audit Readiness: Conduct pre-audit activities and prepare all project files to withstand federal and state audits. Reporting: Prepare mandatory PA Quarterly Progress Reports for NCEM/FEMA and provide monthly status reports to the Town. Compliance Monitoring: Review contractor/vendor billing to ensure costs are documented, reasonable, and eligible for reimbursement. Coordination: Reconcile insurance proceeds and other funding sources to avoid duplication of benefits.
