Specifications include, but are not limited to:. The selected consultant(s) shall 1) demonstrate the ability to identify various hazard mitigation strategies that will eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of hazards that may affect the municipality and 2) have experience related to mitigation planning work. Funding Source: This work is funded by a Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant from FEMA. The selected consultant must be available and willing to complete the required work within 18 months of the date of the award of this contract, including FEMA approval. It is anticipated that the FEMA grant funds will cover all of the consultant expense, which will account for 75% of the entire project cost. The Town of _North Bennington_ will be responsible for the remaining 25% of project cost, through a combination cash and in-kind hours. Tasks that will be undertaken by the Town of North Bennington staff and officials include: • General printing, photocopying, and other direct meeting expenses such as public notices. • Public outreach and publicity efforts. • Research (e.g. listers’ data, flood levels and loss data). The consultant will assist the Town of _North Bennington in tracking and helping to maximize in-kind hours towards the required match.
