Specifications include, but are not limited to: . Task 1: FTZ Foundational Setup Phase 2.1.1. The firm will support any administrative actions to assist in preparing and submitting a new ASF FTZ application to the FTZ Board, which may include but are not limited: 2.1.1.1. Creating a zone designation strategy; 2.1.1.2. Defining geographic service area; 2.1.1.3. Creating zone boundary maps 2.1.1.4. Targeting specific FTZ sites that could initially be served by the zone; 2.1.1.5. Assisting Mohave County in documenting its legal authority to file the application to the FTZ Board (e.g., copy of state legislation, copy of relevant section of the charter, copy of Grantee resolution, etc.); and 2.1.1.6. Preparing all economic justification arguments for the application. Task 2: Zone Designation Application Phase 2.2.1. The firm will provide guidance to Mohave County to complete its ASF applications, which may include but are not limited to: 2.2.1.1. Creating zone use case; 2.2.1.2. Assisting with obtaining the required letters of non-objection from the applicable taxing jurisdictions; 2.2.1.3. Assisting with obtaining proposed Service Area correspondence (e.g., support letter from the County); 2.2.1.4. Drafting Grantee Zone and Fee schedule; and 2.2.1.5. Finalizing and filing of FTZ application with the FTZ Board. Task 3: Grantee Go Live Program 2.3.1. In preparation for Mohave County to commence operations as a Grantee, the firm will assist the County in all processes required which may include but are not limited to: 2.3.1.1. Developing Grantee Agreement; 2.3.1.2. Assisting the development of initial FTZ training on Grantee zone management, FTZ operations, FTZ benefits, Customs regulations, and zone marketing; and 2.3.1.3. Developing an FTZ Grantee Procedures Manual. The Grantee procedures manual should outline Mohave County’s process for becoming an operator/user within their zone. Task 4: Grantee Zone Ad Hoc Advisory Services 2.4.1. Once the zone is established and operational Mohave County may require technical advisory services.
