Due to recurring natural or man-made disasters in the area and the high demand for like services, the State will prepare itself for future disasters to maintain the highest state of readiness. The State intends to award a contract to ensure the availability of assistance when needed. Once a contract is awarded for FEMA Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the State reserves the right to issue a task order against an awarded contract of their choice. The State will award task orders based on the best interest of the State. The Contractor must be able to respond within 30 days of a signed Task Order. A faster response time may be written into a Task Order when mutually agreed upon by Contractor and State. This is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract. No guarantee of work is promised after the award. No retainer fees will be paid by the State.