The Board of County Commissioners, Gulf County, Florida, invites your company/firm to submit a sealed proposal for Disaster Recovery Consultant and Public Assistance Services. These services include working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal and state agencies, as well as constitutional offices, local government, and staff to assist Gulf County with programmatic disaster recovery and public assistance including hazard mitigation. • Provide technical advisory services related to recovery from disasters • Develop and implement strategies designated to maximize federal and state assistance • Provide expert programmatic and policy advice on federal disaster relief programs • Provide support for strategic planning and coordination of all recovery efforts • Work with County Planning Department to develop a long-range recovery plan in the event of disasters where the cost of reconstruction approaches the cost of relocation or mitigation • Review contracts and purchasing documentation to ensure cost recovery • Represent Gulf County by attending meetings with FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), or other agencies as may be necessary on behalf of the County • Damage site assessment and project worksheet formulation • Identify potential improvements and maximize public assistance 406 Mitigation funding • Meet with county as required regarding disaster related repairs, damage mitigation efforts and possible improvements and collect and compile cost documentation • Document permit requirements and work with county to maintain code compliance, including but not limited to building and floodplain codes.
