SOV may call upon the selected vendor(s) to provide one or more of the following services, to be conducted under AOA’s direction and guidance in close consultation with Vermont Emergency Management: A. Advise senior state executives and implement statewide recovery strategy across state agencies and departments and municipalities B. Advise on the implementation of Federal Programs benefiting individuals. C. Provide general administrative support to SOV agencies to implement federal disaster programs. D. Provide general administrative support for Vermont Emergency Management Recovery and Mitigation Section for the PA Program E. Provide grant administration support to SOV agencies to expedite subgrant awards and payments F. Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to maximize Federal Assistance, G. Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to AOA and VEM and sub-applicants. Such services may include but are not limited to: 1. Development of project worksheets; 2. Attendance at Kick off/Scoping Meeting (RSM); 3. Applicant and project eligibility review; 4. Providing facility, work and cost eligibility guidance to AOA and VEM and applicants; 5. Access and use the Grants Portal system; if the vendor/staff does not currently have access, demonstrate the ability to quickly obtain access (including obtaining appropriate clearances to be granted access);
