Legal Notices

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING CONSULTANT The Region 2 Planning and Development Council is in the process of updating its Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Council is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist with updating its plan. The plan covers a six-county area including the counties of Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, and Wayne. Consulting services required include any or all services necessary to a complete the plan per FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide. The Council will help with the stakeholder involvement process and be engaged in all phases of work. Procurement of these services shall be in conformity with the applicable laws and regulations related to 2 CFR 200. Contract is to be awarded on a lump sum basis. All consultants interested in being considered for this project should submit a brief proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, staffing capabilities, related prior experience and cost. Most importantly, the consultant should submit an outline of a work plan that will result in a complete Hazard Mitigation Plan that meets FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, with emphasis on public and plan participant engagement strategy(ies). Special attention is called to the need for the updated plan to be consistent with the revised requirements in the FEMA Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, FP 206-21-002, which becomes effective in April 2023. The region intends for the updated plan to be approved for consideration by the High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) program. The selected firm will also be required to incorporate Total Exposure in Floodplain (TEIF) and Total Exposure Area Landslide (TEAL) data for flooding and landslide hazards, respectively. Region 2 will work with the selected firm, the WVEMD, and the WVU GIS Technical Center to provide the TEIF EAL data. The goal of the competitive procurement process is to objectively select the firm who will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, the proposed work plan, technical qualifications and related prior experience will be weighed heavily. Selected respondents will be interviewed. Proposals should be submitted to Kathy Elliott at [email protected] by 4:00pm on Monday, December 19, 2022. Questions regarding this request for proposals may be directed to Kathy Elliott at 304.529.3357. The Council will afford full opportunity for minority and women-owned business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to the invitation and will not discriminate against any firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap status or national origin in the contract award. LC-142513 12-14;2022