Consultant Services - County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The contract involves developing a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update for Boulder County, ensuring compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA) and FEMA guidelines, including the latest planning and review requirements. The project aims to facilitate a multi-jurisdictional planning process encompassing hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation strategy development, and plan adoption, monitoring, and evaluation. The contractor will coordinate public input, establish a planning team, assess vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies aligned with both FEMA and Colorado state plans. Additionally, the contractor will assist with grant management documentation and ensure the plan meets all federal and state standards, including FEMA’s “how-to” guidance and the Department of Homeland Security’s review criteria. The procurement process is managed by Boulder County’s procurement office, with a solicitation issued under RFP-211-25, posted on October 3, 2025, with a response deadline of November 3, 2025. The contract size ranges from $50,000 to $200,000, and evaluation criteria emphasize qualifications, technical approach, community engagement, and cost reasonableness. The contract requires adherence to federal funding regulations, including insurance, equal opportunity, and lobbying restrictions, with specific documentation and certification requirements. Additional documents include vendor registration forms, insurance stipulations, and federal compliance guides, ensuring that the selected consultant meets all administrative, technical, and regulatory standards necessary for successful project completion and federal funding compliance.