The vendor is required to provide from qualified firms to conduct a repetitive loss area analysis (RLAA) that meets the requirements of activity 510 (floodplain management planning) of the FEMA national flood insurance program (NFIP) community rating system (CRS).
- include for services:
1. Identification and mapping of repetitive loss areas
• Obtain the most recent repetitive loss list from FEMA or the city’s CRS coordinator.
• Utilize GIS and floodplain mapping resources to identify and delineate repetitive loss areas.
• Conduct a site assessment of identified repetitive loss areas, including field visits where necessary.
2. Public outreach and engagement
• Notify all property owners within repetitive loss areas about the RLAA process and opportunities for input.
• Conduct public meetings and/or one-on-one engagement with affected property owners.
• Develop and distribute informational materials, such as brochures and website updates, explaining the RLAA and potential mitigation actions.
3. Coordination with agencies and data collection
• Engage relevant local, state, and federal agencies to collect historical flood data, drainage studies, and flood control project records.
• Review existing hazard mitigation plans, stormwater management plans, and flood insurance studies.
• Document previous and ongoing flood mitigation efforts within repetitive loss areas to support FEMA’s CRS evaluation process.
4. Risk and vulnerability assessment
• Conduct a detailed analysis of past flood events, including flood depths, damages, and insurance claims.
• Assess the flood risk to critical infrastructure, businesses, and vulnerable populations, aligning with risk evaluation requirements.
• Identify natural floodplain functions and environmental concerns relevant to mitigation planning.
5. Development of tailored mitigation strategies
• Evaluate structural and non-structural mitigation options, such as property elevation, acquisition, floodproofing, and improved stormwater management.
• Consider land use regulations, zoning changes, and building code updates that could reduce flood risk.
• Recommend priority mitigation projects for funding and implementation.
6. Compliance with FEMA’S CRS requirements
• Ensure that all RLAA components align with FEMA’S activity 510 guidelines to maximize CRS credits.
• Provide documentation necessary for CRS verification and community recertification, meeting requirements.
7. Preparation of comprehensive final RLAA report
• Compile all findings into a final repetitive loss area analysis report.
• Include maps, data tables, public feedback summaries, and mitigation recommendations.
• Present the final report to city officials and the CRS coordinator to facilitate CRS credit submission and approval.
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 23, 2025