The Vendor is required to provide professional economic recovery services under a pre-disaster contract.
- Assist the County in post-disaster economic recovery efforts, including but not limited to, assessing economic impacts, coordinating with businesses, assisting in securing federal and state recovery funds, developing long-term recovery strategies, and providing technical assistance to local businesses.
- Economic impact assessment & data analysis:
• Conduct pre- and post-disaster economic impact assessments.
• Collect and analyze data related to business disruptions, workforce impacts, and economic losses.
• Develop reports and presentations on economic recovery trends.
- Business recovery & assistance:
• Provide technical assistance to local businesses on accessing federal and state disaster funding (e.g., agency, EDA, small business administration (SBA) disaster loans).
• Coordinate with local chambers of commerce, business associations, and economic development agencies.
• Develop and implement programs to support small business recovery.
- Grant & financial management support:
• Identify and assist with applications for federal and state economic recovery grants.
• Provide financial tracking and reporting assistance to ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations (2 CFR part 200).
• Assist in securing and managing community development block grant – disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.
- Workforce & employment recovery strategies:
• Develop workforce development plans to address disaster-related job losses.
• Assist in establishing partnerships with state and federal workforce programs.
• Support initiatives to retain and attract businesses post-disaster.
- Long-term economic resilience planning:
• Support the county in developing long-term economic recovery and resilience strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments for key industries and economic sectors.
• Provide recommendations for mitigating economic disruptions in future disasters.
- Other related services:
• Engage in community outreach and public engagement related to economic recovery efforts.
• Assist in coordination with the federal, state, and local stakeholders.
- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: June 9, 2025