BidNet Direct #26-182-40

The City of Taunton, Massachusetts is seeking qualified consulting services to update and recertify its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) before the current plan's expiration. - Government Buyer: - City of Taunton, Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD), in collaboration with the Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) - Procurement managed by the City of Taunton Procurement Department - Services Requested: - Consulting services for the development, update, and approval of the Hazard Mitigation Plan - Includes public outreach, hazard profiling, critical facility inventory updates, vulnerability assessments, mitigation goal setting, plan review, public review, and final approval - May also include updating the Municipal Vulnerability Plan - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have experience in hazard mitigation planning, especially for municipalities in Massachusetts with populations similar to Taunton (~59,000) - Consultant is responsible for achieving plan approval and maintaining a five-year revision schedule - Public input and outreach are required components - Submission of both hard copy and electronic proposals, with specific forms and certifications - Vendors/Interested Parties: - Several consulting firms have expressed interest, including BETA Group, Inc., LN Westgate, LLC, Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC, Quantum Ridge Ventures, Addiction Response Resources, Hendrix Holdings, LLC, Tetra Tech Inc, SLR Consulting, Witt O'Brien's, Adcomm911, Climative.ai, Walker of All Trades, and GSFederal - No specific OEMs are mentioned, as this is a consulting services solicitation - Place of Performance: - City of Taunton, Massachusetts (primary offices at 90 Ingell Street and 15 Summer Street)

The City of Taunton, Massachusetts, through its Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) and in collaboration with the Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), is seeking proposals for consulting services to develop and update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will address mitigation strategies for multiple natural hazards including floods, winter storms, wind hazards, wildfires, geologic events, and other disasters. The selected consultant will be responsible for public input, oversight, preparation, and management of all activities required for the plan, aiming for plan approval and recertification prior to the current plan's expiration in September 2027. The contract term is from May 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.