Cowlitz County Public Utility District 1 Civicplus #2026-0029-01

After Action Review Services for Mass Casualty HazMat Incident – Cowlitz County, WA

This opportunity seeks a qualified firm to conduct an independent After Action Review (AAR) of a mass casualty hazardous materials (HazMat) incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA. - Government Buyer: - Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive review of preparedness, response, interagency coordination, communications, operational effectiveness, resource management, public information, responder safety, and recovery efforts - Assessment of compliance with emergency plans and protocols - Identification of strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement - Development of corrective action recommendations - Delivery of a final After Action Report and presentations to stakeholders - Products/Services Requested: - After Action Review (AAR) services (1 engagement) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience in emergency management and incident review - Ability to engage with multiple agencies and stakeholders - Deliverables must be suitable for a range of audiences, including public officials and emergency responders - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified consulting firms or individuals - Contract period is one year with possible extensions to complete the scope of work

Description

Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or consultants to conduct a comprehensive After Action Review (AAR) of the mass casualty hazardous materials (HazMat) incident that occurred on May 26, 2026, at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington. The project aims to provide an independent and objective evaluation of preparedness, response, coordination, communications, operational effectiveness, resource management, public information activities, responder safety, and recovery efforts associated with the incident. The After-Action Report will identify strengths, areas for improvement, corrective actions, and recommendations to enhance future preparedness and response capabilities consistent with recognized emergency management and incident management best practices. Proposals are due by July 10, 2026, prior to 4:00 PM local time.

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