Disaster Survivor Assistance

Background
The State of Colorado, through the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), is seeking to facilitate State Disaster Survivor Assistance for disaster survivors. The goal is to manage state responsibilities related to implementing both State Disaster Survivor Assistance and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance Program.

This RFP aims to establish a Master Task Order Contract that allows for the activation of task orders to engage work at both operational and program management levels in disaster survivor assistance areas.

Work Details
The contractor will provide personnel with knowledge and experience in FEMA's Individual Assistance Program to maximize federal and state assistance for eligible individuals. Responsibilities include:
- Augmenting recovery capabilities for disaster survivor assistance events.
- Conducting just-in-time training.
- Providing pre-trained specialists under FEMA or state programs.
- Preparing necessary documentation for the Individual Assistance Program.
- Writing requests for time extensions to FEMA.
- Tracking and monitoring project activities.
- Designing and managing an online application for State Disaster Survivor Assistance.
- Processing applications, evaluating eligibility, and engaging with applicants.
- Distributing payments to eligible applicants timely.
- Providing accurate invoices and performance reports as requested by DHSEM.
- Conducting program closeouts and After Action Reviews (AAR).

The contractor must also supply all necessary equipment, including office space, travel expenses, field equipment, and technology.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is not explicitly defined in the provided text but will be determined based on task orders issued under the Master Task Order Contract.

Place of Performance
The contract will primarily be performed within the State of Colorado, with specific locations determined by task orders activated by DHSEM.

Bidder Requirements
Contractors must demonstrate prior experience with FEMA's Individual Assistance Program, provide a minimum of three business references from similar projects, submit results of mandatory employment drug screenings, criminal background checks, and driver’s license checks for assigned personnel. Additionally, contractors are expected to fill key positions with individuals who have relevant experience in disaster recovery operations.