When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $40,000 – $45,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Frederick County, Maryland. The work is located in Frederick, Maryland, United States.

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Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Frederick, Maryland, United StatesPosted: October 15, 2026Deadline: November 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

Frederick County, Maryland is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate the launch and early development of a Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) network.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least three years of experience in consulting to facilitate the launch and early development of a Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Must demonstrate experience establishing or strengthening COADs, VOADs, long term recovery groups, community resilience partnerships, or comparable multi organization networks
Must demonstrate expertise in facilitation, consensus building, results based strategic planning, governance, and organizational development
Must be registered to do business in and in good standing with the State of Maryland
Must provide Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate
Must provide Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must provide Workers' Compensation insurance meeting all statutory requirements of the State of Maryland

BUDGET

Estimate

$40,000 – $45,000

CONTRACT DURATION

5 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: October 15, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 27, 2026

Questions Due: November 6, 2026

Proposal Due Date: November 17, 2026

Tentative Presentation/Interview Dates: December 8, 2026

Contract Start Date: January 1, 2027

Work Completion Deadline: May 30, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 6, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Frederick County, Maryland

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DESCRIPTION

The Frederick County Department of Emergency Preparedness seeks a consultant to guide the COAD through formation, strategic planning, governance development, operational readiness, membership development, community outreach, and exercise validation. The objective is to establish a sustainable and operational partnership that coordinates during emergencies and long-term recovery. The contract period is 5 months, commencing on or about January 1, 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $40,000 – $45,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Frederick County, Maryland. The work is located in Frederick, Maryland, United States.

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