A government authority in Newnan, Georgia is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive consulting services for disaster recovery and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance. The selected consultant will deliver professional guidance to optimize reimbursement for the repair or replacement of critical infrastructure losses resulting from disasters. Responsibilities include identifying and communicating operational risks that may hinder the agency's ability to maximize reimbursements, and assisting in the establishment of organized document control, file retention systems, and robust data management processes to ensure all disaster records are audit-ready.

The consultant will also develop and implement processes and systems guiding the agency from the inception to the closeout of disaster recovery programs. This involves support for documentation, procurement, contracts, payroll, and grant submissions. Additionally, the scope includes developing improved or alternative project requests for FEMA or other state and federal grants, formulating hazard mitigation strategies and proposals, and assisting with FEMA appeals submissions as needed.