When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000.

It was issued by Santa Cruz County. The work is located in Nogales, Arizona, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Emergency management or public safety consulting firm. Experience conducting readiness, capability, or compliance audits for government agencies. Expertise in emergency response standards and interagency coordination assessments. Ability to deliver gap analyses and prioritized operational recommendations. Familiarity with regional resilience planning and public-sector stakeholder engagement.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Nogales, Arizona, United StatesPosted: July 10th, 2026Deadline: August 5th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Nogales, Arizona is requesting an audit of emergency services readiness and interagency coordination. The work includes capability assessment, standards-based evaluation, gap analysis, and prioritized recommendations for improving regional preparedness and response.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an independent third-party consultant
Must have at least five years of experience in emergency services, public safety, or emergency management assessments for public-sector clients
Must provide evidence of necessary certificates and licenses
Must demonstrate financial capacity to fulfill requirements
Must provide three professional references
Must maintain required insurance coverage
Must comply with all local, state, and federal directives, orders, and laws
Must comply with Legal Arizona Workers Act

BUDGET

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$200,000

TIMELINE

RFQ Published: July 8th, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: July 15th, 2026

Receive Statements of Qualifications: August 5th, 2026

Interview Top 3: August 11th–13th, 2026

Select Consultant: August 14th, 2026

Approval of Contract by County Board of Supervisors: August 19th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Santa Cruz County

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Nogales, Arizona is seeking a vendor to conduct an emergency services readiness and coordination audit. The selected firm will assess current emergency response capabilities across participating entities and evaluate overall system performance against recognized national and industry standards.

The audit is intended to identify operational and systemic gaps, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and response. It will also examine coordination among agencies to strengthen preparedness, response effectiveness, and regional resilience.

The vendor is expected to provide actionable, prioritized recommendations to support future investments, policy decisions, intergovernmental agreements, and operational improvements. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Santa Cruz County. The work is located in Nogales, Arizona, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Emergency management or public safety consulting firm
Experience conducting readiness, capability, or compliance audits for government agencies
Expertise in emergency response standards and interagency coordination assessments
Ability to deliver gap analyses and prioritized operational recommendations
Familiarity with regional resilience planning and public-sector stakeholder engagement

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