Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission - 2027 Chittenden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - RFP
Chittenden County RPCMPO · Winooski, VT- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Christine Forde
- (802) 846-4490
The 30-second brief
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) invites qualified firms or teams to submit proposals for the development, updating, and FEMA approval of the 2027 Chittenden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and individual municipal annexes for 18 municipalities. The project involves hazard identification and risk assessment, municipal capability assessments, mitigation strategies, stakeholder and public engagement, draft plan development, VEM and FEMA review coordination, municipal adoption support, and a five-year plan maintenance process. The anticipated project budget is $130,000, structured as a fixed-price task-order contract with a not-to-exceed cap. Proposals are due by Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM via email to Christine Forde. Questions will be accepted until November 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include understanding of the project and methodology (40 pts), experience developing FEMA-compliant local hazard mitigation plans (25 pts), key staff qualifications (15 pts), schedule/budget feasibility (10 pts), and references (10 pts).
Project Management Plan and detailed schedule, FEMA Compliance Matrix, Existing Plan and Data Review Memorandum, Municipal data inventory, Updated mitigation-action status database, Planning process and engagement plan, Public Engagement Plan, Public Engagement Summary, Countywide Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Municipal-specific risk summaries for 18 jurisdictions, Hazard maps and GIS data layers, Capability assessment for each jurisdiction, Draft countywide mitigation strategy, Individual mitigation action plans for 18 jurisdictions, Complete Draft Chittenden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, 18 municipal sections/annexes, FEMA Plan Review Tool crosswalk, Comment-response matrix, Final plan and adoption package, Municipal adoption package for all 18 jurisdictions, Final plan maintenance and monitoring strategy
Demonstrated understanding of the project, approach, methodology, and responsiveness to the scope (40 points), Experience developing FEMA-compliant local hazard mitigation plans, particularly multi-jurisdictional plans (25 points), Qualifications and experience of key staff, including demonstrated FEMA mitigation planning expertise, GIS/risk assessment capability, and project management (15 points), Quality and feasibility of the proposed schedule, staffing level, municipal workload assumptions, and approach to completing the project within the $130,000 budget (10 points), Information provided by references (10 points)
Bids like this start as pre-RFPs. Get the next ones early.
Get matched pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) invites qualified firms or teams to submit proposals for the development, updating, and FEMA approval of the 2027 Chittenden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and individual municipal annexes for 18 municipalities.
The project involves hazard identification and risk assessment, municipal capability assessments, mitigation strategies, stakeholder and public engagement, draft plan development, VEM and FEMA review coordination, municipal adoption support, and a five-year plan maintenance process. The anticipated project budget is $130,000, structured as a fixed-price task-order contract with a not-to-exceed cap. Proposals are due by Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM via email to Christine Forde. Questions will be accepted until November 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include understanding of the project and methodology (40 pts), experience developing FEMA-compliant local hazard mitigation plans (25 pts), key staff qualifications (15 pts), schedule/budget feasibility (10 pts), and references (10 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
21- Project Management Plan and detailed schedule
- FEMA Compliance Matrix
- Existing Plan and Data Review Memorandum
- Municipal data inventory
- Updated mitigation-action status database
- Planning process and engagement plan
- Public Engagement Plan
- Public Engagement Summary
- Countywide Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Municipal-specific risk summaries for 18 jurisdictions
- Hazard maps and GIS data layers
- Capability assessment for each jurisdiction
- Draft countywide mitigation strategy
- Individual mitigation action plans for 18 jurisdictions
- Complete Draft Chittenden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- 18 municipal sections/annexes
- FEMA Plan Review Tool crosswalk
- Comment-response matrix
- Final plan and adoption package
- Municipal adoption package for all 18 jurisdictions
- Final plan maintenance and monitoring strategy
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
technical proposal, separate cost proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Chittenden County, Vermont
- Reported agency
- Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Chittenden County RPC?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Christine Forde.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Chittenden County RPC in VT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christine Forde at (802) 846-4490. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Management Plan and detailed schedule, FEMA Compliance Matrix, Existing Plan and Data Review Memorandum, Municipal data inventory, Updated mitigation-action status database, Planning process and engagement plan, Public Engagement Plan, Public Engagement Summary, Countywide Hazard Identificat. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 6 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated understanding of the project, approach, methodology, and responsiveness to the scope (40 points), Experience developing FEMA-compliant local hazard mitigation plans, particularly multi-ju..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chittenden County RPC?
All active and historical solicitations from Chittenden County RPC are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Chittenden County RPC regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: technical proposal, separate cost proposal. Review the full document from Chittenden County RPC for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chittenden County, Vermont. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.