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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (RFP 26-30) ($175,000.00)
Memorandum
The Ann Arbor Fire Department recommends the approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $168,756.00 for the 2027 City of Ann Arbor Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
A current, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved hazard mitigation plan is a mandatory requirement for the City to remain eligible for various federal grant programs and to maintain the City's flood insurance rating score under the Community Rating System (CRS). The City's current plan is scheduled to expire in November 2027, and this update process ensures the City remains compliant with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations, which require plan renewal every five years.
The scope of work for this update includes a comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessment that integrates climate change projections and social vulnerability data. The project will focus on identifying actionable strategies to mitigate risks from natural, human-caused, and climate-related hazards, aligning with the City's A2ZERO carbon neutrality goals and the One Community equity initiative.
A Request for Proposals (RFP 26-30) was solicited, and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. was selected based on their technical expertise, previous successful performance with the City's 2017 and 2022 plan updates, and their robust approach to equitable community engagement.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The total cost for these professional services is $168,756.00. A contingency of $6,244.00 is being requested. Funding for this project is available in the FY2027 Fire Department General Fund budget.
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. complies with the requirements of the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Sydney Parmenter, Emergency Manager
Reviewed by:...
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