B -- ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PROJECT IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES

Notice Date

March 19, 2001

Contracting Office

Federal Emergency Management Agcy, Acquisition Operations Division, 500 C Street, S.W., Room 350, Washington, DC 20472

ZIP Code

20472

Solicitation Number

EMW-2001-RP-0018

Point of Contact

William M. Roberson, Contracting Officer, (202)646-3622

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (bill.roberson@fema.gov)

Description

This is not an RFP, but a survey to locate potential sources capable of performing the proposed work. It is anticipated the Contractor will be required to identify and isolate the effects of mitigation activities and policy implementation on key economic factors within seven (7) communities, to be identified by the Government. The Contractor will be required to define potential linkages between changes in a community's economic factors, caused by mitigation activities and policies, reflected in the financial market. Specifically, it is anticipated that the Contractor will be required to identify the effect of disaster resistant planning and implementation on unemployment rates, business cycle indicators, as well as the effect of mitigation strategies on long-term performance and community financial status. Minimum capabilities must include documented evidence of experience and expertise in all of the following areas: (1) Demonstrated experience in time series econometrics and macroeconomic policy; (2) Demonstrated expertise in examining trends in key economic factors within a community; (3) Experience in analyzing behavioral responses to economic incentives; (4) Demonstrated experience in using techniques to isolate the impacts of mitigation policies and practices on economic factors; (5) Demonstrated experience in the use of non-linear time series econometric procedures; and (6) Thorough knowledge of the process for establishing community bond ratings and the factors affecting a community's financial status. Firms with these capabilities are invited to submit complete information to the procuring office identified in this notice in three (3) copies within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Information furnished should include: (1) the number and professional qualifications of scientists, engineers, technical and other appropriate personnel; (2) company experiences related to the proposed project; (3) a description of general and special facilities; (4) a current financial statement; and (5) other literature which demonstrates minimum capabilities listed above. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted. Based upon responses received, the Government reserves the right to set aside any and all procurements that may result hereunder for small or minority-owned businesses. If the evaluation of responses received concludes that none of the responding firms have the necessary capabilities, negotiations may be conducted with Texas Tech University on a noncompetitive basis.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010321/BSOL010.HTM (W-078 SN50G5Q5)