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Docusign Envelope ID: B576D624-E16E-4D9F-BC67-5703DE54A6F8 <br /> P.O. Box 110265 O Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 <br /> 1EM. 919-990-8191 O <br /> www.iem.com <br /> October 25, 2024 <br /> Jovana Amaro <br /> Purchasing Agent <br /> jamaro@orangecountync.gov <br /> RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #367-005435.Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan Update <br /> Dear Jovana Amaro: <br /> IEM International, Inc.(IEM) is pleased to respond to a Request for Proposals(RFP)from the Orange County <br /> Government, in collaboration with the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, for planning <br /> services to conduct a formal update to the County's Comprehensive Emergency <br /> Operations Plan (EOP),associated Hazard-Specific and Functional Annexes, and include <br /> a formal update and integration of the three municipal Emergency Operations Plans as <br /> annexes to the County EOP. IEM will provide our Project Manager, Sigrid Carrero- <br /> Perez, who will lead a strong team of emergency management professionals certified <br /> as EMAP-trained business consultants who are flexible and adaptable to the individual IL <br /> needs of each task. The IEM project team will be able to integrate the three municipal <br /> PROJECT <br /> EOPs as annexes and review the hospital and University EOPs within the County's MANAGER <br /> jurisdictional boundaries as additional inclusions. <br /> Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, IEM is a global consulting firm and <br /> an international leader in homeland security and emergency management. For nearly four decades, we <br /> have partnered with localities nationwide to build prepared, resilient communities. Our experience spans all <br /> 50 United States (US) and four territories, providing services to local and state governments, many US <br /> federal government agencies, the private sector, and non-profit organizations. We understand that every <br /> community is unique, so we tailored our approach to meet the specific needs of Orange County, leveraging <br /> best practices from across the country. <br /> We are available to meet with the necessary representatives as needed, either in person or remotely. We <br /> are well-prepared to review,analyze,and refine all plans, policies,and procedures related to the RFP's Scope <br /> of Work. Additionally, IEM assures the County that we can meet agreed-upon deadlines for completing <br /> assigned tasks. <br /> Thank you for considering our proposal and allowing us to support the County. We invite your evaluation <br /> team to review the enclosed response and evaluate IEM's project approach, staff qualifications, and <br /> experience. <br /> As requested, we note that the undersigned, Keith Reynolds, Manager, Contract Administration, is an <br /> authorized representative of IEM. Our contractual point of contact is Ana Maria Del Pino, Senior Contract <br /> Administrator. Please contact Ms. Del Pino at 787.417.7224 or Contracts@iem.com. For technical questions, <br /> please contact Sigrid Carrero-Perez, Project Manager, at 910.778.3889 or via email at Sigrid.Carrero- <br /> Perez@iem.com@iem.com. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CDocuSi`g�n�le�7tl by <br /> BB6111AD41E <br /> Keith Reynolds <br /> Manager, Contract Administration <br />