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May 6, 2024 Robert Vine Deputy City Manager City of Paris 135 SE 1st Street P.O. Box 9037 Paris, Texas 75460 Subject: City of Paris, TX Request for Proposal: Dear Mr. Vine: Bruce J. Spitzengel President Cell: 713-252-5872 Email: bruce@grantworks.net Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Pre -Award and Post -Award Management Services GrantWorks, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to respond to your Request for Proposals for Pre -Award and Post -Award Management Services for Hazard Mitigation. GrantWorks is Texas' foremost application and grant management services provider, with a history of securing and administering more than $9 bil- lion in assistance for hundreds of localities through thousands of grant contracts. We aim to free the City of Paris (City) from cumbersome paperwork while providing timely and accurate decision-making infor- mation to help you plan for your current and future needs. We understand that the City is considering applying for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) to support eligible activities under FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infra- structure and Communities (BRIC), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program and other mitiga- tion funding sources. GrantWorks has the resources and expertise to assist with applications and grant administration immediately following contract signing. We are ready to help generate and implement projects that meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), or other funding sources, and satisfy the City's needs and wishes. We commit to completing these projects following state and federal requirements within the City's project schedule. As this proposal demonstrates, GrantWorks has deep experience managing every aspect of HMA imple- mentation, including project development, preliminary environmental review, compliance with state and federal regulations, and implementation of funded construction projects. We believe we are the most qualified bidder to provide the services associated with the City's HMA project for the following reasons: Established Team — GrantWorks' 300+ employees have experience covering all aspects of federal and state grant management, including applications, project development, environmental review, compliance assurance, and implementation of funded construction projects. We have a well-established team, which operates from 3 primary offices and 77 field locations throughout the state. Our team is immediately available to provide detailed and informative guidance and effective project management services to support the City's goals. Highly Qualified Staff — GrantWorks hires skilled and experienced employees—over 40% of our staff hold advanced degrees in relevant disciplines such as law, city planning, engineering, business adminis- tration, and construction management. More than a dozen team members have joined GrantWorks after GRANTWORKS, INC. 12201 NORTHLAND DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756 1 OFFICE: 512-420-03031 FAX: 512-42.0-0302