Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program

The State of Iowa is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide disaster case advocacy services to various service areas throughout the state following disasters. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing case management responsibilities, fiscal agent duties, and associated administrative supports. The contract will have an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms. The contractor will be required to establish formal relationships with community partners, develop a risk management plan, and provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and end-of-disaster reports. • The contractor must have experience in providing disaster case advocacy services. • The contractor must have the ability to establish formal relationships with community partners. • The contractor must have a risk management plan in place. • The contractor must be able to provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and end-of-disaster reports. • The contractor must be able to work with various stakeholders, including state and local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities. • The contractor must have a strong understanding of the needs of disaster-impacted households and be able to provide culturally sensitive services. • The contractor must have experience in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • The contractor must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.