Grocery Supply Chain Resiliency, Consulting Services

The Snohomish County Council, on behalf of the County’s Department of Emergency Management, authorized a $150,000 professional‑services contract with G & H International Services, Inc. to enhance the county’s grocery supply‑chain resiliency. The effort is framed as consulting support for emergency‑management functions, ensuring continuity of food‑supply logistics during crises. • Scope: Provide coordination, planning, and advisory services for the county’s grocery supply‑chain operations, focusing on resilience and emergency‑management integration. • Budget & Funding: Not to exceed $150,000, funded from FY20 and FY21 UASI (Unfunded Agency Support Initiative) grant allocations. • Timeline: Effective after award on 21 Nov 2023 and runs through 31 Jul 2024, with deliverables expected within that period. • Procurement: Awarded via an open RFP (RFP‑23‑060RB) with a single awardee; the council motion authorizes execution without further competition. • Vendor: G & H International Services, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in supply‑chain and emergency‑management advisory work.