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County awards RFP to update Taos County hazard mitigation plan; 12–18 month timeline expected
Summary
Taos County staff recommended awarding RFP 2025-01 for a hazard mitigation plan update to Chi Chiletta (subject to contract), citing the need to incorporate recent disasters including the Hermit's Peak fire and winter squall; commissioners approved the award and staff estimated a 12–18 month completion timeframe.
Staff presented a recommendation to award RFP 2025-01 for the county hazard mitigation plan update; procurement staff reported six firms responded and recommended awarding the contract to Chi Chiletta, subject to contract negotiations.
Elsa Vigil (presenting procurement information) explained the update is required because the county has reached the five-year mark for its hazard mitigation plan and recent events—especially the Hermit's Peak wildfire and severe winter weather—must be incorporated. When commissioners asked about the project timeline, staff estimated a 12–18 month schedule, with some hope to complete faster if possible.
Commissioners asked whether incident lessons would be included; staff confirmed they will incorporate recent experiences and that federal Department of Homeland Security funding supports the update. The commission moved, seconded and approved the award motion on the record.
