Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our team uniquely specializes in developing and implementing innovative solutions to difficult recovery programs within the framework of the FEMA Public Assistance Program. Some examples include:
- Negotiating the application and allocation of insurance proceeds to minimize or eliminate FEMA penalties associated with pre-disaster failures to obtain required flood insurance.
- Developing a tool for estimating building contents value for multiple geographically dispersed sites, eliminating the need for multiple labor intensive and costly site visits.
- Developing damage assessments and scopes of work to help create frameworks that reduce dependencies on site visits for the development of projects.
PROJECT (PW) OBLIGATION
Assist with PW processing by organizing damaged sites into logical groupings, collecting and processing documents requested by FEMA and submitting on Grants Portal. Assist with development of alternate or improved projects and justifying the project with supporting documentation. Assist with answering RFIs and other inquiries about projects in order to have PWs processed in a timely manner
PW CLOSEOUT
Assist with activities related to developing, requesting, transmitting, and processing documents to request all or portion of the allocated project award amount. Assist with assembling, transmitting, and developing final actual costs for applicant’s project close out and with the response to review and inspection of closure documentation. Assemble all documentation for costs incurred (contracts, Purchase Orders, Invoices, proofs of payment, etc.). Ensure proper procurement documentation and contract terms are available. Reconcile payments received to requests submitted (from express pay or other). Conduct full cost reconciliation (including actual/ anticipated insurance reductions). Assist with development of new project versions of the current project worksheet for the purpose of adjusting the project amount if necessary.
08/2025 Hurricane Ida Recovery Update – August 2025
Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority (HTHA) | DR#4611
As of August 2025, multiple recovery and redevelopment projects under Disaster Recovery #4611 (Hurricane Ida) for the Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority (HTHA) are actively underway or under review with FEMA.
One of the most significant efforts includes the replacement of twelve (12) damaged buildings at Senator Circle. The revised replacement models for these buildings have been submitted and are currently under FEMA review. Once FEMA provides feedback and obligates funding, the projects will move on to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) for final approval before obligation of funds.
In parallel, we are also moving forward with the redevelopment of an additional twenty-one (21) buildings at Senator Circle. These buildings are further along in the process and will be the first phase of construction, followed by the twelve buildings currently at FEMA. The remaining Senator Circle buildings will be addressed in subsequent phases, as they are obligated by FEMA and GOHSEP.
While these funding reviews are in progress, our architectural and engineering (A&E) team is actively developing the scope of work and construction drawings for the Request for Proposal (RFP). We anticipate releasing the RFP Bid Package for construction services in September 2025, covering the phased redevelopment at Senator Circle.
In addition to reconstruction efforts, HTHA is also enhancing public safety through the installation of new security cameras at Senator Circle. These state-of-the-art systems utilize technology similar to what the Houma Police Department employs and are designed to strengthen community safety and protection.
The Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority and The Sulzer Group remain committed to rebuilding stronger, safer, and more resilient communities. We thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout this recovery journey.