Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study

The Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, Georgia (“the Owner”) seeks proposals from qualified and experienced firms to conduct a comprehensive Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study (HMCFS) for Glynn County. This project will identify and analyze the types, volumes, and transportation patterns of hazardous materials moving into, out of, and through the County via roadway, railway, waterway, and pipeline systems. The study will follow nationally recognized methodologies and will provide validated, data-driven insights to enhance planning, response, and risk reduction efforts across the County’s transportation corridors and critical infrastructure.

The objectives of this project are to:

• Identify hazardous materials flow patterns by mode and major transportation corridor.

• Identify and characterize fixed facilities that store, use, or transport hazardous materials.

• Assess hazards, vulnerabilities, and high-risk transportation segments.

• Validate existing data through targeted field data collection.

• Produce maps, tables, GIS products, and analytical findings to support LEPC planning and emergency operations updates.

• Deliver a complete HMCFS report in alignment with Transportation Research Board (TRB) guidance.

The selected firm will collect and review existing datasets, conduct field observations, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and develop comprehensive documentation and mapping products. These deliverables will support the Glynn County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (GCEM-HSA), the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and partner agencies by informing emergency operations planning, hazard mitigation strategies, response readiness, and future resource needs. The completed study will serve as a foundational element in Glynn County’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, protect vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to hazardous materials incidents.