Darkhorse Emergency LP 6/18/2025

B. Describe any challenges or risks you anticipate in completing this analysis. Having successfully completed similar projects, Darkhorse has experienced many of the common challenges and have implemented measures to avoid - or at least mitigate - them. The Project Charter exercise and kick-off meetings are essential to clearly understanding the finer details not included in the RFP document. Several of the risks below are common to all needs assessment studies, but others may be unique to this engagement. Risk Area Level (H/M/L) Mitigation Plan Project sponsor availability and engagement High Keep the sponsor up-to-date and involved in the process. Provide support in communications and issues resolution. Look to the sponsor to provide strategic leadership and guidance at key points in the project with stakeholders. Competing priorities High It is assumed that most key stakeholders in this project have other priorities in addition to their “day jobs” Early completion of the stakeholder engagement plan and schedule will assist in securing key stakeholders’ time in advance and increase the probability of important stakeholder involvement Darkhorse will provide materials in advance to allow for appropriate preparation for meetings, interviews and workshops Darkhorse will do our utmost to plan meetings at optimum and convenient times to lessen conflict with other priorities Data Quality High Work closely with stakeholders to ensure quality data. Data Availability High Provided detailed data request at outset of project, or prior - if possible - to allow the project team time to have the data access ready by the contract start date. Schedule Slippage Medium Manage the consultant progress regularly through bi-weekly project updates. Develop detailed schedules at the outset of the project. 41