Not clear from the story is an obvious long delay between the hurricane and the hiring of ICF. It'd be interesting to know the actual date Blanco's people finally got around to giving them the contract.
It's also kind of interesting that Blanco's complaining about the pace while her employee is saying there's no problem. Lots of disorganized 'ducks' around that administration. They ought to decide on one lie and stick to it.
From other sources:
ICF wasn't hired until June.