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The Village of Haverstraw is interested in retaining a consultant to provide assistance with conducting the Village’s Downtown Parking and Complete Streets Feasibility Study. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to help the Village select a qualified and experienced consultant.
Read MoreThe Village of Haverstraw is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide services in conjunction with the recently awarded grant through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The selected consultants will provide assistance with the administration of the Village’s Branding, Marketing, and Wayfinding Initiative. Minority and women-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to respond.
Read MoreREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD HARTLEY PARK WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Read MoreOnondaga County is soliciting proposals from financial, strategic planning, economic development or urban planning firms, either as a single entity or qualified multi-disciplinary consultant team, to propose a preparation of a Central New York Regional Market Revitalization Plan.
Read MoreOneida County is seeking quotes from qualified parties to develop a countywide comprehensive land use plan for the next 10 years.
Read MoreThe Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) seeks the services of a planning consultant with strong facilitation and writing skills. The consultant will design and facilitate a collaborative strategic conservation planning process involving representatives of multiple local communities and work with CLC staff to develop and produce a Countywide Conservation Plan (“Plan”) for Columbia County, New York. The plan will identify, inventory, and analyze both ecological as well as cultural resources present in Columbia County, with public input, to determine the lands and spaces most critical to protect through conservation actions.
Contact Person Sam Calhoun, Conservation Programs Manager sam.calhoun@columbialand.org
Budget Not to exceed $45,000
Timeline September 2024 – September 2025
Please Click Here for full RFP
Corning's Gaffer District, on behalf of Corning Intown District Management Association (CIDMA), is seeking seeking a qualified lighting designer with holiday-specific experience to provide consultation on the development of a new holiday lighting plan that is affordable, sustainable, effective, aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for downtown Corning, N.Y.
Read MoreThe New York Land Bank Association (NYLBA) is seeking a professional consultant to gather data and to draft a report on temporary and emergency housing in New York State and opportunities for land banks to partner with local governments in addressing issues.
The goal for this whitepaper is to summarize local governments’ protocols for dealing with temporary and/or emergency housing, including level of need, shortfalls and successes of current municipal temporary/emergency housing efforts, and provide recommendations for creating strong partnerships between land banks, local governments, and stakeholders.
BACKGROUND
The New York Land Bank Association (NYLBA) and its Rural Land Bank Committee recognize statewide challenges in temporary/emergency housing programs administered by their partner Counties’ Social Services Departments. NYLBA is seeking a consultant(s) to assist the NYLBA with drafting a whitepaper outlining the issues and opportunities in temporary/emergency housing. In addition, the report should offer brief recommendations for land banks and counties to consider while initiating conversations at the local level. Eligible respondents include professional consultants, graduate program students and professors, technical assistance nonprofits, or other qualified individuals or entities.
County Social or Human Services Departments traditionally house individuals and families needing temporary or emergency assistance in area motels or hotels. In context with the statewide and national housing crisis, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic, many of these Social Services Departments are experiencing rapidly growing need and escalating costs. Many counties, especially in rural areas, have a limited inventory of available rental units available to families to transition into permanent housing. The limited supply of permanent housing solutions is increasing the durations of stay at motels and contributing to the growing costs experienced by local governments. Social Service providers and local officials facing increased need, and the associated rising costs, would benefit from alternative models for temporary/emergency housing.
Land banks can be impactful resources for local governments and service providers addressing temporary/emergency housing needs by repurposing tax-foreclosed, vacant and abandoned properties into safe, clean, and cost-effective housing. Land bank properties utilized by partnering counties for emergency placement can also serve other needs associated with temporary housing or related programs. The intent for this whitepaper is to assist statewide land banks, local and county governments, and non-profit stakeholders in an assessment of policy options, strategic planning efforts, and partnership agreements that can meet the needs and overcome challenges. The selected consultant shall provide broad recommendations from a state-wide perspective, not individual recommendations for each subject municipal jurisdiction being studied. Rather, the selected consultant will focus on current and relevant data to highlight how communities are addressing temporary/emergency housing challenges and possible ways that collaborative partnerships with land banks could be a resource.
EXPECTED WORK PRODUCT
The NYLBA believes that land banks can play a valuable role in addressing these issues. The whitepaper will further research and summarize the problem in identified rural counties including, but not limited to:
· Number of individuals and families served
· Average duration of stay
· Average cost per night
· Emergency units available
· Total costs to local governments relying on publicly available data and administered surveys.
· Consultant and participating land banks will work to identify and refine parameters.
Participating Land Banks to be Surveyed:
· Allegany County Land Bank Corporation
· Wayne County Regional Land Bank Corporation
· Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corporation (Seneca County)
· Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation
· Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation
· Chemung County Land Bank Corporation
· Livingston County Land Bank Corporation
Potentially Participating:
· Tioga County Property Development Corporation
The whitepaper will also present case studies from Wayne and Livingston Counties to showcase existing programs and partnerships between local governments and land banks. The paper should conclude with policy recommendations that will target partnerships between land banks, local social service providers, and county governments to utilize formerly tax-foreclosed, vacant, and abandoned land bank properties to create temporary/emergency housing.
Consultant Scope:
· Identify and compile publicly available county level data for the identified counties on emergency housing including annual spending, households served, duration of stay, etc.
· Survey participating counties and land banks on emergency or transitional housing issues and opportunities. Survey would include both quantitative and qualitative questions and incorporate the various terminology used from county to county for similar programs.
· Work with participating land banks on administering surveys in partnership with local county Social Services Departments.
· Identify how counties are funding current programing for transitional or emergency housing (eg. general fund, state, or federal grants etc.).
· Research and incorporate relevant census data including population, households, median income, etc., as necessary.
· Compile and present results of the research above including a brief list of known funding sources, eligibility information, requirements, restrictions, etc. that could potentially be leveraged in a county-land bank partnership model.
· Conduct at least one remote teleconference with stakeholders from both Wayne and Livingston County case studies. Budget for at least one additional teleconference.
· Summarize and analyze the nascent programs and partnerships forming in Wayne and Livingston Counties utilizing land bank resources to address emergency/temporary housing in partnership with local governments.
· Identify at least one other example of a creative solution for emergency housing development at the county or local level with project components that could be adapted to land banks.
· Summarize issues of temporary housing in rural NYS. The opportunities for partnership based on survey results and case studies, and policy recommendations and/or next steps.
· Organize and attend bi-weekly check-in teleconferences with the NYLBA project team.
· Compile, draft, and format whitepaper.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
· Three page written response
· Resume(s) (not included in page limit)
· Relevant example of previous work product (not included in page limit)
· References
Expected Project Duration: 3 Months
Questions will be accepted via email by Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Responses will be distributed within one week.
Proposal submissions due by email by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 1, 2024.
Jonathan Link Logan
Senior Manager of Neighborhood Development
CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity
Note: Jonathan Link Logan is facilitating the RFP process on behalf of the NYLBA but not managing it. Jonathan will work with NYLBA members to gather and share responses as quickly and efficiently as possible but will not be available for direct questions or phone calls regarding this opportunity.
The New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association is seeking expressions of interest from qualified firms or individuals able to provide the services of Chapter Administrator. The Chapter Administrator provides services as a consultant in accordance with a Scope of Services and is not an employee of the Chapter or the American Planning Association. The term of the agreement for the engagement is typically 12 months. The Chapter is accepting expressions of interest through May 24, 2024. A full request for proposals is expected to be released by May 31, 2024.
Prior scopes of service have included the following tasks:
Coordinate of communications among Executive Board, Sections and the general membership as directed, primarily through electronic forms of communication and often occurs weekly.
Assist with the Annual Conference and a spring chapter event, including soliciting and managing sponsorships, and promoting both events.
Assist the Professional Development Officer to register and promote upcoming Certification Maintenance and other development opportunities.
Manage chapter communications, including email updates (via MailChimp or similar), postings to the web site (CMS-based), and monitoring the Chapter email account (via Google Workspace).
Solicit sponsorships for the website, annual conference, and any other opportunity by email and possibly phone follow-ups.
Act as a liaison to partner organizations on behalf of the Chapter in order to facilitate more effective communication between the Chapter and our allied professional organizations, including AIA, ASLA, and the New York Planning Federation (NYPF).
Perform additional tasks not included in the scope and assigned by the Executive Board as agreed upon and documented in a written task order on an hourly or other fee basis.
You may submit an expression of interest to the Chapter President via email at president@nyupstateplanning.org. Please provide the following:
Name of the firm or individual expressing interest.
A summary of key qualifications and experience working with membership-based organizations.
Annotated resumes of key staff assigned to provide Chapter Administrator support.
A fee proposal based on approximately 250 hours of work per year in consideration of the scope above.
Contact information for additional questions or follow-up.
The City of Ithaca requests proposals for professional services to support the development of the City’s 2024 Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant application.
Proposals from interested firms are due by May 20, 2024. Your proposal will be reviewed, and you may be asked to interview with a committee of staff before a final selection is made. It is expected that a consulting firm will be selected, and a Professional Service Agreement awarded, in early June 2024.
Contact: Email questions to Tom Knipe, Deputy Director for Economic Development, tknipe@cityofithaca.org
Background/ Project Objectives:
The City and Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) have applied unsuccessfully six times over the past eight years to New York State to receive a competitive $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant. The DRI continues to be a key element of the State’s economic development program. Its goals are to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer a high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment, business, job creation, and economic and housing diversity. More information about the goals of the DRI program and past awardees can be found on New York State’s website:
https://www.ny.gov/programs/downtown-revitalization-initiative
In 2023, the City of Ithaca decided not to apply because of the changes in City and DIA leadership, and the ongoing work on both the Downtown Plan and Retail Study/Strategy Plan. Both of those will be completed this year, new leadership is in place, and we have gathered extensive feedback from Empire State Development, Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council members, and others involved with successful DRI grant applications in Upstate NY communities. Based on the information gathered, we believe that the City of Ithaca is in a strong position to apply for and receive a DRI grant in 2024. Preliminary discussions suggest there is support for focusing our 2024 DRI application on the West State Street Corridor and West End. These areas, with the downtown core, were the subject of our most recent DRI application in 2022, which by many accounts was our strongest application to date. These areas are also the focus of the City and DIA’s Downtown Plan, which is expected to be finalized and adopted soon. These are also areas of the city where we can demonstrate a clear need for revitalization and transformative impact of a DRI award. We are requesting proposals from consultants to support the City of Ithaca with our 2024 DRI application. The consultant scope of work assumes that the City and DIA will work to convene a DRI steering committee and will do some preliminary work to compile projects and a draft narrative, and that the consultant will coordinate public outreach, help articulate DRI projects that align with a compelling DRI vision and lead the development of the full DRI application. A more detailed proposed scope-of-work is outlined below.
Scope of Work
1. Conduct public outreach, to possibly include:
o Support DRI steering committee meetings in coordination with City and DIA staff
o Distribute call for project ideas
o Community survey – draft, distribute, compile and analyze results
o Targeted outreach to underrepresented communities – 2 focus groups or similar method
o Conduct public meetings – one or two, including designing informational materials for meetings
o Public walking tour - can be on the same day as public meeting (optional)
o Establish basic DRI website (optional)
2. Articulate DRI projects:
o Assistance in developing or choosing the key projects, including a methodology for doing so, to be included in the DRI application
o Interviews with 6-10 potential DRI project partners
o Produce renderings for up to 3 projects for which renderings are not otherwise available (we will not need new renderings for all proposed projects)
3. Develop full DRI application document and presentation materials:
o Document compilation/development
o Draft narrative
o Coordinate edits
o Graphic design – document layout, design
o A presentation template matching the design of the application document for presentation to the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council.
Schedule:
RFP Responses Due: Monday, May 20th, 2024, by 3:30pm
Selection process: May 20, 2024 – May 30, 2024
Award Contract: Early June 2024
Public Outreach: June, July 2024
Articulate DRI Projects: August, 2024
Application: August, 2024 (based on the previous years’ deadlines, we anticipate an application deadline in September, 2024. If the deadline occurs earlier, the schedule will need to be adjusted accordingly to meet ESD’s application deadline.
Submission Requirements
1. Lead Consultant Information
a. Firm name
b. Mailing address
c. Telephone
d. Website (if applicable)
e. Contact name, email, phone number
f. Form of Organization (partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship, etc.)
g. Where Organized
h. Names of principals, officers, and directors
2. Additional Consultants (if applicable). For each member of the consultant team, provide the
following:
a. Firm name
b. Mailing address
c. Telephone
d. Website (if applicable)
3. Key Personnel. For key personnel to be involved in the project, please provide names, titles,
period of service with the firm, and a resume or description of experience. Please limit
responses to no more than one page per person.
4. Detailed Project Proposal. Description of how the project team will approach each of the
major tasks described above. Include a description of how the team will be organized, who
will perform each of the tasks, amount of time the team expects to expend on each task
and what the finished product will be.
5. Budget and Timeline. Please provide a detailed timeline for all phases and tasks and a proposed budget for each.
6. Statement of Availability. Provide a brief statement on the availability of key personnel to undertake the proposed project, within the required schedule.
7. List of Relevant Projects. Provide a brief description of no more than eight projects equivalent in size or nature to the proposed project that have been successfully completed within the last seven years by the consulting firm, consulting team or key personnel. Please include the project budget.
8. Three References. Provide names, telephone numbers, and emails of persons to be contacted for references regarding past performance of the consulting firm, consulting team, or key personnel on similar projects.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Experience and expertise in developing competitive planning and economic development related grant applications (30%)
2. Proven track record of securing DRI funding for other communities in Upstate NY (20%)
3. Experience in designing and implementing effective public engagement processes (20%)
4. Experience completing projects on tight deadlines, within budget, and in a professional and thorough manner (20%)
5. Clarity of proposal (10%)
Project Budget
A contract for the proposed scope of work will not exceed $40,000.
Attachments
Downtown Plan - https://www.cityofithaca.org/771/Downtown-Plan (recommendations and link to survey)
Downtown Plan - https://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/16794/DRAFT- 2024-Ithaca-Downtown-Plan (full draft)
2022 City of Ithaca DRI application – available upon request
Submission Schedule
Please submit one electronic copy of your response to this Request for Proposals no later than 3:30 PM Monday May 20, 2024. Email electronic copy to Tom Knipe, Deputy Director for Economic Development, tknipe@cityofithaca.org
The Town of Charleston, NY is requesting proposals from qualified planning consultants to assist in the development of the community’s first Comprehensive Plan to address current conditions and future sustainable growth within the township. The project is being funded by a 2023 Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Contract T1002333 Grant from New York State Department of State. New York State Department of State Grant amount is $36,000 and Town of Charleston contribution amount is $4000 totaling $40,000
Release Date: March 4, 2024
Proposal Due: May 15, 2024
The Town of Charleston (Contractor) and its Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (hereinafter CPSC) will prepare a Comprehensive Plan pursuant to General City Law 28 /Town Law 272-a / Village Law 7-722. This Comprehensive Plan will establish the objectives that our community wants to achieve and will guide future sustainable growth within the Town of Charleston. The selected planning consultant will work closely with the Steering Committee to develop the Comprehensive Plan through a public process that will engage a variety of community stake holders. Charleston’s Comprehensive Plan needs to respond to short term and long-term needs of the community, establish the objectives that Charleston wants to achieve, guide future sustainable growth, enhance quality of life and protect natural and cultural local resources.
The Comprehensive Plan must address the following general Smart Growth Principles, in addition to elements suggested by the New York State statutes:
· Promote mixed land uses in focus areas.
· Create an adequate range of housing opportunities and choice.
· Promote development and redevelopment where infrastructure is adequate and sustainable.
· Build on traits that make a distinctive and attractive community with a strong sense of place.
· Promote well-planned and well-placed public spaces.
· Promote sustainable compact neighborhoods.
· Increase mobility and circulation within jurisdictional lines and improve connectivity with areas outside jurisdictional lines.
· Promote sustainable mass transit that reduces the local levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
· Promote walk-able/bike-able neighborhood designs.
· Promote and integrate clean energy resources and related incentives.
· Improve green infrastructure and resident’s participation to this effort.
· Increase resiliency to extreme weather events.
· Encourage social diversity and integration.
· Expand planning and implementation efforts across jurisdictional lines, to increase effectiveness, sustainability and resiliency.
Promote community and stakeholder collaboration in planning
The Contractor will use the funding/grant for consultant services necessary for the coordination of the planning process and preparation of the Comprehensive Plan.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Interested respondents must submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) electronic version (USB flash drive) of their proposal no later than 12:00 P.M. on May 15, 2024. Proposals should be submitted to:
Town of Charleston – Town Hall
480 Corbin Hill Road
Charleston, NY 12066
Attention: Supervisor Robert Sullivan
Email charlestonsupervisor1@gmail.com
If you have further questions contact Jim Capron at 1-518-698-3502.
Proposals received after the scheduled time and date will not be accepted. Facsimile and email proposals will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Interested respondents must submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) electronic version (USB flash drive) of their proposal no later than 12:00 P.M. on May 15, 2024. Proposals should be submitted to:
Town of Charleston – Town Hall
480 Corbin Hill Road
Charleston, NY 12066
Attention: Supervisor Robert Sullivan
Email charlestonsupervisor1@gmail.com
If you have further questions contact Jim Capron at 1-518-698-3502.
Proposals received after the scheduled time and date will not be accepted. Facsimile and email proposals will not be accepted.
For the full RFP Please Click HERE
The City of Erie, Pennsylvania is seeking a consultant to conduct a Citywide Historic Resource Survey (CHRS) to identify important historic and cultural resources. Through community engagement and surveying, information shall be collected and then inputted into the PA-SHARE system. The consultant must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (U.S. National Park Service) https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm and shall work with the City, City Historic Review Commission, and PASHPO/through PA-Share to conduct this citywide survey. The CHRS must include the entire City of Erie jurisdictional area.
RFP ISSUED: April 16, 2024
RFP DUE DATE: May 23, 2024 by 3:00pm
RFP SUBMISSION METHOD: Scanned PDF via email to holson@erie.pa.us
For more information please refer to the PDF below
Title
Inner Harbor Park Redesign – Solicitation for planning, design, and/or engineering services
Scope
The City of Syracuse will begin to implement its New York Department of State funded Local Waterfront Revitalization program plan currently under development by preparing a design for improvements to the 2.9-acre Inner Harbor Park along Onondaga Creek. The redesign of the park will include additional passive recreational opportunities, pedestrian and bicycle connections, visitor amenities, and safety improvements. These enhancements to this waterfront park will complement the ongoing development of the area and promote additional investment in the Inner Harbor.
The project will be led by the City’s Planning Division, with additional coordination involving other City departments, including the Parks Department. Inner Harbor Park is a city-owned park located at 396 West Kirkpatrick Street on the City’s Inner Harbor. The park currently features off-street parking, a waterfront amphitheater, and a portion of the City’s Onondaga Creekwalk trail, which is also part of the New York State Empire State Trail system. Although the park is underutilized, it is a frequent pass-through location for trail users and provides easy parking and access to the trail network. The park also hosts several larger festivals and events throughout the year.
The project goal is to redesign this underutilized public space by capitalizing on the existing uses and providing new amenities to make the park a destination for residents and visitors. This project will accomplish this goal through a design process that will produce construction documents to update and refresh Inner Harbor Park. Specific design elements that will be considered during the planning process include:
a) The layout of the park, including reducing impervious areas and reestablishing trails and open space areas to allow for a larger gathering area and greenspace, such as patios, pavilions;
b) Safety improvements, such as lighting and emergency call boxes;
c) Trail improvements, such as surface repairs, new or revised routes, and wayfinding signage;
d) Streetscape enhancements (along Van Rensselaer & Kirkpatrick Streets), and bicycle/pedestrian improvements to better connect the park to the surrounding areas; and
e) Installation of other amenities such as benches, bicycle repair stations, drinking water stations, technology, and/or public art to complement the City’s development of a new accessible playground and concession area on another portion of the site. The accessible playground and concession area is a separate project being led by the City’s Parks Department that is scheduled to start in summer 2024.
The expected deliverables are a planning and design process, which will include some stakeholder and public engagement, to produce construction documents for a redesigned park area. While the park redesign will not be constructed as part of this contract, the project deliverables will provide a foundation on which to construct the proposed park improvements and ultimately provide a safer, more effective community gathering place.
Key dates
3/28/2024: City issuance of RFP. The City issues this RFP
4/18/2024: Written questions due with Firms/Consultants are permitted to submit written questions, for purposes of clarifying this RFP until this date.
04/25/2024: Proposal Submission. Proposals are due by 2:30 p.m.
For full RFP, click here.
Read MoreThe Town Board of the Town of Aurora is soliciting the services of a planning consultant to develop a master or comprehensive plan (the “Comprehensive Plan”) for the Town of Aurora. The Town Board recognizes the importance of a well-crafted framework for guiding Aurora’s future growth and development over the next 10 to 20 years and was awarded funding from the County of Erie to develop a comprehensive plan for these purposes.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Comprehensive Plan is to provide a blueprint for the development, preservation and enhancement of: Residential, commercial and industrial neighborhoods; Public facilities, including parks and recreational areas; Infrastructure and transportation; Natural areas, water, and open spaces; Housing, including diversity of housing; Energy; Disaster preparedness, including a climate vulnerability assessment. This plan, with a year 2035-2045 horizon, will incorporate visions, ideas, and foresight and provide recommendations and an implementation plan. Note that, although this document does not include the area of the Village of East Aurora, this study must consider certain trends and activities within the Village of East Aurora in order to properly develop the plan. Additionally, the study should consider the external pressures from surrounding areas. The Town Board and the Town’s departments will participate in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. The consultant shall confer with the Town Board and departments in developing plans for the out-years.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Firms and/or teams are required to submit five paper and an electronic copy (via email to townboard@townofaurora.com) of materials that demonstrate the firm's capabilities and experience by no later than 4:00 pm on April 30, 2024, to the Office of the Supervisor at this address: Town of Aurora, 575 Oakwood Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052
Click here for full RFP and details.
Read MorePlanning Consultant Services (Peekskill, NY)
The Department of Planning and Development of the City of Peekskill, New York, invites the submission of proposals for professional planning consultant services from qualified planning firms or individuals with experience in providing professional services to municipalities for planning-related work. This is an opportunity for a skilled planner(s) to contribute to an historic growing city in collaboration with the broader planning team while following a flexible work schedule.
Please find the full RFP here: https://ny-peekskill.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2174/Peekskill-Planning-Consultant-Services-RFP-2024?bidId=56
To submit a response, provide two (2) hardcopies and one USB drive of your proposal no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 to: Office of the City Clerk, City of Peekskill City Hall, 840 Main Street, Peekskill, New York 10566. Proposals should be marked: Planning Consultant Services.
Due Date: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00am
Contact: Carol Samol, Director of Planning & Development csamol@cityofpeekskill.com
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The Town and Village of Boonville are requesting proposals from qualified consultants to update the community’s 2009 Comprehensive Plan to address current conditions and guide future sustainable growth within the municipalities.
Please send your RFP to us by 3/27 at 9:00 AM and you will discover what a cool place Boonville is, and our community members are super to work with! Boonville is transforming. Maintaining our historic quaint downtown and blending in current trends and forward-thinking new business owners. Always receptive to innovative ideas and approaches, fun and easy to work with, with our own dreams to share with you!
View full RFP details and submit proposals here.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Oneida, NY. It now includes the drafting of a Form-Based Code zoning amendment.
The Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan serves as a critical roadmap for the sustainable development and enhancement of our community. As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that we update and align our strategies with the changing needs and aspirations of our residents and businesses. This update will be a collaborative effort, and we are eager to engage with qualified professionals who can help shape the future of Oneida.
Additionally, we are excited to share that this update will be complemented by a Form-Based Zoning Overlay initiative. This initiative, funded by the City's Downtown Revitalization Initiative award, further underscores our commitment to fostering sustainable growth and development in our urban areas.
You can access the full RFP document by visiting the following link: https://www.oneidacityny.gov/planning/page/request-professional-planning-services-comprehensive-plan-and-form-based-zoning
The RFP outlines the scope of work, project objectives, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. We encourage you to review it carefully to ensure your proposal aligns with our expectations.
Key Dates:
RFP Release Date: 3/1/24
Deadline for Questions: 3/15/2024 by 3:00 p.m.
Answers to Questions posted by 3/22/24 by 3:00 p.m.
Proposal Submission Deadline: no later than 3:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2024
Anticipated Contract Award: June 2024
If you have any questions or require clarification on any aspect of the RFP, please submit them by the specified deadline to chenry@oneidacityny.gov
Interested respondents must submit three (3) paper copies of their proposals and one (1) electronic versions of their proposal no later than no later than 3:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2024. Proposals should be submitted to:
e-mail: chenry@oneidacityny.gov
City of Oneida Department of Planning
109 N. Main Street
Oneida, NY 13421
Attention: Christopher Henry
Read MoreThe Village of Alden is seeking qualified professional planning/engineering firms to facilitate the update to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Notice of Interest should be emailed to the Village Clerk at: smgalbraith@rochester.rr.com by March 8, 2024.
Questions should be emailed the Village Clerk at smgalbraith@rochester.rr.com or at 716-937-9216 ext. 110.
Proposals are due by 10:00am on March 22, 2024.
Full RFP and additional information can be found here. For information on where to mail in RFP’s, click here.
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The EFCN Water Leadership Program helps enhance early and mid-career water professionals’ leadership skills and occupational knowledge. Our flexible 12-week learning experience aims to give rising water leaders the training and resources needed to face challenges of utility management with confidence.
Upon acceptance, participants will dive into a dynamic learning experience, featuring a blend of live, interactive trainings and expertly curated asynchronous modules. Secure your spot in the EFCN Water Leadership Program and propel your career to new heights.We are currently seeking participants for cohorts in the Southwest and Midwest regions and NY and NJ.
For more information, please see our pamphlet.
Read MoreRerelease of Request for Proposals for City of Dunkirk’s Zoning Code Update
The City of Dunkirk is seeking funding to update its existing zoning code to align with the recently adopted community-driven Comprehensive Plan. The intent is to create a limited form-based code or architectural design guidelines for the downtown and waterfront districts as well as to update code provisions in other districts to attract a mix of development types, foster and encourage social diversity and integration, strengthen the City's sense of place, enhance connections and mobility options, and support job creation.
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded funding from New York Department of State in 2023 from the Environmental Protection Fund Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning program.
RFP can be found at: https://www.cityofdunkirk.com/bid_detail_T35_R60.php
Deadline for Submission is March 1, 2024.
Please address all questions to: Vincent DeJoy, Director of Planning & Development at: vdejoy@cityofdunkirk.com
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The New York Upstate APA's mission is to serve and support the professional, student, and citizen planning community in New York State and to improve the quality of life through the use of planning. APA members seek to implement good planning in their communities and impart the benefits of planning.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, NY Upstate APA wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the season, we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to each of our members. Every day, we are thankful for your dedication, and involvement in the Chapter, allowing us to provide trainings, share best practices and create strong communities in upstate New York together!