17 Nov Invitation to Bid: Housing Feasibility Study – Newcomb, NY

Essex County Land Bank (ECLB) invites your esteemed firm to submit a proposal for conducting a comprehensive Housing Feasibility Study in Newcomb, NY. This study aims to assess potential housing development opportunities that include a blend of homeownership and affordable rental units, emphasizing community feedback, grant subsidies, land use planning, and design considerations.

Key responsibilities for the selected consultant include:

• Engaging the Newcomb community through public meetings, surveys, and focus groups to understand housing needs and desires.
• Conducting a market analysis to gauge homeownership and rental unit demands considering demographic and economic factors.
• Assessing available land for development, aligning recommendations with environmental impacts, zoning regulations, and community goals.
• Proposing housing designs and site plans reflecting community feedback and aesthetic values, balancing rural charm with modern needs.
• Analyzing funding sources, subsidies, and financial models supporting affordable housing, offering strategies to secure grants and subsidies.
• Recommending a housing mix considering rental units and homeownership opportunities aligned with the community’s needs and finances.
• Developing an actionable plan transitioning from feasibility to implementation, emphasizing a robust financial strategy, integrating grants, tax credits, cost analyses, and legal compliance.

Submission Requirements:

1. Consultant qualifications, experience in similar rural projects.
2. Clear project approach description and community engagement strategy.
3. Estimated project timeline, detailed budget, and at least three relevant references.

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Track record in housing feasibility studies and rural community development.
2. Innovative community engagement strategies.
3. Clarity and appropriateness of proposed methodologies.
4. Reasonable budget in line with the scope of work.
5. Strength and relevance of references.

Submission Deadline: Proposals due by 12/08/2023 at 5 pm EST, addressed to: The Essex County Land Bank, 111 Montcalm Street, PO BOX 348, Ticonderoga NY 12338 or via email to: [email protected]

Your expertise would be invaluable in shaping Newcomb’s sustainable housing development. We eagerly anticipate your proposal. Furthermore, we encourage MWBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises) to participate. Section 3 businesses are particularly encouraged to apply.

Warm regards, Mrs. Nicole Justice Green Essex County Land Bank

Request for Proposal