New York State Contract Reporter #2026-04

Relocation Counseling and Housing Navigation Services Panel for Blue Buffers Program (SDVOB Set Aside)

This opportunity seeks qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) to provide relocation counseling and housing navigation services for the Blue Buffers Program under the New York State Environmental Bond Act of 2022. - Government Buyer: - Center for NYC Neighborhoods, in partnership with New York State Homes and Community Renewal - Program Delivery and Legal Department offices - Scope of Services: - Relocation counseling and housing navigation for property owners and tenants participating in a voluntary buyout program - Services include: - Intake and needs assessment - Housing search and navigation - Application support for new housing - Case coordination and management - Milestone documentation and reporting (e.g., Relocation Intake Report, Property Showing Report, Future Housing Report) - Pricing is per-household, based on three key deliverables - Target Population & Volume: - Initial focus on Broome and Suffolk Counties, with potential for statewide coverage - Approximately 350 property closings anticipated - Eligibility & Participation: - Only New York State Certified SDVOBs are eligible - MWBE and DBE participation goals apply - Contract Details: - Three-year contract term with a one-year renewal option - Unique Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in housing navigation and local market knowledge - Operational capacity and compliance readiness - Ability to provide services statewide as needed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a services procurement

Description

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods is seeking qualified organizations and professionals to join a non-exclusive panel to provide relocation counseling and housing navigation services. These services support property owners and tenants relocating as part of a voluntary buyout program funded by the New York State Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The contract term is three years with one year renewal, focusing on Suffolk and Broome counties but offering statewide services. Only NYS Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are eligible to respond.

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