New York State Contract Reporter #2134655

Consulting Services for Tompkins County Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy Update (2027-2037)

Tompkins County is seeking consulting services to update and expand its Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Strategy for the period 2027-2037. - Government Buyer: - Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department - Funding Sources: - $50,000 from New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Planning funds - $75,000 from Tompkins County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) - Services Requested: - Housing Conditions Assessment (including windshield surveys and project estimates for CDBG project types) - Below Market Housing Needs Assessment (analysis of below market rate housing for various income levels and special needs groups) - Housing Market Analysis (financial and demographic analysis of market segments, demand, supply, and development feasibility for 2027-2037) - Housing Strategy Development (comprehensive strategy with prioritized tasks, regulatory and infrastructure recommendations, and community engagement) - Notable Requirements: - Substantial community outreach and engagement - Innovative approaches for outreach and implementation - Analysis of previous strategies and market segments - Recommendations for regulatory, infrastructure, and systems changes - Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises encouraged to submit bids - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a consulting services opportunity. - Place of Performance: - Tompkins County, New York - Contract Term: - One-year contract covering the development of the strategy for 2027-2037

Description

Tompkins County is seeking proposals to update and expand its 2016 Housing Needs Assessment and 2017 Housing Strategy for the period 2027-2037. The project involves community outreach, data analysis, and development of a comprehensive housing needs and market analysis. Funding includes $50,000 from CDBG and $75,000 from the Tompkins County IDA, with separate contracts possible for each funding source. The goal is to develop actionable strategies to address housing affordability, availability, and market feasibility for diverse community members. Proposals are due by June 2, 2026, and the contract term is one year with a start date to be determined.

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