New York State Contract Reporter #2135547

Planning Consultant Sought for Comprehensive Zoning and Development Code Rewrite in Schroon, NY

The Town of Schroon in Essex County, New York, is seeking a qualified planning consultant to lead a comprehensive rewrite of its zoning ordinance and land use development regulations. - Government Buyer: - Town of Schroon (Zoning Advisory Committee) - Essex County Department of Community Development and Planning - Project Scope: - Complete rewrite and unification of all local planning, zoning, building, SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review), unsafe buildings, subdivision, and short-term rental regulations into a single, modern code - Consultant will facilitate community engagement, including stakeholder interviews, public workshops, and regular meetings with a Zoning Advisory Committee - Preparation of regulatory assessments, code drafts, SEQR documentation, and support for the adoption process - Coordination with the Adirondack Park Agency and Essex County - Funding and Requirements: - Project funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Adirondack Community Smart Growth Program - 30% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals - Proposals must include detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and evidence of relevant experience - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement - Place of Performance: - Primary work and meetings at Town of Schroon offices in Schroon Lake, NY, with coordination through Essex County offices in Elizabethtown, NY

Description

The Town of Schroon is seeking professional planning consulting services to assist with rewriting its existing zoning ordinance and land use development regulations. The project aims to create a unified zoning and development code that consolidates all planning, zoning, and building regulations, including SEQR, Unsafe Buildings, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and Short-Term Rentals. This initiative is funded by a 2025 Adirondack Community Smart Growth Program Round 8 Grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The project term is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with proposals due by June 30, 2026.

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