Opportunity

New York State Contract Reporter #2135880

Independent Facilitator Services for Downtown Jamaica Oversight Task Force

Posted

June 05, 2026

Respond By

June 29, 2026

Identifier

2135880

NAICS

541618

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Office of Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, is seeking proposals for an independent facilitator to support the Downtown Jamaica Oversight Task Force in Queens, NY. - Government Buyer: - Center for NYC Neighborhoods - Office of Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this solicitation. - Services Requested: - Independent facilitator services to support the formation and governance of the Downtown Jamaica Oversight Task Force - Management of quarterly public meetings and committee meetings - Coordination with city agencies and stakeholders - Tracking and reporting on the implementation of 82 Points of Agreement (POA) related to the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan - Maintenance of a public-facing platform for updates and engagement - Preparation of periodic public reports and meeting documentation - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder facilitation and community engagement - Familiarity with Downtown Jamaica and Southeast Queens - Knowledge of NYC government processes - Compliance with insurance and reporting obligations - Preference for MWBE and SDVOB-certified respondents - Contract Details: - Three-year contract with a possible one-year extension - Maximum budget of $250,000

Description

The Center for New York City Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Office of Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or entities to serve as the independent facilitator for the Downtown Jamaica Oversight Task Force. The task force will monitor the implementation of the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, which includes commitments for infrastructure, parks, transportation, housing, public safety, and community facilities. The facilitator will support task force formation, meeting management, interagency coordination, commitment tracking, public engagement, and reporting. The contract term is three years with a possible one-year extension and a maximum budget of $250,000.

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