Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #26-010
Columbia County Climate Action Plan Development Services Solicitation
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
26-010
NAICS
541620, 925120
Columbia County, New York is seeking an experienced planning consultant to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) for both government operations and the broader community. - Government Buyer: - Columbia County Planning Division and Central Services - Climate Smart Task Force and Board of Supervisors - Services Requested: - Climate Action Plan Development Services - Facilitate stakeholder-driven planning process - Analyze greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources and sinks (including agriculture and forest land-uses) - Develop goals and strategies for GHG reduction - Recommend policies and provide implementation strategies - Conduct baseline inventories and identify resource requirements and funding sources - Ensure deliverables meet NYS DEC Climate Smart Community Grant requirements - Contract Details: - Initial term of two years, with two possible six-month extensions - Target completion within 18-24 months - Estimated budget up to $90,000 - Notable Requirements: - MWBE participation goal: 30% - SDVOB participation goal: 6% - Consultant must engage with multiple stakeholders, including the Capital District Regional Planning Commission and the Climate Smart Task Force’s Land Use Subcommittee - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified planning consultants
Description
Columbia County, New York is seeking an experienced planning consultant to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for both government operations and the broader community. The consultant will facilitate a stakeholder-driven planning process to establish goals and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CAP will identify baseline emissions, recommend policies and actions for reduction, and include implementation strategies, resource requirements, and potential funding sources. The contract term is two years with two six-month extensions, aiming for completion within 18-24 months.