# New York State Contract Reporter #2139956

Extension of New York Forward Round 5 Technical Assistance

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** November 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 2139956
**NAICS:** 541611, 541618

The New York State Department of State is seeking an extension of Round 5 applicant-support services for the New York Forward program.
- **Government buyer:** New York State Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Fiscal Management.
- **Vendor:** Sustainable Planning Design, LLC, identified as a registered women-owned business enterprise (WBE).
- **Services requested:** Continue Round 5 technical assistance, including developing informational materials and webinars, capacity-building support, and in-person and virtual consultations to help potential applicants prepare applications.
- **Notable requirements:** Support is provided to potential applicants for the New York Forward (NYF) program. No products, quantities, or part numbers are specified.
- **Period of performance:** Extension of the existing contract; the original start date and total duration are not stated.

### Description

The New York State Department of State is seeking to extend its contract with Sustainable Planning Design, LLC, a registered WBE located in Buffalo. The additional funding will support continued development of informational materials and webinars for the initiative, along with capacity-building and technical assistance for potential applicants to Round 5 of the NYF program. Assistance includes in-person and virtual consultations to help communities prepare applications. The notice states that this assistance supported more competitive applications in Rounds 2, 3, and 4.

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