# New York State Contract Reporter #2140478

Southern Tier DRI and NYF strategic planning services

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 26, 2026
**Identifier:** 2140478
**NAICS:** 541611, 541690

New York State is seeking Southern Tier planning support for its Downtown Revitalization Initiative and New York Forward programs.
- **Government buyer:** New York State Department of State (NYS DOS), Bureau of Fiscal Management.
- **Named consulting vendors:** **Buckhurst, Fish & Jaquemart, Inc. dba BFJ Planning** (NYF) and **HR&A Advisors Inc.** (DRI).
- **Services requested:** Support Local Planning Committees in creating Strategic Investment Plans with community visions, revitalization goals, and viable, economically feasible, implementation-ready projects.
  - Focus areas include economic development, transportation, housing, energy efficiency, and community development.
  - The plans should help transform downtowns and leverage public and private investment.
- **Scope and quantities:** Separate NYF and DRI planning services for the Southern Tier, covering Years 4 and 5; quantities and part numbers are not specified.
- **Coordination:** DOS will coordinate with Empire State Development, Homes and Community Renewal, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

### Description

The New York State Department of State seeks planning services for the Southern Tier Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and New York Forward (NYF) programs for Years 4 and 5. Consultants will assist Local Planning Committees in preparing Strategic Investment Plans with community visions, revitalization goals, and implementation-ready projects addressing areas including economic development, transportation, housing, energy efficiency, and community development. DOS approved adding the Southern Tier work to existing contracts with BFJ Planning for NYF and HR&A Advisors Inc. for DRI because the current awardees are unable to perform the work. The notice identifies the procurement as a single-source exemption from advertising.

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