Invitation to Bid: Feasibility Study for Workforce Housing Development in Ticonderoga, NY

Invitation to Bid: Feasibility Study for Workforce Housing Development in Ticonderoga, NY

The Essex County Land Bank (ECLB) is seeking bids from qualified consultants to undertake a Feasibility Study for a housing development initiative in Ticonderoga, NY. The primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility of constructing three to four stick-built homes or placing three to four modular homes on 130 The Portage. Additionally, the project involves rehabilitating a land bank home at 175 The Portage, resulting in the creation of 4-5 new workforce housing units.

Scope of Work:

  1. Pre-permitting and Feasibility Assessment
  2. Grant Subsidy Layering
  3. Limited Public Outreach: A single survey and a town-wide housing needs assessment
  4. Financial Viability Assessment

The independent town-wide housing needs assessment is pivotal to this project. It aims to comprehensively document the housing needs and preferences of the Ticonderoga community, providing crucial insights that will inform subsequent project phases. Our goal is to ensure that this housing development aligns precisely with the community’s identified needs and aspirations.

Your proposal should highlight:

  1. Consultant Qualifications
  2. Project Approach
  3. Financial Viability Plan
  4. Timeline
  5. Budget
  6. References

ECLB will evaluate proposals based on:

  1. Experience and Expertise
  2. Project Approach
  3. Financial Viability Plan
  4. Timeliness
  5. References

Proposals must be submitted by 12/08/2023 at 5 pm, either to the physical address below or via email to info@prideofticonderoga.org.

The Essex County Land Bank 111 Montcalm Street, PO BOX 348 Ticonderoga, NY 12338

We invite you to submit your bid for this significant housing initiative. Your expertise and contribution will be invaluable in shaping the future of Ticonderoga’s housing landscape.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to collaborate with us on this essential project.

Warm regards,

Nicole Justice Green

Essex County Land Bank

 

Request for Proposal

130 The Portage Tax Map Parcel,   132 The Portage Tax Map Parcel Aerial view

175 The Portage Tax Map Parcel,   175 The Portage Tax Map Parcel Aerial view