17 Nov Invitation to Bid: Housing Feasibility Study – Newcomb, NY
Essex County Land Bank (ECLB) invites your esteemed firm to submit a proposal for conducting a comprehensive Housing Feasibility Study in Newcomb, NY. This study aims to assess potential housing development opportunities that include a blend of homeownership and affordable rental units, emphasizing community feedback, grant subsidies, land use planning, and design considerations.
Key responsibilities for the selected consultant include:
- Engaging the Newcomb community through public meetings, surveys, and focus groups to understand housing needs and desires.
- Conducting a market analysis to gauge homeownership and rental unit demands considering demographic and economic factors.
- Assessing available land for development, aligning recommendations with environmental impacts, zoning regulations, and community goals.
- Proposing housing designs and site plans reflecting community feedback and aesthetic values, balancing rural charm with modern needs.
- Analyzing funding sources, subsidies, and financial models supporting affordable housing, offering strategies to secure grants and subsidies.
- Recommending a housing mix considering rental units and homeownership opportunities aligned with the community’s needs and finances.
- Developing an actionable plan transitioning from feasibility to implementation, emphasizing a robust financial strategy, integrating grants, tax credits, cost analyses, and legal compliance.
Submission Requirements:
- Consultant qualifications, experience in similar rural projects.
- Clear project approach description and community engagement strategy.
- Estimated project timeline, detailed budget, and at least three relevant references.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Track record in housing feasibility studies and rural community development.
- Innovative community engagement strategies.
- Clarity and appropriateness of proposed methodologies.
- Reasonable budget in line with the scope of work.
- Strength and relevance of references.
Submission Deadline: Proposals due by 12/08/2023 at 5 pm EST, addressed to: The Essex County Land Bank, 111 Montcalm Street, PO BOX 348, Ticonderoga NY 12338 or via email to: info@prideofticonderoga.org
Your expertise would be invaluable in shaping Newcomb’s sustainable housing development. We eagerly anticipate your proposal. Furthermore, we encourage MWBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises) to participate. Section 3 businesses are particularly encouraged to apply.
Warm regards, Mrs. Nicole Justice Green Essex County Land Bank