The purpose of this RFP is to select a qualified Consultant (or team of Consultants) to assist the Livingston County Land Bank Corporation to identify blighted, at-risk properties and brownfields and those at risk for future blight in Livingston County and assist the Land Bank in establishing a prioritization process for acquiring properties and completing rehabilitation or demolition projects. The study area includes all of Livingston County, including its 17 towns and 9 villages. Livingston County was awarded a $100,000.00 grant from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Land Bank Initiative (LBI). It is anticipated that a portion of the HCR LBI funding will be used to pay for contracted services. Minority, veteran and women-owned business are encouraged to respond to this RFP. The Livingston County Land Bank has established contract goals to award at least 20% of its work to minority-owned businesses and at least 10% to women-owned businesses. The objectives of the Derelict Properties Inventory and Acquisition Strategy are to:
Formalize a methodology to identify and map blighted properties and brownfields
Formalize a methodology to identify properties at risk for future blight
Establish a property and project prioritization process
Identify potential future partnerships, technical assistance and funding opportunities The Consultant will coordinate all project activities with the Livingston County Land Bank Corporation, which will serve as Project Manager. The Consultant will conduct meetings with the Livingston County Land Bank Board of Directors, as necessary. The Consultant must also be available for meetings with Livingston County Land Bank staff as necessary. Project management meetings may be in person or via teleconference. The following scope of work has been developed to meet the goals of this Derelict Properties and Brownfields Inventory and Acquisition Strategy in an efficient manner. The work described below should not be considered to represent a rigid structure for this project. It is expected that different tasks will take place concurrently. The consultant is encouraged to propose alternate strategies for consideration by the consultant selection committee. Creative strategies and solutions are encouraged. Monday, March 20, 2023 Interview with RFP Respondents (Optional)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Selection of Contractor
Monday, April 17, 2023 Contract Commencement
September 1, 2023 Study Completed If there are questions pertaining to this RFP, they must be received by February 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and be sent in writing to the Livingston County Land Bank as follows: Joe Gunther, Program Specialist 6 Court Street, Room 305 Geneseo, New York 14454 JGunther@co.livingston.ny.us The Livingston County Land Bank reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate with any company submitting a proposal. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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