This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Oneida, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Oneida is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the completion of a Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan which will guide future sustainable growth within the municipality, enhance the local cultural identity, protect local natural and cultural resources, and coordinate with the Form-Based Code Zoning Update funded by the Governor's Downtown Revitalization Initiative All inquiries regarding the RFP should be made in writing and sent either regular mail or e-mail and must cite the RFP section in question. Answers to substantive questions will be provided to all proposers. Inquiries should be directed to: Christopher Henry - Director of Planning and Development 315-363-7467 chenry@oneidacityny.gov The total project budget, including all consultant fees, and other related costs is $63,000 as the project hinges on grant funding. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, the State recognizes its obligation under the law to promote opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified minority-and women-owned business enterprises and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of State contracts. These requirements include contracting opportunities for New York State certified Minority-owned Business Enterprises ("MBEs") and Women-owned Business Enterprises ("WBEs"), collectively MWBEs. For purposes of this project, DOS established the following MWBE participation requirement of 30% in the amount of $18,900 in any combination of MBE or WBE. For example: MBE Participation Requirement: 15% in the amount of $9,450 WBE Participation Requirement: 15% in the amount of $9,450 The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act recognizes the veterans' service to and sacrifice for our nation, declares that it is New York State's public policy to promote and encourage the continuing economic development of service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and allows eligible Veteran business owners to become certified as a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), in order to increase their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities. To this effect, the Department of State (DOS) has implemented a Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) Program, as mandated by Article 17-B. To comply with the SDVOB Program goals of 6%, the Department of State strongly encourages all grantees (the City of Oneida) to make every effort, to the maximum extent possible, to engage certified SDVOBs in the purchasing of commodities, services and technology in the performance of their contracts with the Department. If SDVOB utilization is obtained, a quarterly SDVOB utilization report should be submitted to the Department with information of the utilization percentage achieved during that quarter. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.