NYS CDBG Community Planning Survey.docx

VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NYS CDBG COMMUNITY PLANNING SURVEY

PROJECT #: 1206CP104-23

VILLAGE OF WATERLOO NY – SENECA COUNTY

RFP Issued: March 15, 2024 RFP Submission Deadline: April 5, 2024 by 12:00pm

Request The Village of Waterloo is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Grant Administration and Program Delivery Services for their recently awarded FY 2023 CDBG Community Planning Survey Grant. The project location is in the Village of Waterloo, in Seneca County, NY. The purpose of the project is to analyze the current housing situation within the Village and identify opportunities for future housing projects. M/WBE and Section 3 firms are strongly encouraged to respond.

Services to be provided The selected consultant will be responsible for conduction a thorough Housing Needs Survey which included but is not limited to:

· Analyzing current housing stock and demographics

· Identifying housing trends and projections

· Assessing affordability and accessibility of housing

· Evaluating with residents, local businesses, and government officials

· Developing a comprehensive Housing Policy Framework with viable implementation strategies

· Presenting the main finding and a summary of the report to the Village Board and residents

Budget

· The total budget for this project is $46,600 for Community Planning Survey/Market Studies and $2,300 for Grant Administration

Timeline

· The project is scheduled to be completed by December 8, 2024

Required Information for Proposals

· Statement of qualifications, including identification of at least three similar programs that have been administered

· Current and projected workloads

· Capability to meet timeline and budget requirements

· Identify and qualifications of professional personnel to be assigned to the project Evaluation methods and criteria Proposals will be evaluated by the Mayor and Board of Trustees based on the following criteria with respective weights:

· Consultant qualifications, including identification of at least three similar programs that have been administered – 35%

· Proposed methodology and work plan – 30%

· Qualification of professional personnel – 20%

· Capability to meet time and budget requirements – 10%

· Cost proposal – 5%

Submission Instructions Proposals should be submitted either electronically to dnorthrup@waterloony.com; mailed to: Village of Waterloo, Village Clerk, 41 W Main Street, Waterloo NY 13165, or physically dropped off at the Village of Waterloo Offices, 41 W Main Street, Waterloo NY 13165. Submissions, whether electronic, mailed, or dropped off, should be clearly marked “Proposal for Community Planning Survey Grant – Village of Waterloo”

Proposals must be received by April 5, 2024 by 12:00pm. Late proposals will not be considered.

M/WBE and Section 3 businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information and/or questions, please contact Don Northrup, Village Clerk at (315) 539-9131 or dnorthrup@waterloony.com.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Village of Waterloo.