RFP Cover Letter_9.3.2026.pdf

This is an RFP cover letter from the City of Geneva, New York, soliciting proposals from qualified planning, housing, engineering, economic development, and redevelopment consultants to conduct a City-Owned Property Redevelopment & Housing Readiness Study. The project, funded through the New York State Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance to Grow (TAG) Program, requires consultants to identify, evaluate, and prepare publicly-owned parcels for near-term housing and mixed-use redevelopment opportunities. The deliverables include actionable redevelopment strategies, conceptual site planning, feasibility analysis, and developer-ready materials designed to advance housing production and position Geneva for redevelopment initiatives. The study is intended to proceed concurrently with and coordinate with the City's separately procured Comprehensive Plan update; while not required, the City encourages firms with capacity to pursue both projects. Should separate consultants be selected, the Housing Readiness Study consultant must coordinate closely with the Comprehensive Plan consultant to integrate relevant findings and recommendations.

The City has established contracting goals including a 6.00% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal and total Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals of 30.00%. No business enterprises have been awarded identical or substantially similar procurement contracts within the past five years. The project is funded through the New York State Pro-Housing Communities TAG Program grant, with specific pricing terms, response deadlines, and award dates to be detailed in the complete RFP documentation referenced in this cover letter.