Town of Corning Housing Rehabilitation Program

The Town of Corning, New York is requesting proposals for Program Delivery and Grant Administration Services for a Community Development Block Grant–funded single-family housing rehabilitation program, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. The Town strongly encourages Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Section 3 Firms to apply.

The scope encompasses program delivery and grant administration for a residential rehabilitation program serving 5–7 Low-to-Moderate Income homeowners. Deliverables include SHPO submissions and environmental reviews, preparation of project bid documents, bid distribution and review, contract preparation and execution, project file maintenance, direct property-owner coordination, NYSOCR report preparation, program closeout and monitoring, disbursement request coordination, and program marketing. The selected firm must manage and supervise all CDBG program activities for the two-year term of the 2025 CDBG award.

The cost proposal shall not exceed $35,000 for Program Delivery services and $15,000 for Grant Administration services. Firms must bid on all portions of the scope of work. The contract term runs for two years aligned with the 2025 CDBG award funding cycle. Work is performed in the Town of Corning, New York (Richmond County).

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Firm and Project Team Successful Experience (30 points), Technical Capability and Financial Resources (25 points), Availability of Staff Resources (25 points), and Cost (20 points). The Town reserves the right to request additional clarifying information, conduct oral presentations, and is not obligated to select the lowest-priced proposal. Proposals must be submitted electronically to drichter@stcplanning.org and supervisor@townofcorningny.org. No bidders' conferences or site visits are specified.