Town of Greig Zoning Law Update

The Town of Greig, a jurisdiction in Madison County, New York, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a comprehensive update to the Town's Zoning Law, funded through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program. The scope of work encompasses establishing a Zoning Advisory Committee, developing a public participation plan, conducting community and stakeholder interviews, holding public information sessions, preparing a local regulations assessment and recommendations report, drafting proposed zoning regulations, obtaining municipal board and county planning board reviews, conducting environmental quality reviews under SEQRA, holding a public hearing, and finalizing regulations for local adoption. The project includes two phased zoning law updates, with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Short-Term Rental regulations prioritized for adoption by December 2026. Eligible applicants must demonstrate at least three years of government marketplace experience and provide three municipal customer references. The evaluation criteria allocate 30 points for relevant firm experience, 30 points for project team experience, 15 points for public engagement process approach, and 25 points for proposal fees. Proposals must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on May 1, 2026, to the Town of Greig offices or via drop box, with contract award anticipated by Town Board resolution on May 13, 2026, and project completion expected by November 13, 2027, within an anticipated contract period from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.

The Town of Greig has established contracting goals requiring a minimum 30 percent Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation and 6 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation; there are no current disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goals and no incumbent vendors listed for this procurement. Applicants must submit comprehensive documentation including Non-Collusion Statements, Anti-Sexual Harassment Affirmations, Corporate Attestations of Good Standing, EEO Staffing Plans, M/WBE Utilization Plans (Form D), and Iran Divestment Act Certifications, along with one original and two copies of proposals plus an electronic copy on flash drive. Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000/$2,000,000 for personal injury and property damage, with the Town named as additional primary insured. The Town is exempt from federal, state, sales, and excise taxes, and the project is funded through the New York State Smart Growth Grant Program, which requires compliance with MWBE reporting requirements and quarterly status reports to the DEC. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; applicants should refer to the detailed RFP for complete financial details and submission requirements.