Housing Strategy Services

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Ithaca, New York, United StatesPosted 7 days agoDeadline: June 2nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to develop a comprehensive housing strategy aimed at improving the availability and quality of housing, with a focus on innovative outreach and immediate implementation activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified applicant to support the County in developing a needs assessment and strategy
Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Must provide proof of insurance as outlined in the RFP
Must sign an Anti-discrimination Clause and comply with all Equal Opportunity Laws
Must provide a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention and provide annual training
Must provide a list of at least 3 organizational references
Must assign a single project manager for the duration of the project
Must submit proposal online through the Tompkins County website via Bidnet Direct

BUDGET

Verified

$125,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue: April 30th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: May 26th, 2026

Completed Proposal Due: June 2nd, 2026

Award Notification (anticipated): June 15th, 2026

Program Start-Up: TBD

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 26th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Tompkins County

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DESCRIPTION

A request for proposals has been issued for the provision of comprehensive housing strategy services. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing a needs assessment and formulating an actionable housing strategy. The strategy should include innovative outreach approaches to engage stakeholders during both the planning and implementation stages, with a focus on identifying and executing activities that can create immediate and incremental positive outcomes.

The scope of work is centered on thoroughly understanding both market and non-market opportunities to improve the availability, quality, quantity, and affordability of housing, ensuring alignment with community needs and market feasibility. The contract for these services will be for a period of one year.

Interested vendors must submit all questions regarding the RFP by May 26, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.