Proposals DUE: Friday, May 19, 2023 , no later than 4:30 p.m.

The Incorporated Village of Hempstead seeking consultants to provide certain services to assist in the operation of the Jobs and Business Referral Center and Local Contracting Referral Center as contemplated in a Community Benefits Agreement ("CBA") dated February 20,2013, in connection with the Hempstead Downtown Revitalization Plan. The selected consultant(s) must familiarize themselves with the Downtown Revitalization Plan initiatives outlined in the CBA.

Jobs and Business Referral Center Program:

• The Village of Hempstead seeks a job training professional or firm to immediately establish the Center pursuant to a consulting agreement with the Village, which individual or firm shall serve as a consultant to the Village (“Consultant”) for an initial term of twelve (12) months, beginning immediately, renewable annually for two (2) additional one-year terms, at the option of the Village. Consultant will work closely with Village staff or its designee(s) to establish and staff a permanent office for the Center and to provide the services listed.

Local Contracting Referral Center Program Operation:

• The Village of Hempstead seeks a professional or firm with applicable contracting and business expertise to immediately establish the Center pursuant to a consulting agreement with the Village, which individual or firm shall serve as a consultant to the Village (“Consultant”) for an initial term of twelve (12) months, beginning immediately, renewable annually for two (2) additional one-year terms, at the option of the Village. The Consultant will work closely with Village staff or its designee(s) to establish and staff a permanent office for the Center and to provide the services listed herein.
• The Incorporated Village of Hempstead is seeking a consultant to establish and manage the program operation of a Local Contracting Referral Center in connection with the implementation of the Village of Hempstead Downtown Revitalization Plan. This organization must be able to establish partnerships for contracting and workforce opportunities for projects within the Village of Hempstead Downtown Overlay Zone. Selection will be based on experience providing outreach services, compliance oversight, program implementation and reporting for infrastructure and construction projects. The selected consultant must have experience collaborating with developers, construction managers, trade contractors and conducted outreach to community organizations and trade organizations.

Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023.

Please submit completed proposal (three hard copies) to:
Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency
50 Clinton Street, Suite 504
Hempstead, New York 11550
Attn: Danielle Oglesby, Commissioner

To view the complete RFP, visit www.villageofhempsteadcda.org/notices .

Additional information concerning any portion of this RFP should be made in writing via email to info@villageofhempsteadcda.org.