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RFP to Assist New York State in Retaining Jobs through the Retention and Expansion of Military Bases

Agency: The New York State Contract Reporter
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Opps ID: NBD15621901287479584
Posted Date: Mar 14, 2023
Due Date: Apr 7, 2023
Source: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ifram...
Issue Date: 03/14/2023 Contract Number: TBD
RFP to Assist New York State in Retaining Jobs through the Retention and Expansion of Military Bases
Description:

RFP to Assist New York State in Retaining Jobs through the Retention and Expansion of Military Bases - Tasks are listed under the Scope of Work:

The responsibilities of the Consultant shall include, but not be limited to the following:

  1. Support Installation Assessments.
    1. Inform iterative assessments of all New York bases, and the economic and demographic analyses of areas surrounding each base in relation to the State’s retention and growth strategy.
    2. Provide recommended updates to the State’s strategic plan in order to retain installations and attract new missions.
    3. Provide analyses, reports, and other information on competing installations in other states.
  2. Advise on the State’s Retention and Development Program.
    1. Inform the State’s retention and development plan for each major military installation, including strategies to increase visibility of and support for the bases.
    2. Explore new mission opportunities for the bases, including compatible missions from federal agencies other than the Department of Defense.
      1. Opportunities identified for Air Force bases should give priority to missions related to air cargo, fueling, or other operations utilizing the airfield, hangars, and other support facilities.
    3. Provide information and support up the chain of command in each military service as bases are evaluated.
  3. Identify and Analyze Other State Assets.
    1. Prepare an inventory and analysis of State assets such as universities, private sector businesses, and industries that could help position the State for new missions and defense-related investments.
  4. Prepare and Support State Military Priorities. Under direction of the Washington Office of the Governor (“Washington Office”):
    1. Provide support for tours of military bases by members of Congress and relevant federal officials.
    2. Assist Washington Office in maintaining a military base priorities list.
      1. Provide support for this list so that State bases receive available funding.
      2. Assist the State in preparing requests to the NY congressional delegation for defense authorization bill and report language and defense appropriations program funding to support base retention / growth priorities.
    3. Help the State pursue Homeland Security and other defense related funding opportunities.
    4. Provide military expertise to State government officials on issues affecting State bases and on defense issues that may impact other State agencies.
    5. Support event participation and Washington visits by senior officials from the State and base community leaders as identified by the State. Set up appointments with key military agency personnel and House/Senate members and staff who are decision-makers for State military bases.
    6. Monitor and seek to influence the work of any BRAC or BRAC-like efforts for the benefit of New York State.
    7. Provide information and guidance pertaining to the Trump Administration's personnel policies, their effect on the Defense Budget, and the impact that these policies will have on the New York State Reserve Component.
    8. Assist in the coordination of the local communities, State Agencies, and the Pentagon in order to address concerns associated with possible environmental issues in and around reserve component installations.
  5. Provide Technical Assistance
    1. As it relates to other elements of the Scope of Services, provide technical assistance to municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, local development corporations, local economic development zone administrative boards, and/or business improvement districts to analyze potential development opportunities or obstacles as it relates to retaining and expanding economic activities on military bases.
Due Date: 04/07/2023 2:00 PM

Contract Term: The term of the contract will be for one (1) year with, at ESD’s discretion, an option to renew the contract annually for an additional one (1), two (2) or three (3) years.

Location:

Ad Type: General

Primary Contact: Empire State Development
Procurement Office
Contract Administration
John Discolo
Procurement Director
633 Third Avenue, 35th floor
New York, NY 10017
United States
Ph: 212-803-3685 ext.X3685
Fax:
John.Discolo@esd.ny.gov
Secondary contact: Empire State Development
Procurement Office
Contract Administration
John Discolo
Procurement Director
633 Third Avenue, 35th floor
New York, NY 10017
United States
Ph: 212-803-3685 ext.X3685
Fax:
John.Discolo@esd.ny.gov

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