Empire State Development - Regional Economic Development Councils Transformational Regional Initiatives RFP 2026
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- Mar 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Julia Borukhov
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development seeks competitive proposals from qualified firms or teams to provide planning services and support for the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) in eligible regions including Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, North Country, and Western New York. The selected consultant will assist the REDC in assessing current economic conditions, updating annual reports, selecting a transformational regional initiative, and developing a comprehensive implementation and spending plan to compete for a portion of $150 million in funding under the 2026 ACHIEVE Competition. Contracts will be awarded for up to $150,000 per REDC. Proposals must be submitted via Dropbox by 2:00 PM ET on March 30th, 2026. The evaluation criteria include Firm Experience and Qualifications (30 points), Staff Experience and Qualifications (20 points), Project Plan / Approach (20 points), Cost of Services (20 points), and a Quantitative Factor (10 points) for NYS-certified MWBEs or SDVOBs, which have overall participation goals of 30% and 6% respectively.
Regional assessment and annual report update; Transformational regional initiative selection; Implementation and spending plan development
Firm Experience and Qualifications (30 Points), Staff Experience and Qualifications (20 Points), Project Plan / Approach (20 Points), Cost of Services (20 Points), Quantitative Factor (10 Points)
SUMMARY
Empire State Development seeks competitive proposals from qualified firms or teams to provide planning services and support for the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) in eligible regions including Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, North Country, and Western New York.
The selected consultant will assist the REDC in assessing current economic conditions, updating annual reports, selecting a transformational regional initiative, and developing a comprehensive implementation and spending plan to compete for a portion of $150 million in funding under the 2026 ACHIEVE Competition. Contracts will be awarded for up to $150,000 per REDC. Proposals must be submitted via Dropbox by 2:00 PM ET on March 30th, 2026. The evaluation criteria include Firm Experience and Qualifications (30 points), Staff Experience and Qualifications (20 points), Project Plan / Approach (20 points), Cost of Services (20 points), and a Quantitative Factor (10 points) for NYS-certified MWBEs or SDVOBs, which have overall participation goals of 30% and 6% respectively.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Regional assessment and annual report update
- Transformational regional initiative selection
- Implementation and spending plan development
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Conflict of Interest Attestation, State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, Iran Divestment Act Statement, Executive Order 16 Certification, Executive Order 177 Certification, Compliance with State Finance Law Section 139-m form, Form OCSD-1 (MWBE and SDVOB Participation / EEO Policy Statement), Form OCSD-2 (Staffing Plan), Form OCSD-4 (MWBE and SDVOB Utilization Plan), Encouraging the Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance Form, Certification under State Tax Law Section 5-a (Form ST-220-CA or Affidavit), W-9 Form
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/WHv3Swo6kFgiZC8ofGQI
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from NY-State-Empire State Development?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/WHv3Swo6kFgiZC8ofGQI. For questions, contact Julia Borukhov.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including NY-State-Empire State Development in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Julia Borukhov. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Regional assessment and annual report update; Transformational regional initiative selection; Implementation and spending plan development. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Firm Experience and Qualifications (30 Points), Staff Experience and Qualifications (20 Points), Project Plan / Approach (20 Points), Cost of Services (20 Points), Quantitative Factor (10 Points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Conflict of Interest Attestation, State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, Iran Divestment Act Statement, Executive O. Review the full document from NY-State-Empire State Development for the complete list.