FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2021
City of Kingston
Issues RFP for Economic Recovery Plan
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is
pleased to announce that a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for an
independent consultant to assist in the creation of an Economic Recovery Plan
for the City of Kingston.
As announced in March, the City of
Kingston is expected to receive approximately $17 million as a part of the
Federal stimulus package, which will be disbursed in two installments over a
two-year period. The City of Kingston has issued an RFP for a consultant whose
expertise includes urban planning, economic and community development, and who
will include a public engagement component, to create a comprehensive and equitable
Economic Recovery Plan for best utilizing the American Rescue Plan funds.
New guidance released from the U.S. Treasury
Department states that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds can be
used to respond to the public health emergency’s negative economic impacts,
including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, and to
make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure, among
other uses.
“Local governments and our communities
have suffered during the pandemic, and so we are extremely grateful for these
funds to assist in our recovery efforts,” said Mayor Noble. “We looking for a
qualified consultant to help us create a plan to distribute the Federal aid in
the most widely beneficial, equitable and strategic way possible.”
Proposals are due on June 23, 2021. Work
is expected to begin on July 1, 2021 and be completed by fall. Interested
consultants should contact 845-334-3943 or [email protected].