80126P0020-Commercial Corridor Resilience Program RFP

The New York City Department of Small Business Services seeks a qualified vendor to design and deliver a cohort‑based capacity‑building program that strengthens disaster‑preparedness, burnout mitigation, and resiliency for community‑based development organizations (CBDOs) operating in low‑ and moderate‑income neighborhoods. The contractor will recruit 6‑10 Fellows and an equal number of CBDO host sites, develop curriculum, conduct in‑person workshops, provide one‑on‑one technical assistance, and produce individual Corridor Resiliency Plans, as well as assist with implementation of at least one plan element per Fellow. A robust monitoring, data‑management, and reporting framework must be maintained through the contract term, culminating in a final report and presentation. • Recruit and manage a cohort of 6‑10 Fellows and 6‑10 CBDO hosts; develop and deliver 6‑7 in‑person workshops by Dec 31 2027. • Provide technical assistance, develop individualized Corridor Resiliency Plans, and implement at least one improvement per Fellow by Feb 29 2028. • Collect, manage, and report program data monthly; deliver a final report and presentation by the contract end date. • Administer a CRM system (vendor‑selected) and ensure compliance with CDBG‑DR funding requirements. • Total anticipated contract value is capped at $450,000, with $360,000 allocated to Fellow salaries and related costs.