Request for NYMS Consultant Admin Proposals-General Services

Seeking the services of a firm or individual to assist in the planning, management and implementation of administrative requirements of the NYS Office of Community Renewal (OCR) New York Main Street (NYMS) Program. Administrative assistance includes systems necessary for compliance with the use of NYMS funds, program technical assistance, program management services and all factors associated with the provision of administering NYMS grant activities. Additional planning and administrative tasks may be required through the implementation phase as per the New York Main Street Program Guide. Specific activities for which services are being requested include: execution of the NYMS Administrative Plan for the program, preparation of forms and contract documents, monitoring and supervising of the NYMS award, scheduling of activities, compliance with environmental and historic preservation requirements, compliance with all NYMS regulations, fiscal monitoring, and coordination with field representatives of the New York State Office of Community Renewal. Preference will be based on the combination of prior performance of managing similar NYMS programs, extent of expertise of staff assigned to the project and proposed cost. Contract requirements should not be fulfilled by subcontractors, joint ventures or co-production arrangements.