Community Resiliency Initiative Services
- Client
- Astoria, New York
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-75233
- Posted
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- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer located in Astoria, NY requires community resiliency initiative services to enhance community resilience. The requested scope includes supporting community-determined projects that promote energy and environmental sustainability, reduce climate change vulnerability, and provide energy workforce training. The buyer expects the vendor to promote workforce development and job creation in clean energy fields, advance climate planning and preparedness, implement energy burden reduction initiatives like renewable energy or efficiency programs, and support local community preparedness. Projects must prioritize improving energy affordability, creating jobs, and supporting positive health outcomes. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible for this opportunity, and the selected vendor will perform all work offsite. The buyer requires digital responses via email or online, and vendors must submit budget proposals. A pre-bid informational session takes place on September 15, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Astoria Community Resilience Initative_20260820.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The New York Power Authority is seeking applications for the Astoria Community Resilience Initiative to support projects promoting energy sustainability, climate resilience, and workforce training. Funding ranges from $20,000 to $100,000 per project for initiatives serving areas near the Zeltman Generation Facility. Eligible applicants include tribes, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and other non-governmental organizations.
- Issued by
- New York Power Authority
- Virtual Information Session
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10-10:30am
- Applications Due
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Applications must be submitted digitally via email before the deadline.
- Estimated value
- $20,000 to $100,000
- Place of performance
- Within four miles of the Authority's Zeltman Generation Facility, 31-03 20th Ave, Astoria, New York 11105
- Funding
- Supplier Diversity Goals: 30% NYS certified MWBE and 6% SDVOB
How proposals are evaluated
| Proposal Scope of Work | 50 points |
| Budget with Cost Breakdown | 20 points |
| Focus on DAC/ Priority Populations | 20 points |
| Organization Profile and Key Personnel | 10 points |
Scope of work
- Advance planning, preparedness, and capacity building efforts that address climate and community vulnerability.
- Prioritize projects that improve energy affordability, create job opportunities, and support positive community health outcomes.
- Expand or create community gardens, green spaces, and related projects providing cooling and improving air quality.
- Implement initiatives that reduce energy burden, including renewable energy or energy efficiency programs.
- Promote workforce development and job creation in clean energy and sustainability fields.
- Support community preparedness and broader climate resilience activities responsive to locally identified needs.
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a tribe, non-profit organization, community-based organization, or other non-governmental organization.
- Demonstrated record of community convening and engagement with or serving priority populations.
- Ability to manage funds with qualified staff to complete proposed project or initiative.
- In good standing with regard to the laws, rules, and regulations of New York State.
- Incorporated/formed in NYS or registered to do business in NYS with the Department of State.
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal narrative describing each project task, activities, and milestones
- Budget with detailed cost breakdown using Attachment A or custom cost sheet
- Resumes of key personnel responsible for delivery of milestones
- Listing of current board members, principals, and senior management
- Disclosure of any board members, officers, or employees affiliated with the Authority
- Incorporation or formation documents and NYS proof of registration
- Completed W9 or equivalent signed and dated within the last 12 months
- Supplier Diversity Utilization Plan or Request for Waiver form
- List of all anticipated reviews, permits, and approvals needed for the project
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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