Downtown Market Analysis and Revitalization Strategy

The Village of Canisteo is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive Downtown Market Analysis and Revitalization Strategy. The project aims to assess market conditions, retail leakage, and housing demand to create a data-driven, five-year implementation roadmap for economic growth, tourism, and redevelopment. Key deliverables include a retail gap analysis, stakeholder engagement through public workshops and surveys, and a funding strategy to leverage state and federal opportunities. The project has a proposed budget of 80,000 dollars, funded equally by the Appalachian Regional Commission and Empire State Development, with a target performance period of nine to ten months starting in October 2026. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must include a detailed work plan, itemized cost proposal, and references from at least three comparable projects. The procurement emphasizes minority and women-owned business enterprises, setting goals of 30 percent for both MBE and WBE participation. Selected consultants must comply with federal and state regulations, including 2 CFR 200, the Davis-Bacon Act, and various non-discrimination statutes. Final contract award is contingent upon the execution of an official contract with the Appalachian Regional Commission.