Herkimer DRI Small Projects Administration

The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency is soliciting proposals for a qualified consultant to provide program administration, project management, grant administration, technical assistance, and compliance support for the DRI Small Projects Fund. The selected consultant will support the agency in managing a 600,000 dollar fund aimed at rehabilitating approximately four commercial or mixed-use buildings and assisting four businesses within the Village of Herkimer DRI Study Area. Key responsibilities include developing program guidelines, managing outreach, reviewing applications for eligibility, coordinating site inspections, and ensuring all projects are completed and closed out by December 31, 2028. The consultant will act in a supportive capacity and will not have independent authority to approve or award grant funds, as final decisions remain with the agency and its Project Review Committee. The contract has a maximum value of 60,000 dollars and a term of two years. Proposers must submit a comprehensive package including a cost proposal, a detailed work plan, and a signed certification by October 22, 2026. A significant emphasis is placed on socioeconomic goals, with a total Minority and Women Business Enterprise goal of 60 percent. All services must be performed in accordance with New York State requirements and the Housing Trust Fund Corporation policies. Additionally, the consultant is required to maintain program records for seven years following the final disbursement of the award and adhere to the New York State Freedom of Information Law.