The Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Schenectady, hereinafter referred to as
the “Authority,” has a need for a Development Consultant.
The intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to award a contract to the responsible
firm whose qualifications, price and other factors considered, are the most
advantageous to the Authority.
The Authority was created by the New York State Legislature and was validated under
the provisions of Article 5 of the former state housing law (refer to Section 405 of the
New York State Public Housing Law). The Authority’s jurisdiction includes the City of
Schenectady, and the central office is located at 375 Broadway, Schenectady, New York,
12305. The Authority is federally subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to provide decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing to
low and moderate-income families. The Authority is regulated by the Housing Act of
1937 as amended, and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and applicable laws
of the State of New York. The Authority administers several affordable housing
programs, serving about 2,500 families.
