RFP for TOD Zoning

Agency:	Village of Irvington
State:	New York
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Jan 12, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 13, 2026
Solicitation No:	2026-05
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

1.1 Project Description

The project will amend Irvington' s zoning to create a transit-oriented development zone (the “TOD

Zone”) that incorporates Smart Growth Principles and is in accordance with the Village' s 2018

Comprehensive Plan Update. A TOD zone will enable advances in sustainability while increasing the

number and affordability of residential units to address the current housing crisis. TOD zoning will

enable the development of underutilized sites near a Metro North station, creating a compact and

dynamic mixed-use neighborhood.

The selected firm (the “Contractor”), Village of Irvington (the “Village”), and the Village’s Zoning

Advisory Committee shall prepare a Zoning Code for the TOD Zone pursuant to the zoning enabling

statutes contained in General City Law §20 (24) and § 20 (25) / Town Law Article 16 / Village Law

Article 7. The Zoning Code will be developed in accordance with the Village' s 2018 Comprehensive

Plan Update; guide future sustainable growth within the municipality; enhance the local identity; and

protect natural and cultural local resources.

The Zoning Code must also address the following general Smart Growth principles, in addition to the

elements suggested by the New York State statutes:

1. Develop plans and land use regulations that allow for and encourage mixed-use neighborhoods.

2. Enable a diverse mix of housing types, particularly multi-family options that provide for

opportunity and choice for all.

3. Prioritize infill and redevelopment of existing buildings to revitalize neighborhoods and

downtowns, including areas around public transit.

4. Provide well-planned, equitable, and accessible public spaces.

5. Encourage compact neighborhood design and concentrated development around existing

infrastructure.

6. Preserve open space, agricultural resources, and natural resources.

7. Prioritize transportation options such as walking, cycling, and public transportation.

8. Promote climate resiliency and adaptation, preferably through nature -based solutions, and

reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

9. Build on unique traits to create an attractive and welcoming community with a strong sense of

place.

10. Engage in an inclusive, collaborative public planning process that considers the needs and

character of the community.

11. Design places that are accessible to people of all ages and abilities, with amenities that meet

and ideally exceed base ADA compliance, particularly in the public realm

The Village received a Smart Growth Community Planning grant from the Department of State in the

amount of $213,300.

The total budget for Consultant Services, including coordination of the planning process and

preparation of the Zoning Code under this contract is $237,000

Under the contract, the DOS has assigned the following M/WBE goals for this project:

MBE Goal: 15% - $ 31,995.00

WBE Goal: 15% - $ 31,995.00

The percentage of the goals can shift within the overall 30% the total DOS award.

Copies of the Village' s 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update documents are on the Village’s website

below:

Comprehensive Plan:

https://www.irvingtonny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8736/2018-Comprehensive-Plan-Update---with-

exhibits?bidId=

SCOPE OF WORK

The interior rectangle is the Cosmopolitan Building property, which is not part of the TOD Zone.

The Village of Irvington Transit Oriented Development District will including the following tasks:

Prior to Task 1: Village to Establish Zoning Advisory Committee

Task 1: Project Initiation Meeting

The Contractor and the Village shall hold an initial meeting to review and agree upon the project scope

and schedule, project requirements, budget, roles and responsibilities, State Environmental Quality

Review Act (SEQRA) compliance requirements, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBE)

requirements which are outlined here (https://ogs.ny.gov/mwbe/minority-and-women-owned-business-

enterprises-frequently-asked-questions), the number of public meetings and techniques for public

involvement proposed for the project, and any other information which would assist in project

completion. In addition, the composition and role of the Zoning Advisory Committee shall be

discussed during the project initiation meeting. The Contractor, or a designated project partner, shall

prepare and distribute to all project partners a brief meeting summary clearly indicating the agreements

reached at the meeting. Work on subsequent tasks shall not proceed prior to Village review of the

proposed approach as outlined in the meeting summary.

Task 2: Zoning Advisory Committee Meetings

The Zoning Advisory Committee shall meet on a regular basis during the planning process to advance

the preparation, review, integration, and approval of the Zoning Code and assist with the organization

and conducting of community participation events, to organize and conduct community participation

events.

A Zoning Advisory Steering Committee will be established to guide, advise, and support the Village

throughout the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zoning Study. The Steering Committee provides

strategic input, ensures that community values are reflected in the study, and helps coordinate the work

of the Village and stakeholders. The Steering Committee is comprised of the chair(s) of the Zoning

Advisory Committee, the Board Liaison, the Village Administrator and the Contractor.

During their first meeting, the Zoning Advisory Committee will review project requirements, roles,

and responsibilities, and transfer necessary information to the Steering Committee. Through the

Steering Committee, the Zoning Advisory committee will identify new information needs and next

steps. During their first meeting, the Steering Committee will also complete the Community Zoning

Assessment. The details of the Community Zoning Assessment can be found in Appendix A.

Subsequent meetings of the Zoning Advisory Committee will advance the preparation of the Zoning

Code, and assess the evolution of the project, identify new information needed, address changes in

roles and responsibilities, and consider next steps. Work on subsequent tasks shall not proceed prior to

Village review.

Products: Meeting summaries for each Zoning Advisory Committee meeting. The results of the

Community Zoning Assessment.

Task 3: Community Participation Plan

Prepare a Community Participation Plan with a communications sub-committee describing the public

outreach and participation efforts that will be conducted during the development of Zoning Code,

pursuant to the local and State statutes. The Community Participation Plan should include, at a

minimum, the following elements tailored to be most applicable to the community:

● Two or more public workshops

● One or more public hearings

● One or more community survey(s)

● Interviews with local stakeholder focus groups including but not limited to the Irvington Union

Free School District, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Housing

Action Council.

● Overall outreach and engagement strategy

● Coordinate with Village representatives to find ways to ensure accessibility and outreach to

frequently underrepresented populations, including lower -income residents, youth, immigrants,

and minorities

● Roles and responsibilities of individuals, organizations, and entities involved in engagement

● Proposed schedule for implementation

● A website with links to announcements, materials, and input opportunities

All public outreach and participation efforts will be publicized in the community through press

releases, announcements, digital media, individual mailings, or other appropriate means as determined

by the Contractor, DOS project manager, and the project team. Such means should be identified within

the Community Participation Plan.

Public access must be provided to each public meeting or workshop. Meetings and public engagement

sessions should be scheduled at times that are convenient to underrepresented communities ( e. g., at

night or on weekends instead of during the day) and at locations that are ADA accessible. Meetings

shall be advertised with generous advance notice to garner maximum publicity, awareness, and

participation.

Products: Draft and final Community Participation Plan to be implemented throughout the planning

process.

Task 4: Community and Stakeholder Interviews

Develop a relevant community survey to identify and gather input on current local conditions and

issues. The survey should be made available to the public in hard copy and online. A draft survey

should be provided to DOS for review prior to publication of the survey. Following the completion of

the survey, develop a summary of results and analysis.

In addition to the community survey, identify a selection of stakeholder groups and a corresponding set

of topics that shall be discussed with stakeholders to obtain relevant information and elicit reactions

and suggestions.

Products: Draft and final Community Survey. Summary of survey responses and analysis Draft and

final list of stakeholder groups and topics, Summary of interview findings.

Task 5: Public Workshops

Conduct at least two public workshops, as identified in the Community Participation Plan. The purpose

of the two public workshops is to introduce the Zoning Code update to the community, review the

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Number:	2026-05
Bid Title:	RFP for TOD Zoning
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

RFP for TOD Zoning

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