SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK
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Empire State Development seeks qualified firms for an independent evaluation study of NY Ventures programs, focusing on financial impact and innovation ecosystem effects. Proposals due April 3, 2026.
New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development (the “Corporation” or “ESD”) invites qualified firms to submit Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Independent Evaluation Consulting Services related to ESD’s New York Ventures (NY Ventures) programs. The NY Ventures Impact Evaluation Study seeks qualified research and program evaluation firms to conduct a detailed study on the impact of NY Ventures programs. The research should not only focus on direct financial metrics but also on the catalytic effects on the NYS innovation ecosystem, advancing State innovation priorities, program management, and future program development. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: NONE Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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