Northampton County maintains a list of open proposals to bid on county work, located here. They include an invitation to bid on a feasibility study and development plan for what has been called Gracedale Village. There was a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 28, and proposals are due today.
Basically, the county is looking for a consultant to provide a "clear roadmap for prioritizing capital needs and sequencing improvements over time." The nursing home must be able to continue while redevelopment takes place, from immediate needs to long-term solutions. The consultant must also identify funding sources.
The county intends to have identified this consultant by December 10, with a final report due and presented within a year.
I know of no organization capable of doing all the things sought in the county's RFP, but am prepared to be educated. If the contract for this nursing home wizard exceeds $100,000, County Council must approve it.
I'd delay consideration of this matter until a management team is in place that can help Gracedale have its regular license restored. That is the more immediate problem. The RFP, as drafted, is too broad.
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