The Long Island Regional Planning Board has received inquiries from four planning firms from as far away as California about competing for the $1.5 million contract to do the next regional sustainability plan 2030, said executive director Michael White.
The board last month signaled its intent to hire McKinsey and Co., the firm that did New York City’s plan — complete with the controversial congestion pricing. But the board permitted other companies to make their own proposals. McKinsey, however, has a leg up because local non-profits have pledged $500,000 to help fund the study, if McKinsey is chosen.
Michael White, the board’s executive director said those making inquiries “sounded very interested” but could not say whether they will make competing proposals.
Potential competitors have until May 7, the deadline for submitting proposals.
Rick Brand
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It is all bs. These are all ridiculous wastes of money. Take a look at vision long island, Brookhaven 2030 and all other expenses that do not and will not provide anything significant to our quality of life for the money we are spending.
Hey Rick,
Please do a story on how much money LI has spent on these planning and visioning bs and see how little we got for our money.
Thanks.