Solicitation for Executive Director and/or Operational Support

Hard copies of the proposal must be received by 5:00 PM EST on September 1, 2010

Send one electronic copy of the complete proposal to info@ny-best.org and 12 hard copies to:
NY-BEST - 677 Broadway, Suite 500 - Albany, NY 12201

If you need a name and phone number for an overnight package please use Jeremy Speich (518) 447-3242

Under this solicitation, NY-BEST intends to acquire the services of an Executive Director and an organization to provide operational support.

The Executive Director is expected to work full-time on NY-BEST activities to: accelerate the commercial introduction of energy storage technology in New York, build the human capital and expertise to sustain a vibrant commercial energy storage industry in New York, and leverage seed resources of approximately $25 million to create a sustainable organization that provides value to its members and to New York State. Individuals may apply directly for this position or as part of a broader application with an organization to provide operational support.

Organizations providing operational support may be for‑profit or not-for-profit entities and must be experienced delivering the services outlined in the solicitation including financial management, routine correspondence, membership, public relations, conference planning, and website development.

Subject to the availability of funds, up to approximately $3.5 million is anticipated over five years to support both the Executive Director and the organization providing operational support. This includes up to approximately $700,000 for the first year.

Questions about this proposal should be directed to info@ny-best.org no later than 5:00pm EST on August 25th. Questions and Answers will be posted below for review by all applicants.

Solicitation Documents

Solicitation Schedule

* If you would like to participate in the Information Session, please email info@ny-best.org, so that we can provide call in and webinar information. The information session was originally scheduled for 7/27, but to accommodate more schedules, has been moved to 8/6.