Consultant Services on the Topic of Adopting a Local Law to Establish a Countywide Minimum Wage

Tompkins County

Buyer seeks a consultant to provide expert guidance and technical assistance to study the impacts of establishing a local law for a countywide minimum wage higher than the state minimum wage. The consultant will evaluate various economic impacts, convene stakeholders, and present findings to the Legislature. This is a time-limited project expected to occur over approximately 6-9 months. The consultant will work under the direction of the Housing & Economic Development Committee, County Administrator, and County Attorney.

• 7/18/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 7/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/15/2025 - Estimated Contract Start

• Documented relevant experience in this field
• Experience working with stakeholders to develop policy findings
• Record of achievement with the subject matter
• High level of professional and technical skill/knowledge

• Convene key stakeholders to explore impacts of a countywide minimum wage
• Analyze cost of living differences across regions of the county
• Assess potential impacts on economics near county borders
• Evaluate effects across different industries and employment levels
• Examine consequences of wage compression or avoiding it
• Analyze indirect costs to community from less than living wages
• Develop calculation methodology for minimum wage and annual adjustments
• Determine appropriate enforcement provisions
• Identify necessary special exemptions or considerations
• Present findings to Housing & Economic Development Committee and Legislature