RFP: Economic Impact Study of the Empire State Trail
/Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization, invites proposals from qualified firms, nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning to develop and conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the Empire State Trail (EST).
The selected consultant will develop a report that captures the trailโs economic contributions to New York State and the communities it traverses, drawing from a robust set of data sources across multiple sectors, including tourism, public health, small business development, construction, housing, and transportation. The report will highlight the economic impact of each of the component parts of the Empire State Trail, including the Erie Canalway Trail, Champlain Canalway Trail, and Hudson River Valley Greenway.
Any parties interested in submitting a response should indicate their intent via email to Dylan Carey, PTNY Director of Policy and Planning at dcarey@ptny.org by June 20, 2025. Such email will not be a full submission but rather will ensure that interested parties receive the answers to any questions submitted regarding clarification of the RFP. Questions regarding clarification of the RFP must be submitted by email to Dylan Carey, PTNY Director of Policy and Planning on or before July 1, 2025. PTNYโs response(s) will be provided to all parties who have indicated their intent to apply. Proposals received after 5:00 p.m. on July 21, 2025, will not be considered.
