RFP: Comprehensive Plan For the Town of Charleston. NY

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The Town of Charleston, NY is requesting proposals from qualified planning consultants to assist in the development of the community’s first Comprehensive Plan to address current conditions and future sustainable growth within the township. The project is being funded by a 2023 Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Contract T1002333 Grant from New York State Department of State.  New York State Department of State Grant amount is $36,000 and Town of Charleston contribution amount is $4000 totaling $40,000

Release Date: March 4, 2024

Proposal Due: May 15, 2024

The Town of Charleston (Contractor) and its Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (hereinafter CPSC) will prepare a Comprehensive Plan pursuant to General City Law 28 /Town Law 272-a / Village Law 7-722. This Comprehensive Plan will establish the objectives that our community wants to achieve and will guide future sustainable growth within the Town of Charleston. The selected planning consultant will work closely with the Steering Committee to develop the Comprehensive Plan through a public process that will engage a variety of community stake holders. Charleston’s Comprehensive Plan needs to respond to short term and long-term needs of the community, establish the objectives that Charleston wants to achieve, guide future sustainable growth, enhance quality of life and protect natural and cultural local resources.

 

The Comprehensive Plan must address the following general Smart Growth Principles, in addition to elements suggested by the New York State statutes:

·        Promote mixed land uses in focus areas.

·        Create an adequate range of housing opportunities and choice.

·        Promote development and redevelopment where infrastructure is adequate and sustainable.

·        Build on traits that make a distinctive and attractive community with a strong sense of place.

·        Promote well-planned and well-placed public spaces.

·        Promote sustainable compact neighborhoods.

·        Increase mobility and circulation within jurisdictional lines and improve connectivity with areas outside jurisdictional lines.

·        Promote sustainable mass transit that reduces the local levels of greenhouse gas emissions.

·        Promote walk-able/bike-able neighborhood designs.

·        Promote and integrate clean energy resources and related incentives.

·        Improve green infrastructure and resident’s participation to this effort.

·        Increase resiliency to extreme weather events.

·        Encourage social diversity and integration.

·        Expand planning and implementation efforts across jurisdictional lines, to increase effectiveness, sustainability and resiliency.

Promote community and stakeholder collaboration in planning

The Contractor will use the funding/grant for consultant services necessary for the coordination of the planning process and preparation of the Comprehensive Plan.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Interested respondents must submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) electronic version (USB flash drive) of their proposal no later than 12:00 P.M. on May 15, 2024. Proposals should be submitted to:  

Town of Charleston – Town Hall

480 Corbin Hill Road

Charleston, NY 12066

Attention: Supervisor Robert Sullivan

Email charlestonsupervisor1@gmail.com

If you have further questions contact Jim Capron at 1-518-698-3502.

Proposals received after the scheduled time and date will not be accepted. Facsimile and email proposals will not be accepted.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Interested respondents must submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) electronic version (USB flash drive) of their proposal no later than 12:00 P.M. on May 15, 2024. Proposals should be submitted to:

 

Town of Charleston – Town Hall

480 Corbin Hill Road

Charleston, NY 12066

Attention: Supervisor Robert Sullivan

Email charlestonsupervisor1@gmail.com

If you have further questions contact Jim Capron at 1-518-698-3502.

Proposals received after the scheduled time and date will not be accepted. Facsimile and email proposals will not be accepted.

For the full RFP Please Click HERE

RFP: Citywide Historic Resource Survey (CHRS) for the City of Erie, PA

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The City of Erie, Pennsylvania is seeking a consultant to conduct a Citywide Historic Resource Survey (CHRS) to identify important historic and cultural resources. Through community engagement and surveying, information shall be collected and then inputted into the PA-SHARE system. The consultant must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (U.S. National Park Service) https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm and shall work with the City, City Historic Review Commission, and PASHPO/through PA-Share to conduct this citywide survey. The CHRS must include the entire City of Erie jurisdictional area.

 

RFP ISSUED: April 16, 2024

RFP DUE DATE: May 23, 2024 by 3:00pm

RFP SUBMISSION METHOD: Scanned PDF via email to holson@erie.pa.us

 For more information please refer to the PDF below

DOWNLOAD: https://cityof.erie.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/City-of-Erie-Citywide-Historic-Resource-Survey_for-publish_24_4-16.pdf

RFP: Inner Harbor Park Redesign, Syracuse, NY

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Inner Harbor Park Redesign – Solicitation for planning, design, and/or engineering services 

Scope 

The City of Syracuse will begin to implement its New York Department of State funded Local Waterfront Revitalization program plan currently under development by preparing a design for improvements to the 2.9-acre Inner Harbor Park along Onondaga Creek. The redesign of the park will include additional passive recreational opportunities, pedestrian and bicycle connections, visitor amenities, and safety improvements. These enhancements to this waterfront park will complement the ongoing development of the area and promote additional investment in the Inner Harbor.

The project will be led by the City’s Planning Division, with additional coordination involving other City departments, including the Parks Department. Inner Harbor Park is a city-owned park located at 396 West Kirkpatrick Street on the City’s Inner Harbor. The park currently features off-street parking, a waterfront amphitheater, and a portion of the City’s Onondaga Creekwalk trail, which is also part of the New York State Empire State Trail system. Although the park is underutilized, it is a frequent pass-through location for trail users and provides easy parking and access to the trail network. The park also hosts several larger festivals and events throughout the year.

The project goal is to redesign this underutilized public space by capitalizing on the existing uses and providing new amenities to make the park a destination for residents and visitors. This project will accomplish this goal through a design process that will produce construction documents to update and refresh Inner Harbor Park. Specific design elements that will be considered during the planning process include:

a) The layout of the park, including reducing impervious areas and reestablishing trails and open space areas to allow for a larger gathering area and greenspace, such as patios, pavilions;

b) Safety improvements, such as lighting and emergency call boxes;

c) Trail improvements, such as surface repairs, new or revised routes, and wayfinding signage;

d) Streetscape enhancements (along Van Rensselaer & Kirkpatrick Streets), and bicycle/pedestrian improvements to better connect the park to the surrounding areas; and

e) Installation of other amenities such as benches, bicycle repair stations, drinking water stations, technology, and/or public art to complement the City’s development of a new accessible playground and concession area on another portion of the site. The accessible playground and concession area is a separate project being led by the City’s Parks Department that is scheduled to start in summer 2024. 

The expected deliverables are a planning and design process, which will include some stakeholder and public engagement, to produce construction documents for a redesigned park area. While the park redesign will not be constructed as part of this contract, the project deliverables will provide a foundation on which to construct the proposed park improvements and ultimately provide a safer, more effective community gathering place.

Key dates

3/28/2024: City issuance of RFP. The City issues this RFP

 4/18/2024: Written questions due with Firms/Consultants are permitted to submit written questions, for purposes of clarifying this RFP until this date.

04/25/2024: Proposal Submission. Proposals are due by 2:30 p.m.

For full RFP, click here.

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RFP: Town of Aurora Comprehensive Plan

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The Town Board of the Town of Aurora is soliciting the services of a planning consultant to develop a master or comprehensive plan (the “Comprehensive Plan”) for the Town of Aurora. The Town Board recognizes the importance of a well-crafted framework for guiding Aurora’s future growth and development over the next 10 to 20 years and was awarded funding from the County of Erie to develop a comprehensive plan for these purposes.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Comprehensive Plan is to provide a blueprint for the development, preservation and enhancement of: Residential, commercial and industrial neighborhoods; Public facilities, including parks and recreational areas; Infrastructure and transportation; Natural areas, water, and open spaces; Housing, including diversity of housing; Energy; Disaster preparedness, including a climate vulnerability assessment. This plan, with a year 2035-2045 horizon, will incorporate visions, ideas, and foresight and provide recommendations and an implementation plan. Note that, although this document does not include the area of the Village of East Aurora, this study must consider certain trends and activities within the Village of East Aurora in order to properly develop the plan. Additionally, the study should consider the external pressures from surrounding areas. The Town Board and the Town’s departments will participate in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. The consultant shall confer with the Town Board and departments in developing plans for the out-years.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Firms and/or teams are required to submit five paper and an electronic copy (via email to townboard@townofaurora.com) of materials that demonstrate the firm's capabilities and experience by no later than 4:00 pm on April 30, 2024, to the Office of the Supervisor at this address: Town of Aurora, 575 Oakwood Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052

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RFP: Planning Consultant Services; Peekskill, NY

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Planning Consultant Services (Peekskill, NY)

The Department of Planning and Development of the City of Peekskill, New York, invites the submission of proposals for professional planning consultant services from qualified planning firms or individuals with experience in providing professional services to municipalities for planning-related work. This is an opportunity for a skilled planner(s) to contribute to an historic growing city in collaboration with the broader planning team while following a flexible work schedule. 

Please find the full RFP here: https://ny-peekskill.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2174/Peekskill-Planning-Consultant-Services-RFP-2024?bidId=56

To submit a response, provide two (2) hardcopies and one USB drive of your proposal no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 to: Office of the City Clerk, City of Peekskill City Hall, 840 Main Street, Peekskill, New York 10566. Proposals should be marked: Planning Consultant Services.

Due Date: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00am

Contact: Carol Samol, Director of Planning & Development csamol@cityofpeekskill.com

 

 

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RFP: Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan, Boonville, NY

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The Town and Village of Boonville are requesting proposals from qualified consultants to update the community’s 2009 Comprehensive Plan to address current conditions and guide future sustainable growth within the municipalities. 

Please send your RFP to us by 3/27 at 9:00 AM and you will discover what a cool place Boonville is, and our community members are super to work with! Boonville is transforming. Maintaining our historic quaint downtown and blending in current trends and forward-thinking new business owners. Always receptive to innovative ideas and approaches, fun and easy to work with, with our own dreams to share with you! 

View full RFP details and submit proposals here.

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RFP: Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan, Oneida, NY

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We are excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Oneida, NY. It now includes the drafting of a Form-Based Code zoning amendment.

The Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan serves as a critical roadmap for the sustainable development and enhancement of our community. As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that we update and align our strategies with the changing needs and aspirations of our residents and businesses. This update will be a collaborative effort, and we are eager to engage with qualified professionals who can help shape the future of Oneida. 

Additionally, we are excited to share that this update will be complemented by a Form-Based Zoning Overlay initiative. This initiative, funded by the City's Downtown Revitalization Initiative award, further underscores our commitment to fostering sustainable growth and development in our urban areas.

You can access the full RFP document by visiting the following link: https://www.oneidacityny.gov/planning/page/request-professional-planning-services-comprehensive-plan-and-form-based-zoning     

The RFP outlines the scope of work, project objectives, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. We encourage you to review it carefully to ensure your proposal aligns with our expectations.

Key Dates:

RFP Release Date: 3/1/24

Deadline for Questions: 3/15/2024 by 3:00 p.m.

Answers to Questions posted by 3/22/24 by 3:00 p.m.

Proposal Submission Deadline: no later than 3:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2024

Anticipated Contract Award: June 2024

If you have any questions or require clarification on any aspect of the RFP, please submit them by the specified deadline to chenry@oneidacityny.gov

Interested respondents must submit three (3) paper copies of their proposals and one (1) electronic versions of their proposal no later than no later than 3:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2024. Proposals should be submitted to:

e-mail: chenry@oneidacityny.gov

City of Oneida Department of Planning

109 N. Main Street

Oneida, NY 13421 

Attention: Christopher Henry

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RFP: Village of Alden Comprehensive Plan

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The Village of Alden is seeking qualified professional planning/engineering firms to facilitate the update to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 

Notice of Interest should be emailed to the Village Clerk at: smgalbraith@rochester.rr.com by March 8, 2024.  

Questions should be emailed the Village Clerk at smgalbraith@rochester.rr.com or at 716-937-9216 ext. 110.

Proposals are due by 10:00am on March 22, 2024.

Full RFP and additional information can be found here. For information on where to mail in RFP’s, click here.

 

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Seeking Water Leadership Program Participants

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The EFCN Water Leadership Program helps enhance early and mid-career water professionals’ leadership skills and occupational knowledge. Our flexible 12-week learning experience aims to give rising water leaders the training and resources needed to face challenges of utility management with confidence. 

Upon acceptance, participants will dive into a dynamic learning experience, featuring a blend of live, interactive trainings and expertly curated asynchronous modules. Secure your spot in the EFCN Water Leadership Program and propel your career to new heights.We are currently seeking participants for cohorts in the Southwest and Midwest regions and NY and NJ.

For more information, please see our pamphlet.

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RFP: Rerelease of Request for Proposals for City of Dunkirk’s Zoning Code Update 

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Rerelease of Request for Proposals for City of Dunkirk’s Zoning Code Update 

The City of Dunkirk is seeking funding to update its existing zoning code to align with the recently adopted community-driven Comprehensive Plan. The intent is to create a limited form-based code or architectural design guidelines for the downtown and waterfront districts as well as to update code provisions in other districts to attract a mix of development types, foster and encourage social diversity and integration, strengthen the City's sense of place, enhance connections and mobility options, and support job creation.

The City of Dunkirk has been awarded funding from New York Department of State in 2023 from the Environmental Protection Fund Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning program. 

RFP can be found at: https://www.cityofdunkirk.com/bid_detail_T35_R60.php        

Deadline for Submission is March 1, 2024.

Please address all questions to: Vincent DeJoy, Director of Planning & Development at: vdejoy@cityofdunkirk.com                

 

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RFP: Comprehensive Plan; Niskayuna, NY

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The Town of Niskayuna is soliciting proposals from qualified professional planning consultants for assistance with the completion of an implementable, action-oriented 10-year Comprehensive Plan update for the Town of Niskayuna, which is situated in Schenectady County, New York. A letter of interest along with a proposal and other required documents must be submitted to the email or mailing address listed above no later than February 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM. 

Full RFP can be found here.

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RFP: Town of Corinth Grant Writing Services

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INTRODUCTION The Town of Corinth (“Town”) invites qualified candidates to submit proposals for contractual grant writing services. The Town is seeking to contract with an individual or firm that specializes in the management of the overall grant process and can assist the Town to maximize the benefits of grant funding. BACKGROUND It is the intention of the Town to apply for grants which Town needs associated with the following areas: community/economic development, infrastructure, capital improvements, parks and recreation, emergency services, etc. In addition, it is the intent of the Town to apply for grants which not only are consistent with identified Town needs but those grants that can be properly and efficiently administered by staff considering existing duties and responsibilities. The goal of the Town’s overall grant pursuit program is to leverage the maximum funding from federal and state programs and privately funded programs and/or endowments while minimizing the use of Town funds which are derived from local tax dollars. Proposal Conditions and Information Proposals must be received by the Town of Corinth by 5:00 p.m. on February 23, 2024. Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The Town highly encourages early submission of proposals.

For full details and submittal, please click here.

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RFQ: New York State Mobility Planning; Albany, NY

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We are pleased to announce that NYSERDA has launched the New York State Mobility Planning Consultant Pool (RFQL 5625). NYSERDA is looking to retain multiple contractors to establish a pool of mobility planning consultants. These consultants will provide objective technical services to help local communities explore new clean transportation options and develop plans for potential implementation as part of an upcoming Clean Mobility Program or other future opportunities. The consultants must demonstrate experience in, and a thorough understanding of, clean transportation services delivery to local governments, transit operators, community-based organizations, and local employers in New York State.

Consultants should demonstrate expertise in all of the following support areas:

  1. General Transportation Planning and Design

  2. Community Engagement and Needs Assessment

  3. Project Design and Technical Expertise

  4. Policy and Regulatory Analysis

Teaming arrangements are allowed, and encouraged, if an applicant is unable to provide support in all support areas on its own.

We encourage your participation in this latest funding opportunity and look forward to receiving your proposals.

Round 1 RFQL Due Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. E.T.

For Additional Details and Associated Documents Visit:
RFQL 5625 Solicitation Detail Page

Have Questions or Want to Learn More?
We are here to help you throughout the entire application process. Please direct any questions to transit@nyserda.ny.gov.

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RFP: Fire/EMS Facility; Lakewood, NY

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Project Description: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakewood is seeking a qualified professional consultant to conduct a review and evaluation of current Fire/EMS facility, make a building conditions assessment, and assess potential options for expanding the current space, including updates to existing systems and any other features in compliance with NYS and Federal recommendations, mandates and law, and provide initial design and architectural services. The consultant must be qualified and experienced in Fire/EMS operations requirements and facilities planning and design, and to prepare and present a Feasibility Study and Plan to the Board of Trustees. 

Submission: All proposals must be made by electronic submission to the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Lakewood via email to: troutman@lakewoodny.com All proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Local Time on Friday, February 2, 2024. No proposal received after 3PM will be accepted. 

Review Process: Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the village Project Task Force who will make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The Board of the Village of Lakewood will determine the applicant deemed, in its sole discretion, to be best experienced and qualified in Fire/EMS facilities planning, and award in compliance with all applicable village policy and NYS and Federal law. The Village of Lakewood reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. 

Schedule: Once awarded the consultant shall immediately commence work on the proposal. A proposed timeline outlining each phase of the work proposed, the estimated date that each phase may be expected to be completed, and an estimate of substantial completion is desired. 

For full RFP, click here.

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RFQ: Comprehensive Plan; Ulysses, NY

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The Town of Ulysses, New York is soliciting a qualified consultant from a multidisciplinary consulting firm to assist in the development of the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and associated Environmental Impact Statement. Submission deadline is Friday, March 8th.

Please see the following link for more information: https://www.townofulyssesny.gov/pages/ulysses2045/rfq/

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RFP: Development Strategy for Fulton County

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Fulton County does hereby invite the submission of a proposal from to prepare a Fulton County Development Strategy. 

Five (5) copies of the proposal prepared in accordance with this Request for Proposal shall be submitted in an sealed envelope with "Fulton County Development Strategy" clearly marked on the outside of the envelope by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024 to:

JON R. STEAD, PURCHASING AGENT 

FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 

223 WEST MAIN STREET, ROOM 205 

JOHNSTOWN, NY 12095 

(518) 736-5540 

Fulton County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or any portion thereof. 

All questions regarding this Request for Proposal shall be directed to:

SCOTT HENZE, PLANNING DIRECTOR 

FULTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 

1 EAST MONTGOMERY STREET 

JOHNSTOWN, NY 12095 

(518) 736-5660 

FAX: (518) 762-4597 

EMAIL: shenze@fultoncountyny.go

Click here for full details.

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RFP: Brattleboro, VT

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The Town of Brattleboro, VT is seeking a qualified Consultant to work closely with local and state partners in completing a safety study, corridor plan, and stormwater master planning process for Canal Street/Route 5. The study will explore and plan for a variety of improvements that will help this corridor be a catalyst for active transportation use, one that stitches back together an area heavily impacted by automobile-dominated transportation network design at the expense of livability and safety for residents. The Plan will have two primary focuses areas:

1.     Encouraging a high-quality public realm with active transportation facilities that users perceive as safe and convenient are demonstrably able to boost overall use of active transportation modes.

2.     Identify and integrate stormwater projects and improvements to manage stormwater flows, address problem sites, and improve water quality.

The Plan will include public engagement, develop numerous renderings to visualize the improvement plans, and provide preliminary cost-estimates, and safety-benefits data supporting the recommended safety improvements.

The RFP can be viewed at: https://brattleboro.gov/request-for-proposals-planning-consultant-services

Proposals are due Tuesday, January 30 at 4:30 pm.

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