Dorsey and Lake Colby RFQSite Visit Information.pdf

This document is a Site Visit Information file related to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Village of Saranac Lake, New York, for civil and engineering work on the Dorsey Street and Lake Colby Parking Lots Stormwater Upgrades and Lake Colby Beach Site. A mandatory site visit was held on July 9th at 10:00 AM, with all potential bidders invited to attend. The meeting location was behind the Harrietstown Town Hall (39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983), from which representatives traveled to the project sites. Three firms confirmed attendance at the site visit: Architectural & Engineering Design Associates, P.C., MJ Engineering, MJ Inc., and Colliers Engineering. The project encompasses stormwater management improvements to two parking lots that currently contribute pollution to the Saranac River and Lake Colby through untreated stormwater flows, as well as comprehensive civil and engineering work at the Village Beach site. The scope includes design of separation fencing between recreational areas as required by the New York State Department of Health, planning for removal and replacement of the existing comfort station, construction of ADA-compliant pathways, and a building programming study.

The project aligns with the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) and Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The stormwater upgrades will incorporate detention, infiltration, porous pavement, and other green infrastructure practices to reduce pollution while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of both parking lot areas, which serve high volumes of visitor and local traffic. The Village Beach provides free recreational access to residents and visitors and is conveniently located within walking and biking distance of the village center with on-site parking. The existing comfort station includes restrooms, lifeguard facilities, storage, and connections to municipal sanitary sewer, water, and electrical services.