RFP for DEC Flood Project.pdf

City of Gloversville

Request for Proposals:

Engineering Services to Perform

Flood Hazard Risk Reduction and Enhanced Flood Resiliency Studies

July 30, 2024

Flood Hazard Risk Reduction and Enhanced Flood Resiliency Project

Request for Proposals

Table of Contents

Introduction

Project Description and Scope of Services

Selection Process

Submission Requirements

Contractor Status

Advertizing and Distribution List

Women and Minority Business Enterprises

Insurance and Special Contract Requirements

Exhibits

Exhibit A Application Questionnaire Responses

Exhibit B DEC State Contract Documents, Maps & Work Plan

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Engineering Services to Perform Flood Hazard Risk Reduction and Enhanced Flood Resiliency Studies

INTRODUCTION

The City of Gloversville is seeking proposals from firms interested in identifying and assessing flood hazard risks, and developing flood hazard risk reduction and resiliency plans at selected locations in the City of Gloversville. The project is funded with NYSDEC 2023 Mohawk River

Watershed Grants Round 6 funding. Grant funds are being administered by the City of

Gloversville. Responses must be received from qualified firms.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

Gloversville identified priority Brownfield sites for redevelopment based on a Brownfield

Opportunity Area study that included site reviews, public engagement and conceptual planning.

The sites, along the Cayadutta and Mill Creeks are areas mapped as flood zones and have the potential to be redeveloped. A flood hazard risk reduction and resiliency study will be performed to determine flood risks, flooding area, impacts to existing/proposed structures and identify/evaluate options to mitigate risks. This study will inform site redevelopment with regards to flooding issues on priority parcels and provide a review of options to mitigate the risks that will inform and enhance future site redevelopment. Several of the sites included in this proposed study are dilapidated tanneries, which are contaminated with asbestos, metals, petroleum and other volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. This study will provide flood mitigation measures to reduce flooding and improve water quality.

The project objective is to reduce flood hazard risk on selected parcels within flood zones that are targeted for redevelopment and enhance flood resiliency. The project objective is to complete a review of readily available flood information to evaluate the impacts of identified sites to inform the redevelopment process, complete high level mapping of site flood areas on each parcel, evaluate the need for flood migration measures, prioritize sites and complete a detailed review of available flood mitigation measures including costs on at least 3 sites that will be available for review as site redeveloped plans are developed. The study should facilitate redevelopment which will positively impact water quality to the Creeks and River Basin.

The individual or firm selected will undertake all the services and comply with all terms and conditions of the NYSDEC funding including Exhibit A, Narratives, and Exhibit B, NYSDEC State

Contract with maps and work plan which are attached to this RFP. In submitting a proposal, -RFP Page 1 -respondent acknowledges that the respondent has reviewed Exhibits A and B, and assures that it will comply with the terms and conditions of those exhibits.

SELECTION PROCESS

Respondents to this RFP will be reviewed and selected according to the competitive proposal process. The selection will be based upon the technical skills and relevant experience as follows:

1. Technical Capability - The relevant knowledge and training in providing the type of services necessary to undertake this project.

2. Experience/Track Record - The number of years and type of experience in working in brownfields assessment projects, particularly those of a similar nature to the subject project.

3. Knowledge of regulations pertaining to brownfields assessment and remediation.

4. Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget.

5. Cost - The total cost of providing services in relation to other factors. Applicant’s ability and willingness to comply with procurement and cost documentation requirements.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested parties should submit an electronic version and two hard copies of a written proposal to include, but not be limited to:

1. General company brochure (if any) or business informational material including a description of services that the firm renders for its clients.

2. Resumes of staff who would be working on this project.

3. A listing of projects undertaken over the past ten years of a similar size and scope to the proposed project, including location, project description, project cost, and other relevant information.

4. References, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers from at least three current or former clients.

5. A stated fee for services, and other costs associated with the work described above. Note that the City of Gloversville reserves the right to negotiate pricing with any selected firm.

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Proposals will be accepted until 12:00 PM, September 18, 2024. Proposals are to be mailed to the address below.

Jennifer Mazur, City Clerk

City of Gloversville

City Hall, 3 Frontage Road

Gloversville, NY 12078

Respondents must also email the proposal to cityclerk@cityofgloversville.com in a single document in pdf format only.

CONTRACTOR STATUS

The relationship between the City and the selected firm will be a contractual one for professional services. The Engineer or firm will not become an employee of the City.

ADVERTIZING AND DISTRIBUTION LIST

Media

The following public notice is to be published in the City’s official newspaper, the Leader Herald, and in the Schenectady Gazette :

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FLOOD HAZARD RISK REDUCTION

AND ENHANCED FLOOD RESILIENCY PROJECT

The City of Gloversville is requesting proposals from qualified firms to undertake a flood hazard risk reduction and enhanced flood resiliency project, pursuant to funding from the New York

State Department of Environmental Conservation. The estimated cost of the project is $55,000. Respondents will be reviewed and selected according to the competitive proposal process based upon cost, technical skills, and relevant experience of the individual project staff.

A complete copy of the RFP can be obtained by writing to the

Gloversville City Clerk, City Hall, 3 Frontage Road, Gloversville, New York 12078 or by calling is 518-773-4542, or by email at cityclerk@cityofgloversville.com. Proposals will be accepted until

12:00 Noon, September 18, 2024. Women-owned and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to submit responses to the

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R F P . P r o p o s a l s a r e t o b e e m a i l e d t o cityclerk@cityofgloversville.com and mailed to:

Jennifer Mazur, City Clerk

City of Gloversville

City Hall, 3 Frontage Road

Gloversville, NY 12078

State Contract Reporter

This RFP will also be posted the the State Contract Reporter website.

WOMEN AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

This RFP is open to consultants and firms eligible and qualified to perform the specified services. Certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) are encouraged to apply, and M/WBE participation is a priority under the project’s grant funding. For more information about M/WBE certification, contact New York State/Empire State Development’s

Division of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Development http://www.esd.ny.gov/MWBE.html.

INSURANCE AND SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

In order to enter into a contract agreement, Contractors must show evidence of the following:

1. Proper insurance coverage and current policies, with limits below:

a. Workers’ Compensation and Disability Benefits as required by New York State law

b. Commercial General Liability – $500,000 for each occurrence for injury to persons and not less than $1,000,000 for damages to property.

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Exhibit A

Project Narratives

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Gloversville flood hazard risk 2.24.2023

1- JZ

2- Jesse

3- Project Type 3: Flood Hazard Risk Reduc� on and Enhanced Flood Resiliency

4- No

5. Gloversville iden� fied priority Brownfield sites for redevelopment based on a Brownfield Opportunity

Area study that included site reviews, public engagement and conceptual planning. The sites, along the

Cayadu� a and Mill Creeks are areas mapped as flood zones and have the poten� al to be redeveloped. A flood hazard risk reduc� on and resiliency study will be performed to determine flood risks, flooding area, impacts to exis� ng/proposed structures and iden� fy/evaluate op� ons to mi� gate risks. This study will inform site redevelopment with regards to flooding issues on priority parcels and provide a review of op� ons to mi� gate the risks that will inform and enhance future site redevelopment. Several of the sites included in this proposed study are dilapidated tanneries, which are contaminated with asbestos, metals, petroleum and other vola� le and semi-vola� le organic compounds. This study will provide flood mi� ga� on measures to reduce flooding and improve water quality.

6. The project objec� ve is to reduce flood hazard risk on selected parcels within flood zones that are targeted for redevelopment and enhance flood resiliency. The project objec� ve is to complete a review of readily available flood informa� on to evaluate the impacts of iden� fied sites to inform the redevelopment process, complete high level mapping of site flood areas on each parcel, evaluate the need for flood migra� on measures, priori� ze sites and complete a detailed review of available flood mi� ga� on measures including costs on at least 3 sites that will be available for review as site redeveloped plans are developed. The study should facilitate redevelopment which will posi� vely impact water quality to the Creeks and River Basin.

7. Yes

Yes Objec� ves, tasks and performance measures

Objec� ves - The project objec� ve is to reduce flood hazard risk on selected parcels within flood zones that are targeted for redevelopment, enhance flood resiliency, increase water quality. The project objec� ve is to complete a review of readily available flood informa� on to evaluate the impacts of iden� fied sites to inform the redevelopment process, complete high level mapping of site flood areas on each parcel, evaluate the need for flood migra� on measures, priori� ze sites and complete a detailed review of available flood mi� ga� on measures including costs on at least

3 sites that will be available for review as site redeveloped plans are developed.

Tasks- topographic survey – hydrologic and hydraulic evalua� on to determine poten� al flood limits – engineering design solu� ons to reduce risk and enhance resiliency.

Performance measures – mapping of flood limits – hydrologic report – engineering design solu� ons report with alterna� ves.

8. Timeline –

-RFP Page 6 -once authorized to proceed, commission survey mapping - month 1

U� lizing base mapping, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis in the project area, prepare a map with flood limits - Month 2 to 3 inves� gate flood hazard risks and resiliency op� ons - Month 4

9. Yes

Once item 8 work is underway, meet with the Mohawk River Basin staff to discuss the deliverables and op� ons being inves� gated to reduce flood risk and enhance resiliency within the project area.

10- Mayor to provide

11 - Key Stakeholders include the City of Gloversville, County planning Department and landowners

(Private and the City of Gloversville). Stakeholder roles:

County Planning Department- assists Gloversville with Planning ac� vi� es, therefore they will assist with site plan reviews to ensure compliance with local ordinances and community comprehensive plans and vision document.

City of Gloversville – will coordinate ac� vi� es, coordinate and conduct public outreach, provide comments on plans and provide access to City owned sites.

Private Landowners – provide site assessment, assist with iden� fying poten� al development plans and work with the City to ensure that the sites in the Crescent are cohesive.

12. An ini� al kick-off mee� ng will be conducted with stakeholders and the Mohawk Basin Program

Staff to review the Project, Performance Measures, Hydraulic Report Review. Dra� Findings will be presented and discussed with the stakeholders and Mohawk Basin Program Staff. Based on the input a final report will be prepared.

13. Yes

14. Implementa� on commitment-the results of the flood mapping and mi� ga� on op� on will become part of the site documenta� on maintained by the City Mayor’s office and be referenced in City redevelopment plans including the BOA nomina� on. It is intended to incorporate flood mi� ga� on measures into site redevelopment plans as the sites are developed by either a private developer or the

City. It is expected the developer will fund the flood migra� on measures as the site redevelopment. If the City develops the site the City will include the flood mi� ga� on measures funded by the City’s general fund or addi� onal grants.

15. The City does not have the capacity or skill required to complete this study. Therefore, the City will contract professional services via the City procurement process to retain experienced NYS licensed professional engineers to review informa� on and prepare site flood areas. The flood areas will be mapped on conceptual site redevelopment plans provided by the BOA process to iden� fy areas of concern and evaluate flood mi� ga� on op� ons and costs.

16. Gloversville has not received any Mohawk River Watershed Programs grants. However, Gloversville has extensive experience managing similar state and federal grants such as the NYS Downtown

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Redevelopment Ini� a� ve, and EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants, and is managing in excess of $10M in grants currently. Due to this experience Gloversville staff has the capability, knowledge and capacity to manage this grant.

17. One of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development plans is to build Vibrant Communi� es premised upon the revitaliza� on of popula� on centers and urban core neighborhoods through area-wide brownfield redevelopment, ac� va� on of waterfronts, and adap� ve reuse of vacant, abandoned, and underu� lized anchor proper� es in targeted mixed-use districts. This project will iden� fy and evaluate op� ons to address flood hazards in areas dominated by brownfields. By iden� fying flood mi� ga� on op� ons, developers can incorporate flood mi� ga� on methods in their brownfield redevelopment designs.

18. The project is located in an EJ area according to EPA’s Environmental Jus� ce Screening and Mapping tool. Addresses include:

Independent Leather 321-333 South Main St Dan Hays Tannery/Mill, West Fulton Old Daniel Hays Glove Shop, 177 W. Fulton St 115-119 West Fulton St 9 Grove St 185 West Fulton St 9 Cayadu� a St

Site redevelopment will mi� gate flood risks and improve living condi� ons for sensi� ve popula� ons by removing blight, crea� ng jobs and encouraging redevelopment that includes access to service and health care facili� es and increasing job opportuni� es, as well are reduce or eliminate exposure of residents and the Watershed to asbestos, metals, petroleum, and other organic chemicals on former tannery proper� es.

19. NO

20. No

21. NA

22. NA

23. NA

24. no

25. NA

26. Yes-Upload Sexual Harassment

27. Yes-Upload Execu� ve Order 16

Project Summary

The City of Gloversville was once the glove making capital of the world with tanneries located throughout the City on the banks of the Cayadutta Creek and Mill creek within a flood zone. Today

-RFP Page 8 -the tanneries are abandoned and dilapidated posing environmental and health hazards to the area residents. To address these abandoned tanneries the City has embarked on an aggressive plan to revitalize these abandoned tanneries including environmental investigations under EPA Brownfield grants and conceptual site planning under NYS Department of State Brownfield Opportunity area grants. To date the city has identified 16 sites for redevelopment. However, due to their location along the City waterways including the Cayadutta and Mill Creeks these sites have the potential for flooding. Therefore the City will utilize the grant to complete a preliminary flood area review of 6 sites using readily available flooding information (NYS GIS clearing house, City surveys, mapping information, site boundaries). Based on the collected information, the flood area, conceptual redevelopment plan and existing structure and site features will be mapped to evaluate potential impacts to redevelopment. Based on input from Stakeholders 3 sites will be selected for completion of a site survey to supplement existing maps to include missing site feature such as buildings, water discharge point, stream banks, etc. to create a base map for the identification and evaluation of flood mitigation measures. The identified flood mitigation options will be incorporated in site redevelopment design which will also reduce or eliminate contaminant loading to the Creeks and Watershed.

Most of all, the grant will inform the Crescent redevelopment process to reduce flooding along the creeks, allow redevelopment of the sites and encourage redevelopment across the City. The area is currently abandoned and derelict with few residents, however when fully implemented, the area will consist of a bike/walk trail network along the Cayadutta Creek anchored by the existing FJ&G Railroad trail that will connect neighborhoods, businesses, and recreational space. The neighborhoods will consist of affordable/refurbished housing interspersed with office/retail space, hospitality (restaurants, brewpubs, etc.) and public spaces that encourage people to congregate, as well as increased public access and viewsheds of the Cayadutta Creek. The attraction and accessibility of the Creek, and connection afforded by the bike/walking trail will create more interest and attract more people that will patronize local businesses and eateries, increasing commerce. An initial market study estimated that the project will create a new enhanced trail system, open space for recreational use, increase access to Cayadutta Creek, 100 new/refurbished residences and new businesses. It is projected that the area will spill into surrounding areas creating a walkable community consisting of jobs, healthier living environment, recreational and green space that encourages physical activities (biking, walking, water activities). These activities will have direct and dramatic impacts on disadvantaged communities including the area’s impoverished individuals (25.7 % TA vs 13% NYS poverty rate) consisting of children (less than 5) and adults with less than high school education that are exposed to lead paint and superfund sites at rates higher than similar populations within NYS and EPA Region 2. These issues have manifested themselves in elevated rates of disease and adverse health conditions. Once implemented, low-income populations will have access to walkable jobs, lead to free affordable housing and recreational space.

Organizational Capacity

Gloversville is a general-purpose unit of local government within New York State. Gloversville is organized as a Mayor-Council structure under which a full-time Mayor is elected and is the chief executive and administrative head of the City, and the council is the policy making body. The City council meets twice per month to address issues, pass resolutions, and retain services. The council also hires heads of departments to run various City departments including Finance, Public Works, and Division of Buildings.

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The City does not have the engineering Capacity to complete Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Study but has the organizational Capacity to manage such projects. The project will be managed by Mayor Vincent DeSantis, an Attorney, and former Gloversville City Judge at New York State Unified Court System, and has over 30 years of experience as a public servant. As a public servant he has managed Gloversville $18M/yr. budget and developed a keen understanding of the City, its residents, needs and importance of addressing flooding along its waterways to encourage redevelopment. Mayor DeSantis will serve as Project Director and will be assisted by:

Ms. Maryann Reppenhagen, Gloversville Deputy Commissioner of Finance, will serve as Financial

Director. Ms. Reppenhagen assisted with financial reporting on the previous Brownfield grant and has managed a wide range of grants (including US HUD CDBG and large foundation awards).

Ms. Reppenhagen is familiar with federal accounting requirements and standards.

Donald Schwartz, Director of Public works, has extensive experience managing municipal public works program and has an extensive understanding of the City’s infrastructure and flooding issues.

Scott D. Henze, Fulton County Planning Director- has knowledge of Gloversville comprehensive plans and development site concepts.

Amanda Rose, the City attorney, will assist with site access agreements and obtain Temporary Environmental Easements for recalcitrant private owners with sites in tax arrears.

Engineering expertise and resources will be obtained through a competitive qualifications-based procurement process in compliance with the City procurement.

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Exhibit B

State Contract

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2023 Mohawk River Watershed Grants Round 6

DEC01-MRBR6-2023-00013

Gloversville Flood Hazard Risk

Submitted: Mar 3, 2023 1:00PM

Grant Opportunity:

Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC01-MRBR6-2023

Organization:

Governmental Entity

Organization SFS Vendor ID:

Grant Amount Requested:

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$50,000.00

1000002185

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City of

Gloversville

2023 Mohawk River Watershed Grants Round

DEC01-MRBR6-2023-

00013

Gloversville Flood

Hazard Risk

Mar 3 2023 1:00PM

Organization Grant Opportunity Application # Project Title Date/Time Submitted

Submission Information

Submission Date: Mar 3 2023 1:00PM

Submitted By: Vincent DeSantis

Submitter's Role: Grantee Contract Signatory

The organization representative listed above agreed to the following:

By clicking the I Agree button below, you certify and agree that you are authorized on behalf of the applicant and its governing body to commit the applicant to comply with the requirements of Article 15-A of the New York State

Executive Law: Participation By Minority Group Members and Women With Respect To State Contracts by providing opportunities for Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE)/Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. You further certify that the applicant will maintain such records and take such actions necessary to demonstrate such compliance throughout the completion of the project.

By clicking the I Agree button below, you certify that you are authorized on behalf of the applicant and its governing body to submit this application. You further certify that all of the information contained in this Application and in all statements, data and supporting documents which have been made or furnished for the purpose of receiving

Assistance for the project described in this application, are true, correct and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief. You acknowledge that offering a written instrument knowing that the written instrument contains a false statement or false information, with the intent to defraud the State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of the State, with the knowledge or belief that it will be filed with or recorded by the State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of the State, constitutes a crime under New

York State Law.

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Organization Grant Opportunity Application # Project Title Date/Time Submitted

Gloversville

2023 Mohawk River Watershed Grants Round

DEC01-MRBR6-2023-

00013

Gloversville Flood

Hazard Risk

Mar 3 2023 1:00PM

Project/Site Addresses Flood Hazard Risk Analysis

3 Frontage St

Gloversville, NY 12078

County: Fulton County

Regional Council: Mohawk Valley

Agency Specific Region: Region 5 - Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties

NoProject Statewide:

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Program Specific Questions

City of

Gloversville

2023 Mohawk River Watershed Grants Round

DEC01-MRBR6-2023-

00013

Gloversville Flood

Hazard Risk

Mar 3 2023 1:00PM

Gloversville Flood Hazard Risk

1) Project Location, Part 1 (Description): Proposed projects must be located within the defined geographic boundaries of the Mohawk River watershed. Provide a description of the project location, an address (exact or approximate), and any additional information that will establish the project is within the boundaries of the Mohawk River watershed. A map of the location(s) may be uploaded to supplement this answer. If there are multiple locations for the proposed project, all locations must be clearly indicated on the map. Points are available for applications that include qualifying maps. RFA Reference: Eligible Project Locations, Page 5 and Appendix A Please limit uploads to those necessary and relevant to this question. Check files after uploading; do not upload duplicate files.

This Project Type 3 will focus on several project sites in a portion of the West Mill Creek and Cayadutta Creek in the City of Gloversville, New York, located in the Mohawk River Watershed. Please find attached: 1.

Addresses of the project locations in the watershed 2. A map of project location(s) 3. A map showing the location of the project locations in the Mohawk River Watershed 4. In accordance with 5b of the Guidelines and

Application Instructions, aerial photographs are included

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2) Project Location, Part 2 (Lat/Long Coordinates): Provide the Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the project location (e.g. 42.652497, -73.748740). If there are multiple locations in the application, submit coordinates for each location.

321-333 South Main Street- Lat.=43.038843-Long.=74.352594 (map 1) 177 W. Fulton Street -

Lat.=43.050545- Long.=74.353847 (map 2) 115-119 W. Fulton Street - Lat.=43.049046-Long.=74.34992

(map 3) 9 Grove Street - Lat.=43.049785-Long.=74.355681 (map 4) 185 W. Fulton Street -

Lat.=43.049703- Long.74.354505 (map 5) 9 Cayadutta Street - Lat.=43.0482024- Long.74.3481155 (map 6)

3) Project Type: Proposed projects must implement one of the eligible project types. Identify the proposed project type

(number and name), as defined starting on page 10 of the RFA. If the proposed project relates to more than one project type noted in the RFA, select the project type that is most relevant to the overall purpose of the project. RFA

Reference: Project Types, Pages 9-11

Flood Hazard Risk Reduction and Enhanced Flood Resiliency

4) Is proposed project(s) identified in one of the listed approved Milone and MacBroom Assessments? If yes, specify assessment title and project name, referencing section and page number of the identified proposed project.

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No

5) Project Summary: Provide a high level summary of the project (about 4-5 sentences), in plain language and acceptable for public release, that includes any combination of the following: (i) the project objective/goal; (ii) project deliverables or expected results; (iii) background of the issue(s) to be addressed (iv) impacted locations; (v) partners to be engaged; (vi) how the funds will support the project (e.g. salary, equipment, GIS services, student support, etc.).

Gloversville identified priority Brownfield sites for redevelopment based on a Brownfield Opportunity Area study that included site reviews, public engagement and conceptual planning. The sites, along the Cayadutta and Mill

Creeks are areas mapped as flood zones and have the potential to be redeveloped. A flood hazard risk reduction and resiliency study will be performed to determine flood risks, flooding area, impacts to existing/proposed structures and identify/evaluate options to mitigate risks. This study will inform site redevelopment with regards to flooding issues on priority parcels and provide a review of options to mitigate the risks that will inform and enhance future site redevelopment. Several of the sites included in this proposed study are dilapidated tanneries, which are contaminated with asbestos, metals, petroleum and other volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds.

This study will provide flood mitigation measures to reduce flooding and improve water quality.

6) Project Objective and Mohawk River Basin Action Agenda (Description): Eligible projects must be clearly linked to one or more of the Mohawk River Basin Action Agenda Goals: 1)Water Quality; 2) Fisheries and Habitat; 3)Flood

Hazard Risk Reduction and Enhanced Flood Resiliency; 4)Recreation and Stewardship. Describe the objective of the proposed project, project methods, deliverables, and the need for the project. Clearly identify the specific Action

Agenda goal(s) and objective(s) and describe how the proposed project specifically addresses the goal(s) and objective(s) identified.

The project objective is to reduce flood hazard risk on selected parcels within flood zones that are targeted for redevelopment and enhance flood resiliency. The project objective is to complete a review of readily available flood information to evaluate the impacts of identified sites to inform the redevelopment process, complete high level mapping of site flood areas on each parcel, evaluate the need for flood migration measures, prioritize sites and complete a detailed review of available flood mitigation measures including costs on at least 3 sites that will be available for review as site redeveloped plans are developed. The study should facilitate redevelopment which will positively impact water quality to the Creeks and River Basin.

7) Project Objective, Part 2 (Work Plan Component): The Project objectives, methods, and deliverables described in

Program Question 5 must be itemized in the Grantee Defined Work Plan as "Objectives, Tasks, and Performance

Measures" in the Grants Gateway. Are the objectives, methods and deliverables itemized as "Objectives, Tasks, and

Performance Measures" in the Grantee Defined Work Plan? (Yes/No)

Yes

8) Timeline, Part 1 (PDF): Provide in a pdf upload, an anticipated timeline to support completion of the project objectives, tasks and deliverables within a two year contract term. Is the timeline uploaded? (Yes/No) RFA Reference:

Timeline, Page 12 Please limit uploads to those necessary and relevant to this question. Check files after uploading; do not upload duplicate files.

Yes

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9) Timeline, Part 2 (Engagement of Mohawk RIver Basin staff): Early consultation/Ongoing engagement with the

Mohawk RIver Basin Program staff (e.g. project kick-off meeting) should be included in the timeline uploaded under

Program Question 12 (see Program Question 12). Is engagement of Mohawk RIver Basin staff included in the timeline? (Yes/No) RFA Reference: Engagement of Mohawk RIver Basin Program staff, Page 13

Yes

10) Letters of Collaboration from Application Partners/Co-Applicants: For projects involving an Applicant Partner (i.e.

multi-partner and inter-municipal projects), letters substantiating the commitment to collaborate that include the designation of a ""Lead"" applicant are required from each partner. All substantiating letters must be provided in the

Grants Gateway at the time of application. Applicants must upload, in a single PDF file, a copy of all letters for this

Program Question 9. Are letters from all Applicant Partners uploaded? (Yes/No/Not Applicable) RFA Reference:

Multi-Partner and Inter-Municipal Projects (Page 4-6), Applicant Partners (Page 12) Please limit uploads to those necessary and relevant to this question. Check files after uploading; do not upload duplicate files.

No

11) Key Stakeholder Engagement: Projects should demonstrate effective engagement of key stakeholders in the planning process including, at a minimum, county and local planning officials as well as groups or individuals whose support is key to project success. Identify key stakeholders that will be engaged in the proposed project and describe their role in the planning process. Applicants are encouraged to provide letters of support from key stakeholders. Letters must be provided at the time of application. Applicants must upload all letters in a single PDF file. Note: It is urged for applicants to fully address this requirement. Bonus points are available for stakeholder engagement (See RFA Scoring

Rubric Page 34) RFA Reference: Page 17 Please limit uploads to those necessary and relevant to this question. Check files after uploading; do not upload duplicate files.

Key Stakeholders include the City of Gloversville, County planning Department and landowners (Private and the

City of Gloversville). Stakeholder roles: • County Planning Department- assists Gloversville with Planning activities, therefore they will assist with site plan reviews to ensure compliance with local ordinances and community comprehensive plans and vision document. • City of Gloversville – will coordinate activities, coordinate and conduct public outreach, provide comments on plans and provide access to City owned sites. •

Private Landowners – provide site assessment, assist with identifying potential development plans and work with the City to ensure that the sites in the Crescent are cohesive.

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12) Engagement of Mohawk River Basin Program Staff, Part 1 (Description): Proposed projects should include early consultation with Mohawk River Basin Program staff for project management purposes. Additionally, applications which offer an opportunity for Mohawk River Basin Program staff to attend stakeholder meetings and to provide technical assistance in the planning process are encouraged. Identify and describe areas of the proposed project that will offer an opportunity for Mohawk River Basin Program staff involvement. RFA Reference: Engagement of Mohawk

River Basin Program staff, Page 13

An initial kick-off meeting will be conducted with stakeholders and the Mohawk Basin Program Staff to review the Project, Performance Measures, Hydraulic Report Review. Draft Findings will be presented and discussed with the stakeholders and Mohawk Basin Program Staff. Based on the input a final report will be prepared.

13) Engagement of Mohawk River Basin Program Staff, Part 2 (Work Plan Component): Any methods or deliverables related to engagement of Mohawk River Basin Program staff described in Program Question 12 must be itemized in the Grantee Defined Work Plan as "Objectives, Tasks, and Performance Measures" in the Grants Gateway. Are project deliverables associated with engagement of Mohawk River Basin Program staff itemized as "Objectives, Tasks, and Performance Measures" in the Grantee Defined Work Plan? (Yes/No/Not Applicable)

Yes

14) Implementation Commitment: Identify and describe how the proposed plan/project or best practices will be adopted or implemented after completion. How will the results of the project be used in future decision-making? Describe the commitment to use the results, and how implementation/adoption will be attained. If known, include information about funding sources that will be earmarked for implementation. Describe any outreach or training, including the target audience that will be offered to assist people in utilizing the proposed plans, designs, or guidance. RFA Reference:

Workplan, Page 13-14 and Long-Term Support and Benefits, Page 19

Implementation commitment-the results of the flood mapping and mitigation option will become part of the site documentation maintained by the City Mayor’s office and be referenced in City redevelopment plans including the BOA nomination. It is intended to incorporate flood mitigation measures into site redevelopment plans as the sites are developed by either a private developer or the City. It is expected the developer will fund the flood migration measures as the site redevelopment. If the City develops the site the City will include the flood mitigation measures funded by the City’s general fund or additional grants.

15) Applicant Skills and Experience (Qualifications) (Part 1): Describe, in detail, the knowledge, skills and/or experience the applicant possesses to successfully implement the proposed project. Provide details on applicant track record for implementing the proposed type of project. Note: It is urged for applicants to fully address this requirement. RFA

Reference: Knowledge, Skills and Experience, Page 5

The City does not have the capacity or skill required to complete this study. Therefore, the City will contract professional services via the City procurement process to retain experienced NYS licensed professional engineers to review information and prepare site flood areas. The flood areas will be mapped on conceptual site redevelopment plans provided by the BOA process to identify areas of concern and evaluate flood mitigation options and costs.

16) Applicant Skills and Experience (Qualifications) Part 2): Describe, in detail, previous grant experience with the

Mohawk River Watershed Program Grants, if any). Detail open or current grants with the Mohawk River Basin

Program, including anticipated closing date(s) for grants. Note: It is urged for applicants to fully address this requirement as there is potential for bonus points (RFA Scoring Rubric Page 34).-RFP Page 18 -

Gloversville has not received any Mohawk River Watershed Programs grants. However, Gloversville has extensive experience managing similar state and federal grants such as the NYS Downtown Redevelopment

Initiative, and EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants, and is managing in excess of $10M in grants currently. Due to this experience Gloversville staff has the capability, knowledge and capacity to manage this grant.

17) Regional Economic Development Plan: Briefly describe the economic benefits of the proposed project, and how the project aligns with the strategies of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) plan for the applicable region. If this is not applicable to the proposed project, you must answer the question with “N/A”. RFA Reference:

Statewide Priority Points, Page 19

One of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development plans is to build Vibrant Communities premised upon the revitalization of population centers and urban core neighborhoods through area-wide brownfield redevelopment, activation of waterfronts, and adaptive reuse of vacant, abandoned, and underutilized anchor properties in targeted mixed-use districts. This project will identify and evaluate options to address flood hazards in areas dominated by brownfields. By identifying flood mitigation options, developers can incorporate flood mitigation methods in their brownfield redevelopment designs.

18) Environmental Justice: Briefly describe how the project will benefit minority or low-income populations that experience disproportionate adverse environmental impacts. Include the exact street location, or close approximation, where the project is to be implemented and where the benefit will be provided. If you are unable to determine if the project will benefit an EJ Community, provide the information requested and a determination will be made during the review process. If the project will not benefit an EJ Community, you must answer the question with “N/A”. RFA Reference:

Statewide Priority Points, Page 17

The project is located in an EJ area according to EPA’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping tool.

Addresses include: -Independent Leather 321-333 South Main St -Dan Hays Tannery/Mill, West Fulton Old

Daniel Hays Glove Shop, 177 W. Fulton St -115-119 West Fulton St -9 Grove St -185 West Fulton St -9

Cayadutta St Site redevelopment will mitigate flood risks and improve living conditions for sensitive populations by removing blight, creating jobs and encouraging redevelopment that includes access to service and health care facilities and increasing job opportunities, as well are reduce or eliminate exposure of residents and the

Watershed to asbestos, metals, petroleum, and other organic chemicals on former tannery properties.

19) Previous Mohawk River watershed Grant Awards: Has your entity previously received any grant awards from a

Mohawk River watershed Program grant opportunity? The answer to this question will be used in conjunction with

Mohawk River Basin Program records to determine whether the applicant is a new partner. (Yes/No) RFA Reference:

Additional Points

No

20) ELAP Requirements (Part 1): Does your project include any water quality monitoring requirements? (Yes/No) RFA

Reference: Quality Assurance

No

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21) ELAP Requirements (Part 2): If the answer to Program Question 21 is ""Yes,"" do the parameters being monitored have New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) certifed methods? (Yes or No) If the answer to Program Question 21 is ""No,"" you must answer the question with

""N/A."" RFA Reference: Quality Assurance

Not Applicable

22) ELAP Requirements (Part 3): If the answer to Program Question 22 is ""Yes,"" are you using a laboratory certified by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) under the Environmental Laboratory Approval Program

(ELAP)? (Yes/No) If the answer to Program Question 22 is ""No,"" itemize the parameters being monitored. If the answer to Program Question 22 is ""N/A,"" you must answer the question with ""N/A."" RFA Reference: Quality

Assurance

N/A

23) ELAP Requirements (Part 4): If the answer to Program Question 23 is ""Yes,"" provide the ELAP Certified Lab information for this Program Question. If the answer to Program Question 23 is ""N/A,"" or if you itemized the parameters being monitored that do not have an ELAP-certification, you must answer the question with ""N/A."" If the answer to Program Question 23 is ""No,"" the project will not be eligible for funding under the requirements of the

RFA. RFA Reference: Quality Assurance

N/A

24) QAPP Requirements (Part 1): Does your project include a monitoring component? (Yes/No) Note: If your project includes monitoring, no more than 50% of the grant request may be allocated to monitoring expenses. RFA Reference:

Quality Assurance

No

25) QAPP Requirements (Part 2): If the answer to Program Question 25 is ""Yes,"" a Quality Assurance Project Plan

(QAPP) is required for the project. You may submit a QAPP as a PDF upload under the Pre-Submission Uploads section of the Application, or you may include QAPP development as the first deliverable in the Work Plan. A template for the QAPP is provided under Pre-Submission Uploads. Have you uploaded the QAPP for your project under

Pre-Submission Uploads (as a single PDF), or included the QAPP as the first deliverable in the Work Plan? (Yes/No)

If the answer to Program Question 25 is ""No,"" you must answer the question with ""N/A."" RFA Reference: Quality

Assurance

Not Applicable

26) Pre-submission Upload Requirement, "Attachment S": As a reminder, please upload the mandatory certification for sexual harrassment prevention. Note only the certification template found in the Appendix Iof the RFA or in the

Pre-Submission Uploads section should be used to document this requirement (actual policy documents should not be uploaded). Have you completed, saved and uploaded the certification under Pre-Submission Uploads? RFA

Reference: Certification, Page 32 and Appendix B

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27) Pre-submission Upload Requirement, "Executive Order 16". Conducting Business with Russia: Did you download, sign and upload the Executive Order 16 Certification Prohibiting Conducting Business with Russia, in the

Pre-Submission Uploads? Note only the certification template found in the Pre-Submission Uploads section should be used to document this requirement. Have you completed, saved and uploaded the certification under Pre-Submission

Uploads?

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Site Name/Address Acreage Tax ID /Tax

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Independent Leather

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115-119 W. Fulton Street 9.9 149.6-29-1.5 43.049046 ,-74.34992 Public-City of

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9 Grove Street 2.2 149.5-14.22 43.049785 ,-74.355681

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Parcels in the Gloversville Crescent Area

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Dan Hays Tannery/Mill 177 West Fulton Street

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115-119 West Fulton Street

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9 Grove Street

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Timeline

Action Timeline Initial kickoff meeting within 1 month of agreement signing Create Site Maps of preliminary flood areas and existing and conceptual site features to identify impacts on 6 parcels within 4 months of agreement signing

Present review of 6 parcel preliminary flood area to stakeholders within 5-month agreement signing

Conduct mitigation option identification and evaluation of 3 sites

Within 7 months of agreement signing

Presentation of final information on 3 sites to stakeholders

Within 8 months of agreement signing

Submission of Final report Within 10 months of agreement signing

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March 3, 2023

Katherine Czajkowski

Mohawk Watershed Coordinator

NYSDEC

Division of Water

625 Broadway

Albany, NY 12233-3502

Dear Mrs. Czajkowski, Please accept this letter of support as the Senior Planner of Fulton County, also serving in the capacity as the Planner for the City of Gloversville, towards seeking $50,000 for flood mitigation planning within “The

Crescent” located in downtown Gloversville; which includes the area around the Cayadutta Creek and West

Mill Creek.

The City of Gloversville has been actively working on the redevelopment of the downtown and outlying areas.