The City of Poughkeepsie is seeking proposals from licensed professional engineers or architects registered in New York State to develop waterfront design guidelines and standards for the Fall Kill Blueway project. The procurement focuses on creating comprehensive design strategies for five specific sites along Fall Kill Creek, including Waryas Park, Dongan Square Park, 1-7 Brookside Ave, the Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn Lot, and the City DPW Lot. Key deliverables include preliminary site designs, design guidelines, stormwater management recommendations, and strategies to enhance neighborhood resilience and ecosystem health. Proposal submissions are due on September 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with five hard copies and an electronic version required. Evaluation criteria include experience and qualifications (30%), project approach (25%), cost-effectiveness (10%), previous project experience (20%), and community engagement ability (15%). The project is expected to run from January 2026 to April 2027, with a total contract duration of up to two years. The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with a 30% participation goal, and a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal. The project is partially funded by the NYS Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund, with a total budget of $900,176, comprising $765,150 in state funds and $135,026 as a local match. Eligible respondents must be licensed professionals in New York State with expertise in waterfront design, environmental engineering, and urban planning. The contract aims to create a comprehensive framework for waterfront development that can be applied across similar urban creek conditions, promoting a cohesive approach to urban resilience and ecosystem management. Proposers will need to demonstrate significant experience in creating design guidelines, understanding local environmental conditions, and engaging with community stakeholders.
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