NTIA Middle Mile Project NYSDOT and Railroad Permitting

The Development Authority of the North Country is seeking engineering and surveying services for the NTIA Middle Mile Project, specifically focused on obtaining New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and railroad permitting for a telecommunications infrastructure project. The procurement encompasses the submission of all necessary NYSDOT permits (Perm 32 and Perm 75) for constructing fiber along state right of ways, as well as permit applications for 12 rail crossings. The project involves approximately 350 miles of fiber optic installations across 12 segments in Upstate New York, traversing state highways, county and town roads, with permitting required for Segments 1-11. Key deliverables include developing comprehensive permit applications, working closely with project stakeholders, and completing the NYSDOT and rail permitting process. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2024, at 1:00 pm, with a physical location in Watertown, NY, and a Webex option available. The question period closes on March 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm, and electronic proposal submissions are due on March 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm, to be emailed to ktremper@danc.org.

The contract opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, with all associated contracting goals set at 0%. The contract term is six months from the notice of award and will cover multiple counties including Herkimer, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The Development Authority of the North Country operates without annual appropriations, generating revenues through user fees, contracts, and investment earnings, and serves the common interests of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is part of a broader telecommunications infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic opportunities. Interested parties must thoroughly review the full Request for Proposal (RFP) available on the Authority's website and adhere to strict communication guidelines, with all questions directed solely to the designated contact, Kari Tremper.