RFP for Preliminary Engineering Reports for Sewer Study Priority Projects

Allegany County, New York is requesting proposals for preliminary engineering reports on eight sewer study priority projects across the County, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. M/WBE and SDVOB firms are strongly encouraged to apply, with the State establishing an overall goal of 30 percent M/WBE participation on total State funds.

The scope covers eight preliminary engineering reports for designated priority areas: Almond-Alfred, Angelica, Andover, Belfast, Bolivar, Burns-Canaseraga, Cuba, and Rushford. Each report must comply with New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Engineering Report Outline requirements and be structured to support applications for Community Development Block Grants and USDA Rural Development funding. The consultant engagement period is anticipated to span nine months, with project completion required by June 30, 2027.

No contract value is specified. The project is funded through an Appalachian Regional Commission Grant and a New York State Empire State Development Grant, requiring compliance with all funding source requirements. A project kickoff meeting will be held with the County Office of Planning, monthly stakeholder meetings throughout the engagement, and a draft final report must be provided at least 45 days prior to June 30, 2027 for County and municipal review.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: firm qualifications and experience (25 points), project understanding and approach (20 points), public engagement strategy (20 points), timeline and project management (15 points), proposal cost and value (15 points), and references and relevant work samples (10 points). The Allegany County Board of Legislators will make the award selection following review by the County Administrator and staff. Price is not the determining factor. Respondents must submit five complete proposal sets with all required certifications and documentation. No business enterprises have been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years.