Shingle Street Culvert Engineering Study

The Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting proposals for a culvert replacement engineering feasibility study and design report for a stream crossing on Shingle Street in Schuyler Falls, New York, with proposals due June 18, 2026. MWBE and SDVOB participation goals apply: 30% MWBE (total across all minority and women-owned tiers) and 6% SDVOB. Proposers must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals.

The scope requires a comprehensive Engineering Feasibility Study/Design Report addressing ten specified elements: cover page with professional stamp, executive summary, project objectives, existing-conditions analysis and graphics, project description with justification, anticipated regulatory approvals and permits, conceptual site plan, floodway encroachment analysis where applicable, and site photographs. The existing culvert is undersized, prone to beaver blockage, and subject to flooding; it lies on a town highway but is bounded by New York State land. Engineering design must follow DEC Guidelines and Best Management Practices for Stream Crossings, meet DEC Protection of Waters permit requirements, and may also be designed to meet New York State Department of Transportation Highway Design Manual Chapter 8 for culverts and DEC Technical Guidance #2 (DFW GS 24-01).

The total project cost may not exceed $45,000, funded by a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Non Point Source Planning Grant. The District anticipates an 8-to-12-month study and design period. Proposals must include a fee proposal form with estimated hours, hourly rates, and total charges; all prices must remain firm for 90 days. Bidders must provide references documenting at least three similar design projects completed within the past three years. No incumbent is identified. The District will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Sealed proposals are due at 2:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026, and will be publicly opened at the next District Board Meeting. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits from local and state agencies prior to commencing work.