Site Feasibility and Infrastructure Engineering Services

The Essex County Land Bank (ECLB) is seeking proposals from qualified civil engineering firms to conduct site feasibility and infrastructure design analysis for three properties located in the hamlets of Westport, Chesterfield, and North Hudson, New York. The primary objective is to evaluate the suitability of these sites for new modular home placement, ensuring compliance with New York State building codes, local zoning requirements, and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) regulations. Specific deliverables include comprehensive site analyses focusing on identifying site constraints, determining infrastructure needs, and providing detailed cost projections for residential development preparation. Proposing firms must work collaboratively with Darrah Surveying, which is concurrently conducting a boundary survey to be made available to the selected consultant. The request for proposals was posted on August 25, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 16, 2025, requiring firms to demonstrate technical expertise in civil engineering, site assessment, and infrastructure design specific to residential development in rural New York contexts.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes strong participation requirements for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance. Consistent with Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law, proposers are strongly encouraged to engage MWBE firms and demonstrate good faith efforts to meet or exceed participation goals. All respondents must submit an MWBE/EEO Utilization Plan identifying potential MWBE subcontractors or suppliers, with failure to demonstrate commitment potentially impacting proposal evaluation. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the three-site infrastructure feasibility study suggests a moderate-scale professional services contract. The ECLB's procurement approach prioritizes not just technical capability, but also commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive contracting practices, making this an opportunity that requires both engineering expertise and strategic organizational approach to meet multi-dimensional project requirements.