Stephenson Brook Resiliency Planning Project

The City of New Rochelle is seeking qualified engineering firms to execute the Stephenson Brook Resiliency Planning Project, a comprehensive drainage improvement initiative focused on Paine Lake and Valley Road. The project requires comprehensive field investigations and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the drainage watershed upstream of Paine Lake to address recurring flooding conditions. Interested engineering firms must submit sealed proposals by June 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a Notice of Award anticipated by June 18, 2025. A mandatory pre-submission conference call is scheduled for May 19, 2025, at 11 am, which represents the sole opportunity for prospective firms to clarify RFP questions. The project will be conducted in three distinct phases: Phase 001 (Pre-Planning Activities), Phase 002 (Design and Development of Bid Documents), and Phase 003 (Engineering Support During Construction), with the initial phase targeted for completion by October 1, 2025. Required qualifications include expertise in drainage system analysis, hydrologic modeling, and engineering design with specific focus on flood mitigation strategies.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOB), though no specific set-aside has been designated for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The project is funded through the Resilient Investments through Support and Capital (RISC) program, supported by a grant from the Housing Trust Fund Corporation and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Office, originating from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) allocation specifically designed to support long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation. While specific budget details were not explicitly outlined, the project is associated with a significant federal disaster recovery grant, suggesting substantial funding availability. The project spans Westchester County and is open to engineering firms with demonstrated capabilities in complex drainage and flood mitigation planning.