Technical Assistance for Village of Speculator Comprehensive Plan

The Lake Champlain - Lake George Regional Planning Board is requesting proposals for technical assistance to develop the Village of Speculator's Comprehensive Plan, funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Adirondack Communities Smart Growth Grant program, with proposals due March 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. The procurement carries a 30 percent MWBE participation goal and a 6 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business goal; New York State certified MWBE, DBE, and SDVOB firms are encouraged to apply, with meaningful participation yielding competitive advantage.

The scope includes GIS mapping of land use, constraints, opportunities, and supporting layers (existing and future land use, population density, state-owned lands, infrastructure, historic and cultural resources, soils, and steep slopes); preparation of up to four implementation-ready project profiles with conceptual designs, renderings, and planning-level cost estimates based on comparable projects and industry standards; and final comprehensive plan document layout and formatting in editable format. Proposers must be licensed to practice in New York State and provide three references from work completed within the past thirty-six months.

The project budget does not exceed $19,500. The contract period extends through December 31, 2026. All costs—including direct and indirect expenses and out-of-pocket costs—must be itemized by staff title, hourly rate, or task-specific rates. Proposers must carry professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per claim and $1 million annual aggregate, along with comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation coverage.

Previous contractors identified include AKRF, Inc., Warren County Planning Department, and Amy Fitzgerald Planning. Proposals must be submitted as two print copies and a thumb drive by mail or as a single PDF by electronic mail. No bidders conference or site visit is scheduled.