Town of Livonia Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan

The Town of Livonia is seeking professional consulting services to develop a comprehensive Smart Growth Community Plan, with proposals due by March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM. This procurement aims to create an updated long-range planning document that was last revised in 2004, focusing on sustainable community growth and development strategies. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting extensive community engagement activities, including a community survey, stakeholder interviews, and at least four public workshops. Key deliverables include developing a comprehensive Community Profile, drafting a Comprehensive Plan that guides future growth, and ensuring compliance with State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) regulations and county planning board review processes. Evaluation criteria will consider the technical approach, relevant experience, qualifications of the project team, familiarity with the geographic area, and proposed Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) utilization. The project is expected to be completed within an 18-month timeframe, with the consultant tasked with establishing community objectives for sustainable development, promoting mixed land uses, creating housing opportunities, enhancing mobility, and improving neighborhood designs.

The contract opportunity includes specific MWBE participation requirements, with a total utilization goal of 30% (15% Minority-owned and 15% Women-owned businesses). The project is funded through the New York State Smart Growth Community Planning Program, with a total budget of $100,000. While there is no Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned set-aside, the procurement emphasizes opportunities for diverse business participation. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may conduct interviews with top candidates before final contract award. The project will cover all New York State counties, with the primary location being 35 Commercial Street in Livonia, NY 14487. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the procurement documents. Consultants are expected to have specific experience working on comprehensive plans for small, rural towns and must be prepared to provide detailed documentation and collaborate closely with local government officials throughout the planning process.