Town of Onondaga Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

The Town of Onondaga is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for Onondaga Creek and the Nedrow hamlet, funded through a $125,000 New York State Department of State grant (Contract No. 152623), with proposals due November 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due October 15, 2026. A minimum of $37,500 (30 percent) of the total contract value must be allocated to New York State-certified Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) firms.

The scope comprises 24 detailed tasks including waterfront advisory committee coordination, community outreach planning, delineation of the waterfront revitalization area, assessment of natural and cultural resources, examination of local laws and regulations, environmental compliance under State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), and drafting of new or amended local laws to support implementation. Deliverables include a preliminary draft LWRP due December 13, 2027, SEQR completion by December 13, 2028, a 60-day review draft by January 15, 2029, and final LWRP adoption by June 13, 2030. The contract term extends through July 13, 2030. Contractor selection is anticipated for December 14, 2026, with contract execution by February 15, 2027.

The fixed contract value is $125,000. Proposals must include detailed cost breakdowns by task with estimated hours, a project organization chart identifying team members and subcontractors, resumes of key personnel, a preliminary schedule, and a comprehensive technical plan addressing public engagement strategy, planning process, and project management approach. Contractor pricing must remain valid for 90 days from proposal submission. Evaluation criteria assign 20 points each to proposal narrative and project accomplishment ability, clarity of approach including public consultation, and understanding of community outcomes; 15 points to experience and professional qualifications; 10 points each to timeliness and budget clarity; and 5 points to MWBE utilization. No incumbent is identified. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive informalities, negotiate with bidders, or cancel the RFP.