As of September 16, 2024, this project is in the design phase. A design firm has been selected for the project. Information regarding the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, bidding is not expected to start prior to 2026 and construction is not expected to start prior to 2027. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Architecture and Engineering, is seeking proposals from engineering firms to provide preliminary design services for the transformation of the remaining segment of the Inner Loop Expressway into an accessible and multi-modal boulevard within a restored urban street grid. Design services are anticipated to be New York State-funded and construction and inspection are anticipated to be federally-funded. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for preliminary design services only. Preliminary design will include, but is not limited to, preparation of a Project Scoping Report and engineering reports, inclusive of topographic and right-of-way survey and mapping and traffic and environmental studies. A joint Public Involvement Plan/Agency Coordination Plan is expected. The total project budget, inclusive of design, construction and construction oversight, is estimated at $97.25 million. The City of Rochester will rate proposals according to the following criteria to develop a short list of highly qualified firms: Firm Qualifications (10% score);
Technical Proposal (40% score); and
Project Team Qualifications (50% score). It is anticipated that short-listed firms will be invited to participate in interviews to give a presentation and answer questions related to the depth and experience of their team, understanding of the project, creativity, and technical knowledge of the issues. Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted in writing through February 14, 2023, at 1 p.m., to the contact(s) provided. The City of Rochester reaffirms its policy of Equal Opportunity and its commitment to require all contractors, lessors, vendors and suppliers doing business with the City to follow a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the City of Rochesters policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 20% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6% Contract term: Preliminary design is anticipated to proceed in August 2023; preliminary design approval anticipated in Summer 2025. Term will extend until six (6) months after completion of preliminary design. County(ies): Monroe Location: City of Rochester, NY Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: N/A The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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