Site work for a sidewalk / parking lot in Clinton, New York. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot.

Contract term: July 1, 2023 - February 29, 2028 The Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) Division of Lands & Forests has management responsibility of the Forest Preserve in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountain regions, and nearby State lands; some of the most ecologically sensitive, remote and rugged State lands, which are home to recreational trails which must be maintained, improved, hardened, re-routed or newly developed to accommodate concentrated use, mitigate environmental impacts and protect recreational users. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the delivery of services, under a five-year contract, related to the maintenance and development of primitive recreational trails and trail appurtenances in the Adirondack Forest Preserve, Catskill Forest Preserve, and nearby State lands, under which the contractor must provide 125 weeks of services annually. This work is vital to the Department's ability to maintain and develop a quality all-encompassing trail system which encourages responsible use of New York State's Forest Preserve wild lands and waters. The Department is authorized to develop and improve trail systems on State lands, including footpaths, bikeways, snowmobile trails, horse trails, cross country ski trails, roads and other rights-of-way suitable for hiking, strolling, cycling, horseback riding, skiing and other means of motorized and non-motorized travel for recreational purposes, under Environmental Conservation Law Article 9-0105 (Lands and Forests - General Provisions). The performance of these services is essential to the Department. Pursuant to the State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, this RFP includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between a Governmental Entity and a Proposer during the procurement process. Proposers Shall Adhere to the Nys Department of Environmental Conservation Guidelines Regarding Permissible Contacts During a Procurement and the Prohibition of Inappropriate Lobbying Influence. All request for procurement documents, correspondence and/or questions relating to this RFP should be directed to the Department's designated contact person. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30% All requests for information pertinent to the preparation and submission of the Proposal and the procurement process are to be made in writing to: Jill Trunko Stewardship Coordinator NYS DEC Division of Lands & Forests Bureau of Forest Preserve and Conservation Easements 625 Broadway, 5th Floor Albany, NY 12233-4254 (518) 402-8967 jillian.trunko@dec.ny.gov Inquiries must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 24, 2023.