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The Wyoming County Water Resource Agency is soliciting proposals on behalf of the Town of Castile, the Town of Perry, and the Village of Perry for a qualified vendor able to develop a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The selected vendor will work with each municipality to delineate the waterfront revitalization area (WRA) within each municipal boundary, assess existing natural and cultural resources, learn from the public what is confronting each municipality and the region, examine the current local laws and regulations and assist communities in drafting any new and amended local laws necessary to support the implementation of land and water uses and projects that will be identified to be implemented in each WRA. Each LWRP will describe in detail the boundary of the WRA that it covers, current condition, issues, and opportunities within the WRA, LWRP policies, proposed land and water uses and proposed projects, local laws needed to implement the LWRP, the local management structure that will oversee the implementation of the LWRP, and the municipal efforts to coordinate the development, review, and approval of the each LWRP with neighboring communities, regional and State agencies, and current and future partners. Each LWRP will identify potential projects and actions that articulate each communitys vision for the WRA and a list of State agencies that will impact the implementation of the LWRP through their permits and funding, and State agencies that manage currently approved State programs that may be impacted by each of the approved LWRPs. The goals of each LWRP will be to protect water quality, protect wildlife and aquatic habitats and vulnerable species, preserve scenic resources and open space, improve public access to water and recreational opportunities, improve public infrastructure, and promote tourism and adequate economic development. The LWRP will guide work on land, water, and the transition zones. The public outreach process that will provide the necessary feedback for the drafting of each LWRP will have to be coordinated and conducted in a manner that works with each of these three municipalities. The planning process, which will be conducted consistent with the current State laws and regulations governing the development of an LWRP, will also integrate smart growth principles and address the seven AARP livable community critical categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity. Purpose/Objective of the RFP This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Wyoming County Water Resource Agency, (hereinafter referred to as the County). The purpose of this RFP is to select and establish a contract with an experienced vendor with a background in land and water use planning, to develop three Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs along Silver Lake and the Silver Lake Outlet and be able to conduct the LWRP development process in a manner that will satisfy the contractual requirements of the grant funding this project, including the MWBE goal. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Wyoming County Water Resource Agency, (hereinafter referred to as the County). The purpose of this RFP is to select and establish a contract with a vendor with experience and background in land and water use planning and with a proposal that demonstrated the ability to develop a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and satisfy the contractual requirements of the grant funding this project. This grant is a collaborative effort of the Town of Castile, the Town of Perry, and the Village of Perry to formulate an LWRP for the entirety of Silver Lake and the Silver Lake Outlet. Services The County requires a consulting firm or combination thereof with expertise in the fields of planning, engineering, environmental assessment, parks and open spaces, public engagement, and economic development. Budget The total cost available for this contract is fixed based on grant funding provided by the New York Department of State. The proposed budget is not to exceed $148,750, for the development of three complete LWRPs ready for local adoption and Secretary of State approval. The County will establish a Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) that will support the vendor in the development of the LWRPs by providing required and relevant information, reviewing in a timely manner any materials drafted and shared by the vendor and providing revisions and comments, and by assisting the vendor in the coordination of the public outreach process, during the entire lifetime of this project. WAC membership will represent identified community stakeholders and representatives of non-governmental, community-based, and watershed organizations. Throughout the planning process, the vendor and the WAC will work closely with the County and the New York Department of State and other State agencies with jurisdiction within the WRAs. Contact Person(s), Address(es) and Telephone Number(s): James Bragg Steve Perkins Senior Planner Administrator Wyoming County Wyoming County Water Resource Agency 36 Center Street, Suite C 5362A Mungers Mill Road Warsaw, NY 14569 Silver Springs, NY 14550 Phone: (585) 786-5135 Phone: (585) 786-8857 jbragg@wyomingco.net sperkins@wyomingco.net Each proposal shall include a narrative description of the vendors approach to the required tasks included below, including project management and means to achieve the MWBE goal detailed below. The response must specifically address the approach for public engagement, the planning process, and your strategy for the development of each LWRP within 40 months. Proposals shall also outline resources available to fulfill the proposal requirements and demonstrate the ability to complete the scope of work in a timely and safe manner. The following conditions apply to this RFP: The County reserves the right to reject any submittals; Proposals are the property of the County and will not be returned, and; Any expenses associated with the preparation of the proposal are the responsibility of the respondents and will not be reimbursed by the County. Proposals received after the date and time designated will not be considered. If the proposal will be submitted via US Mail, the envelope containing the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked with the proposal number, company name, and address. Failure to do so may necessitate the premature opening of the proposal which may compromise its confidentiality. A contract, if awarded, will be executed with the respondent who proposes the most favorable proposal, as determined by the selection committee, following the guidelines outlined in the RFP. If a respondent is selected, they will be notified within 30 days of the proposals due date for submission. Respondent pricing shall be valid for 90 days from the date of proposal submittal. The selected respondent will be required to enter into an agreement with the County before the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Rights Reserved The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical deficiencies, and to accept any proposal that it might deem to be in the best interest of the County. Cost of Developing the RFP All costs related to the preparation of the RFP and any related activities are the sole responsibility of the vendor. The County assumes no liability for any costs incurred by vendors throughout the selection process. Qualifications: Section 4 - Contract Award Contract Award It is the Countys intent to enter into a contract(s) with a vendor(s) with the lowest total cost who best demonstrates the ability and technical plan to expeditiously complete the requirements of this RFP. The evaluation criteria used for this RFP are as follows: 1 The proposal narrative and ability to design a project that will accomplish the overall project goals; and, 20 2 The clarity and comprehensiveness of the proposed approach to the entire project, particularly the public consultation component; and, 20 3 Expressed understanding of the intended community outcomes of the project, as well as its relationship with the required DOS-approved work plan and, 20 4 Experience, professional qualifications, and evidence of project personnel expertise (vendor and sub-vendors) on similar projects having objectives similar to those described herein; and, 20 5 Ability to bring the project to a timely conclusion; and, 10 6 Clarity and breakdown of the proposed budget. 10 Total: 100 The County may award the work, in whole or in part, to vendor(s) to perform the work described herein. The County reserves the right to reject any bids, waive technicalities, and make the award(s) as deemed in the best interest of the County. Vendor Selection January 2024 Project Initiation Meeting March 2024 Draft LWRP June 2026 LWRP Adopted October 2027 Grant End Date July 31, 2028 The vendor agrees to work diligently to complete this contract by the earliest possible date. The County desires the project be completed by the outlined in the successful proposal, unless the County initiates additions or deletions by written change orders, or in its sole discretion extends the completion date, or the contract is terminated as provided herein. Note that the Countys contract requires project completion by 1/31/2028. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.