submissions will be received by the Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corporation (the "Land Bank") to provide Development Services including Engineering/Architectural Services and Environmental Services. This Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") is a competitive process designed to serve the Land Bank's best interests and to provide firms a fair opportunity for consideration of their services. The request is open to all qualified firms able to deliver the services specified in this RFQ. All qualifications will be treated as confidential, except as may be required under the Freedom of Information Law, and reviewed only by the Land Bank. Vacant and Abandoned Building Evaluations
The consulting team will conduct building evaluations for the purpose of determining if the structure is safe to abate per industrial code rule 56. This report requires at a minimum (1) site visit and the completion of a letter and basic photographic documentation for submittal to various government and oversight agencies, including Expected completion time is 10 Business days or less from the site visit.
Building evaluations and development of a stabilization plan for emergency and proactive stabilization projects. Included in these reports should be at least one (1) site visit, basic evaluation on the existing conditions and a written recommendation of work to complete a stabilization.
Demolition Administration
Demolition Document Development and Bidding. The consulting team will prepare demolition documents and cost estimates as necessary for competitive bidding of demolition projects. The firm will also assist in project management of demolitions by providing oversight and administration of demolition contractors including permitting and necessary inspections for payment authorizations etc. The team will also assist in the coordination of asbestos air surveying and air monitoring as required for demolition projects.
Stabilization and/or Rehabilitation of Vacant and Abandoned Buildings
The consulting team, in coordination with FLRLBC and its partners will prepare schematics, drawings, site plans, RBM surveys, and general scopes of work for the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned properties. The FLRLBC works with various community partners including Seneca County Habitat for Humanity, Seneca Housing Inc. Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA), and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS). The consulting team shall assist the Land Bank in coordinating activities and scopes of work under co-development agreements for the successful execution of the project.
New Infill Construction of Housing
The consulting team, in coordination with the FLRLBC and its partners will prepare site plans, drawings, schematics, and general scopes of work for the creation of new infill housing construction on Land Bank properties throughout Seneca County. The consulting team will conduct any necessary environmental reviews as required by local municipalities or NYS funding agencies and prepare applications for any required permits. The team will also be charged with the design of infill housing in character with individual neighborhoods. The team will explore the design of character appropriate infill utilizing methods of modular, manufactured, structural insulated panels, or any other type of construction to save overall costs. The team will also be expected to design projects per any standards required by HCR or other state funding as applicable.
The team will also provide general construction administration including assistance with the bidding process for contractors and providing construction oversight for quality of workmanship over the course of projects. The team will also assist in the processing of payment applications, change orders, and other elements of construction administration.
Grant Administration
The team shall review and incorporate into projects all applicable building standards and other guidelines as required by funding agencies and other programs including but not limited to NYS Homes and Community Renewal, Historic Tax Credits, Empire State Development, Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. The Land Bank seeks to develop projects with partner agencies that receive funding from various programs. All inquiries regarding this RFQ please contact via email jmcgrath@co.seneca.ny.us AND csryan@co.seneca.ny.us. Inquiries by phone may be made by calling 315-539-1730. Contract term: 1 Year
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