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The County reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Montgomery County is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the completion of a Nomination for the Villages of Nelliston and Fort Plain Study Area for the purpose of establishing a pathway for revitalization that will identify reuse potential for properties located in the identified Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA). BACKGROUND Montgomery County received a Brownfield Opportunity Area Program Grant from the Department of State to prepare a Nomination for the Villages of Nelliston and Fort Plain Study Area Montgomery County. BUDGET The total project budget, including all consultant fees, and other related costs is $107,000 as the project hinges on grant funding. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, the State recognizes its obligation under the law to promote opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified minority-and women-owned business enterprises and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of State contracts. These requirements include contracting opportunities for New York State certified Minority-owned Business Enterprises ("MBEs") and Women-owned Business Enterprises ("WBEs"), collectively MWBEs. For purposes of this project, DOS established the following MWBE participation requirements: MBE Participation Requirement: 15% WBE Participation Requirement: 15% 1. Project Description Montgomery County, in partnership with the Villages of Fort Plain and Nelliston intend to develop a BOA Plan for a 1,642 acre area encompassing both villages. The proposed BOA contains approximately 30 potential brownfield sites and 11 priority sites located in the downtown centers of the two communities. Challenges to be addressed include reducing residential and commercial vacancy, improving job creation, and identification of new housing opportunities. The Villages of Fort Plain and Nelliston are connected by the River Street bridge (NYS Route 80) and share several community and cultural amenities. The two-community study area has experienced disinvestment over the years due to deindustrialization and population loss. However, the region is now experiencing a resurgence, particularly related to the redevelopment of brownfields. The Village of Fort Plain and Nelliston used a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge grant to conduct a robust public engagement process that identified the redevelopment of brownfields as a top economic development opportunity. The primary community revitalization objectives to be achieved by this project include: studying how strategic properties can be redeveloped to diversify housing options, create jobs, and beautify neighborhoods. Anticipated results from this project include a vision for vacant property and brownfield redevelopment, a collection of small area plans that highlight and plan around priority properties, and a planning document that be used to attract investment and future grant funding. The BOA Plan will provide an in-depth and thorough description and analysis of existing conditions, opportunities, and reuse potential for properties located in the proposed Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) with an emphasis on the identification and reuse potential of strategic sites that are catalysts for revitalization and culminate in designation of the area by the Secretary of State. The contractor, DOS, and the consultant shall hold a scoping session to review project and contract requirements and to share information with the consultant that will assist in completing the project. Topics shall include but are not limited to the following: o project scope and budget allocation o study area boundary o community participation and visioning process o project goals and objectives o existing relevant information (maps, reports, etc.) o access to information from past or current projects o responsibilities of the participants (contractor, consultant, and DOS) o timeframes and deadlines o reporting requirements o SEQRA requirements o expected products, including BOA Designation o MWBE goals The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.