Site work for a mixed-use development in Youngstown, New York. Conceptual plans call for site work for a swimming pool.

The New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking to retain a professional design firm in the field of Engineering or Landscape Architecture to lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide professional services for the design of a new swimming pool at Fort Niagara State Park. The design will include a new swimming pool and related infrastructure in the location of the existing pool within the park. Selection will be according to Qualification Based Selection Procedures. This document summarizes the contracting opportunity, potential activities to be performed under the contract, submittal instructions, and required qualifications. Fee structure, actual fee, and task orders will be negotiated after the most qualified firm has been selected. Description of Existing Area Fort Niagara State Park is located east of the Niagara River on the south shore of Lake Ontario in the Town of Youngstown, Niagara County, New York. The state park is adjacent to the Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site. The swimming pool in the park was constructed in 1971 with the bath house rebuilt in 2018. The project focus will be the design of a new swimming pool and recreation area within the existing pool fence based on a conceptual design study that was completed in 2024 (Fort Niagara Pool Feasibility Study, 2024 attached). The objectives of the project include: Final design of the swimming pool and kiddie pool areas (i.e. construction documents); the design shall generally follow the preferred concept shown in the design study. The final design shall reflect the utilization of the existing bathhouse, existing filter building, and existing utility infrastructure. Intentional design of green spaces and picnic areas within the pool fence, using the concepts shown in the design study as a starting point. Services to be Provided OPRHP is seeking a qualified design firm to lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop a final design for the project area based on the preferred concept selected through a conceptual design study completed in 2024. The scope of the design services will include, but not be limited to, detailed design and construction documents, permitting, estimating, bid services, and construction administration. The scope of design services will also include overall design project management, scheduling, and team organization. The elements of the conceptual plan anticipated to advance under this design contract include: New main pool New kiddie pool Ground spray zone Water play area Connection of pools to existing filter and utility infrastructure Adjacent green space Walking paths Seating and picnic areas The services under this Contract will require the design team to develop a final design based on the preferred concept that conforms with current regulations and works with the existing infrastructure. The proposal should highlight experience in the following areas: Swimming pools (including all necessary piping and supporting infrastructure) Civil Engineering Topographic Survey and Mapping Landscape Architecture Site and utility design (including electrical) Ensuring conformance with all applicable regulations for public swimming and spray facilities Phase 1A and 1B archeological field surveys and associated reporting to SHPO to facilitate project advancement Sustainable Design Construction cost estimating Construction bid phase services The services under this Contract will require the design team to develop effective, creative, durable and economical design solutions. Designs must satisfy operational needs, meet sustainability objectives, and be cost effective. The term of the awarded contract is forty-eight (48) months, unless supplemented otherwise, and commences upon contract approval by the Office of the State Comptroller. The subject line of the e-mail shall contain the contract number and title of the offering for which the submission is being provided. E-mails containing a link to a PDF submission will not be accepted. Submissions e-mailed to the authorized contacts will not be accepted, nor will they constitute timely responses if submitted only to the authorized contacts before the due date and time. Professional firms, including Minority, Women, and Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned firms are encouraged to reply. Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 15% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 15% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6% The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.