Bayfront Development Planning Study

The contract involves providing professional consulting services to the City of Long Beach for a comprehensive Bayfront Development Planning Study along Reynolds Channel in Nassau County, New York. The project encompasses public engagement, environmental impact assessments through a Generic Environmental Impact Statement, and the development of detailed plans and specifications to guide future bayfront enhancements. The selected firm will be responsible for project management, technical analyses, stakeholder outreach, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental standards and accessibility guidelines. The contract is set for a one-year duration, with work commencing shortly after award, and aims for completion by October 2026. The total anticipated budget is approximately $200,000, with specific MWBE participation goals of 15% for minority-owned and women-owned subcontractors, emphasizing equitable contracting practices. The procurement process emphasizes a qualitative evaluation based on understanding of the project, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, and scheduling ability, with the final award determined by the City Council through a best value approach rather than solely lowest bid. The contract incorporates standard New York State clauses covering legal compliance, non-collusion, equal employment opportunities, insurance, records retention, and data security, along with specific requirements for MWBE and SDVOB engagement and reporting. Deliverables include detailed work plans, community profiles, public meeting facilitation, environmental documentation, and digital mapping products, all to be delivered in specified formats with accompanying metadata. Proposal submissions are due by November 25, 2025, with six hard copies and one digital copy, plus six sealed copies of the cost proposal, submitted to the City of Long Beach’s Department of Public Works. The contract also mandates adherence to strict standards for project inspection, acceptance, and quality control, with inspections conducted by the State during and after project completion at the project site.