RFP for Consultant Services for Downtown Saranac Lake Streetscape Design Guidelines

The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Village of Saranac Lake, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop detailed streetscape design guidelines for downtown Saranac Lake, New York. The project aims to create a unified and visually appealing framework for public infrastructure elements such as signage, street furniture, lighting, pedestrian amenities, and landscaping, with the goal of enhancing the community’s historic charm, accessibility, and economic vitality. These guidelines will serve as a blueprint for future infrastructure improvements, ensuring consistency and alignment with the community’s character. The contract, valued between $50,000 and $200,000, is set for a duration of ten months, with a submission deadline of February 21, 2025. The project emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with a 10% subcontracting goal for both women-owned and minority-owned businesses, although it is not set aside specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Located within Franklin County, the project is part of the ongoing efforts supported by the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and no firms have previously held similar contracts in the past five years. The initiative underscores a strategic effort to revitalize the downtown area through well-designed public spaces that reflect the community’s unique character.