Willsboro Bay Park Shoreline Access & Land Use Management Plan

The Town of Willsboro is soliciting a professional consultant to develop a Shoreline Access and Land Use Management Plan for the newly acquired Lilly Farm property, known as Willsboro Bay Park. The primary objective is to create a practical, implementable plan that balances the protection of water quality, shoreline resources, and sensitive ecological habitats, such as grasslands and migratory bird habitats, with the development of low-impact public recreational opportunities. Key deliverables include a project work plan, comprehensive resource mapping of existing conditions, short- and long-term stewardship strategies including best management practices for agricultural activities, and a conceptual layout for amenities such as walking trails, birding stations, and waterfront access. The final plan must include a phased implementation framework with planning-level cost estimates. The solicitation, identified by number 2140310, requires proposals to be submitted by November 18, 2026. Submissions must be divided into a technical proposal and a separate cost proposal, with the latter specifying a total fee and a not-to-exceed amount. Evaluation will be based on the technical approach, quality of deliverables, and the consultant's experience, with final selection subject to Town Board authorization. Mandatory submission documents include a vendor responsibility questionnaire, a non-collusion affidavit, an Iran Divestment Act form, and a New York State sexual harassment prevention certification. The project is funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and NEIWPPCC, and the anticipated contract kickoff is scheduled for December 21, 2026.