Request for Proposal
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
TO PROVIDE URBAN RENEWAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF
One copy of the proposal should be addressed to:
City of
101 East State Street
Olean
Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to Ms. George at:
716-376-5647
716-376-5644 (fax)
mgeorge@cityofolean.org
Proposals should be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m., on
September 13, 2010.
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2. Background
The OURA is a public benefit corporation
established under Section 628 of Article 15 (Urban Renewal Law) of the
General Municipal Law. The
OURA represents the City in carrying out the provisions of Urban Renewal
Law. It is the mission of
the Agency to eliminate slum and blight in municipally designated
distressed area; to promote redevelopment, revitalization and
stabilization of these areas with economically and environmentally
viable commercial, industrial and/or mixed use development; and to build
the City’s property tax base and create sustainable job opportunities
for the citizens of Olean.
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3. Scope of Work
Using urban renewal authority and in accordance with the requirements
set forth in Article 15 of the General Municipal Law, the OURA is
desirous of developing a plan to promote and regulate development within
a designated urban renewal area.
The Consultant will provide professional services to assist the OURA
in the process of site designation, preparation and approval of an Urban
Renewal Plan and other Urban Renewal related activities that may be
authorized by the Olean Urban Renewal Agency.
The Scope of Work shall include but is not limited to the following:
- Assisting in the establishment of an
appropriate project boundary area that will serve as the designated
urban renewal area.
- Developing goals and objectives that will
assist the OURA in its plan to eliminate blight and substandard
conditions within the project area; to redevelop deteriorating
vacant and underutilized properties in accordance with the OURA’s
vision, the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2005-2025 and
other plans and policies; and to spur economic development.
- Coordinating activities and approval
procedures, i.e., public notices, filings, resolutions and hearings,
with other involved local, State and Federal Agencies, including the
New York State Division of Housing Renewal, the City Council and
Planning Board.
- Preparing and presenting a variety of
reports to OURA Board and others as needed or requested.
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4. Required Submittals
Proposals should include the following:
- Background information that describes the
nature and history of the firm or individual, including client
listings and references.
- Specific information regarding the firm or
individual’s experience and technical expertise respecting the scope
of services, including particular experience with developing Urban
Renewal Plans in New York State.
- Identification and resumes of the persons
who will provide the services.
- References for your work, including if
applicable, the names and contact persons for any New York Urban
Renewal Agencies, redevelopment agencies or similar entities for
which services have been provided within the last five years.
- A fee schedule for the types of services and
personnel expected to be included in this scope of work.
List travel costs and any other direct or indirect costs
associated with performing the required services.
Provide a cost estimate formatted such that labor hours for
each individual and other direct cost are readily apparent for each
major task. The project cost
shall reflect a not-to-exceed amount.
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5. Selection Criteria
The OURA will rank the proposals received based
on an evaluation of technical skills (50%), experience (30%), and cost
(20%). The OURA will select,
at its option, one or more contractors with which to enter into an
agreement for services, subject to the negotiation of fair and
reasonable profit. The
selection of a contractor or contractors will be made in rank order.
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6. Miscellaneous
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals; to
negotiate any elements of a proposal; to conduct interviews at its sole
discretion; and to solicit and/or select contractors for the program
outside the scope of this RFP.
The OURA assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by
respondents to this Request for Proposals, including any requests for
additional information, interviews, or negotiations.
The successful proposer shall be required to sign
a contract with the City in a form provided by and acceptable to the
OURA. The contractor shall
be an independent contractor of the OURA.
The independent contractor will be required to maintain its own
workers compensation, liability and automobile insurance coverage, and
provide proof of same to the City, all in the manner provided in the
contract required to be signed.
Additional information regarding this Request for Proposals may be
obtained at the address shown above or by calling 716-376-5647.
