Onoville Marina Park Dock System Redesign and Construction

Bid Due Date:

Fri, 04/01/2022 - 1:00pm

Department:

Economic Development, Planning and Tourism

FROM: Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism for Onoville Marina Park

General Information

Onoville Marina Park is located on the southwest side of the Allegheny River on the west bank of the Allegheny Reservoir, just north of the Pennsylvania state line. By car, Onoville Marina is roughly 8 miles south of exit 17 off Interstate I86 by way of West Perimeter Road, to the Marinas east is the Seneca Nation of Indians Territory. The Park is a popular retreat for many families throughout western New York and Pennsylvania. The land is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is leased to the County to facilitate the Park and its operations.

The Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) oversees the operation of Onoville Marina Park. EDPT is seeking proposals from qualified firms to repair, revamp and/or reconstruct the current docking system. CCEDPT is looking for a firm that is able to look at the current construction of the dock, paying close attention to structural considerations and water level issues and create a design using the most appropriate and cost affective materials and construction techniques that will withstand years of use and weather related incidents. CCEDPT is looking for solutions that lower the amount of maintenance costs, increase accessibility and are convenient for the Onoville Marina Park Patrons.

All questions and proposals need to be submitted through the Onoville Marina Park Project site at: www.CattCo.org/OMP202203Docks

Questions Due Electronically: March 11th, 2022. Please submit your questions using the form for this bid.

Proposal due: April 1st 2022 at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Expected Start Date: TBD

Please contact Kate O’Stricker at kmostricker@cattco.org or by phone at 716-938-2320 for any questions or concerns.

Project Description

EDPT is looking for a firm to design a sustainable approach to the redevelopment of the dock system at Onoville Marina Park. The redevelopment and design project should take into account the following:

Minimizing the environmental impacts through sensitive siting improvements
Protecting and enhancing habitat areas within and around the marina site
Working to reduce maintenance costs and operations costs for increased efficiency
Include the addition of a ADA compliant kayak launch and an observation/ fishing dock.

Scope of Work

Please carefully read the following information that details the County’s expectations in relation to the project scope of work. The selected contractor will provide the county with professional services to realize the successful implementations of all aspects of this scope.

Site Analysis

All designs must adhere to Federal, State and Local Laws and Ordinances
Dock design will be compatible with natural processes, esthetically pleasing, functional, energy- and water-efficient, cost-effective, universally designed, and as welcoming as possible to all segments of the population

Current dock analysis will be the preliminary step in the design process, to analyze potential development sites as it relates to the project. It will evaluate the existing system identifying specific site issues, such as physical, environmental, cultural, and legal attributes. The analysis will identify different opportunities and constraints for the dock system. The Analysis will be used as the basis for the dock repair and/or replacement plan and will reinforce the goal of the CCEDPT for a cost-effective, environmentally sensitive, and maintainable and sustainable approach to project development.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Capacity of existing utilities and infrastructure (safety, water, electric, sanitary, and road design).

Verify power needs and existing capacity of docking system: other entities’ (upgrades, meters, transformers, service, etc.),
Verify marina capacity and ensure all utility services will be adequate for all proposed upgrades.
Verify docking system will be able to withstand the seasonal water level fluctuation.

Low-Impact Development

Low-impact development (LID) is a term used to describe a site planning and engineering design approach to manage stormwater runoff that preserves the site’s natural hydrological and biological character. EDPT would like the design of the Onoville Marina Docking system to encompass low-impact development in site development.

RFP Submittal

Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process:

All proposals shall be reviewed and evaluated by EDPT Staff. Those firms determined acceptable for the award based on an evaluation using the selection criteria reflected below, will be interviewed either in person, on-line or by phone whichever is deemed most appropriate by the selection committee.

• Quality of proposed staff filling key positions and record of previously completed projects (minimum of 3, but not more than 5) of similar scope and size completed within the past 5-10 years. Please include a verifiable record of completing projects on time and on budget. A record of providing services that fully met or exceeded the client’s expectations.

• Proposed Project Process Plan that includes a process design that demonstrates a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the project scope of services. The plan/process design includes all the requisite resources and the proposed schedule meets the project required timeline for project completion. The individual proposed to act as the primary contact that has the requisite skills and direct experience necessary to successfully complete the project goals/objectives. The Process Plan accurately identifies all major challenges/opportunities and includes innovative/creative proposed solutions (best practices) that have produced verifiable positive results on past projects.

Anticipated Project Schedule
Total fee for services

AWARD OF A CONTRACT

After all interviews have been completed, the selection committee will forward their final recommendation for award to the Cattaraugus County Legislature for approval. The award will be made to the most qualified firm after evaluation of all responses, interviews, a thorough review of their qualifications, completion of negotiations and acceptance of their fee.

The right is reserved to reject any and all responses received; and, in all cases, the CCEDPT will be the sole judge as to whether the response has, or has not, satisfactorily met the requirements of this RFP.