BNW is seeking a consultant or team of consultants (Consultant) to provide professional design services and construction contract administration services for the Project. Services (described fully in Section II.C – Anticipated Scope of Services) include relevant background data collection, permitting, final design development, stamped engineering plans, construction bid assistance, and construction contract administration. Proposals are hereby invited for the Project, in accordance with details included in this RFP.

All work performed for BNW must be accomplished with the protection of water resources and the environment in mind. The purpose of this Project is to evaluate two separate parcels (South Buffalo Charter School AND The DEC Harlem Road Fishing Access Site) to design a Buffalo Blueway site at each location to improve public access along and to the Buffalo River. The sites should be designed to effectively promote passive and active recreation at these waterfront locations. The upgraded access points should increase visibility and accessibility within site boundaries while also remaining considerate of broader linkages to the water-based Buffalo Blueway trail system as well the anticipated landside Buffalo River Greenway trail system. All project elements should strive to meet ADA requirements where possible.