The City of Albany hereby requests Proposals from qualified entities to provide planning, landscape architecture, and engineering services to the City of Albany to make improvements to two Hudson River Waterfront Gateways. The project area is located at two main waterfront gateways: the intersections of Colonie Street and Quay Street and Broadway and Quay Street.
The purpose of the improvements is to promote and enhance the connections between Downtown Albany, the Warehouse District, and the riverfront. Improving these gateways will provide riverfront visitors with clear direction to the riverfront and its many recreational assets from downtown Albany’s many businesses, and tourist attractions.
Two project area maps and photos have been included as Appendices A.
Designs should include but not be limited to lighting displays, landscaping, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and interpretive and/or wayfinding signage. Safety enhancements, lighting, and wayfinding solutions should be incorporated through creative designs. New curbing may be included to meet any Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
The end product will be influenced by a robust public outreach effort, as public input is a vital component of the project. The City Of Albany is seeking firms with experience in a variety of outreach methods to increase public engagement and input for the project.
The project is funded by the New York Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.
Minority Business Enterprises and Women's Business Enterprises are strongly encouraged to submit Proposals.
