Montgomery County - Chuctanunda Creek Trail Master Plan - RFP No. 12-26 (2026)
Montgomery CountyCounty · Fonda, NY- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jackie Doin
The 30-second brief
Montgomery County requests proposals from qualified planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and trail-design consultants or multidisciplinary teams for the Chuctanunda Creek Trail Master Plan, RFP No. 12-26. The project entails preparing a comprehensive master plan for the extension and improved connectivity of the Chuctanunda Creek Trail from the Gateway Overlook Bridge in the City of Amsterdam, through the Town of Amsterdam, to the Village of Hagaman. Scope components include project initiation and management, public outreach and stakeholder engagement, inventory and existing conditions assessment, needs assessment and trail alignment alternatives, concept designs and visualizations, environmental and regulatory screening, and a concept design report and implementation plan. An optional add-on alternative covers the AC&N Railroad Trestle inspection and restoration feasibility. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on December 11, 2026. Inquiries are due by November 25, 2026. Evaluation criteria encompass technical proposal and understanding, relevant experience, implementation schedule, cost proposal and value, team composition, communications, and local coordination ability.
Kickoff meeting summary; finalized work plan and milestone schedule; progress meeting notes; Public engagement plan; meeting materials and summaries; public feedback record; Existing conditions memorandum; base maps; gap/constraint/opportunity maps and photographic inventory; Needs assessment; route alternatives maps and comparison matrix; preferred trail alignment recommendation; Concept-level plans, Illustrative renderings, And presentation graphics; Environmental and regulatory constraints memorandum and anticipated approval/permit matrix; Draft and final master plan; executive summary; route maps; conceptual renderings; cost estimates; phased implementation matrix; final presentation; electronic source files and GIS deliverables
Technical proposal and demonstrated understanding of trail connectivity, feasibility, and deliverables, Relevant experience in multi-use trails, municipal planning, public engagement, and conceptual design, Proposed implementation schedule and ability to meet agreed milestones, Base cost proposal, level of effort, and value within the available budget, Team composition, qualifications, project manager experience, and availability, Quality of written and oral communications, including any interview, Ability to coordinate effectively with local partners and attend meetings in the project area
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Summary
Montgomery County requests proposals from qualified planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and trail-design consultants or multidisciplinary teams for the Chuctanunda Creek Trail Master Plan, RFP No. 12-26.
The project entails preparing a comprehensive master plan for the extension and improved connectivity of the Chuctanunda Creek Trail from the Gateway Overlook Bridge in the City of Amsterdam, through the Town of Amsterdam, to the Village of Hagaman. Scope components include project initiation and management, public outreach and stakeholder engagement, inventory and existing conditions assessment, needs assessment and trail alignment alternatives, concept designs and visualizations, environmental and regulatory screening, and a concept design report and implementation plan. An optional add-on alternative covers the AC&N Railroad Trestle inspection and restoration feasibility. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on December 11, 2026. Inquiries are due by November 25, 2026. Evaluation criteria encompass technical proposal and understanding, relevant experience, implementation schedule, cost proposal and value, team composition, communications, and local coordination ability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical proposal and demonstrated understanding of trail connectivity, feasibility, and deliverables, Relevant experience in multi-use trails, municipal planning, public engagement, and conceptual design, Proposed implementation schedule and ability to meet agreed milestones, Base cost proposal, level of effort, and value within the available budget, Team composition, qualifications, project manager experience, and availability, Quality of written and oral communications, including any interview, Ability to coordinate effectively with local partners and attend meetings in the project area
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- Kickoff meeting summary
- Finalized work plan and milestone schedule
- Progress meeting notes
- Public engagement plan
- Meeting materials and summaries
- Public feedback record
- Existing conditions memorandum
- Base maps
- Gap/constraint/opportunity maps and photographic inventory
- Needs assessment
- Route alternatives maps and comparison matrix
- Preferred trail alignment recommendation
- Concept-level plans, Illustrative renderings, And presentation graphics
- Environmental and regulatory constraints memorandum and anticipated approval/permit matrix
- Draft and final master plan
- Executive summary
- Route maps
- Conceptual renderings
- Cost estimates
- Phased implementation matrix
- Final presentation
- Electronic source files and GIS deliverables
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Cover letter
- Technical approach
- Work plan and milestone schedule
- Firm qualifications
- Resumes
- Five references
- Relevant work samples
- Itemized fixed-fee BASE cost
- Optional add-on price
- Submit to
- Montgomery County Purchasing Department, DPW Building, 113 Park St, Fultonville, NY 12072
- Scope location
- Amsterdam, NY
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Montgomery County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Montgomery County Purchasing Department, DPW Building, 113 Park St, Fultonville, NY 12072. For questions, contact Jackie Doin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Montgomery County in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jackie Doin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Kickoff meeting summary; finalized work plan and milestone schedule; progress meeting notes; Public engagement plan; meeting materials and summaries; public feedback record; Existing conditions memorandum; base maps; gap/constraint/opportunity maps and photographic inventory; Needs assessment; route. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical proposal and demonstrated understanding of trail connectivity, feasibility, and deliverables, Relevant experience in multi-use trails, municipal planning, public engagement, and conceptual d..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Montgomery County?
All active and historical solicitations from Montgomery County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Montgomery County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Technical approach, Work plan and milestone schedule, Firm qualifications, Resumes, Five references, Relevant work samples, Itemized fixed-fee BASE cost, Optional add-on price. Review the full document from Montgomery County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Amsterdam, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
