RFP-(SOQ)2014-028 - Kingston Rail Trail - Engineering Services Pin875804 SOQ

Summary of Specifications:
The County of Ulster is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to obtain the professional services of a consulting civil engineering firm to prepare preliminary and final plans and specifications, bidding documents, and Right- of-Way incidental and acquisition services for a Federal Aid project in Ulster County, New York, known as the Kingston Rail Trail – PIN #875804 (the “Project”). 

The Project will establish a Rail Trail Link between the City of Kingston and Town of Hurley The Project includes approximately 1.7 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trail. Initial efforts will identify the better of two alternatives; either the along the abandoned O&W Railroad right-of- way (ROW) or the ROW of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad and then along the ROW of NYS Route 209 (see attached map). Additional improvements include the development of trailhead parking and safety railing on pedestrian bridges. Gates will be installed as necessary at trailheads and utility access points. Signs, including maps and safety rules, will be placed at the trailheads.