Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Niagara Falls (the “City”) is seeking qualified firms (“Proposers”) to provide consulting services in connection with performing a market analysis and feasibility study based on the conceptual design for Centennial Park; The Project’s goal is to create a multifaceted year-round event campus that will extend the tourist season in Niagara Falls, take advantage of seasonal winter activities in the area, and to build a location for a multitude of events including but not limited to sporting events, concerts, indoor/outdoor gatherings and youth-centered activities. The Project is intended to build on recent improvements within the downtown core by the City, NYS Empire State Development Corporation, and NYS Parks service. The City of Niagara Falls is seeking to enter into a contract with an experienced firm (the “Consultant”) to provide consultant services and assist the City with a thorough and welldeveloped analysis which will assist the City in deciding if and where to build a project of this nature. Proposers should utilize their expertise with similar projects in fulfilling this task. It is the sincere desire of the City to promote activity that will expand opportunities for economic growth and provide additional recreational activities to the local community, as well as attract regional tourism by providing a unique experience. Task 1 Needs Assessment: using the concept plan, proposers should identify potential programs for a project of this nature the site including but not limited to athletic programs, winter activities, learning spaces, and event spaces and their economic impact on the community. Task 2 Site Analysis: Provide an in-depth analysis of the utility and other infrastructure needs of an event campus of this nature and look at the proposed site as well as other potential alternative sites for a similar facility. Prepare a detailed report outlining a preferred site location, which shall include a summary of the rationale used to assess the site and findings as to why the preferred location was selected. Analysis should include, but may not be limited to, costs associated with utility and other infrastructure needs, access to transit and transportation, economic impact on the immediate surrounding community, social and justice impacts, and any other information that may be necessary to support the findings of the analysis. Task 3 Market Analysis: including potential use of the facility by external groups and individuals, benchmark comparable facilities, and assessment of the competition within the market.
