New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a Consultant Team to provide Engineering, Design and Related Consulting Services for the Fifth Avenue Corridor Public Realm Project. The Fifth Avenue Corridor Public Realm project spans approximately 21 blocks from 40th St to 61st St and will prioritize pedestrians with wider sidewalks as well as safe and secure pedestrian crossings. Project components include: (1) demolition of the existing roadway, streetscape and utilities; (2) new utility mains and house connections; (3) licensing or infill of all below grade sidewalk vaults; (4) reconstruction of the roadway with a central dedicated bus lane, a western curb lane for bus passenger pickup/drop-off and right turns, and an eastern lane designated for general vehicle traffic; (5) narrowed crosswalks; (6) a cohesive streetscape palette including special pavements, new street trees, seating, lighting and plantings; (7) traffic signal poles, enforcements cameras and regulatory signage.
