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CITY OF ALBANY DIVISION OF ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSALS DUE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2021 AT 12:00 NOON LINCOLN PARK AMPHITHEATER PROJECT ALBANY, NEW YORK RFP 2021-04 JANUARY 21, 2021 ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 2 of 22 LINCOLN PARK AMPHITHEATER PROJECT ALBANY, NEW YORK RFP 2021-04 IMPORTANT NOTICE: A restricted period is currently in effect for this Procurement and it will remain in effect until approval of the Contract. Bidders are prohibited from contact related to this procurement with any City of Albany employee other than the designated contacts listed below refer to: Designated Contacts for this Procurement: For Project Specific Clarifications: William J. Lecuyer P.E. For Public Procurement Process Clarifications Laura M. Gulfo, Esq. SECTION 1: PURPOSE 1.1 The City of Albany hereby requests proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services related to the design of the Lincoln Park Amphitheater located at the western portion of Lincoln Park in the City of Albany. Minority Business Enterprises and Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. SECTION 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Lincoln Park is a 75 acre facility which is bordered by Delaware Avenue to the west, Eagle Street to the east, Park Avenue to the north and Morton Avenue to the south. The park is bisected by Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, dividing what is considered the upper park and lower park. Lincoln Park was originally developed in the early 1900’s. In 2018, the City of Albany initiated the development of a master plan to evaluate park use and recommend upgrades and improvements. Included in the improvements was the recommendation of the construction of a new amphitheater in the western portion of the park, west of Martin Luther King Boulevard. In addition, this project will also include the installation of seating and fitness equipment on the Morton Avenue park overlook. 2.2 Potential improvements for this area may include, but not be limited to the following: • An open-air theater and pavilion ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 3 of 22 • New seating • New fitness equipment and seating at the Morton Avenue park overlook. • Walking paths • Intersection improvements at Oneida Terrace and Morton Avenue • New access road and parking lot. • Pedestrian lighting • Landscaping improvements. A copy of the master plan and associated cost estimates has been developed for the new improvements and has been included in Attachment A of this RFP for potential consultants review and use. 2.3 The total project budget is $1,900,000 including all construction, engineering, administration, and a 10% construction contingency. SECTION 3: RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS 3.1 Proposals may be returned to the City of Albany in one of the following ways: 3.1.1 Hand Delivered - Two copies of the proposal along with a CD or USB flash drive with the proposal in PDF Format must be received in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal Enclosed - Professional Engineering Services – Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project” no later than February 17, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the following address: City of Albany Office of Corporation Counsel 24 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12207 ATTN: Laura M. Gulfo, Esq. 3.1.2 Delivery Service - Two copies of the proposal along with a CD or USB flash drive with the proposal in PDF Format must be received at the above referenced address in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal Enclosed - Professional Engineering Services – Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project” no later than the dates and times listed above. If a Proposal is sent by mail or other delivery system, it shall be the responsibility of the proposer to ensure the proposal is delivered by the date and time specified. Proposals delivered after the date and time specified may be rejected. 3.1.3 Electronic Submission - Proposers may also submit their Proposals electronically via BidNetDirect.com. Proposals must be received no later than date and time listed above. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 4 of 22 3.2 The cost proposal shall be included in a separately sealed envelope or separate .pdf file in electronic submissions within the proposal submittal such that it may be reviewed independent of the remainder of the proposal. 3.3 Those submitting proposals do so entirely at their own expense. There is no expressed or implied obligation by the City to reimburse any firm or individual for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting proposals, preparing or submitting additional information requested by the City, or participating in any selection interviews. 3.4 Submission of any proposal indicates an acceptance of the conditions contained in this Request unless the submitted proposal clearly and specifically states otherwise. 3.5 The City of Albany reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals in whole or in part, to waive any and all informalities, require supplemental statements or information from any responsible party, negotiate potential contract terms with any respondent to this RFP, have discussions with any respondent to this RFP to correct and/or clarify responses which do not conform to the instructions contained herein and to disregard all non-conforming, non- responsive or conditional proposals. 3.6 The City of Albany reserves the right to award the work, in whole or in part, to one or more firms and individuals. 3.7 Any award of the consulting services work shall be conditioned on the later execution of a formal written contract. The City of Albany reserves the right to revoke or rescind any award at any time prior to the full execution of a formal written contract. 3.8 Respondents shall avoid submission of marketing materials. 3.9 All information submitted in response to this RFP is subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), which generally mandates the disclosure of documents in the possession of the City upon the request of any person unless the content of the document falls under a specific exemption to disclosure. SECTION 4: QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER 4.1 Each proposer shall provide a statement of qualifications including: a. A brief history and description of the firm submitting the proposal. b. Identification of a project team manager or point of contact for all management issues. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 5 of 22 c. Identification of the firm’s professional staff members who will be assigned to this project if the firm's proposal is selected. Include a resume for each such professional staff member that details qualifications, years and types of experience, education, accomplishments, etc. Specify the extent of the availability and commitment of each such professional staff member who will be assigned to this project if the firm's proposal is selected. d. At least three references, including contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. e. A signed cover letter from a person within the firm who is authorized to make representations on behalf of the firm and to bind the firm. f. A comprehensive description of the firm’s experience in similar projects. g. Any additional information which would serve to distinguish the firm from other firms submitting proposals such as examples of work on projects similar to the project contemplated by this RFP, any special expertise or experience of the firm, etc. 4.2 The City of Albany may make such inquiries it deems necessary to determine the ability of each proposer to perform the services contemplated by this RFP. Proposers shall furnish all information and data subsequently requested by the City of Albany for this purpose. SECTION 5: SCOPE OF SERVICES 5.1 General: a. The selected firm will be responsible for providing all data collection, plan development, and engineering services as required for the completion of the project. Each proposing firm is expected to visit the project site to review actual site conditions and review existing attached documents at their own cost and expense prior to submitting their proposal. 5.2 Project Development Phase: a. Attend a project kick-off meeting with the City of Albany to review the project objective, goals, and schedule. b. The City of Albany currently is in possession of a survey which covers a portion of the project area. (See Attachment B) This information shall be provided to the selected consultant to utilize for project design. The remaining portion of the project site will require the selected consultant to complete a planimetric and topographical field survey of the area. The survey shall include all above and below grade features including, but not limited to the following: ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 6 of 22 1. All above grade features including, but not limited to, curbs, sidewalks, building faces, bollards, trees, light poles, manholes, catch basins and ADA sidewalk ramps. 2. Underground utilities. The selected consultant shall show underground infrastructure based upon above grade features, record mapping and utility layout. 3. Contour interval of one foot. Elevations shall be based upon a datum provided by the City. There is an existing benchmark in Lincoln Park which shall be utilized for the topographical data. 4 Set a minimum of two bench marks for future reference at the project site. c. Complete a geotechnical investigation which will include on-site drilling and sampling, as well as detailed laboratory testing to evaluate the strength parameters of the subsurface soils. Assume up to three soil borings. d. The selected consultant shall complete a review of the existing intersection at Oneida Terrace and Morton Avenue. Specifically included in the review will be the following: 1 Existing traffic signal configuration 2 Turning lane layout 3 Existing traffic counts (provided by City) 4 The proposed impact from a new 30 car parking lot. 5 Proposed intersection layout and location. e. Review all documentation contained in the City’s Master Plan regarding the proposed amphitheater and Morton Avenue overlook improvements. Selected consultant will be required to review the project scope and the cost estimate contained in the masterplan for compliance. f. Complete a review of the proposed Beaver Creek Clean River Project – Phase V – Beaver Creek Satellite Treatment Facility Project which is proposed to be constructed adjacent to the new amphitheater. Construction is proposed to begin in the Spring of 2021. Identify any conflicts between the proposed project which may impact the scope and budget established in the Master Plan. A portion of the design plans have been included in Attachment B. A full set of design documents will be made available to the selected consultant after contract execution. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 7 of 22 g. The selected consultant shall meet with the City of Albany to discuss if there are any revisions required to the scope of work to bring it into conformance with the project budget. h. Prepare 30% concept drawings, defining the project scope including layout, construction materials and components for the project. Also provide a rendering(s) of the improvements within the proposed project area for distribution. i. Prepare a construction cost estimate to ensure compliance with project budget. Estimate shall include all engineering costs as well as a 10% contingency. j. Assume a total of five meeting during this phase of the project. 5.3 Design Development Phase: a. Prepare 75% completed drawings and specifications, defining all street layout, construction materials, components, and details, for the project. b. Prepare a detailed cost estimate for the project, including all associated contingency and soft costs. If the cost estimate is not within the project budget, modify the scope of work prior to completing the design development phase. c. A maintenance and protection of traffic plan shall be provided to address the requirements to maintain vehicular traffic during construction and for any work at the Morton Avenue/Oneida Terrace Intersection. d. Attend a meeting to discuss the proposed projects interaction with the Beaver Creek Clean River Project – Phase V – Beaver Creek Satellite Treatment Facility Project. Expected attendees will include the City Engineering Division, contractor for the project, Albany Water Board Representatives and their consultant(s). e. Attend meetings with City representatives to review the design development phase submittal and revise the design in accordance with City comments. f. Assume a total of three meeting during this phase of the project 5.4 Contract Document Phase: a. Prepare final construction drawings and technical specifications for the improvements. Drawings shall include all necessary layout information and construction details. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 8 of 22 b. All plans are to be signed and sealed by a New York State Professional Engineer. Corporate stamps are not acceptable for certification of the contract documents. c. Final contract documents shall include the standard City boiler plate which will be prepared by the City. d. It is anticipated that this project will be bid on a Lump sum basis. e. Prepare a final cost estimate. f. Prepare an updated rendering(s) of the proposed project. g. Submit copies of the 100% completed Contract Documents to the City for review, attend meetings with City representatives to review the documents and make any necessary modifications prior to bidding the project. h. Assume a total of two meeting during this phase of the project. 5.5 Bid Phase: a. Provide the City with Final Contract Documents for distribution to prospective bidders and for the City’s use. b. Assist the City in answering bidders questions and in the preparation of any necessary addendum(s) to clarify any questions related to the Contract Documents. c. Assist in the evaluation of the bids as requested. 5.6 Construction Administration Phase: a. Attend a pre-construction meeting. b. Make a minimum of two site visits a week during construction to review the status and quality of work for conformance to the Contract Documents. c. Coordinate, review, and approve all shop drawing submittals and samples. d. Coordinate the selection of all material colors and finishes. e. Provide interpretation of the Contract Documents and assist the city to respond to Contractors’ Requests for Information. f. Assist the Owner with project close-out, including final inspection and follow- up of the punch list items. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 9 of 22 g. The City of Albany will review and process all contractor payment applications. 5.7 Project Administration: a. The City of Albany Department of General Services, Engineering Division will administer the project under the direction of Randall J. Milano, P.E. City Engineer. William J. Lecuyer P.E. will be the Project Manager. Any questions concerning the submittal should be directed to Bill Lecuyer at (518) 434-5490, faxed to (518) 434-5696 or emailed to [EMAIL REDACTED] 5.8 Project Schedule:  Proposal Submission February 17, 2021  Executed Contract March 5, 2021  Project Kickoff Meeting March 7, 2021  Project Development Phase April 14, 2021  Design Development Phase Complete May 28, 2021  Construction Documents Complete July 6, 2021  Advertise for Bids July 9, 2021  Open Bids August 3, 2021  Award Contract August 17, 2021  Construction Start September 7, 2021  Project Complete May 20, 2022 5.9 Project Deliverables: The following deliverables shall be submitted to the City of Albany for review:  Project Development Phase Three hard copies with one digital copy in PDF format.  Design Development Phase Three hard copies with one digital copy in PDF format.  Contract Document Phase Three hard copies with one digital copy in PDF format. SECTION 6: WORK PROPOSAL 6.1 Address the Scope of Services referenced in Section 5 above, including a detailed work plan and project approach that includes task definitions and methodology, milestones, and project schedule. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 10 of 22 SECTION 7: COST PROPOSAL 7.1 Provide the individual proposed cost for each of the services set forth in Section 5. Subsections 5.1 through 5.9. 7.2 Clearly set forth in detail any and all additional expenses for which you expect to be reimbursed. The proposal must, however, provide a guarantee that no additional fees will be charged to the City of Albany without prior written consent by the City. 7.3 As identified in Section 3.2, the cost proposal shall be included in a separately sealed envelope within the proposal submittal such that it may be reviewed independently. SECTION 8: DESIGN DELEGATION 8.1 Unless noted otherwise, the selected proposer will be responsible for the design and certification of all components of this project. Design delegation to the contractor of any component of this project is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from the City of Albany. It is critical that the Consultant takes complete responsibility for the design of the work and avoids delegation of design to others. 8.2 If the Consultant desires to delegate design, he/she will request in a letter to the City Engineer that delegation be authorized, explain specifically why for each case, and state that the work is ancillary to the project. The City Engineer will review the request and provide a written reply. In the event the request is denied, no additional compensation will be paid to the Consultant. 8.3 In all cases when design is delegated, the Consultant shall provide the layout, loading, performance requirements, geometry, referenced standards and all other design parameters required so the Contractor’s design professional is able to design the components or systems. The Consultant shall be responsible to review and approve the contractor's submittal for conformance with the design concept. SECTION 9: CONTRACT: 9.1 The contract period for the services contemplated by the RFP will be for a maximum of two years. A sample of the Professional Services Agreement has been included with this RFP. 9.2 All proposers are required to review the attached sample City of Albany professional services agreement prior to their proposal submission. All requests for revisions to the professional services agreement shall be made in writing not ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 11 of 22 less than five days prior to the RFP submission date for consideration. All requests received after RFP submission will not be accepted. 9.3 The selected proposer(s) will be required to execute a contract with the City of Albany. The City will have the right to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice. SECTION 10: PROPOSAL EVALUATION: 10.1 Proposals shall remain valid until the execution of a contract by the City of Albany. 10.2 Proposals shall be examined and evaluated by the City of Albany Division of Engineering and the Corporation Counsel's Office to determine whether each proposal meets the requirements of this RFP. A recommendation will be made City of Albany Division of Engineering for a contract award based on the following criteria: a. Proposer’s demonstrated capabilities and professional qualifications. b. The wherewithal of the proposer(s) to render the requested services to the City in a timely fashion. c. Total proposed cost. d. Completeness of the proposal. 10.3 The selection of a proposal will not be based solely on a monetary evaluation. Considerable weight will be given to experience in the areas required and the track record of the proposer(s) SECTION 11: ALTERNATIVES: 11.1 Proposals may include alternative matters or items not specified or requested in this RFP. However, all such alternatives matters or items must be listed separately from the proposal and the cost(s) thereof must be separate and itemized. SECTION 12: INDEMNIFICATION: 12.1 The selected proposer will be required to defend, indemnify, and save harmless the City of Albany, its employees and agents, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including without limitations, reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of, or in consequence of any intentional act or ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 12 of 22 omission of the selected proposer, its employees or agents, to the extent of its or their responsibility for such claims, damages, losses, and expenses. SECTION 13: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CLARIFICATION: 13.1 All inquiries with respect to this Request for Proposals shall be directed to the following: For project specific clarifications: William J. Lecuyer P.E. Division of Engineering One Conners Blvd. Albany, NY 12204 Phone: (518) 434-5490 Fax: (518) 434-5696 E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] For public procurement process clarifications: Laura M. Gulfo, Esq. Assistant Corporation Counsel Department of Law City Hall, Room 106 24 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12207 Phone: (518) 434-5050 E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] 13.2 All questions about the meaning or intent of the specifications shall be submitted in writing. Replies will be posted via the City’s website: http://www.albanyny.gov/NewsandEvents/RFPs.aspx, along with the electronic version of this RFP. Questions received less than four business days prior to the date of submission of proposals will not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written addenda will be binding. Oral or other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. 13.3 In addition, any changes, additions or deletions to this RFP will also be posted on the City’s website: http://www.albanyny.gov/NewsandEvents/RFPs.aspx, ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 13 of 22 along with the electronic version of this RFP. Respondents are urged to check the City’s website frequently for notices of any clarification of or changes, additions, or deletions to this RFP. OTHER THAN THE CONTACT IDENTIFIED ABOVE, PROSPECTIVE RESPONDENTS SHALL NOT APPROACH THE CITY’S EMPLOYEES DURING THE RESTRICTED PERIOD OF THIS RFP PROCESS ABOUT ANY MATTERS RELATED TO THIS RFP OR ANY QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THERETO. SECTION 14: MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS: 14.1 Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the manner that a proposal must be executed) and delivered to the place where proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of proposals. 14.2 If within twenty-four (24) hours after the proposals are opened, any proposer files a duly signed written notice with the City and thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its proposal, that proposer may withdraw its proposal and the proposal security will be returned. Thereafter, that proposer will be disqualified from further proposal on the work. SECTION 15: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: 15.1 The selected proposer will be required to procure and maintain at it’s own expense the following insurance coverage: a. Workers' Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance: Must show evidence of Worker’s Compensation insurance of at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), a policy or policies providing protection for employees in the event of job-related injuries; b. Commercial General Liability Insurance: A policy or policies of comprehensive general liability insurance of general liability limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate; c. Errors and Omissions/ Professional Liability Insurance: A policy or policies of errors and omissions insurance with limits of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00). Said insurance must be issued by an insurer licensed to do business in the State of New York and must have an A.M. Best rating of not less than d. Automobile Liability Insurance: In the event that CONSULTANT is using a vehicle in business, a policy or policies of comprehensive automobile ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 14 of 22 liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each accident because of bodily injury, sickness, or disease, including death at any time, resulting therefrom, sustained by any person caused by accident; and a policy or policies with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for damage because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, caused by accident and arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any automobiles, including owned, non-owned and hired. e. Excess/Umbrella Insurance: A policy or policies of insurance with limits of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate; f. Pollution Liability Insurance: A policy or policies of pollution liability insurance of liability limits of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate; 15.2 Each policy of insurance required shall be in form and content satisfactory to the City of Albany, and shall provide that: a. The City of Albany is named as an additional named insured on a primary and non-contributing basis. b. The insurance policies shall not be changed or cancelled until the expiration of thirty (30) days after written notice to the City of Albany Corporation Counsel's Office. c. The insurance policies shall be automatically renewed upon expiration and continued in force unless the City of Albany Corporation Counsel's Office is given sixty (60) days written notice to the contrary. 15.3 No work shall commence under the contract until the selected proposer has delivered to the City or its designee proof of issuance of all policies of insurance required by the Contract to be procured by the selected proposer. If at any time, any of said policies shall be or become unsatisfactory to the City, the selected proposer shall obtain a new policy and submit proof of insurance of the same to the City for approval. Upon failure of the selected proposer to furnish, deliver, and maintain such insurance as above provided, the contract may, at the election of the City, be declared suspended, discontinued or terminated. Failure of the selected proposer to procure and maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the selected proposer from any liability under the contract, nor shall the insurance requirements be constructed to conflict with the obligations of the selected proposer concerning indemnification. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 15 of 22 SECTION 16: NON-COLLUSIVE PROPOSAL CERTIFICATE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 16.1 Each proposer shall complete and submit with the proposal the “Non-Collusive Proposal Certificate” and the “Acknowledgment” found at the end of this RFP. SECTION 17: PROCUREMENT FORMS AND REQUIREMENTS: 17.1 Additional requirements for this RFP are described below. Relevant statements, where required to be submitted, must be executed and included in the submission in the following order: 1. Iran Divestment Act Statement, 2. Non- Discrimination and 3. Diversity Requirements. All required forms have been included at the end of this RFP for submission. 17.2 Iran Divestment Act: By submission of a bid in response to this Bid request, “each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the list created pursuant to paragraph of subdivision 3 of section 165-a of the State Finance Law.” The list in question is maintained by the New York State Office of General Services. For further information and to view this list please go to: es.pdf If in any case the bidder cannot make the foregoing certification, the bidder shall so state and shall furnish with the bid a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reasons therefor. A political subdivision may award a bid to a bidder who cannot make the certification pursuant to paragraph of N.Y. General Municipal Law § 103-g on a case-by-case basis. 17.3 Non-Discrimination and Diversity Requirements: Pursuant to Federal laws and regulations, the New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the City of Albany General Code Chapter 48, Article III Omnibus Human Rights Law, the City recognizes its obligation under the law to prevent discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or domestic partner, or English proficiency and to promote opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified minority-and women-owned business enterprises and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of City contracts. In furtherance of these rules and principles, the City of Albany highly encourages the participation of certified minority- and women–owned business enterprises (“MWBE”) at the City’s goal levels and the employment of minority groups’ members and women in the performance of its contracts. The City of Albany hereby notifies all Consultants submitting a proposal that it will affirmatively ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 16 of 22 ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or domestic partner, or English proficiency in consideration for award. Further, by submission of a bid in response to this Bid request, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that: “The respondent/contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or domestic partner, or English proficiency in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The respondent/contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the federal, state and local laws and regulations, including employment practices. In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the respondent/contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the respondent/contractor of the respondent/contractor’s obligations under this Statement and the federal, state and local laws and regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or domestic partner, or English proficiency.” 17.4 Living Wage: When providing the services contemplated by this RFP, the entity/firm must comply with section 42-161 of the City of Albany Code, which requires payment of a living wage to all of the entity/firm’s employees working on the service contract. A Living Wage Compliance Form must be completed and submitted with each proposal. SECTION 18: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 18.1 All Proposers shall be required to submit a complete proposal. As outlined in this RFP, all proposals shall include the following: a. Statement of Qualifications as outlined in Section 3. b. Work Proposal as outlined in Section 6. c. Cost Proposal as outlined in Section 7. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 17 of 22 d. Non-Collusive Proposal Certificate and Acknowledgment Form as outlined in Section 16 e. Iran Divestment Act statement, as outlined in Section 17.2. f. Non-Discrimination and Diversity statement, as outlined in Section 17.3. g. Living Wage Compliance Form as outlined in Section 17.4. 18.2 Failure to include all of the above items may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive. ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 18 of 22 NON-COLLUSIVE PROPOSAL CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION 103-D By submission of this proposal, each proposer and each person signing on behalf of any proposer certifies, and in the case of a joint proposal each party thereto, certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of knowledge and belief: The prices in the proposal have been arrived at independently, without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other proposer or with any competitor; Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the proposer and will not knowingly be disclosed by the proposer prior to the opening, directly or indirectly, to any other proposer or to any competitor; and No attempt has been made or will be made by the proposer to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. (Signature) (Print Name and Title) (Name of Partnership or Corporation) (Date) ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 19 of 22 ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PROPOSER If Individual or Individuals: STATE OF ) COUNTY OF ) SS.: On this day of 2021, before me personally appeared to me known and known to me to be the same person(s) described in and who executed the within instrument, and he/she/they severally acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same. Notary Public, State of Qualified in Commission Expires If Corporation: STATE OF ) COUNTY OF ) SS.: On this day of 2021, before me personally appeared to me known, who, being by me sworn, did say that he/she is the (give title) of the (name of corporation) the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; that he/she knows the seal of the corporation, and that the seal affixed to the instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the board of directors of the corporation, and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by like order. Notary Public, State of Qualified in Commission Expires If Partnership: STATE OF ) COUNTY OF ) SS.: On this day of 2021, before me personally came to me known to be the individual who executed the foregoing, and who, being duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she is a partner of the firm of and that he/she has the authority to sign the same, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as the act and deed of said partnership. Notary Public, State of Qualified in Commission Expires ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 20 of 22 IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION As a result of the Iran Divestment Act of 2012 (Act), Chapter 1 of the 2012 Laws of New York, a new provision has been added to the State Finance Law (SFL), § 165-a, effective April 12, 2012. Under the Act, the Commissioner of the Office of General Services (OGS) will be developing a list (prohibited entities list) of “persons” who are engaged in “investment activities in Iran” (both are defined terms in the law). Pursuant to SFL § 165-a(3)(b), the initial list is expected to be issued no later than 120 days after the Act’s effective date, at which time it will be posted on the OGS website. By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation or by assuming the responsibility of a Contract awarded hereunder, Bidder/Contractor (or any assignee) certifies that once the prohibited entities list is posted on the OGS website, it will not utilize on such Contract any subcontractor that is identified on the prohibited entities list. Additionally, Bidder/Contractor is advised that once the list is posted on the OGS website, any Contractor seeking to renew or extend a Contract or assume the responsibility of a Contract awarded in response to the solicitation, must certify at the time the Contract is renewed, extended or assigned that it is not included on the prohibited entities list. During the term of the Contract, should the City of Albany (AGENCY) receive information that a person is in violation of the above-referenced certification, AGENCY will offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then AGENCY shall take such action as may be appropriate including, but not limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the Contractor in default. AGENCY reserves the right to reject any bid or request for assignment for an entity that appears on the prohibited entities list prior to the award of a contract, and to pursue a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on the prohibited entities list after contract award. Signature: Print Name: Title: Company Name: Date: : ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 21 of 22 Non-Discrimination and Diversity Statement with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or domestic partner, or English proficiency in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The respondent/contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the federal, state and local laws and regulations, including employment practices. In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the respondent/contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the respondent/contractor of the respondent/contractor’s obligations under this Statement and the federal, state and local laws and regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or domestic partner, or English proficiency.” Signature: Print Name: Title: Company Name: Date: ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Proposals – RFP 2021-04 January 21, 2021 Lincoln Park Amphitheater Project Page 22 of 22 Living Wage Compliance City Code § 42-161 requires a living wage be paid to employees by any contractors awarded a contract by the City primarily for furnishing services to or for the City (excluding the purchase of goods or other property, the leasing of property or the development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of real property) and that involves an expenditure by the City to the contractor of at least $20,000, or the retention by the contractor of fees of at least $30,000, during a period of one year. The current Living Wage, as defined by the ordinance is as follows: If at least 70% of health care benefits are covered by employer: $13.36 Other: $15.52 Pursuant to the law, every proposal shall include a written commitment by the applicant to pay all covered employees a living wage and shall include a list of job titles and wage levels of all covered employees. Please provide titles and wage levels below for each employee who directly expends his/her time on a contract with the City. Please add additional pages if necessary. Contract / Agreement: Company Name: Job Title Wage Range By signing below you are agreeing to pay all covered employees a Living Wage as set forth above for the duration of the contract with the City. Signature: Date Title: Email: Phone: ---PAGE BREAK--- ATTACHMENT A LINCOLN PARK MASTER PLAN ---PAGE BREAK--- LINCOLN PARK MASTER PLAN ALBANY, NEW YORK Fall 2019 CITY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- i Lincoln Park Master Plan LINCOLN PARK MASTER PLAN STEPHEN STIMSON ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan City of Albany Department of Planning and Development Fall 2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan ii contents Message From Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan iv Introduction 1 The Site 3 Lincoln Park History 7 Lincoln Park Today 15 The Master Plan Process 23 The Master Plan 29 Envisioning Lincoln Park 47 ---PAGE BREAK--- iii Lincoln Park Master Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Dear Neighbors: Lincoln Park is a beloved South End landmark. First designed in 1914, this 70+ acre public park is home to a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational spaces and events that are part of the fabric of the adjoining neighborhoods, our entire City, and the Capital Region. The Lincoln Park Master Plan project provided an opportunity for our community to discuss ideas for preserving and improving Lincoln Park, and to learn more about the master planning process. The plan you are about to read is the culmination of four community meetings and the evaluation of hundreds of suggestions and recommendations by residents, community leaders, sporting groups and other stakeholders. I sincerely thank all who played a part in developing this visionary document. This plan will be used to shape Lincoln Park’s future and help to prioritize investments and initiatives within the Park for years to come. Sincerely, Kathy Sheehan Mayor, City of Albany Lincoln Park Master Plan iv ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Lincoln Park Master Plan Covering nearly 70 acres, Lincoln Park is a significant historic landscape. First master-planned by landscape architect Charles Downing Lay in 1914, Lincoln Park has served for a century as the primary outdoor recreation resource for the City of Albany. Built on a comprehensive public engagement process, this Master Plan weaves together the ecology of the site with the social and cultural life of the surrounding neighborhoods. New nature playgrounds provide important opportunities for children of all ages to engage with the outdoors. Stone structures and furnishings evoke native bedrock ledges in the ravine at the park’s northwest edge, while a swath of stormwater gardens recalls the historic trace of Beaver Creek. Plantings of native trees and meadow species enhance ecological vitality and seasonal beauty, and a curving allee of magnolias honors the planting scheme from Lay’s 1914 master plan. Interpretive historic signage links the many chapters of the park’s history to its importance in contemporary Albany. Lincoln Park is already a vibrant hub of active recreation, hosting a busy schedule of sports, fitness, and play programs. The Master Plan expands the park’s capacity for year-round active recreation, while enhancing its cultural vibrancy and foregrounding the site’s natural history to craft a unique design language and celebration of place. STIMSON and the Albany Department of Planning and Development prioritized the public engagement process, and accordingly, the plan reflects the specific needs, goals, and preferences of Albany residents. The result is a community-driven vision for Lincoln Park, that will preserve, connect, celebrate, and activate this cherished cultural landscape for decades to come. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Staff of the City of Albany Department of Planning and Development: Christopher Spencer, Commissioner Brad Glass, Planning Director Yasmine Robinson, Deputy Director Lauren Alpert, Principal Planner Erin Glennon, Senior Planner Zach Powell, Senior Planner Mary Millus, GIS Systems Coordinator Poulomi Sen, Planner Luis Roldan, Planner The City of Albany would like to thank the dedicated residents and City Staff who participated in the development of this plan. Introduction ---PAGE BREAK--- 0 30’ 60’ 120’ THE BOWL THE POOL NATURE PLAY THE RAVINE SOUTHWEST GATEWAY EAST END BASKETBALL COMMUNITY THEATER, ORCHARD AND GARDENS Lincoln Park Master Plan 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Lincoln Park Master Plan The Site Given its size, Lincoln Park is remarkably central to downtown Albany. Abutting the New York State Museum and Archives, it serves as the major neighborhood park for Albany’s South End. Lincoln Park is part of a network of large green spaces in the city, including Washington Park a few blocks to the north, and the Corning Riverfront Park on the Hudson. The Lincoln Park Master Plan looks toward strengthening connections between these public green spaces, as well as between Lincoln Park and its diverse surrounding neighborhoods. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- LINCOLN PARK CENTER SQUARE & HUDSON PARK MANSION AREA SOUTH END SECOND AVENUE DELAWARE AVENUE DOWNTOWN ALBANY PARK SOUTH ALBANY STRATTON VA & NYS OFFICES 5 Lincoln Park Master Plan LINCOLN PARK IN CONTEXT ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 6 LINCOLN PARK LAFAYETTE PARK EMPIRE STATE PLAZA HUDSON RIVER PHILIP ST. PARK WEST CAPITOL PARK CORNING RIVERFRONT PARK WASHINGTON PARK DOWNTOWN ALBANY PARKS ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Lincoln Park Master Plan Map of the City of Albany, with approximate footprint of present-day Lincoln Park Albany from the Hudson River with the site of Lincoln Park overlaid Beaver Kill Ravine (future site of Lincoln Park) Clay mines and the Martinville settlement along southeast edge of present-day Lincoln Park Lincoln Park History The evolution of this site reflects the urban development of Albany since its founding. The Beaver Creek ravine historically formed a southern boundary to the city, and the creek was crucial to economic development during the 19th century, powering several mills in what is now the park. Clay beds along the creek supplied material for Albany’s renowned brickyards. In the late 19th century, Martinville—an informal settlement of mostly Irish immigrants—occupied the south side of the park. Martinville was displaced by the construction of the park, following Lay’s 1914 master plan which claimed the south slope for walking paths, rolling lawn, and picturesque groves. Lay’s design advanced a comprehensive vision for the park’s program and aesthetic, proposing sports and play facilities, several civic buildings, and a mix of formal and naturalistic plantings. Some of Lay’s ideas were implemented, while others can serve now as inspiration for new design. The 2019 Master Plan revives Lay’s focus on the site’s unique geology and topography, and proposes contemporary civic spaces that support the interests of today’s local communities. The plan also seeks to reestablish urban connections that were lost with the construction of the Empire State Plaza, and to strengthen existing connections to nearby parks, schools, and cultural institutions. Martinville Hall Residence Catherine St. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception RAVINE State Penitentiary “The Gut” 1758 1850 1879 1892 ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 8 A gathering in what is now Lincoln Park, with views of downtown Albany to the north Opening of the Lincoln Park pool Public School 24, later renamed Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (T.O.A.S.T.) Empire State Plaza, completed 1976 Dr King Memorial and renaming of road as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Beaver Park Master Plan by Charles Downing Lay 1897 1914 1931 1954 1976 1993 ---PAGE BREAK--- Beaver Park Master Plan, by Charles Downing Lay. 1 3 2 5 4 9 Lincoln Park Master Plan 1914 MASTER PLAN ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed park buildings. 2 3 1 Built park landscapes, early 20th c. 5 4 Lincoln Park Master Plan 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Lincoln Park Master Plan Looking north across the Bowl, 1930s. Downtown Albany, 1948. The construction of the Empire State Plaza had a major impact on Lincoln Park and its relationship to downtown Albany. With the removal of the adjoining neighborhood, the north slope of the park became neglected and overgrown, and is now a significant barrier to visual and physical access. URBAN DEVELOPMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 12 Demolition and construction of the Empire State Plaza in progress, late 1960s-early 1970s. Completed plaza complex with Lincoln Park in background, late 1970s. The north slope of Lincoln Park today. ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 Lincoln Park Master Plan Existing neighborhood connections to be strengthened Opportunities for extended connections between site and city Neighborhood gateways to increase accessibility of park Nearby civic hubs Nearby schools Empire State Plaza Washington Park McKown Park Hummel Street Park Green Tech Charter T.O.A.S.T. Bishop Maginn H.S. Achievement Academy Charter Philip Street Park Pool Corning Riverfront Park DOWNTOWN ALBANY Hoffman Park HUDSON RIVER I-787 SECOND AVENUE Albany Leadership Charter H.S. DELAWARE AVE NYS Offices Stratton VA Medical Center Hackett Middle School CIVIC CONNECTIONS ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 Lincoln Park Master Plan Lincoln Park Today Lincoln Park is distinguished by its topography. The park’s hilltop location allows dramatic views of the city, while its ‘bowl’ form provides long views within the park and supports a range of recreation activities. Some slopes within the park are steep enough to make their use and maintenance a serious challenge. The Master Plan integrates these spaces more fully into the park through a range of strategies for planting and access. Lincoln Park is a lively venue for sports, play, and cultural events. It is also cherished for its extensive open space and opportunities for walking, rest, and informal gatherings. The Master Plan celebrates these current uses and is guided by community input as it proposes to fulfill the park’s potential and enhance its year-round appeal and accessibility. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET HAWK STREET EAGLE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE CATHERINE STREET WARREN STREET PHILIP STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER KOREAN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL WOMEN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 17 Lincoln Park Master Plan 0-3% Sports field 6-12% Events seating 12-20% Steep slopes 20-33% Extremely steep slopes >33% Difficult to traverse or maintain 3-6% Play areas, gathering SLOPE ---PAGE BREAK--- 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET HAWK STREET EAGLE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE CATHERINE STREET WARREN PHILIP STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER KOREAN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL WOMEN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Lincoln Park Master Plan 18 Flat or moderate slope access areas Extremely steep slopes PERIMETER AND ACCESS ---PAGE BREAK--- CURRENT USE 19 Lincoln Park Master Plan Mississippi Day 2018 photo: Yasmine Robinson 15 Love tennis program. Photo: Grace Nadel, Times Union Schoolyard garden at T.O.A.S.T. Photo: Glen Valentine Flag football in the Bowl. Photo: Paul Buckowski, Times Union ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 20 Cricket team. Photo: Robert Downen, Times Union Splash pad, summer 2018. Photo: Stephen Stimson Relay race at 2015. Photo: Michael P. Farrell, Times Union Dr. Martin Luther King Jr memorial. Photo: Rick Karlin, Times Union ---PAGE BREAK--- RECREATION SCHEDULE 21 Lincoln Park Master Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Meeting 1 October 9 Kick-Off Staff Meeting 1 September 11 Aug Sept 2018 site research and analysis Oct The Master Plan Process Community participation is at the heart of this Master Plan. Mayor Sheehan, STIMSON, and the Department of Planning and Development convened a series of community meetings throughout the fall and winter of 2018-2019 to gather information and feedback from park users. Lincoln Park is a beloved historic landscape, and guidance from the community was crucial to the creation of a relevant, effective, and exciting plan. Meeting attendees conversed, wrote, drew, and voted to record preferences and hopes for the park. The final plan and principles for long term design represent a of this community input. 23 Lincoln Park Master Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff Meeting 1 November 14 Public Meeting 1.5 November 14 Staff Meeting 2 December 18 Public Meeting 2 December 4 Public Meeting 3 January 15 Deliver Final Master Plan finalizing master plan and report Nov Dec Jan Feb-Oct 2019 Lincoln Park Master Plan 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- Public meetings at Hackett Middle School, T.O.A.S.T., and the Albany Housing Authority on October 9, November 14, December 4, 2018, and January 15, 2019. PUBLIC MEETINGS 25 Lincoln Park Master Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMMUNITY ASPIRATIONS FOR LINCOLN PARK 27 Lincoln Park Master Plan native ecosystem restoration traffic safety in and around park historical information in park seating picnic facilities more public restrooms improved basketball facilities preservation of historic character and unique features improved athletic fields preservation of natural areas performing arts and events venues walking trail improvements access from north side connection of park to city more year-round use playgrounds for kids of all ages lighting ---PAGE BREAK--- PRINCIPLES FOR LONG-TERM DESIGN Lincoln Park Master Plan 28 Preserve historic form and function of the park; protect pool and recreation fields, open pastoral hillside with views of the city and Hudson Valley, historic structures and Dr. King Memorial. Preserve 1 Enhance visibility and access around the park’s perimeter; create inviting views, gateways, and community spaces along the edge of the park. Connect 2 Enliven the center of the park with new circulation, program, and plantings; draw the community into the heart of Lincoln Park throughout the year. Activate 3 Establish unique moments for special events and community gatherings; celebrate the natural and cultural histories of Lincoln Park. Celebrate 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Master Plan 29 Lincoln Park Master Plan The Lincoln Park Master Plan exemplifies the guiding principles—Preserve, Connect, Activate, Celebrate—to enliven and strengthen the park’s cultural role in the city. While it is an extensive and highly programmed landscape, these principles help to summarize the larger design intentions that underlie the master plan. The central recreation areas of the park are preserved, as is the park’s distinctive landscape character of grassy slopes and broad views. Woodland on the north slope is preserved but also activated via new connections to the Empire State Plaza, New York State Museum and adjacent neighborhoods. Around the perimeter, new gateways and gathering areas invite entry into the park, and proclaim its presence and identity along the street front. The southwest corner becomes a primary community gateway, building on Lay’s original circulation concept. A new entry at Museum Road and Park Avenue connects the park to the museum grounds and gives it visibility from the north side. Traffic-calming structures at key intersections and ADA accessible walking trails facilitate park use by people of many ages and degrees of mobility. Circulation, planting, and key new features enliven currently underused areas of the park. An open-air community theater activates the upper park hillside, and a swath of stormwater gardens wraps the south side of the bowl, providing seasonal beauty as well as green infrastructure performance. Native plantings enrich the park’s ecological vitality and sensory appeal; an arboretum corridor, an informal flowering orchard, and drifts of pollinator-friendly perennials give new life to the upper hillside. Expanded basketball, tennis, and play facilities at the east and west ends of the park support already-thriving local sports programs and local families. The Master Plan is a celebration of Lincoln Park’s rich history, and its great potential. Enacting the Master Plan will be a celebration of the City’s investment in its public landscapes, green infrastructure, and cultural resources. ---PAGE BREAK--- 0 30’ 60’ 120’ T.O.A.S.T. THE POOL THE BOWL PARK GATEWAY ADDED PARKING ADDED PARKING ADDED PARKING ADDED PARKING RESTORED WOODLAND RESTORED WOODLAND FITNESS STATION FITNESS STATION FITNESS STATION ARBORETUM CORRIDOR WITH NATIVE TREES OPEN AIR COMMUNITY THEATER HILLSIDE LAWN WITH POLLINATOR GARDENS ORCHARD OF FLOWERING TREES NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS ALONG MLK BLVD IMPROVED PLANTINGS AND VISIBILITY AT DR. KING MEMORIAL NEW PARKING LOT FAMILY GARDENS SPLASH PAD & PLAYGROUND RELOCATED COMMUNITY GREEN EVENTS PAVILION PARK GATEWAY PARK GATEWAY PARK GATEWAY NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE TO PARK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK NEW CROSSWALK COMMUNITY GARDEN NEW CROSSWALK BLEACHERS, PAVILION, AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS FITNESS STATIONS FITNESS STATION FITNESS STATION FITNESS STATION PICNIC PAVILIONS & OVERLOOK SEATING SLEDDING HILL SLEDDING HILL BRIDGES INTO BOWL HILLSIDE SLIDES NATURE PLAYGROUND REGRADED NORTH SLOPE WITH INFORMAL AMPHITHEATER SEATING STORMWATER GARDEN STORMWATER GARDEN IMPROVED ATHLETIC FIELDS PAVILIONS WITH VISTAS INTO RAVINE BEAVER CREEK CLEAN RIVER PROJECT PARK GATEWAY EAGLE STREET S. SWAN STREET PARK AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. MORTON AVENUE DELAWARE AVENUE NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM BISHOP MAGINN HIGH SCHOOL NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE MANSION CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL CIRCUIT TRAIL CIRCUIT TRAIL CIRCUIT TRAIL CIRCUIT TRAIL CIRCUIT TRAIL Lincoln Park Master Plan 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Elements of the Master Plan: An Introduction 31 Lincoln Park Master Plan The Lincoln Park Master Plan provides design strategies to accomplish three major goals: 1. Activate the park’s perimeter by making Lincoln Park more visible, accessible, and inviting. 2. Fulfill the potential of its historic center: revitalizing active recreation spaces and adding site-specific features to make this landscape as vibrant and welcoming as possible. 3. Reintroduce elements of the site’s natural ecology and hydrology, strengthening both the identity and sustainability of this cultural landscape. Through the enactment of these goals, the Master Plan reconfigures circulation in and around the park, and strengthens connections between Lincoln Park and its surroundings. A “walk through the park,” narrative allows the introduction of key plan elements: At the corner of Morton and Delaware Avenues, the Park Gateway and Community Green acts to open the southwest corner of the park, a major historic entry point which is currently blocked and obscured by sports courts and a gazebo. The Master Plan proposes a prominent and distinctive park entry here, with space for gatherings, events, and play, including a large pavilion and a new splash pad. Sports courts will be moved north to accommodate the new entry spaces. The bus shelter is relocated to Morton Avenue, just east of its current location. The driveway connecting Delaware Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is removed. Next, new Family Gardens around the Sunshine School and James Hall Office provide space for strolling and gathering. Flowering shrubs frame the space and offer ideal backdrops for photos. The area along Morton Avenue that is now frequently used for grilling and picnics is maintained as a community lawn and picnic space. The slope northeast of the new Family Gardens boasts the most dramatic views to be found in the park. This is the location for an open-air Community Theater, whose amphitheater seating also offers informal space for lunch breaks, dates, and play. An orchard of flowering trees enlivens the hillside around the theater, and swaths of native wildflowers provide seasonal beauty and a pollinator habitat. Winding trails through the hillside plantings are ADA accessible, and a new parking area at the Sunshine School provides access to the theater. A double row of flowering magnolias along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. evokes the planting design from C.D. Lay’s 1914 master plan. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 32 Just north of the theater hillside, and acting as a verdant boundary between the main park and the school grounds of T.O.A.S.T., an Arboretum Corridor of native tree species marks the route of a historic park road. In addition to the shade, shelter, and beauty they bring, these trees will also serve an educational purpose for the students of T.O.A.S.T. and other visitors interested in native trees of the Capital Region. The Ravine at the northwest edge of the park will be transformed by the Beaver Creek Clean River Project, which has proposed a series of educational landscape spaces and ecological restoration efforts in this area. The master plan advocates for woodland restoration on the north slope of the ravine, with new spaces for gathering and recreation along the western blocks of Park Avenue. Forest restoration on the north slope by the Lincoln Park Pool will focus on removing invasive species and replacing them with native trees and shrubs. This intervention will enhance the health of the ecosystem, and make the area safer for visitors by improving sight lines through the woodland. A second major Park Gateway at Museum Road and Park Avenue connects Lincoln Park to the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum. South of the pool, a Nature Playground offers opportunities for creative play. This space features a naturalistic splash pad and giant slides set into the hillside. Whereas the existing playground is enclosed by the pool fence, and thus only open when the pool is open, this play space has a separate fence, and can be accessed year-round and outside of pool hours. Lincoln Park’s iconic “Bowl” is refurbished with regraded athletic fields and a green infrastructure drainage system. Water from the fields will now drain into an extensive system of Stormwater Gardens along the south and east sides of the Bowl. The stormwater gardens trace the historic path of Beaver Creek across Lincoln Park, and greatly enhance the ecological vibrancy and seasonal interest of the landscape. At the east end of the park, existing play and Basketball Facilities are improved and expanded. Additional parking, a pavilion, and restrooms allow for tournaments and large gatherings in this area. Some of the Master Plan interventions are distributed throughout the park. All walking trails are improved, and the trail network is enhanced by a series of outdoor fitness stations. At all intersections around the park’s perimeter, prominent crosswalks are proposed to facilitate pedestrian access. Traffic- calming roundabouts at Eagle Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are intended to slow vehicles in the park and prioritize pedestrian safety. ---PAGE BREAK--- Park Vision The Lincoln Park Master Plan is an extensive and long-term vision for the park, but it can be broadly understood in terms of a few key areas of intervention. Recommendations for park programming seek to enhance existing active recreation facilities, and to activate the park with new cultural spaces. Circulation proposals are intended to prioritize pedestrian safety and experience within the park, while providing inclusive access to new program areas. Reintroducing the site’s natural history and ecology as part of Lincoln Park’s identity is a critical part of this plan. Recommendations for planting design and ecological restoration, along with new green water infrastructure and stone features help to ground this park in its larger context and provide both didactic and aesthetic benefits. Finally, the plan suggests sites for interpretive signage to commemorate the park’s cultural and social history. 33 Lincoln Park Master Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET AWK STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE PHILIP STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Lawn/Passive PARK PROGRAMMING: Historic Sports Children’s play Pool Structures Cultural area 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE TH SWAN STREET ET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE WARREN PHILIP STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Lawn/Passive PARK PROGRAMMING: Contemporary Sports Woodland Children’s play Community garden Pool Structures School Unused: 11 acres (about 16% of park) 35 Lincoln Park Master Plan Historic program. Current program. Lincoln Park is downtown Albany’s historic active recreation park, but it is also distinguished by its wide-open spaces and dramatic topography. The Master Plan’s proposal for park programming enhances active recreation and play facilities, protects and revitalizes landscapes for passive recreation, and adds spaces for gatherings and events. The introduction of native plantings and pollinator habitat, along with green stormwater infrastructure and woodland restoration, enhances the park’s ecological vibrancy and seasonal beauty. Major new programmatic elements include the southwest and northern gateways, the hillside theater, the nature playground, and the stormwater gardens in the Bowl. These features respectively activate the park’s perimeter and its historic core, inviting all kinds of visitors to access and enjoy this landscape. PARK PROGRAMMING ---PAGE BREAK--- 0 30’ 60’ 120’ Lawn/Passive recreation PARK PROGRAM: PROPOSED Sports facilities Native plants and pollinator habitat Woodland Children’s play Stormwater swale garden Community garden Pool Water play Park buildings School Cultural area T.O.A.S.T Beaver Creek Clean River Project Sunshine School Lincoln Park Master Plan 36 Proposed program ---PAGE BREAK--- 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET HAWK STREET EAGLE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE CATHERINE STREET WAR PHILIP STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET HAWK STREET EAGLE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE CATHERINE STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING 37 Lincoln Park Master Plan The park’s original circulation system has been severely disrupted over the past century, and this Master Plan proposes some significant changes for all modes of park circulation. A network of pedestrian trails, including improved existing pathways, provides safe, accessible pedestrian circulation throughout the park. Vehicle access is reduced, and traffic calming measures are implemented to slow through-traffic and prioritize pedestrian safety. The driveway that currently connects Delaware Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is removed, and a new driveway and parking lot are installed near the Sunshine School and maintenance building to serve the Community Theater. The roadway south of the Pool becomes a pedestrian path, although vehicle access is maintained along the west end of the bowl to serve the fields, bathhouse, and pool. CIRCULATION Historic circulation. Pedestrian gateway Pedestrian gateway Carriage road Vehicular road Pedestrian path Pedestrian path Carriage gateway Vehicular gateway Current circulation. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 38 Proposed circulation Pedestrian gateway Vehicular road Pedestrian path Vehicular gateway ---PAGE BREAK--- 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET HAWK STREET EAGLE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE CATHERINE STREET WARREN STREE PHILIP STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Allée Woodland Grove 120 80 76 80 208 190 180 142 142 140 178 74 80 90 100 80 86 86 MORTON AVENUE ONEIDA TERRACE SOUTH SWAN STREET HAWK STREET EAGLE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PARK AVENUE EAGLE STREET EAGLE STREET MORTON AVENUE MORTON AVENUE MUSEUM ROAD SOUTH SWAN STREET DOVE STREET DELAWARE AVENUE LINCOLN PARK ROAD AVENUE CATHERINE STREET PROVIDENCE PLACE PARK AVENUE FUTURE DIVERSION PIPE EXISTING BEAVER CREEK COMBINED SEWER LINCOLN PARK POOL LACROSSE FIELD TENNIS COURTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL COURT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT CRICKET FIELD SOCCER FIELD SOCCER FIELD POOL HOUSE SUNSHINE SCHOOL HAND BALL COURT THOMAS O’BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE +TECHNOLOGY FUTURE PARKING AREA (45 SPACES) COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN FUTURE SCREENING FACILITY BUILDING NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Dense forest Informal grove 39 Lincoln Park Master Plan Planting in the park today does not reflect much of Lay’s original concept. More importantly though, there are existing safety issues that can be solved with planting interventions, and a wealth of opportunities to add beauty and ecological activity to the park through new plantings. Woodland restoration along the park’s north side will improve sight lines and safety for visitors to this area and support native ecosystems. Drifts of native wildflowers offer pollinator habitat and sensory richness on the upper hillside and south slopes. The stormwater gardens along the south side of the Bowl catch and filter runoff from the fields, but also provide wildlife habitat and spaces for nature immersion. More formal plantings are located at the Family Gardens around the Sunshine School, and along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., where a double row of flowering magnolias evokes Lay’s design. A flowering orchard frames the open-air theater and offers shade for visitors walking or enjoying the hilltop views. PLANTING Historic planting. Current planting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 40 TREES AND WETLAND PLANTS OF THE BEAVER CREEK AND HUDSON VALLEY NATIVE WILDFLOWER POLLINATOR GARDENS RESTORATION OF NATIVE CANOPY TREE AND FOREST STRUCTURE FLOWERING TREES ALONG MLK BLVD. COMMUNITY ORCHARD TREES ARBORETUM OF NATIVE NEW YORK TREES SEASONAL FLOWERING TREES AND SHRUBS Proposed planting ---PAGE BREAK--- 41 Lincoln Park Master Plan Abraham Wendell and his mills on the Beaverkill, c. 1737. Bathers in the original ‘Rocky Ledge’ swimming pool, mid 1920s. Today the creek is completely buried. Beaver Creek once ran through this site, providing power for mills and clay from its banks for Albany’s brickworks. In the 1920s, the creek was dammed to create the first swimming pool on this site. The Master Plan evokes Beaver Creek with a swath of stormwater gardens from the ravine through the Bowl. The stormwater gardens in the Bowl catch runoff from the athletic fields, improving playing conditions and relieving pressure on city storm sewers. WATER SYSTEM ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 42 Proposed water system design STORMWATER GARDEN PROVIDES: • -IMPROVED DRAINAGE FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS • -REDUCED RUNOFF TO RIVER • -WILDLIFE HABITAT COLLECT AND CLEAN RUNOFF FROM NEW COURTS SLIDES EVOKE HISTORIC BUTTERMILK FALLS RESTORED POOL STORMWATER GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL STORMWATER GARDEN COMMEMORATION OF BUTTERMILK FALLS ---PAGE BREAK--- 43 Lincoln Park Master Plan Lay’s master plan took advantage of the remarkable geological assets of the ravine, with a path winding between dramatic rock outcrops. This Master Plan seeks to bring back the geology of the site as a prominent feature, building on the work of the Beaver Creek Clean River Project in the ravine. Stone is used for distinctive entry signage, and for furnishings in the park, such as seating in the theater and the Bowl. The same stone can be used as components of the Nature Playground, and for small dams and bridges in the stormwater gardens, giving the park a unified aesthetic. GEOLOGY Historic design highlighting native geology. Current condition of outcrop ravine. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 44 STONE SEATING ALONG NORTH SLOPE OF BOWL STONE DAMS OR BRIDGES IN SWALE STONE LANDMARK AT PARK CROSSROADS NATURE PLAYGROUND WITH BOULDERS AND STONE STEPS STONE SEATING IN HILLSIDE AMPHITHEATER EXPOSED BEDROCK IN RAVINE STONE GATEWAY STONE GATEWAY AT NEW ROTARY STONE GATEWAY STONE GATEWAY STONE GATEWAY STONE GATEWAY Proposed design with geologic features ---PAGE BREAK--- 45 Lincoln Park Master Plan Gathering in Beaver Park prior to Lay Master Plan, ca. 1897. Climate justice rally in the Bowl, 2016. Photo: The Daily Gazette. The land that is now Lincoln Park has been instrumental to the development of the City of Albany. It is an important and complex cultural landscape, and the Master Plan includes suggestions for interpretive signage and historic markers to enrich visitors’ experience of the park. From a 17th century battle in the ravine, to Martinville, to the decades of sports and events in the Bowl, this is a park with many important stories to tell. SOCIAL HISTORY ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 46 1626 DUTCH/MOHICAN AND MOHAWK CONFLICT AT BEAVERKILL, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF LOCAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. OFFICE OF JAMES HALL, GEOLOGIST AND PALEONTOLOGIST. SITE OF ALBANY’S FIRST PUBLIC PLAYGROUND. MARTINVILLE SETTLEMENT. HISTORY OF EVENTS IN THE BOWL.. HISTORY OF LINCOLN PARK POOL. HISTORY OF DOWNTOWN ALBANY, EMPIRE STATE PLAZA. Proposed interpretative signage ---PAGE BREAK--- 47 Lincoln Park Master Plan 1. SOUTHWEST GATEWAY AND COMMUNITY GREEN 3. SLIDES AND NATURE PLAYGROUND Envisioning Lincoln Park These before and after renderings offer a vision for several key locations in the park. 1. Southwest Gateway and Community Green 2. Hillside Theater, Flowering Orchard, Pollinator Gardens 3. Slides and Nature Playground 4. Museum Road Gateway 5. Stormwater Gardens and Improved Athletic Fields ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 48 2. COMMUNITY THEATER, FLOWERING ORCHARD, AND POLLINATOR GARDENS 4. MUSEUM ROAD GATEWAY AND PATH, WITH NATIVE FOREST RESTORATION 5. STORMWATER GARDENS AND IMPROVED ATHLETIC FIELDS ---PAGE BREAK--- 49 Lincoln Park Master Plan • Lack of park visibility at important historic gateway. • Busy streets make crossing dangerous. 1. INTERSECTION OF MORTON AVE. AND DELAWARE AVE. BEFORE ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 50 • New park gateway. • Renovated crosswalk + signal. • Community green. • Events pavilion. • Renovated splash pad play area. AFTER ---PAGE BREAK--- 51 Lincoln Park Master Plan •Spectacular views of city and Hudson Valley. •Abundant space on gentle slope without existing program. •Location already used for temporary summer stage. 2. UPPER HILLSIDE, BY SUNSHINE SCHOOL BEFORE ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 52 • Covered performance stage. • Hillside seating for 500 people. • Spectacular views to the east. • Orchard and meadow plantings. • ADA walking path. AFTER ---PAGE BREAK--- 53 Lincoln Park Master Plan •Small, outdated playground that is only open when pool is open. •Slope could support hillside slides. 3. POOL AREA PLAY SPACE BEFORE ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 54 •ADA-accessible hillside slides play area. •Nature play with splash pad. •Natural materials evoke local landscape. •Year-round access. AFTER ---PAGE BREAK--- 55 Lincoln Park Master Plan •Overgrown north slope of park blocks views and access. •Potential for cultural connection between Empire State Plaza/New York State Museum and Lincoln Park. •Opportunity to revive historical link between downtown and the park. 4. MUSEUM RD. AT PARK AVE. BEFORE ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 56 •New park gateway. •Views into park and pool. • ADA-accessible pedestrian access • Renovated crosswalk and sidewalks. • Restored open woodland on slope. AFTER ---PAGE BREAK--- 57 Lincoln Park Master Plan •Drainage problems on Bowl fields. •Under-used slopes could be made occupiable. •Opportunities for native plantings and ecological infrastructure. 4. MUSEUM RD. AT PARK AVE. BEFORE ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Park Master Plan 58 •Improved field drainage, soils. •Stormwater garden with native species. •Multiple points of access to fields. •ADA-accessible trails and boardwalks. AFTER ---PAGE BREAK--- 59 Lincoln Park Master Plan WWW.STIMSONSTUDIO.COM ---PAGE BREAK--- LINCOLN PARK AMPHITHEATER CONSTRUCTION AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT COST ESTIMATES ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 G. HILLSIDE THEATER G Hillside Theater Total Area 260,769 Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Notes 1 Demolition + Site Preparation 1.01 Clearing and Grubbing 260,769 SF 0.25 $ 65,192.25 $ 1.02 Grading 260,769 SF 0.25 $ 65,192.25 $ 1.03 Tree Protection 46 EA 85.00 $ 3,910.00 $ Fencing, armor or other 1.04 Erosion Control 2,000 LF 1.48 $ 2,960.00 $ 2 Streetscape 3 Hardscape 3.01 Park Pathway ‐ Wide ‐ SF 6.00 $ ‐ $ 10' wide asphalt 3.02 Park Pathway ‐ Narrow 13,014 SF 6.00 $ 78,084.00 $ 6' wide asphalt 3.03 New Parking Spaces 12,150 SF 8.00 $ 97,200.00 $ includes paving and grading into hillside 4 Furnishings and equipment 4.01 Benches ‐ low seatwalls 1,116 LF 125.00 $ 139,500.00 $ Concrete amphitheater seating 4.02 Benches ‐ Park Standard 24 EA 1,200.00 $ 28,800.00 $ 4 per acre ‐ Park standard 4.03 Bicycle Racks 6 EA 1,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 1 per acre ‐ 6 Bikes each ‐ Dero Hoop on concrete pad 4.04 Waste Bins 12 EA 1,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 2 per acre ‐ Park Standard 4.05 Interpretive Signage 1 EA 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ Info on views of Albany, history of region 4.06 Theater Structure 2,800 SF 175.00 $ 490,000.00 $ 5 Park Infrastructure 5.01 Civil/Drainage Improvements 1 LS 158,682.00 $ 158,682.00 $ 5.02 Lighting ‐ Pedestrian 28 EA 3,025.00 $ 84,700.00 $ 5.03 Lighting ‐ Promenade 4 EA 3,915.00 $ 15,660.00 $ 5.04 Lighting ‐ Vehicular 2 EA 4,525.00 $ 9,050.00 $ Single Fixture 5.05 Lighting ‐ Performance 6 EA 5,175.00 $ 31,050.00 $ 5.06 Conduit 4,000 LF 37.00 $ 148,000.00 $ 100' per fixture 6 Planting + Soils 6.01 Lawn 130,385 SF 1.00 $ 130,384.50 $ Re‐sod 50% of area 6.02 Lawn ‐ Soils 2,415 CY 45.00 $ 108,653.64 $ 6" average 6.03 Meadow Pods 55,860 SF 2.00 $ 111,720.00 $ Sod cut & Plugged 6.04 Trees ‐ Medium 35 EA 1,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ incl. 2 CY soil 6.05 Trees ‐ Shade 15 EA 2,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ incl. 3 CY soil Sub‐Total 1,790,546.39 $ ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 J. INTERSECTIONS J Intersections Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Notes 1 Intersection Costs 1.01 Morton and Delaware 1 LS 3,036.00 $ 3,036.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.02 Morton and Oneida 1 LS 19,036.00 $ 19,036.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.03 Morton and MLK 1 LS 91,036.00 $ 91,036.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.04 Morton and Hawk 1 LS 15,947.00 $ 15,947.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.05 Morton and Eagle 1 LS 30,794.00 $ 30,794.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.06 Eagle and Warren 1 LS 23,516.00 $ 23,516.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.07 Eagle and Park 1 LS 19,606.00 $ 19,606.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.08 Park and Museuem 1 LS 17,087.00 $ 17,087.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.09 Park and Swan 1 LS 22,416.00 $ 22,416.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.10 Park and Dove 1 LS 15,947.00 $ 15,947.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.11 Park and Delaware 1 LS 2,847.00 $ 2,847.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling 1.12 Delaware and Leonard 1 LS 21,276.00 $ 21,276.00 $ Includes Striping, Pavement and Signalling Sub‐Total 282,544.00 $ ---PAGE BREAK--- ATTACHMENT B Select Drawings From The Beaver Creek Clean River Project – Phase V Beaver Creek Satellite Treatment Facility Project ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK---