Project Engineering and Design for Downtown Revitalization Initiative

The Village of Watkins Glen is the Lead Agency working with the NYS Department of State to complete threeseparate projects with a combined budget of $1,955,487.00, including design and engineering.Thoma Development Consultants has been hired by the Village toprovide grant administrative services. Engineering, design, andconstruction managementservices are needed for the following three projects:1) East 4thStreet Improvements –Improving East 4thStreet for pedestrians and cyclists and improving connection between Downtown and Clute Park,to encourage residents and visitors to walk or bicycle between the locations. Improvementswill include, but not necessarily be limited to, wider sidewalks, landscaping, traffic calming, and pedestrian activated crossing at Boat Launch Road.A structural assessment of the capacity of the existing bridge to support wider sidewalks will likely beneeded (see Section 4, part 4) Budget: $1,034,565. 2)LaFayette Park Improvements –Upgrades to LaFayette Park. Located along East 4thStreet, including, but not limited to, new lighting, landscaping, public restroom, signage, permanent playground surface, perimeter sidewalks, and a new bandstand roof. Budget: $276,047. 3)Gateway and Wayfinding Signage -This project willimprove gateway and wayfinding signage throughout the Village. Gateway improvements would welcome visitors coming into the Village via the four major gateways at the eastern, northern, and southern entrances, as well as the entrance to South Franklin Street from SR 414. Wayfinding signage would orient pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers while promoting local businesses and attractions. Budget:$644,875