Professional Services for South Hill Recreation Way Extension (Burns to Banks Rd)

The Town of Ithaca is seeking professional engineering and/or landscape architectural firms to prepare concept level design and construction cost estimates for the potential extension of the South Hill Recreation Way south, from Burns Road to Banks Road. The project includes preliminary recommendations for safe road crossings, trailheads, stream crossings, stormwater and drainage treatments, landscape improvements, and privacy for adjacent landowners. The selected consultant will be expected to enter into a contract with the Town of Ithaca and provide services including a thorough review of project information, site visit, and participation in virtual meetings. Key aspects of the project include: • Preparation of concept level design and construction cost estimates • Preliminary recommendations for safe road crossings and trailheads • Examination of stream crossings and stormwater management improvements • Identification of potential drainage or stormwater management improvements • Preliminary recommendations for design and landscaping improvements • Preparation of preliminary opinions of costs for materials and construction The project is funded in part by a Tompkins County Tourism Capital Grant.