A Study of the Regional Economic Impacts to Suffolk County from the Proposed Extension of Amtrak Service from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma (Dept. of Economic Development and Planning)

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Background The Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement, on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to study the potential regional economic impacts of extending Amtrak service from New York's Penn Station to Ronkonkoma. This initiative aims to analyze the economic benefits that may arise from this transportation enhancement, which is expected to support local redevelopment efforts and improve connectivity within the region. Work Details The contract involves conducting a comprehensive economic impact analysis that includes: 1) Project Management and Coordination - Developing a project schedule with milestones and deliverables; 2) Data Collection and Analysis - Analyzing direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of the Amtrak extension, including job creation, travel time reductions, public health benefits, and increased access to housing; 3) Drafting Reports - Producing a draft report and final report summarizing findings on economic development impacts, environmental considerations, transit connectivity improvements, and planning opportunities. Deliverables include a Project Management Plan (Months 1-3), Draft and Final Data Collection Memorandums (Months 4-6), and Draft/Final Reports with PowerPoint summaries (Months 7-12). Period of Performance The anticipated term of the contract is two years with an optional one-year extension at the sole discretion of Suffolk County. Place of Performance The study will be conducted in Suffolk County, New York. Bidder Requirements Proposers must demonstrate good-faith efforts to promote Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) objectives as part of their proposal. The expected budget for consulting services is not to exceed $125,000.00, with specific task budgets outlined for project management ($25,000), data collection and analysis ($75,000), and report drafting ($25,000).