Westchester County Westchestercounty #42983

Westchester County Solicits Phase 1B Archeological Survey for Bronx River Pathway Rehabilitation

Westchester County Department of Planning is seeking professional archeological services for a Phase 1B Archeological Investigation along a 5-mile section of the Bronx River Pathway, from Scarsdale Train Station to Scout Field in Bronxville. - Government Buyer: - Westchester County Department of Planning, Landscape Architect's Office - Scope of Work: - Conduct Phase 1B subsurface archeological testing and cultural resource investigation - Assess potential impacts of pathway rehabilitation, river edge stabilization at 10 bridges, and minor grading - Prepare field and final reports documenting findings - Coordinate with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) via the CRIS system - Comply with New York State and OSHA standards - Products/Services Requested: - Professional archeological investigation services (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - One comprehensive Phase 1B Archeological Investigation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project area is within the Bronx River Reservation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places - Compliance with State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and NYSDEC Stormwater Permit - Demonstrated experience in cultural resource investigations required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation for archeological expertise.

Description

The County of Westchester is seeking a qualified archeologist to perform a Phase 1B Archeological Investigation for an approximately 5 mile length of the Bronx River Pathway from the Bronx River Pathway west of the Scarsdale Train Station in the Town-Village of Scarsdale to the east portion of Scout Field in the Village of Bronxville. The project involves rehabilitating the pedestrian pathway and its associated railings, stabilizing the river’s edge at 10 bridge locations, and performing minor grading/shaping of existing drainage features. The trail is located within the Bronx River Reservation, which is listed on the National Register since 1991. The investigation will assess potential impacts on archeological and historic resources in accordance with SEQR and NYSDEC Stormwater Permit requirements.

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