New York State Contract Reporter #26-OPD-37

CLEAR Implementation Design Grants for Coastal Resiliency Projects Along Lake Ontario

This opportunity supports community resiliency projects along the Lake Ontario shoreline through the CLEAR Implementation Design Grant program. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of State, Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure - Bureau of Fiscal Management (contact: Marlana Dugger) - Eligible Applicants: - Municipalities, counties, regional planning boards, and soil and water conservation districts in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence, and Wayne counties - Products/Services Requested: - Design, feasibility, or engineering services for: - Nature-based shoreline protection measures - Resilient stormwater and wastewater systems - Blue-green infrastructure (replacing traditional gray infrastructure with water and vegetated spaces) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with CLEAR recommendations and NYSDOS Resilience Principles (risk reduction, adaptability, multiple benefits, natural solutions, layered measures, equitable sharing, inclusive decision-making) - Maximum grant per award: $300,000; total available funding: $1,500,000 - State assistance covers up to 90% of eligible costs; 10% local match required - MWBE and SDVOB participation goals: 30% and 6% respectively - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for design and engineering services

Description

The New York State Department of State's Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure is soliciting applications for Coastal Lakeshore Economy and Resiliency (CLEAR) Implementation Design Grants. These grants aim to enhance community resiliency across five CLEAR planning regions along the Lake Ontario Shoreline in specified counties. The funding supports design, feasibility, or engineering work related to nature-based shoreline protection, resilient stormwater systems, and blue-green infrastructure. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects meet CLEAR recommendations and leverage other funding sources.

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