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COMMITTEE
May 19, 2026, 9:00a.m.
ZOOM Link:
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1. Approval of
Minutes
a. March 17, 2026
2. Member Comments/Concerns
a. Consider Modifications to Agenda
3. South Hill Recreation Way Extension Project (Burns to Banks) – Concept
Alternatives Report Review
4. 2027 Fleet Replacement – Draft
5. 2027 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects – Draft
Project Updates
a. Winner Circle / Stone Quarry Road – Water Main Replacement Projects
b. West King Road – Box Culvert Project
c. Court Clerk / Mezzanine Project
d. 2026 CIP paving Projects / Micro Paving / Crack Sealing
PREPARED FOR:
TOWN OF ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY
Unauthorized alteration to this document is a violation of Section 7209 Subdivision 2 of the New York State Education Law.
PREPARED BY:
APRIL 29, 2026
MJ Project #2214
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................... 1
EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................................................ 3
2.1 PROJECT SITE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3
2.2 SOILS ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 LANDFORM ................................................................................................................ 4
2.4 HYDROLOGY .............................................................................................................. 4
2.5 TRAFFIC, SAFETY, AND ACCESS ................................................................................... 5
2.6 KEY PLAN .................................................................................................................. 5
CONCEPT DESIGN .......................................................................................... 7
3.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 7
3.2 MATERIAL SELECTION ................................................................................................ 7
DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................ 8
4.1 CONCEPT 1 – STAIRS AND STEEP PATH (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ........................... 8
4.2 CONCEPT 2 – SWITCHBACK AND STAIRS (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ........................11
4.3 CONCEPT 3 – SWITCHBACK (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ...........................................14
4.4 CONCEPT 4 – TUNNEL (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ...................................................17
4.5 CONCEPTS 1 - 4 COMPARISION TABLE .........................................................................20
4.6 CONCEPT 5 – GERMAN CROSS ROAD INTERSECTION ....................................................21
4.7 CONCEPT 6 – BANKS ROAD INTERSECTION ..................................................................24
4.8 CONCEPT 7 - RAIL TRAIL ............................................................................................27
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................. 29
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE
Appendix B: CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE
Appendix C: CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE
Appendix D: CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE
Appendix E: CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE
Appendix F: CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE
Appendix G: CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The South Hill Recreation Way Extension study evaluates the feasibility, design challenges, and
planning‑level costs of extending the existing South Hill Recreation Way approximately 1.85
miles east from Burns Road in the Town of Ithaca to Banks Road in the Town of Caroline. The
project follows a former railroad corridor that offers an ideal alignment for a multi‑use trail due
to its gentle grades and scenic setting, but also presents constraints related to the roadway
crossings. The purpose of this study is to understand existing conditions, identify key safety and
accessibility issues, and develop conceptual design alternatives—particularly at roadway
crossings—to inform future decision‑making and funding strategies.
Field review identified that the corridor crosses multiple streams and seeps, relies on older but
functioning railroad-era culverts, and includes soils with limited drainage capacity that are
susceptible to erosion and muddy conditions. The elevated railbed provides expansive views but
creates steep embankments that require safety measures and careful stormwater management.
While much of the corridor is well suited for a 10‑foot‑wide gravel multi‑use trail, site-specific
drainage improvements, fencing near drop‑offs, and selective culvert enhancements will be
necessary to ensure long‑term trail durability and user safety.
The most significant project challenge is the Burns Road crossing, which combines steep terrain,
high vehicle speeds, limited sight distance, and accessibility constraints. Because this crossing is
expected to largely determine overall project cost and feasibility, four conceptual alternatives
were developed, ranging from a low‑cost staircase to a fully accessible tunnel beneath the
roadway. Two additional road crossings—German Cross Road and Banks Road—were addressed
with traffic‑calming trail designs that prioritize visibility, controlled user movement, and driver
awareness. A single concept estimate was developed for the remaining trail segments between
crossings.
Overall, this study finds that the South Hill Recreation Way Extension is technically feasible but
highly sensitive to design choices at key locations, particularly Burns Road. The alternatives
presented illustrate the tradeoffs between cost, accessibility, environmental impact, and user
experience. The sections that follow document existing conditions in greater detail and describe
the conceptual design alternatives and their relative costs to support informed planning and
next steps for project implementation.
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Figure 1.1: South Hill Recreation Way Trail Extension 1.85 miles
Table 1.1
ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT PROJECT COST SUMMARY TABLE
CONCEPT COST
Concept 1 – Stairs and Steep Path $ 423,391
Concept 2 – Stairs and Switchback $ 1,663,599
Concept 3 – Switchback $ 1,822,912
Concept 4 – Tunnel $ 2,389,467
Concept 5 – German Cross Road $ 116,720
Concept 6 – Banks Road $ 134,766
Concept 7 – Rail Trail $ 2,113,109
Subtotal Concepts 5-7 $ 2,364,595
Grand Total with Concept 1 $ 2,787,986
Grand Total with Concept 2 $ 4,028,194
Grand Total with Concept 3 $ 4,187,507
Grand Total with Concept 4 $ 4,754,062
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 PROJECT SITE OVERVIEW
The project begins in the town of Ithaca at the Burns Road intersection, at the eastern end of
the existing South Hill Recreation Way (Trail). It extends approximately 1.85 miles east to Banks
Road in the town of Caroline. The trail follows the former Owego Railroad corridor, which was
abandoned in the mid-20th century. The railroad bed is currently maintained by New York State
Electric and Gas (NYSEG), which has granted a public recreational access easement.
The former railroad bed has a gradual longitudinal slope of about 1–3 percent. This slope was
created by placing fill and cutting through the surrounding terrain. As a result, streams flowing
toward Six Mile Creek pass beneath the elevated railroad bed, which can rise 60 to 80 feet
above the stream channels. A total of 12 unnamed streams and seeps cross under the study
area. These waterways are conveyed through culverts of varying sizes. The railroad bed is
generally 15 to 20 feet wide and has steep side slopes of approximately 1:2.
Three roads cross the study area: Burns Road, a county road; German Cross Road, a local road in
the town of Dryden; and Banks Road, a local road in the town of Caroline. Burns Road has a
posted speed limit of 50 miles per hour. At this location, Burns Road is approximately 16.5 feet
higher than the west side of the South Hill Recreation Way and is nearly the same elevation as
the east side of the trail. The road has an approximate 10 percent longitudinal slope, which
increases braking distance for downhill traffic. Horizontal curves and mature trees along Burns
Road limit drivers’ sight distance at the trail crossing to about 350 feet.
2.2 SOILS
Soil in Ithaca is composed of glacial till, with soils along the trail corridor composed primarily of
silty loam and localized deposits of clay and gravel. Site observations indicate areas of poor
drainage and erosion, particularly on steeper slopes where runoff is unmanaged, affecting trail
stability where seepage reaches the trail without an outlet. Slopes adjacent to the railbed are
especially prone to erosion near stream crossings. The railbed itself appears to be constructed
of a mix of locally sourced common fill.
Implications:
• Where the railbed has been constructed as an elevated berm, soils are generally
expected to be workable for excavation and grading, with few to no refusal layers, as
these materials were imported to construct the former rail corridor.
• Surface runoff must be properly managed through ditches and drainage structures to
prevent uncontrolled flow down railbed embankments, which could cause erosion and
undermine trail stability.
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• Poorly drained and persistently wet areas will likely require supplemental drainage
improvements, as the native soils have limited natural infiltration capacity.
2.3 LANDFORM
The landform around the study area generally slopes from south to north, while the former
railroad bed maintains a relatively gentle west-to-east longitudinal grade of approximately 1–3
percent toward Ithaca. This grade was achieved through a combination of fill placement and
cuts through the surrounding terrain, resulting in an elevated rail corridor that crosses multiple
stream valleys. Streams draining toward Six Mile Creek pass beneath the railbed, at times 60 to
80 feet below, creating a trail characterized by expansive upstream views and steep
embankments along either side.
Implications:
• The former railroad bed provides an ideal alignment for a multi-use trail due to its
consistent elevation and gentle longitudinal slope.
• Some locations along the trail will require protective fencing or barriers to reduce the
risk of user falls along steep embankments.
• The elevated railbed can act as an impoundment for streams and groundwater seepage,
creating vulnerabilities to storm-related damage at crossings and causing localized
ponding and muddy conditions where runoff is intercepted without adequate drainage.
2.4 HYDROLOGY
Water generally flows from higher elevations south of the trail toward the Six Mile Creek to the
north. The corridor intersects nine unnamed streams draining toward Six Mile Creek, most of
which pass beneath the trail through existing culverts, as well as three groundwater seeps that
form the headwaters of seasonal streams. In several locations, seeps and seasonal flows
intersect the trail, resulting in ponding and muddy conditions where drainage is inadequate.
Existing culverts—originally constructed for the railroad and potentially updated during the 20th
century—convey streamflow from the south side of the railbed to the north. Despite their age,
these culverts remain largely functional and continue to pass water.
Implications:
• Although not modern infrastructure, the existing culverts remain functional and should
be protected to preserve their performance.
• Construction activities should take special precautions to avoid placing additional loads
or stresses on these aging structures.
• Because replacement or upgrades would be costly, it is generally recommended that the
culverts remain in place and be addressed only if they exhibit failure or reduced
functionality.
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• Areas that experience persistent ponding or muddy conditions should incorporate
subsurface drain tile or other drainage structures to improve conveyance and drying.
2.5 TRAFFIC, SAFETY, AND ACCESS
The former railroad bed intersects three public roads—Burns Road in Ithaca, German Cross
Road in Dryden, and Banks Road in Caroline—requiring careful intersection design to address
safety concerns. The Burns Road terminus presents the greatest challenge due to steep grades
(approximately 10 percent), high vehicle speeds (approximately 50 mph), limited sight distance,
adjacent private driveways, and the absence of pedestrian crossings or bicycle facilities. The
study area has limited user infrastructure, including trailheads, signage, ADA-compliant access,
and formal parking; existing parking opportunities are minimal and constrained by nearby
private properties or limited roadway shoulders.
Implications:
• The Burns Road crossing presents the greatest challenge due to constrained space, steep
grades, and high vehicle speeds, and will require the most extensive and costly safety
improvements.
• All road crossings should incorporate clear, built-in crossing infrastructure that compels
trail users to stop, look both directions, and cross only at designated locations with the
best visibility for approaching vehicles.
2.5.1 Burns Road Intersection
Burns Road presents a major challenge for extending the South Hill Recreation Way. The largest
issue is the vertical elevation difference between Burns Road and the west side of the trail.
Other challenges include the steep 1:2 side slopes of the former railroad bed down to the
stream below, high vehicle speeds that reduce drivers’ ability to stop for pedestrians, somewhat
limited visibility of both pedestrians and cars do to vertical and horizontal road geometry, and a
private driveway that intersects the trail on the east side.
The steep slopes between the trail and Burns Road create a large grade change that cannot be
addressed with earthwork alone. An existing access road connects Burns Road to the trail, but it
has an approximate 20 percent slope. From an accessibility perspective, this is not acceptable.
An accessible route must have a slope of 5 percent or less, and accessible ramps cannot exceed
8.33 percent. In addition, multi-use trails must remain at or below a 5 percent slope to meet
transportation standards. Failure to meet these standards could affect eligibility for funding. As
a result, significant structures may be required to create a safe and accessible crossing at Burns
Road.
2.6 KEY PLAN
To better orient the reader, a key plan has been added below.
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Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
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CONCEPT DESIGN
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this study is to develop a planning‑level understanding of the costs associated
with constructing the South Hill Recreation Way Extension. The evaluation focuses on design
alternatives for the three roadway crossings, which represent the most significant safety
concerns and technical challenges along the corridor.
Among these crossings, the Burns Road intersection is the most complex and is expected to be
the primary driver of overall project cost and design character. As a result, four conceptual
design alternatives were developed for Burns Road, each responding to existing site conditions,
physical constraints, and safety considerations. The remaining road crossings are each evaluated
using a single concept design, and a single concept estimate is proposed for the trail alignment
between intersections. All concepts have been assigned an engineer’s opinion of probable cost
to assess relative cost implications.
3.2 MATERIAL SELECTION
For design concepts 1-3 that use stairs and ramps, three building materials were evaluated for
this study: wood, steel, and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). Linear‑foot costs reflect fully
shop‑fabricated, shipped, and field‑erected stair structures; while FRP has the highest initial unit
cost, it provides the lowest life‑cycle cost and maintenance burden for outdoor stairs in wet,
freeze–thaw environments.
Table 3.1
LINEAR FOOT (LF) MATERIAL COST COMPARISON
Material Installed Cost ($/LF) Typical Range
Wood (PT/timber/shop-precut) $1,600 / LF $1,300 - $1,900
Galvanized Steel (shop fabricated) $2,300 / LF $1,900 - $2,600
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $3,050 / LF $2,700 - $3,400
Table 3.2
LIFE-CYCLE COMPARISON
Material Typical Service Life 50-Year Life-Cycle Cost Index (Relative)
Wood 15 - 25 years 1.6 - 1.9x
Steel 30 - 40 years 1.2 – 1.4x
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) 50 - 75+ years 1.0x (baseline)
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DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
4.1 CONCEPT 1 – STAIRS AND STEEP PATH (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION)
A staircase is the simplest and most cost‑effective option for connecting the west and east sides
of Burns Road. This approach minimizes impacts to forested areas and steep slopes due to its
small construction footprint and directs pedestrians to the safest available crossing location; a
bike runnel would allow users to walk bicycles up and down the stairs.
The proposed staircase would be six feet wide with one‑foot treads, six‑inch risers, and four
landings, and constructed of fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP), a durable, lightweight, and
weather‑resistant material well suited for steep embankments and long service life. Aluminum
handrails would be provided on both sides, and the existing access road would be retained and
enhanced with a sidewalk along Burns Road leading to a striped crosswalk with advance
warning signage to alert approaching drivers.
Benefits
• Stairs are a simple option for directing pedestrians to the safest Burns Road crossing
• Lowest construction cost compared to other design alternatives
• Minimal environmental impact and smallest footprint
Drawbacks
• Not ADA compliant
• Requires cyclists and skiers to dismount
Table 4.1
STAIR MATERIAL COST COMPARISON
Estimate Based on 54 LF Staircase
Material Approximate Installed Cost
Wood $89,600
Steel $123,200
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $170,800
NOTE: Price for stair system only. Does not include site work, foundations, overhead and profit, or contingency.
South Hill Recreation Trail
Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet)
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CONCEPT 1 - STAIRS AND
STEEP PATH
CONCEPT 1 HIGHLIGHTS
A six-foot-wide FRP staircase provides the simplest, most cost-effective way to connect both sides of Burns Road while guiding pedestrians to the safest crossing point. With a small footprint and minimal impact on the forest and steep slopes, it offers a durable, low-cost solution that includes
a bike runnel, improved sidewalk access, and a clearly marked crossing with advance warning signage. The main tradeoffs are that it is not ADA compliant and requires cyclists and skiers to dismount.
TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $423,391
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
CROSSWALK SIGN, TYP.
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE "Stairs & Steep Path"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 20,000.00$
020000 9,050.00$
030000 16,500.00$
050000 Metals 17,850.00$
060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 150,810.00$
310000 Earthwork 5,950.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 13,845.80$
239,181$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%23,918.08$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%38,268.93$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%47,836.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%14,350.85$
A&E:15.00%35,877.12$
399,432$
ESCALATION :6.00%23,959.36$
423,391$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
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4.2 CONCEPT 2 – SWITCHBACK AND STAIRS (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION)
This option provides an ADA‑accessible ramp combined with stairs. The ramp has an 8.33
percent slope, with landings every 30 feet and handrails on both sides. The stair landings align
with the ramp’s switchback landings, allowing users to choose between a gradual ramp or
stairs. Both routes lead to the safest Burns Road crossing.
The ramp and stairs are six feet wide each, allowing two people to walk side by side or pass
comfortably. Both are be constructed of fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP), a strong, lightweight,
and weather‑resistant material. The structure is supported by 24‑inch‑diameter foundation
columns extending at least six feet into the ground, pending geotechnical review. Aluminum
handrails would be provided throughout.
Where the ramp extends across the embankment, some tree removal is required. Soil
disturbance would be limited to the concrete piers and grading at the top and bottom of the
ramp system.
Benefits
• Provides multiple access options (ramp or stairs)
• ADA compliant
• Lower impact and cost than extensive grading with retaining walls
• Minimal construction impact to Burns Road
Drawbacks
• More complex system of ramps, stairs, and decks
• May feel out of place in a rural setting
• Construction complexity increases as ramps extend farther across the slope
Table 4.2
RAMP/STAIR MATERIAL COST COMPARISON
Estimate Based on 300 LF of Ramp/Staircase
Material Approximate Installed Cost
Wood $480,000
Steel $690,000
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $920,000
NOTE: Price for stair system only. Does not include site work, foundations, overhead and profit, or contingency.
South Hill Recreation Trail
Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet)
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CONCEPT 2 - STAIRS AND
SWITCHBACK
CONCEPT 2 HIGHLIGHTS
This option combines a six-foot-wide ADA-compliant ramp with stairs, giving users a choice between gradual access or a more direct route while guiding all users to the safest Burns Road crossing. Built from durable, lightweight FRP, it balances accessibility with relatively low environmental
impact and construction cost compared to more intensive grading solutions. The tradeoffs are increased structural complexity, some tree removal, and a design that may feel less natural in a rural setting.
TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $1,663,599
CROSSWALK SIGN, TYP.
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE "Switchback & Stairs"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 26,000.00$
020000 14,550.00$
030000 56,100.00$
050000 Metals 76,650.00$
060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 777,800.00$
310000 Earthwork 13,950.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$
968,786$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%96,878.58$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%155,005.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%193,757.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%58,127.15$
A&E:10.00%96,878.58$
1,569,433$
ESCALATION :6.00%94,165.98$
1,663,599$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
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4.3 CONCEPT 3 – SWITCHBACK (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION)
This option uses a single ADA‑accessible ramp to connect the trail to Burns Road. The ramp has
an 8.33 percent slope, with landings every 30 feet and handrails on both sides. Compared to
Concept 2, this design is simpler and easier to build because it does not include stairs.
Additional switchbacks are used to keep the structure compact and limit disturbance to the
surrounding slope.
The ramp is six feet wide, allowing two people to walk side by side or pass comfortably. It is
constructed of fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP), a strong, lightweight, and weather‑resistant
material. The structure is supported by 24‑inch‑diameter foundation columns extending at least
six feet into the ground, subject to geotechnical review. Aluminum handrails are provided along
the entire ramp. The ramp would guide pedestrians to the safest crossing point on Burns Road.
Tree removal would be required where the ramp crosses the embankment. Soil disturbance
would be limited to the foundation piers and grading at the top and bottom of the ramp.
Benefits
• Simple structure that is easier to build
• Lower impact and cost than extensive grading with retaining walls
• ADA compliant
• Limited construction impact to Burns Road
Drawbacks
• Large ramp structure may not fit well in the rural setting
• Provides only one access option to Burns Road
Table 4.3
RAMP MATERIAL COST COMPARISON Estimate Based on 313.75 LF of Ramp
Material Approximate Installed Cost
Wood $502,000
Steel $722,000
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $957,000
NOTE: Price for stair system only. Does not include site work, foundations, overhead and profit, or contingency.
South Hill Recreation Trail
Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet)
SWITCHBACK RAMP
CROSSWALK
CONCEPT 3 - SWITCHBACK
CONCEPT 3 HIGHLIGHTS
This option features a single six-foot-wide ADA-compliant ramp that provides a simple, continuous connection to the safest Burns Road crossing. Using switchbacks to stay compact, the FRP structure minimizes cost, construction complexity, and roadway impacts while maintaining
accessibility. The tradeoffs are a larger visual presence in a rural setting, some tree removal, and offering only one access option.
TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $1,822,912
RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
CONCRETE LANDING
REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL
TO ITHACA
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Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE "Switch Back"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 26,000.00$
020000 11,800.00$
030000 42,900.00$
050000 Metals 75,600.00$
060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 869,200.00$
310000 Earthwork 12,925.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$
1,061,561$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%106,156.08$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%169,849.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%212,312.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%63,693.65$
A&E:10.00%106,156.08$
1,719,728$
ESCALATION :6.00%103,183.71$
1,822,912$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
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4.4 CONCEPT 4 – TUNNEL (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION)
This option routes the trail under Burns Road using a 10‑by‑10‑foot box culvert with sheet‑pile
retaining walls. The tunnel allows the multi‑use trail to continue without interruption. The full
structure measures about 240 feet long, including a 120‑foot tunnel and sheet piles at both
ends to retain soil.
The tunnel is about 3.5 feet below the crown of Burns Road. It begins on the west side at
elevation 904 and rises to elevation 910 on the east side. The trail inside the tunnel maintains a
3 percent slope. Where the road grade drops below the culvert, the structure transitions to
sheet piles and the trail emerges. Steel sheet piles provide strong support, minimize space
needs, and reduce disturbance to the rail bed and slopes. A geotechnical study is required to
confirm whether sheet piles are suitable or if another retaining system is needed.
On the east side of Burns Road, the driveway to a seasonal cabin reroutes around the tunnel
and trail replacing the hedge row. Guardrails or protective fencing line the tunnel openings and
sheet‑pile walls. Traffic bollards at both ends prevent vehicles from entering the tunnel.
Tunnel construction requires closing Burns Road for about six to ten weeks. Crews could push
the culvert through the road embankment to shorten closures, but this approach increases
costs. Lighting inside the 120‑foot tunnel improves safety.
Benefits
• Maintains a continuous trail without crossing Burns Road
• Eliminates a potentially dangerous road crossing
• ADA compliant trail
Drawbacks
• Highest construction cost
• Requires temporary closure of Burns Road
• Potential for vandalism or unauthorized use inside the tunnel
CONCEPT 4 HIGHLIGHTS
This option routes the trail beneath Burns Road through a 10-by-10-foot culvert tunnel, creating a fully separated, ADA-compliant crossing that eliminates conflicts with traffic. While it provides the safest and most seamless user experience, it comes with the highest cost, requires
temporary road closure during construction, and introduces potential concerns around maintenance and tunnel use.
TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $2,389,467
South Hill Recreation Trail
Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet)
GRAVEL PATHBOLLARDS, TYP. SHEET PILE RETAINING WALL, TYP.
RELOCATED DRIVEWAYTUNNEL, TYP.
CONCEPT 4 - TUNNEL
GUARDRAIL FENCING
REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL
TO ITHACA
BU
R
N
S
R
O
A
D
TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD
PROPERTY LINE, TYP.
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE "Tunnel"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 61,000.00$
020000 27,680.00$
030000 517,500.00$
050000 Metals 224,100.00$
260000 Electrical 27,000.00$
310000 Earthwork 480,500.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 62,090.00$
1,417,745$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%141,774.50$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :13.00%184,306.85$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%283,549.00$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%85,064.70$
A&E:10.00%141,774.50$
2,254,215$
ESCALATION :6.00%135,252.87$
2,389,467$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
Concrete
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4.5 CONCEPTS 1 - 4 COMPARISION TABLE
Table 4.4
BURNS ROAD CONCEPT COMPARISON TABLE
Option Benefits Drawbacks Cost
1. Stairs and Steep Path
• Simplest design
• Lowest construction cost
• Smallest footprint and limited
environmental impact.
• Directs users to the safest road
crossing.
• Not ADA compliant
• Requires cyclists and skiers to
dismount
$ 423,391
2. Switchback and Stairs
• Provides both ramp and stair options.
• ADA compliant.
• Lower impact and cost than full
grading with retaining walls.
• Limited impact to Burns Road.
• More complex structure.
• May feel out of character in a
rural setting.
• Construction becomes more
difficult as ramps extend.
$ 1,663,599
3. Switchback (Ramp Only)
• Simple geometry and easier
construction.
• ADA compliant.
• Lower impact and cost than extensive
grading.
• Limited impact to Burns Road.
• Large ramp structure may not
fit the rural setting
• Only one access option (no
stairs).
$ 1,822,912
4. Tunnel
• Maintains a continuous trail.
• Eliminates the Burns Road crossing.
• ADA compliant.
• Highest cost option.
• Requires closure of Burns
Road during construction.
• Potential safety concerns
inside the tunnel.
$ 2,389,467
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4.6 CONCEPT 5 – GERMAN CROSS ROAD INTERSECTION
To encourage trail users to slow down, stop, and look for oncoming traffic, the proposed design
introduces a chicane on both approaches to German Cross Road. A chicane consists of a tight
jog in the trail alignment that forces users to reduce speed, complemented by bollards spaced
four feet apart to further calm pedestrian and bicycle traffic while still allowing passage and
preventing unauthorized vehicle access. A painted crosswalk directs users across the roadway
and is supported by non‑illuminated crosswalk signs and advance warning signage placed
approximately 250 feet in advance to alert approaching motorists.
South Hill Recreation Trail
Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet)
BOLLARDS, TYP.
GER
M
A
N
C
R
O
S
S
R
O
A
D
TO BURNS ROAD
TO BANKS ROAD
PROPERTY LINE, TYP.
CROSSWALK
GRAVEL TRAIL
CONCEPT 5 - GERMAN
CROSS ROAD
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
CROSSWALK SIGNS, TYP.
BOULDERS, TYP.
CONCEPT 5 HIGHLIGHTS
This option improves safety at German Cross Road by using a chincane on both approaches to slow users and prompt them to look for traffic. Bollards spaced four feet apart reinforce speed control while maintaining pedestrian and cyclist access and blocking vehicles. A marked crosswalk
with advance warning signage about 250 feet away alerts both drivers and trail users.
TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $116,720
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE "German Cross Rd Intersection"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 20,000.00$
020000 9,650.00$
310000 Earthwork 9,300.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 22,935.80$
330000 Utilities 1,650.00$
65,936$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%6,593.58$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%10,549.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%13,187.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%3,956.15$
A&E:15.00%9,890.37$
110,113$
ESCALATION :6.00%6,606.77$
116,720$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
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4.7 CONCEPT 6 – BANKS ROAD INTERSECTION
The proposed design introduces a chicane and bollards on both approaches to Banks Road. A
painted crosswalk directs users across the roadway and is supported by non‑illuminated
crosswalk signs and advance warning signage placed approximately 250 feet in advance to alert
approaching motorists.
CONCEPT 6 HIGHLIGHTS
This design adds a chincane and bollards on both approaches to Banks Road to slow trail users and restrict vehicle access. A marked crosswalk with non-illuminated signs and advance warning signage about 250 feet away improves visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $134,776
South Hill Recreation Trail
Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York
Preliminary Concept Design
April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet)
BAN
K
S
R
O
A
D
TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD
PROPERTY LINE, TYP.
CONCRETE HEADWALL AND CULVERT
BOLLARDS, TYP.
GRAVEL TRAIL, TYP.
CONCEPT 6 - BANKS ROAD
BOULDERS, TYP.
CROSSWALK SIGNS, TYP.
CROSSWALK
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE "Banks Road Intersection"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 20,000.00$
020000 8,250.00$
310000 Earthwork 20,300.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 20,035.80$
330000 Utilities 5,150.00$
76,136$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%7,613.58$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%12,181.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%15,227.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%4,568.15$
A&E:15.00%11,420.37$
127,147$
ESCALATION :6.00%7,628.81$
134,776$
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
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4.8 CONCEPT 7 - RAIL TRAIL
The trail segments between the three road crossings were conceptually designed as a
10-foot-wide gravel mul-use trail, totaling approximately 1.8 miles in length exclusive of the
crossings. The trail secon consists of an eight-inch compacted Type 2 gravel base topped with a
five-inch surface layer of gravel containing fines and small angular stone to create a smooth,
durable, and well-compacted surface. The trail is crowned to shed water toward the edges,
where shallow ditches and drainage structures convey runoff to stable discharge locaons. In
areas with steep embankments, parcularly near stream crossings, a 4-foot-tall wood safety
fence is proposed. New culverts are included to drain standing water, improve soil stability,
convey seasonal flows, and reduce erosion-related damage to the trail in low and poorly
drained areas.
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE "Rail Trail"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):113952
ESTIMATE $/SF:19$ /SF
GROSS LENGTH (SF):9496
ESTIMATE $/LF:222.53$ /LF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 62,000.00$
020000 161,345.00$
310000 Earthwork 432,500.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 558,460.00$
330000 Utilities 16,250.00$
340000 Transportation -$
1,230,555$
GENERAL CONDITIONS : 10.00% 123,055.50$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT : 16.00% 196,888.80$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY : 20.00% 246,111.00$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE: 6.00% 73,833.30$
A&E: 10.00% 123,055.50$
1,993,499$
ESCALATION : 6.00% 119,609.95$
2,113,109$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
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CONCLUSION
The South Hill Recreation Way Extension represents a meaningful opportunity to expand an
existing regional trail asset while improving connectivity, recreation, and access to natural
landscapes across municipal boundaries. This study demonstrates that the former railroad
corridor is well suited for trail use due to its gentle grades and continuous alignment, but it also
highlights the importance of addressing site‑specific constraints related to roadway crossings,
drainage, and steep embankments.
The Burns Road crossing clearly emerges as the most complex and influential element of the
project, shaping both overall feasibility and cost. The range of conceptual alternatives
presented—from a simple staircase to a tunneled crossing—illustrates that there are potential
paths forward under a variety of funding, accessibility, and community priorities. While
higher‑cost options provide highly durable materials, full accessibility, and uninterrupted trail
continuity, more modest solutions still deliver meaningful safety improvements and trail
connectivity.
Taken together, this study provides a framework for moving the South Hill Recreation Way
Extension forward. It equips decision‑makers with an understanding of constraints, costs, and
tradeoffs, while affirming that the project is achievable and adaptable to future funding and
community goals. With continued collaboration, careful phasing, and strategic investment, the
South Hill Recreation Way Extension can become a safe, scenic, and lasting public asset that
enhances mobility, recreation, and quality of life for the region.
Table 5.1
ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT PROJECT COST SUMMARY TABLE
CONCEPT COST
Concept 1 – Stairs and Steep Path $ 423,391
Concept 2 – Stairs and Switchback $ 1,663,599
Concept 3 – Switchback $ 1,822,912
Concept 4 – Tunnel $ 2,389,467
Concept 5 – German Cross Road $ 116,720
Concept 6 – Banks Road $ 134,766
Concept 7 – Rail Trail $ 2,113,109
Subtotal Concepts 5-7 $ 2,364,595
Grand Total with Concept 1 $ 2,787,986
Grand Total with Concept 2 $ 4,028,914
Grand Total with Concept 3 $ 4,187,507
Grand Total with Concept 4 $ 4,754,062
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MJ Project No. 2214 A
Appendix A \
CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE
"STAIRS & STEEP PATH"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE "Stairs & Steep Path"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 20,000.00$
020000 9,050.00$
030000 16,500.00$
050000 Metals 17,850.00$
060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 150,810.00$
310000 Earthwork 5,950.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 13,845.80$
239,181$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%23,918.08$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%38,268.93$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%47,836.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%14,350.85$
A&E:15.00%35,877.12$
399,432$
ESCALATION :6.00%23,959.36$
423,391$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
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Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client:TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000
Mobilization 1 AL --$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$
020000
Removals
Tree removal 15 EA 200.00$ 3,000$ 350.00$ 5,250$ 550.00$ 8,250$
Salvage and Store for Reuse
Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
030000
Concrete Piers (14)10 CY 400.00$ 4,000$ 1,250.00$ 12,500$ 1,650.00$ 16,500$
050000
Aluminum Handrail 120 LF 80.00$ 9,600$ 40.00$ 4,800$ 120.00$ 14,400$
Bike Runnel (3 tracks)3 EA 650.00$ 1,950$ 500.00$ 1,500$ 1,150.00$ 3,450$
060000
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
Posts, Beams, Crossbeams, Stringers 840 LF 54.00$ 45,360$ 40.00$ 33,600$ 94.00$ 78,960$
Decking, treds 345 SF 50.00$ 17,250$ 40.00$ 13,800$ 90.00$ 31,050$
Guiderail, Posts, Midrails 480 SF 45.00$ 21,600$ 40.00$ 19,200$ 85.00$ 40,800$
310000
Grading 2,700 SF 0.50$ 1,350$ 0.50$ 1,350$ 1.00$ 2,700$
Excavation 20 CY 20.00$ 400$ 45.00$ 900$ 65.00$ 1,300$
Backfill 20 CY 55.00$ 1,100$ 15.00$ 300$ 70.00$ 1,400$
Soil Disposal 10 CY 40.00$ 400$ 15.00$ 150$ 55.00$ 550$
320000
Conc. Sidewalk 6" subbase Typ. 2, reinf.420 SF 9.00$ 3,780$ 9.00$ 3,780$ 18.00$ 7,560$
Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$
Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
Wood guardrail 60 LF 60.00$ 3,600$ 30.00$ 1,800$ 90.00$ 5,400$
340000
Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$
Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$
Trail Signage at Road Crossing 3 EA 825.00$ 2,475$ 100.00$ 300$ 925.00$ 2,775$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 118,104$ 101,077$ 219,181$
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
DETAILED ESTIMATE
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
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Appendix B \
CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE
"SWITCH BACK WITH STAIRS"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE "Switchback & Stairs"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 26,000.00$
020000 14,550.00$
030000 56,100.00$
050000 Metals 76,650.00$
060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 777,800.00$
310000 Earthwork 13,950.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$
968,786$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%96,878.58$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%155,005.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%193,757.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%58,127.15$
A&E:10.00%96,878.58$
1,569,433$
ESCALATION :6.00%94,165.98$
1,663,599$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Page 2
Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client:TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000
Mobilization 1 AL --$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$
Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
020000
Removals
Tree removal 25 200.00$ 5,000$ 350.00$ 8,750$ 550.00$ 13,750$
Salvage and Store for Reuse
Wayfinding Signs 2 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
030000
Concrete Piers (48)34 CY 400.00$ 13,600$ 1,250.00$ 42,500$ 1,650.00$ 56,100$
050000
Aluminum Handrail 610 LF 80.00$ 48,800$ 40.00$ 24,400$ 120.00$ 73,200$
Bike Runnel (3 tracks)3 EA 650.00$ 1,950$ 500.00$ 1,500$ 1,150.00$ 3,450$
060000
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
Posts, Beams, Crossbeams, Stringers 4,200 LF 54.00$ 226,800$ 40.00$ 168,000$ 94.00$ 394,800$
Decking, treds 1,800 SF 50.00$ 90,000$ 40.00$ 72,000$ 90.00$ 162,000$
Guiderail, Posts, Midrails 2,600 SF 45.00$ 117,000$ 40.00$ 104,000$ 85.00$ 221,000$
310000
Grading 4,200 SF 0.50$ 2,100$ 0.50$ 2,100$ 1.00$ 4,200$
Excavation 60 CY 20.00$ 1,200$ 45.00$ 2,700$ 65.00$ 3,900$
Backfill 60 CY 55.00$ 3,300$ 15.00$ 900$ 70.00$ 4,200$
Soil Disposal 30 CY 40.00$ 1,200$ 15.00$ 450$ 55.00$ 1,650$
320000
Conc. Sidewalk 6" subbase Typ. 2, reinf.25 SF 9.00$ 225$ 9.00$ 225$ 18.00$ 450$
Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$
Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
340000
Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$
Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$
Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 513,414$ 429,372$ 968,786$
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
DETAILED ESTIMATE
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
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Appendix C \
CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE
"SWITCH BACK"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE "Switch Back"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 26,000.00$
020000 11,800.00$
030000 42,900.00$
050000 Metals 75,600.00$
060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 869,200.00$
310000 Earthwork 12,925.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$
1,061,561$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%106,156.08$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%169,849.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%212,312.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%63,693.65$
A&E:10.00%106,156.08$
1,719,728$
ESCALATION :6.00%103,183.71$
1,822,912$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
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Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client:TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000
Mobilization 1 AL --$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$
Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
020000
Removals
Tree removal 20 200.00$ 4,000$ 350.00$ 7,000$ 550.00$ 11,000$
Salvage and Store for Reuse
Wayfinding Signs 2 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
030000
Concrete Piers (36)26 CY 400.00$ 10,400$ 1,250.00$ 32,500$ 1,650.00$ 42,900$
050000
Aluminum Handrail 630 LF 80.00$ 50,400$ 40.00$ 25,200$ 120.00$ 75,600$
060000
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
Posts, Beams, Crossbeams, Stringers 4,800 LF 54.00$ 259,200$ 40.00$ 192,000$ 94.00$ 451,200$
Decking, treds 2,000 SF 50.00$ 100,000$ 40.00$ 80,000$ 90.00$ 180,000$
Guiderail, Posts, Midrails 2,800 SF 45.00$ 126,000$ 40.00$ 112,000$ 85.00$ 238,000$
310000
Grading 4,800 SF 0.50$ 2,400$ 0.50$ 2,400$ 1.00$ 4,800$
Excavation 50 CY 20.00$ 1,000$ 45.00$ 2,250$ 65.00$ 3,250$
Backfill 50 CY 55.00$ 2,750$ 15.00$ 750$ 70.00$ 3,500$
Soil Disposal 25 CY 40.00$ 1,000$ 15.00$ 375$ 55.00$ 1,375$
320000
Conc. Sidewalk 6" subbase Typ. 2, reinf.25 SF 9.00$ 225$ 9.00$ 225$ 18.00$ 450$
Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$
Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
340000
RRFB Crosswalk Signs 2 EA 10,000.00$ 20,000$ 500.00$ 1,000$ 10,500.00$ 21,000$
Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$
Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 578,414$ 457,147$ 1,061,561$
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
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MJ Project No. 2214 D
Appendix D \
CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE
"TUNNEL"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE "Tunnel"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 61,000.00$
020000 27,680.00$
030000 517,500.00$
050000 Metals 224,100.00$
260000 Electrical 27,000.00$
310000 Earthwork 480,500.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 62,090.00$
1,417,745$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%141,774.50$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :13.00%184,306.85$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%283,549.00$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%85,064.70$
A&E:10.00%141,774.50$
2,254,215$
ESCALATION :6.00%135,252.87$
2,389,467$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
Concrete
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Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client:TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000
Mobilization 1 AL --$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 10,000.00$ 10,000$ 10,000.00$ 10,000$
Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 6,000.00$ 6,000$ 6,000.00$ 6,000$
020000
Removals
Sawcut Asphalt 60 LF 2.00$ 120$ 6.00$ 360$ 8.00$ 480$
Asphalt & Subbase 1,400 SF 1.50$ 2,100$ 1.00$ 1,400$ 2.50$ 3,500$
Tree removal 30 EA 200.00$ 6,000$ 350.00$ 10,500$ 550.00$ 16,500$
Salvage and Store for Reuse
Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
Traffic Signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
Protect
Hydrant 1 EA 100.00$ 100$ 300.00$ 300$ 400.00$ 400$
Water Line 80 LF 20.00$ 1,600$ 20.00$ 1,600$ 40.00$ 3,200$
Utility Pole 1 EA 500.00$ 500$ 300.00$ 300$ 800.00$ 800$
Mailboxes 3 EA 100.00$ 300$ 300.00$ 900$ 400.00$ 1,200$
030000
10x10 Box Culvert 5ft Lengths 23 EA 15,000.00$ 345,000$ 7,500.00$ 172,500$ 22,500.00$ 517,500$
050000
Sheet Pile Retaining 270 LF 290.00$ 78,300$ 540.00$ 145,800$ 830.00$ 224,100$
260000
Wall Pack Lighting + Conduit & Wiring 6 EA 4,000.00$ 24,000$ 500.00$ 3,000$ 4,500.00$ 27,000$
310000
Grading 14,000 SF 0.50$ 7,000$ 0.50$ 7,000$ 1.00$ 14,000$
Excavation 1,300 CY 20.00$ 26,000$ 45.00$ 58,500$ 65.00$ 84,500$
Temp. Sheet Pile Bracing 325 LF 290.00$ 94,250$ 490.00$ 159,250$ 780.00$ 253,500$
Backfill 1,050 CY 55.00$ 57,750$ 15.00$ 15,750$ 70.00$ 73,500$
Soil Disposal 1,000 CY 40.00$ 40,000$ 15.00$ 15,000$ 55.00$ 55,000$
320000
Asphalt Pavement: 12" subbase typ. 2 1,100 SF 5.00$ 5,500$ 10.00$ 11,000$ 15.00$ 16,500$
Gravel Driveway 3,500 SF 2.00$ 7,000$ 2.50$ 8,750$ 4.50$ 15,750$
Wood Guardrail 120 LF 60.00$ 7,200$ 30.00$ 3,600$ 90.00$ 10,800$
Wood Fence 230 LF 28.00$ 6,440$ 20.00$ 4,600$ 48.00$ 11,040$
Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$
Bollards 9 EA 500.00$ 4,500$ 300.00$ 2,700$ 800.00$ 7,200$
330000
Water Service Line 225 LF 15.00$ 3,375$ 20.00$ 4,500$ 35.00$ 7,875$
Belly Water Main Line 100 LF 50.00$ 5,000$ 50.00$ 5,000$ 100.00$ 10,000$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 722,635$ 695,110$ 1,417,745$
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
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MJ Project No. 2214 E
Appendix E \
CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE
"German Cross Road Intersection"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE "German Cross Rd Intersection"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 20,000.00$
020000 9,650.00$
310000 Earthwork 9,300.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 22,935.80$
330000 Utilities 1,650.00$
65,936$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%6,593.58$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%10,549.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%13,187.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%3,956.15$
A&E:15.00%9,890.37$
110,113$
ESCALATION :6.00%6,606.77$
116,720$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
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Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client:TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000
Mobilization 1 AL --$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$
020000
Removals
Tree removal 3 EA 200.00$ 600$ 350.00$ 1,050$ 550.00$ 1,650$
Bollards 11 EA 300.00$ 3,300$ 200.00$ 2,200$ 500.00$ 5,500$
Salvage and Store for Reuse
Riprap 100 SF 20.00$ 2,000$ 5.00$ 500$ 25.00$ 2,500$
310000
Grading 6,000 SF 0.50$ 3,000$ 0.50$ 3,000$ 1.00$ 6,000$
Excavation 25 CY 20.00$ 500$ 45.00$ 1,125$ 65.00$ 1,625$
Backfill 20 CY 55.00$ 1,100$ 15.00$ 300$ 70.00$ 1,400$
Soil Disposal 5 CY 40.00$ 200$ 15.00$ 75$ 55.00$ 275$
320000
Gravel Path 2,100 SF 2.00$ 4,200$ 2.50$ 5,250$ 4.50$ 9,450$
Bollards 6 EA 500.00$ 3,000$ 300.00$ 1,800$ 800.00$ 4,800$
Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 2,000.00$ 4,000$ 800.00$ 1,600$ 2,800.00$ 5,600$
Riprap armor 100 SF 25.00$ 2,500$ 5.00$ 500$ 30.00$ 3,000$
Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$
330000
Culvert, HDPE 15"30 LF 45.00$ 1,350$ 10.00$ 300$ 55.00$ 1,650$
340000
Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$
Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$
Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 27,589$ 38,347$ 65,936$
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
DETAILED ESTIMATE
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
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MJ Project No. 2214 F
Appendix F \
CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE
"Banks Road Intersection"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE "Banks Road Intersection"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):N/A
ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 20,000.00$
020000 8,250.00$
310000 Earthwork 20,300.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 20,035.80$
330000 Utilities 5,150.00$
76,136$
GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%7,613.58$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%12,181.73$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%15,227.16$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%4,568.15$
A&E:15.00%11,420.37$
127,147$
ESCALATION :6.00%7,628.81$
134,776$
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
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Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client:TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000
Mobilization 1 AL --$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$
020000
Removals
Tree removal 15 EA 200.00$ 3,000$ 350.00$ 5,250$ 550.00$ 8,250$
310000
Grading 5,000 SF 0.50$ 2,500$ 0.50$ 2,500$ 1.00$ 5,000$
Excavation 125 CY 20.00$ 2,500$ 45.00$ 5,625$ 65.00$ 8,125$
Backfill 20 CY 55.00$ 1,100$ 15.00$ 300$ 70.00$ 1,400$
Soil Disposal 105 CY 40.00$ 4,200$ 15.00$ 1,575$ 55.00$ 5,775$
320000
Gravel Path 1,500 SF 2.00$ 3,000$ 2.50$ 3,750$ 4.50$ 6,750$
Bollards 6 EA 500.00$ 3,000$ 300.00$ 1,800$ 800.00$ 4,800$
Boulders 8 EA 250.00$ 2,000$ 100.00$ 800$ 350.00$ 2,800$
Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 2,000.00$ 4,000$ 800.00$ 1,600$ 2,800.00$ 5,600$
Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$
330000
Culvert, HDPE 15"30 LF 45.00$ 1,350$ 10.00$ 300$ 55.00$ 1,650$
Concrete Stormwater Headwall 1 EA 3,500.00$ 3,500$ --$ 3,500.00$ 3,500$
340000
Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$
Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$
Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 31,989$ 44,147$ 76,136$
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
DETAILED ESTIMATE
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
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MJ Project No. 2214 G
Appendix G \
CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
MJ Project Number:
2214
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE
"Rail Trail"
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
21 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
May 5, 2026
Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE "Rail Trail"
Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
MJ PN:2214
GROSS AREA (SF):113952
ESTIMATE $/SF:19$ /SF
GROSS LENGTH (SF):9496
ESTIMATE $/LF:222.53$ /LF
CSI Division TOTAL
010000 62,000.00$
020000 161,345.00$
310000 Earthwork 432,500.00$
320000 Exterior Improvements 558,460.00$
330000 Utilities 16,250.00$
340000 Transportation -$
1,230,555$
GENERAL CONDITIONS : 10.00% 123,055.50$
OVERHEAD AND PROFIT : 16.00% 196,888.80$
DESIGN CONTINGENCY : 20.00% 246,111.00$
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE: 6.00% 73,833.30$
A&E: 10.00% 123,055.50$
1,993,499$
ESCALATION : 6.00% 119,609.95$
2,113,109$
TOWN OF ITHACA
PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE
DIVISION TITLE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
SUMMARY SHEET
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS
SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE
General Requirements
Existing Conditions
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Project: SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION
Client: TOWN OF ITHACA
Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE
Prepared By:
MJ PN:2214
UNIT TOTAL
UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
010000 General Requirements
Mobilization 1 AL - -$ 20,000.00$ 20,000$ 20,000.00$ 20,000$
Surveing and Layout 1 AL - -$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$
Erosion Control 1 AL - -$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$
020000 Existing Conditions
Removals
Clearing & Grubbing 114,100 SF 0.20$ 22,820$ 0.25$ 28,525$ 0.45$ 51,345$
Tree removal 200 EA 200.00$ 40,000$ 350.00$ 70,000$ 550.00$ 110,000$
310000 Earthwork
Grading 140,000 SF 0.50$ 70,000$ 0.50$ 70,000$ 1.00$ 140,000$
Excavation 3,000 CY 20.00$ 60,000$ 45.00$ 135,000$ 65.00$ 195,000$
Backfill 1,000 CY 55.00$ 55,000$ 15.00$ 15,000$ 70.00$ 70,000$
Soil Disposal 500 CY 40.00$ 20,000$ 15.00$ 7,500$ 55.00$ 27,500$
320000 Exterior Improvements
Gravel Path 95,000 SF 2.00$ 190,000$ 2.50$ 237,500$ 4.50$ 427,500$
Boulders 40 EA 250.00$ 10,000$ 100.00$ 4,000$ 350.00$ 14,000$
Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 2,000.00$ 4,000$ 800.00$ 1,600$ 2,800.00$ 5,600$
Wood Fence 2,320 LF 28.00$ 64,960$ 20.00$ 46,400$ 48.00$ 111,360$
330000 Utilities
Culvert, HDPE 18" 250 LF 52.00$ 13,000$ 13.00$ 3,250$ 65.00$ 16,250$
TOTAL DIRECT COST 549,780$ 680,775$ 1,230,555$
MATERIAL LABOR
MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape
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DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FOR
ENGINEERING & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SERVICES
PREPARATION OF CONCEPT LEVEL DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES
FOR THE
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION PROJECT
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
LOCATED IN THE TOWNS OF
ITHACA, DRYDEN, AND CAROLINE
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY
PREPARED BY:
TOWN OF ITHACA
PLANNING, ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
215 NORTH TIOGA STREET
ITHACA, NY 14850
OCTOBER 27, 2025
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
TOWN OF ITHACA
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION PROJECT
BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD
Table of Contents:
A. Purpose 3
B. Background 3
C. Issuing Office 3
D. Scope of Services 3-4
E. Agreement 4
F. Insurance 4
G. Rejection of Proposals 4
H. Incurred Cost 4
I. Addenda to the RFP 4
J. Completeness of the Submitted Proposal 5
K. Consultant Responsibilities 5
L. Compensation 5
M. Schedule Dates 6
N. Responses 6
O. Non-Collusion 6
P. Consultant Evaluation 6
Q. Additional Information 6
R. Conflict of Interest 6
Appendices:
Exhibit A – Sample Engineering Services Agreement
Exhibit B – Non-Collusive Certification
Exhibit C – Location Map
Exhibit D – Tompkins County Tourism Capital Grant – Contract and Amendment
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General Information and Proposal Requirements
A. Purpose
The purpose of this “Request for Proposal” (RFP) is to solicit professional engineering and/or landscape
architectural firms (hereinafter called “Consultants”) for detailed Proposals 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 planning for this 1.85-mile extension will include
preliminary recommendations for safe road crossings, trailheads, stream crossings, stormwater and
drainage treatments, landscape improvements, and privacy for adjacent landowners. The project will
also include preliminary cost estimates for construction of the trail extension. With the preparation
of this planning document, the Town’s would be prepared to move forward with detailed design and
construction, with the potential for seeking new funding sources for construction.
The Selection Committee will review the Proposals and make a recommendation to the Public Works
Committee of the Town of Ithaca Town Board, based upon an evaluation of the following criteria: recent
related project experience, personnel assigned to project (Project Team), understanding of the project, schedule
for completion, estimate of hours, and fixed fee. Final selection of a design consultant will be made by the
Town of Ithaca Town Board.
B. Background
25 years ago, the 3.4-mile South Hill Recreation Way, through the City and Town of Ithaca was created as a
non-motorized, multi-use trail that follows the route of a former Delaware, Lackawanna and Western (DL&W)
Railway. As a former railroad, the terrain of the corridor is ideal for the development of a pedestrian and bicycle
trail which meets each road intersection at a gentle grade (except for a short segment at Burns Road), enabling
easy access to all users as well as sustaining a grade that allows for people to travel with relative ease. With the
exception of road crossings, the trail corridor passes through scenic woodlands, woodland streams, and natural
gorges. Adjacent to the former rail corridor are private woodlands, farms and low density residential properties.
The rail corridor east of the existing trail’s terminus at Burns Road in the Town of Ithaca travels a relatively
clear but unimproved and unmarked trail on the continued railway for another 1.85 miles through the Towns of
Dryden and Danby to Banks Road which is currently owned by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG).
The trail extension would allow safe, off-street recreational access to these added residents as well as extended
recreational options to walkers, dog walkers, runners, bikers and cross-country skiers. Each of the noted Towns
have an easement with NYSEG to allow for formal trail development of this trail section. In order to develop a
trail extension that enjoys as much success as the existing trail, careful design work needs to be conducted so as
to address safe road crossings, adjacent landowners concerns regarding privacy, signage and barriers to
minimize trespass, and key maintenance issues, among other things.
This project is funded in part by a Tompkins County Tourism Capital Grant.
While not part of this current project, the Town’s of Ithaca, Dryden, Danby and Caroline have an easement with
NYSEG to ultimately allow the extension of the trail from Burns Road to White Church Road, ending at the
Tompkins County border. The overall total future trail extension will be approximately 7.8 miles.
C. Issuing Office
This RFP was prepared for the Town of Ithaca Town Board by the Town of Ithaca Planning, Engineering,
and Public Works Departments. The project representative for the South Hill Recreation Way
Extension Project (Burns Rd to Banks Rd) is Michael Smith, Senior Planner.
D. Scope of Services
The primary objective of the project will be 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, as
identified on the Location Map (Exhibit C). The project is located on a former railroad bed currently owned
by NYSEG, on a 20-foot wide easement that the Town’s hold.
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The Consultant shall provide an overall (Lump-sum) cost to perform the scope of services identified below.
• A thorough review of all supplied project information and one site visit to become familiar with
field conditions.
• Preliminary recommendations for the safe access in approaching and crossing the three (3) roads
(Burns Road, German Cross Road, and Banks Road) associated with this trail segment.
• Examination of potential trailhead improvement options along this trail segment.
• Examination of the approximately eight (8) culverted stream crossings on this trail segment,
providing preliminary recommendations for any replacements or modifications.
• Identification of potential drainage or stormwater management improvements associated with this
trail segment.
• Preliminary recommendations for design and landscaping improvements (plantings, fencing,
signage, berms, etc.) on or around the trail to help foster privacy for adjacent landowners while
also allowing for safe travel for trail users.
• Preparation of preliminary opinions of costs for materials and construction for this trail segment.
• Identification of potential permitting requirements / approvals associated with above elements
(road crossings, stream culverts, stormwater management, etc.)
• Preparation for and participation in one kick-off meeting with Town staff and two design review
meetings with the steering committee. All meetings will be virtual. The Town will be responsible
for the preparation and distribution of all meeting minutes.
Assumptions:
• Utilize publicly available lidar data and other GIS files of existing conditions
E. Agreement
The Consultant selected to provide the above-referenced services will be expected to enter into a contract
Engineering Services Agreement with the Town of Ithaca (refer to Sample Engineering Services
Agreement-Exhibit A) attached hereto.
All bidders are subject to the terms and conditions of the Tompkins County Tourism Capital Grant Contract
and Amendment (Contract Number 2022-Plan-002765), which can be found in Exhibit D.
F. Insurance
The Consultant shall maintain minimum insurance coverage in accordance with the Engineering Services
Agreement attached hereto-Exhibit A of this RFP.
G. Rejection of Proposals
The Town of Ithaca reserves the right to reject any and all of the responses received as a result of this RFP.
The Town of Ithaca does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of responses to this RFP or otherwise
pay for the information solicited or obtained in response to this RFP.
H. Incurred Cost
The Town of Ithaca will not be liable for any cost incurred by the Consultant for any work performed through,
and including the execution of, a contract for professional services prior to the execution of a contract.
I. Addenda to the RFP
In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP, an Addenda will be posted on Bidnet
Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/townofithaca) and The New York State Contract Reporter
(https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/). Addenda can be obtained by visiting https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-
york/townofithaca, https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/, or by contacting the Town Clerk. It is the responsibility of the
Consultant to check for Addenda. The final date for posting addenda to the Website will be five (5) working
days prior to the due date of the Proposal.
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J. Completeness of the Submitted Proposal
1. The Proposal shall address all items completely and thoroughly, in an 8½” x 11” format:
a. Title Page – Legal name of the proposer, address, telephone number, year firm was established,
type of firm, and date of submittal.
b. Purpose – Brief statement of the proposer’s philosophy, interests, and goals for the project.
c. Firm – Brief description of the firm including the proposed Project Manager, proposed Project
Principal, support team and sub-consultants. If selected, the naming of personnel as listed above
will be considered by this office to be the design project team and will be expected to be assigned
to the project for its duration.
d. Similar Projects – List at least three (3) similar or comparable projects completed by the
Consultant firm for non-profit organizations and public agencies with project contact information.
Include resumes of all project team members. Present the proposed budget and schedule for each
project in comparison to the final cost and completion time.
e. Scope of Work and Strategy – Briefly outline the consultant’s proposed methodology and
strategy. The scope of work should be divided into various phases proposed to accomplish the
project, with itemization of tasks required to accomplish the proposed scope and proposed
deliverables for each task. Include estimated number of meetings and estimated number of hours
needed for each task.
f. Cost Effectiveness – The Consultant’s submission should include proposed compensation and
billing rates and terms and include an estimate for reimbursable expenses. State any exclusions,
assumptions, or qualifications to the proposal.
g. Schedule – Proposed schedule for completion of tasks identified. References with Project
Administrator Firms should have extensive references and deliverables timeline.
h. Expenses – State any exclusions, assumptions, or qualifications to the proposal. Negotiations on
fee structure may be part of the selection process. The Proposal shall provide a breakdown by
task, staff hours, and hourly and material cost to produce a cost matrix. The purpose of the matrix
is to produce an estimated project cost. The matrix will be used to review billings during the
study as well as to compare the level of effort estimated for each task. Consultant will propose a
total fixed amount, not to exceed figure that will be the maximum amount billed to the Town. It
need not match the matrix's estimated cost but will be a binding maximum, which includes
reimbursables.
i. Financial Stability – Statement regarding firm’s ability to meet cash flow needs and maintain
service levels and deliverables schedule if payment cycle is 60 days behind performance of
service.
j. Signature – Proposals shall be signed by an officer of the firm authorized to bind the Consultant
to its provisions.
2. The contents and commitments in the Proposal shall remain firm for ninety (90) calendar days from the
submittal due date.
3. Debarment - By submitting a RFP, the Consultant certifies that it is not currently debarred from
submitting bids for contracts issued by any political subdivision or agency of the State of New York and
that it is not an agent of a person or entity that is currently debarred from submitting bids or contracts
issued by any political subdivision or agency of the State of New York.
K. Consultant Responsibilities
The Consultant shall be capable of providing all professional services as described under the Scope of
Services and to maintain those capabilities until notification that their Proposal was unsuccessful. Exclusion
of any service for the project may serve as cause for rejection.
L. Compensation
The fixed fee for the design phase shall be based upon hourly labor and overhead cost to perform all
aspects of the contract, including sub-contractors (if required).
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M. Schedule Dates
The following is an anticipated schedule for the RFP process. The Town of Ithaca reserves the right to
modify any part of this schedule:
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1. Advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) October 27, 2025
2. 2. Proposal Due November 24, 2025 (4:00 p.m.)
((4:00p.m.p.m.) local 3
. 3. Consultant Selected December 22, 2025
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. 4. Contract Negotiations & Notice to Proceed January 2026
5. 5. Completion of Concept Level Design and Cost
Estimate
September 2026
N. Responses
To be considered, three (3) physical copies and one digital copy of the Proposal must be submitted to the
Town of Ithaca Town Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. November 24, 2025, and should be addressed as
follows:
Office of the Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca, Town Hall
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
RE: South Hill Recreation Way Extension Project – Burns Rd to Banks Rd
Consultants mailing their Proposals shall allow normal mail delivery time to assure timely receipt.
O. Non-Collusion
The Consultant shall be required to submit, with its Proposal, a fully executed Non-Collusion Statement:
Exhibit-B attached hereto.
P. Consultant Evaluation
Proposals should be complete, but concise. Consultants will be evaluated on the following information:
1. Related Project Experience
2. Personnel Assigned to Project (Project Team)
3. Understanding of the Project
4. Schedule for Completion
5. Fixed Fee
Final recommendations of the highest-ranking firm(s) will be made by the Selection Committee to the Public
Works Committee of the Town of Ithaca Town Board. Final approval to contract with a design consultant will
be made by Resolution of the Town of Ithaca Town Board.
Q. Additional Information
The submission of additional pertinent information beyond the requirements of this RFP is acceptable. This
would include the identification of any work not covered in the Scope of Services presented in Section D,
together with an estimate of hours for the additional work that you believe is important or necessary to
meet the project's objectives.
R. Conflict of Interest
The Consultant shall prepare and submit a statement that no conflict-of-interest issues exist at the submission
of this Proposal. In addition, non-conflict of interest statements must also be provided for any subconsultant.
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Town of Ithaca and ________________
THIS AGREEMENT is made this __ day of ______, 2025 between the TOWN OF
ITHACA, with offices at 215 N. Tioga St., Ithaca, New York 14850 (hereinafter referred to
as the "Town"), and _________________, with offices at _______________________
(hereinafter referred to as the "Engineer").
The Town and Engineer agree as follows:
1. Services to be Performed.
Engineer agrees to perform the “Scope of Work and Deliverables” services for
the Town to achieve the Project Understanding, all as set forth in the
_____________ Proposal (the “Proposal”) submitted to the Town. The Proposal
is attached as Exhibit A. Engineer shall comply with the tasks schedule as set
forth in Exhibit B.
2. Fees.
The Contractor shall be paid Dollars and_______
Cents ($) on a fixed fee basis for services provided, including all travel, time
and expenses associated with providing these services to the Town. This
payment will be made upon completion of services and in accordance with the
procedures in Section 5 below.
3. Term of Agreement.
The term of this Agreement shall be from _______, 2025 to ________ 2026
unless earlier terminated by either party. Notwithstanding the term set forth
above, this Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time without
cause upon seven (7) days prior written notice to the other party, in which
case the Engineer shall be paid pro rata for the satisfactory work performed to
the date of termination. This Agreement may be terminated immediately by
either party upon the breach of any of its terms by the other party.
Termination shall be effected by the breaching party’s receipt of a written
notice of termination setting forth the manner in which the party is in default.
In the event of the Town’s termination for Engineer’s default, the Engineer will
be paid only for services performed in accordance with this Agreement. If it is
later determined by the Town that the Engineer had an excusable reason for
not performing, such as a strike, fire, flood, or other events which are not the
fault of or are beyond the control of Engineer, the Town may allow the
Engineer to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination without
cause.
4. Quality of Work.
The work to be performed hereunder shall be of good workmanship and
quality. If this Agreement is for the performance of services, the Engineer
shall perform its services using that degree of skill and care ordinarily
exercised under similar conditions by experienced, qualified, competent and
reputable professionals practicing in the same field in the same or similar
locality at the time of performance.
5. Payment for Services.
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Requests for payments for services shall be submitted on the standard Town
voucher, which will list the activities or products, expenses, the dates on
which performed, supplied or incurred, and, if applicable, the time spent on
each indicated date for which the Town is being billed. The voucher shall be
submitted upon satisfactory completion of services or the provision of goods.
The Town Board will review the same and, if acceptable, pay for the services
and/or products after submission of the vouchers to the Town Board and
approval of same by the Board in compliance with the Town Board’s statutory
duties to audit claims for payment. In no event will the total payments to
Contractor exceed the fixed fee stated in Section 2 above.
New York State Prevailing Wage Rates for Tompkins County shall be paid for
each craft or classification of all workers needed to perform the work of the
Contract. Every contractor and subcontractor shall submit, within thirty (30) days
after issuance of its first payroll and every thirty (30) days thereafter, a transcript
of the original payrolls, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalty of perjury.
Payment for completed work will not be made until certified payroll is received
and reviewed for the period of work payment is being requested for.
6. Relationship.
The Engineer is, for all purposes (including, without limitation, withholding of
income tax, payment of workman's compensation, and payment of FICA
taxes) an independent contractor and no employer-employee relationship is
intended, implied or created by this Agreement. Engineer shall determine the
times and manner of performance of any services for the Town hereunder
consistent with the overall obligations to complete the work contemplated by
this Agreement. Engineer shall be free to devote such portions of its time not
required for the performance of services to the Town in such manner as
Engineer sees fit and for such other persons, firms, or entities as Engineer
deems advisable, provided that such other services do not constitute a conflict
of interest with the interests of the Town.
7. Ownership of Products of Service.
All work products of any services to be performed hereunder shall be the
property of the Town, and the Town is vested with all rights therein, including
the right to use, duplicate, distribute, share or sell such materials, without any
further compensation of any nature to Engineer. If patents or copyrights may
be obtained with respect to such work, the Town shall own same and have all
rights to same without further compensation to the Engineer. The Engineer
also retains the right to use the work products. Any reuse of the work product
not for their intended purpose shall be at the sole risk to the Town.
8. Insurance Requirements.
A. Throughout the term of this Agreement and beyond the term when
explicitly required below, Engineer and any subcontractors shall procure and
maintain the insurance described in this Section 8.
B. Notwithstanding any terms, conditions or provisions in any other writing
between the parties, Engineer hereby agrees that it and any subcontractors
will effectuate the naming of the Town as an additional insured on
Engineer's/subcontractor’s insurance policies, with the exception of workers'
compensation and professional liability.
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C. The Engineer agrees to indemnify the Town for any applicable deductibles.
D. The Engineer and any subcontractors shall purchase and maintain insurance
of the following types of coverage and limits of liability:
1) Commercial General Liability (CGL) with limits of Insurance of not less
than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate.
a) If the CGL coverage contains a General Aggregate Limit, such
General Aggregate shall apply separately to each project.
b) CGL coverage shall be written on ISO Occurrence form CG 00 01
1093 or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage and shall
cover liability arising from premises operations, independent
contractors, products-completed operations, broad form property
damage, personal and advertising injury, cross liability assumed in a
contract (including tort liability of another assumed in a contract).
c) Engineer, the Town and all other parties required of the Engineer,
shall be included as insureds on the CGL, using ISO Additional
Insured Endorsement CG2010 (11/85) or CG2010 (04/13) AND
CG2037 (04/13) or CG2037 (04/13) AND CG2038 (04/13) or an
endorsement providing equivalent coverage to the additional
insureds. This insurance for the additional insureds shall be as
broad as the coverage provided for the named insured
Engineer/subcontractor. It shall apply as Primary and non-
contributing Insurance before any other insurance or self-insurance,
including any deductible, maintained by, or provided to, the
additional insured.
d) Engineer/subcontractor shall maintain CGL coverage for itself and
all additional insureds for the duration of the project and maintain
Completed Operations coverage for itself and each additional
insured for at least 3 years after completion of the Work.
2) Automobile Liability
a) Business Auto Liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 each
accident.
b) Business Auto coverage must include coverage for liability arising
out of all owned, leased, hired and non-owned automobiles.
c) Engineer, the Town and all other parties required of the General
Engineer, shall be included as insureds on the auto policy.
3) Commercial Umbrella
a) Umbrella limits must be at least $5,000,000.
b) Umbrella coverage must include as insureds all entities that are
additional insureds on the CGL.
c) Umbrella coverage for such additional insureds shall apply as
primary before any other insurance or self-insurance, including
any deductible, maintained by, or provided to, the additional
insured other than the CGL, Business Auto Liability and
Employers Liability coverages maintained by the
Engineer/subcontractor.
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4) Professional Liability with limits of Insurance of not less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate for
the professional acts of the Consultant performed under this
Agreement.
5) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability - Statutory coverage
complying with New York Workers’ Compensation Law and General
Municipal Law. Engineer and any subcontractors must each submit
one of the following forms:
• CE-200 - Certificate of Attestation of Exemption from NYS
Workers’ Compensation, OR
• C-105.2 - Certification of NYS Workers’ Compensation Insurance,
OR
• U-26.3 - State Insurance Fund version, OR
• SI-12 - Certificate of NYS Workers’ Compensation Self Insurance,
OR
• GSI-105.2 - Certificate of NYS Workers’ Compensation Group
Self-Insurance.
An ACORD form is not an acceptable proof of Workers'
Compensation coverage. All of the above-referenced forms, except
CE-200 and SI-12, must name the Town of Ithaca as the Entity
Requesting Proof of Coverage.
6) Disability Benefits Coverage - Statutory coverage complying with NYS
Workers’ Compensation Law and General Municipal Law. Engineer
and any subcontractors must each submit one of the following forms:
• CE-200 - Certificate of Attestation of Exemption from NYS
Disability Benefits Coverage, OR
• DB120.1 - Certification of Disability Benefits Insurance, OR
• DB-155 - Certificate of Disability Self-Insurance.
All of the above-referenced forms, except CE-200 and DB-155, must
name the Town of Ithaca as the Entity Requesting Proof of Coverage.
E. Waiver of Subrogation
Engineer waives all rights against the Town and its agents, officers,
directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these
damages are covered by Commercial General Liability, Commercial
Umbrella Liability, Business Auto Liability, Professional Liability, Workers’
Compensation or Employer’s Liability insurance maintained per the
requirements stated above.
Engineer shall assure that all subcontractors execute a waiver of all rights
against Engineer, the Town and their agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are
covered by Commercial General Liability, Commercial Umbrella liability,
Business Auto Liability or Workers’ Compensation and Employer's Liability
insurance maintained per the requirements stated above. Engineer shall
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provide the subcontractors’ executed subrogation waivers to the Town prior
to the commencement of work under this Agreement.
F. Where additional insured coverage is required by this Section 8, attached to
each certificate of insurance shall be a copy of the Additional Insured
Endorsement that is part of the Engineer’s/subcontractor’s policies.
G. All certificates and the insurance policies shall contain a provision that
coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled or allowed to
expire until at least 30 days prior written notice has been given to the
Engineer.
H. The insurance producer must indicate whether or not it is an agent for the
companies providing the coverage.
I. Engineer acknowledges that failure to obtain such insurance as described
in this Section 8 constitutes a material breach of contract and subjects
it to liability for damages, indemnification and all other legal remedies
available to the Town. The Engineer is to provide the Town with
certificates of insurance, evidencing the above requirements have
been met, prior to the commencement of work or use of facilities. The
failure of the Town to object to the contents of the certificates, forms
or endorsements, or the absence of same, shall not be deemed a
waiver of any and all rights held by the Town.
J. The Town is a member/owner of the NY Municipal Insurance Reciprocal
(NYMIR). The Engineer further acknowledges that the procurement of
such insurance as required herein is intended to benefit not only the
Town but also the NYMIR, as the Town's insurer.
9. Workers Compensation and Disability Insurance.
Upon execution of this Agreement, the Engineer shall present to the Town
proof either that the Engineer provides the levels of workers’ compensation
and disability coverage required by the State of New York or that the Engineer
is not required to provide such coverage.
10. Indemnity.
The Engineer agrees to fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town,
its elected officials, public officers, employees, and agents from and against
all claims, actions, suits, demands, complaints, damages, liabilities,
obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, governmental investigations,
costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees
and costs), whether or not involving a third party claim, which any or all of
them may incur, resulting from bodily injuries (or death) to any person,
damage (including loss of use) to any property, other damages, or
contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, to the extent caused
by, resulting from or arising out of the negligent acts or omissions of Engineer
or Engineer’s employees, agents or subcontractors, in connection with this
Agreement. To the extent the Town is negligent, Engineer’s duty to indemnify
the Town shall not extend to the proportion of loss attributable to the Town’s
negligence.
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11. Engineer May Not Assign.
This Agreement may not be assigned by the Engineer without the previous
written consent to such assignment from the Town, which consent may be
withheld entirely at the discretion of the Town, it being understood that the
Town is making this Agreement personally with the Engineer and is not
intending that it be performed by any other person or entity.
12. Binding Nature of Agreement.
This Agreement is binding upon the parties, their respective representatives
and successors and, when assignment is permitted, assigns.
13. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Enforcement.
This Agreement is made in New York, and shall be construed under the laws
of the State of New York without regard to, or the application of, New York
State’s choice of law provisions. Both parties consent that if any action is
brought to enforce this Agreement, it shall be brought only in an appropriate
Court in Tompkins County, New York, and both parties consent to the
jurisdiction of such court.
14. Notices.
Any notices or other communications given under or in relation to this
Agreement shall be deemed duly given if served personally or by commercial
courier service upon the other party at the address set forth above, or, if the
mails are operating, mailed by certified mail to the other party at the address
set forth above, return receipt requested. All notices shall be effective upon
the date of receipt. Either party may change the address to which notices are
sent by giving notice of such change in the manner set forth above to the
other party.
15. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any and all prior written or oral agreements, negotiations or
understandings, existing between the parties. This Agreement may be
amended only by written instrument signed by each party.
16. Survival.
The rights and obligations of the respective parties under Section 10
(Indemnity), Section 12 (Binding Nature of Agreement), Section 13
(Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Enforcement), and Section 17 (Claims and
Disputes Arbitration) shall survive the expiration or termination (for any
reason) of this Agreement and remain in full force and effect.
17. Claims and Disputes Arbitration. The Town may elect to subject disputes
arising out of this Agreement to resolution by mediation or arbitration or
litigation. This election can be made at any time up until sixty (60) days after
the claim or dispute arises in writing. If the Town does not make an election,
the dispute shall be subject only to litigation. Unless otherwise agreed by the
parties at the time of such election, the rules governing mediation or
arbitration invoked by the Town shall be the Commercial Arbitration Rules
and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Engineer
hereby waives the right to elect the method of dispute resolution and agrees
that this waiver is supported by sufficient and appropriate consideration.
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18. Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid or inoperative for
any reason, that part may be modified by the parties to the extent necessary
to make it valid and operative, or if it cannot be so modified, then it shall be
deemed severed, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full
force and effect as if this Agreement had been signed with the invalid portion
so modified or eliminated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year written below.
TOWN OF ITHACA _______________________
By: By: ___________________
Rod Howe
Town Supervisor
Date: _______________________ Date: ____________________
Exhibit B
NON-COLLUSIVE CERTIFICATION
By submission of this proposal, each Consultant and each person signing on behalf of any Consultant certifies, and in
the case of a joint proposal each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the
best of knowledge and belief:
(1) The prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation,
communication or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such
prices with any other Consultant or with any competitor;
(2) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not been
knowingly disclosed by the Consultant and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Consultant prior to
opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Consultant or to any competitor, and,
(3) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the Consultant to induce any other person, partnership or
corporation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.
(Name of Corporation)
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Title
Rev.10/2022
Contract #2022-PLAN-002765
AMENDMENT
This AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT,made by and between the COUNTY OF
TOMPKINS,a municipal corporation of the State of New York,having offices in the 125 East Court
Street,Ithaca,New York 14850,hereinafter referred to as the “COUNTY”and TOWN OF ITHACA,
having offices at 215 North Tioga Street,Ithaca,NY 14850,hereinafter referred to as the ‘RECIPIENT’.
W I T N E $S E T H:
Whereas,the COUNTY issued an Agreement for the award of a Tourism Capital Grant titled
‘South Hill Recreation Way Extension Feasibility Study”with the RECIPIENT,and desires to amend that
Agreement as outlined below.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the promises,covenants,and agreements contained
herein,the parties agree as follows:
1.This amendment shall expand services of the original Agreement by adding the following
services:an appraisal of the value of a permanent easement on the proposed trail extension.
2.Paragraph 3 of the original Agreement,which reads:
The COUNTY agrees to pay the RECIPIENT a sum not to exceed $43,000.00 during the term of this
Agreement.Payment shall be made by the COUNTY upon the submission of a fully executed
agreement between the Town and NYSEG to allow public use of the proposed trail alignment and a
copy of the invoice(s)that shows the work has been completed.A copy of the final feasibility study
report shall be submitted before the COUNTY makes final payment.If the RECIPIENT requests an
intermediate payment,the RECIPIENT shall demonstrate completion of an intermediate component of
the study,and any interim payment shall be made at the sole discretion of the COUNTY.The COUNTY
will only make payment when the ADMINISTRATOR authorizes the voucher for payment.
Shall be replaced in its entirety with the following:
The COUNTY agrees to pay the RECIPIENT a sum not to exceed $43,000.00 during the term of this
Agreement.Final payment shall be made by the COUNTY upon the submission of a fully executed
agreement between the Town and NYSEG to allow public use of the proposed trail alignment and a
copy of the invoice(s)that shows the work has been completed.A copy of the final feasibility study
report shall be submitted before the COUNTY makes final payment.The RECIPIENT may request an
interim payment from the COUNTY to support the cost of an appraisal of the proposed frail extension.If
the RECIPIENT requests an additional intermediate payment,the RECIPIENT shall demonstrate
completion of an intermediate component of the study,and any interim payment shall be made at the
sole discretion of the COUNTY.The COUNTY will only make payment when the ADMINISTRATOR
authorizes the voucher for payment.
3.All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement remain in force.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the PARTIES hereto have executed this Agreement.
DATE:
______________________________
County of Tompkins Authorized Signature
DATE:_____
CONTRACTOR Authorized Signature
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CONTRACTOR Print Name
Title
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02/03/2023
Tompkins County Contract Signature Page
Contract Number:2022-PLAN-002765
Contract Name:2022 TC Grant -Town of Ithaca
Contract Name:2022 TC Grant -Town of Ithaca
County of Tompkins Contract Number:2022-PLAN-01J2765
125 East Court Street Amount of Agreement $43,000.00
Ithaca,New York,14850
Contract Period:11/02/2022 -1013112026
Title/Description of Project:
South Hill Recreation Way Extension Feasility Study
OrigInatIng Department Name and Address:Vendor InformatIon:
Deoartment Name:Vendor Name:
Planning and Sustainability TOWN OF ITHACA
Department Address:Vendor Address:
121 E Court St 215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca,MV 14850 Ithaca,NY 14650
Contracto,’s Liveable Wage Representation:
I.What is the approximate number of Covered Employees involved in the provision of the contracted service?
2.Will all Covered Employees involved in the provision of the contracted service be paid at least the living
NO
3.If the answer is “No”,approximately how many Covered Employees will NOT be paid at the living wage?
Full Time Part Time
The Vendor and the County agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
Signatur of Contractors A thorized RepresenWve Signature of Authorized Official
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Contract Number: 2022-PLAN-002765
Contract Name: 2022 TC Grant - Town of Ithaca
A G R E E M E N T
AGREEMENT, made by and between the COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, with main offices at 125 East Court Street,
Ithaca, New York, 14850 hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", and TOWN OF ITHACA, having offices at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, hereinafter
referred to as the "RECIPIENT".
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the COUNTY wishes to enter into a contract with the RECIPIENT to provide Tourism Capital Grant funds for the capital grant project set forth in
Attachment B and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on 11/02/2022 and end on 10/31/2026. If needed for project completion and verification, the ADMINISTRATOR may
extend the Agreement end date for up to ninety (90) days; the ADMINISTRATOR must notify the COUNTY in writing of such an extension.
2. The Project is titled: South Hill Recreation Way Extension Feasility Study. The grant is awarded for payment of the costs of the study as described in the grant
application submitted for the September 2022 Tourism Capital Grant Round and summarized on Attachment B.
3. The COUNTY agrees to pay the RECIPIENT a sum not to exceed $43,000.00 during the term of this Agreement. Payment shall be made by the COUNTY upon the
submission of a fully executed agreement between the Town and NYSEG to allow public use of the proposed trail alignment and a copy of the invoice(s) that shows
the work has been completed. A copy of the final feasibility study report shall be submitted before the COUNTY makes final payment. If the RECIPIENT requests
an intermediate payment, the RECIPIENT shall demonstrate completion of an intermediate component of the study, and any interim payment shall be made at the
sole discretion of the COUNTY. The COUNTY will only make payment when the ADMINISTRATOR authorizes the voucher for payment.
4. The RECIPIENT shall submit the following reports to the grant administrator, Ithaca Area Economic Development, a not-for-profit membership organization in
New York State with offices at 401 E. State/MLK Jr. Street, Suite 402B, Ithaca, NY 14850 (hereinafter referred to as the “ADMINISTRATOR”):
· A copy of all invoice(s) for the feasibility study.
· A copy of the feasibility study’s final report(s).
*The ADMINISTRATOR shall approve valid invoice(s) and forward them to the COUNTY for payment.
5. The RECIPIENT agrees to use the funds as described in its Tourism Capital Grant application submitted for the September 2022 round. The RECIPIENT shall
report any change in the project and/or in the use of the grant funds to the ADMINISTRATOR for review and approval.
6. All public relations materials, posters, and programs must state: “This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County Tourism
Program.” The RECIPIENT agrees to use the Tompkins County Tourism Program logo in accordance with guidelines provided
at http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/tourism/recognition/
7. The RECIPIENT shall maintain the minimum limits of insurance as outlined by this Agreement or as required by law, whichever is greater.
8.
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Contract No: 2022-PLAN-002765
Contract Name: 2022 TC Grant - Town of Ithaca
Attachment A
PAYMENT VOUCHER PURCHASE ORDER NO.
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
DEPARTMENT Tompkins County Department of Planning & Sustainability
121 East Court Street FINAL PAYMENT
Ithaca NY 14850
NON ENCUMBERANCE
PURCHASE ORDER
VENDOR TOWN OF ITHACA
215 North Tioga Street BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
Ithaca, NY 14850
VENDOR NO.
02734
INVOICE #INVOICE DATE DESCRIPTION OF ITEM FUND/DEPT ACCOUNT AMOUNT
as per contract
TERM: 11/02/2022-10/31/2026
Contract Name: 2022 TC Grant - Town of Ithaca
43,000.00
Vendor's Authorizing Signature:
TOTAL
The above services or materials were rendered to the County and the charges are correct.
APPROVED BY: DATE:
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Contract Number: 2022-PLAN-002765
Contract Name: 2022 TC Grant - Town of Ithaca
TOMPKINS COUNTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH LIVABLE WAGE
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements contained herein, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR (the “PARTIES”) agree as follows:
1. Payment to the CONTRACTOR shall be made by the COUNTY upon receipt of an invoice from the CONTRACTOR and acceptance by the COUNTY that all
terms and conditions of this Agreement have been met and that progress on work activities has been made as billed. The County will not prepay for services prior to
services being provided.
2. The terms and provisions of this Agreement, and any controversies arising hereunder, shall be interpreted, governed, and construed under the laws of the State of
New York. The PARTIES consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of, and venue in, the State and Federal Courts within Tompkins County, New York. This Agreement
is binding on all successors, heirs, executors, administrators, representatives, and assigns of all the PARTIES hereto.
3. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the PARTIES with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other prior agreements and
understandings, both written and oral, between the PARTIES with respect to the subject matter hereof. Attachments, appendix, exhibits, schedules and annexes
attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein and shall be considered a part of this Agreement for the purposes stated herein, except that in the event of any
conflict between any of the provisions of such attachments, appendix, exhibits, schedules, and annexes and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of
COUNTY's terms and conditions shall prevail.
4. If any of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never
been contained herein. The PARTIES shall use all reasonable efforts to substitute a valid, legal, and enforceable provision that implements the purposes and intents
of this Agreement.
5. The PARTIES agree that the terms contractor, consultant, vendor agency, or recipient may be used interchangeably throughout an Agreement.
6. Any notice, demand or communication required, permitted, or desired to be given hereunder shall be deemed effectively given when personally delivered or mailed
by prepaid certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth above.
7. The COUNTY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason giving thirty (30) days written notice.
8. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or reassigned except in writing by mutual agreement of the PARTIES hereto nor may any obligations be waived
orally.
9. The CONTRACTOR shall not assign any part of this Agreement to a subcontractor or other party without the express written consent of the County. All terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall apply to any subcontractor.
10. The COUNTY agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR for services based upon the determination by COUNTY of the satisfactory completion of services and products,
unless otherwise specified in the body of the Agreement. CONTRACTOR will submit detailed invoices based on the billing format as specified in the body of the
Agreement. Since the COUNTY is tax exempt, no sales taxes will be applied to the cost of services associated with this Agreement nor shall the COUNTY be
charged interest penalty fees.
11. The COUNTY reserves the right to perform work related to the Agreement with the COUNTY's own forces, and to award separate agreements in connection with
other portions of the scope of work under conditions of this Agreement identical or substantially similar to these, including those portions related to insurance and
waiver of subrogation.
12. The COUNTY shall not be responsible for any failure to perform or delay attributable in whole or in part to any cause beyond its reasonable control including, but
not limited to, acts of God, government actions, war, civil disturbance, terrorism, insurrection, sabotage, labor shortages or disputes, or CONTRACTOR’s fault or
negligence.
13. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the confidentiality of all client-identifying and protected information including, but not limited to, organizational details,
finances, clients/patients, business opportunities, business records, specifications or plans owned by the COUNTY. Both PARTIES agree to notify the other
immediately in the event either learns of any unauthorized access, possession, distribution, or use of any sensitive information relating to a client has occurred.
14. It is mutually agreed between the PARTIES that the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and that no employee–employer, partnership, agent,
representative relationship exists between the CONTRACTOR and the COUNTY under the terms of this Agreement, nor to enter into or assume, or attempt to enter
into or assume any obligation on behalf of the other.
15. Except as may otherwise be specified in the body of the contract, the CONTRACTOR agrees to provide its employees with such tools, materials, and equipment
required to perform the services prescribed by this Agreement.
16. During the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
age, ethnicity, creed, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, status as an ex-offender, arrest
record, conviction record, and domestic violence victim status, and will take affirmative action to ensure that they are afforded equal employment opportunities
without discrimination. The areas in which discrimination on the aforementioned grounds is prohibited include, but are not be limited, to: recruitment, employment,
job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training or
retraining, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
17. The CONTRACTOR shall release, waive, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the COUNTY and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials from and
against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, or judgements, including but not limited to, losses, costs, expenses, penalties, or other damages
or liability brought against the COUNTY and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials for injury, illness, or death to any person or persons or damage
to property arising out of the performance of this Agreement by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, subcontractors or agents with the exception of actions and
claims arising out of the negligence of the COUNTY. The indemnification will survive the term of this Agreement whether it is terminated or expired. The
CONTRACTOR shall maintain the minimum limits of insurance as outlined by this Agreement or as required by law, whichever is greater.
18. The CONTRACTOR certifies to the COUNTY that the programs and services to be provided and described herein are accessible to the handicapped in accordance
with the provisions of Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
19. The PARTIES agree that as a condition of receipt of Federal funds, if any, that audits be performed of the CONTRACTOR's records by auditors in compliance with
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the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984.
20. All required Federal, State, and Local licenses shall be obtained by the CONTRACTOR prior to commencement of this Agreement and shall be maintained by the
CONTRACTOR for the duration of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations governing the
provision of goods and services under this Agreement. To the extent that Federal funds are provided to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement,
the CONTRACTOR agrees that it will comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to those laws and regulations under which
the Federal funds were authorized.
21. CONTRACTOR agrees to observe and satisfy the requirements of the COUNTY’s Compliance Plan regarding Federal and State fraud and abuse laws. The
Compliance Plan can be viewed at www.tompkinscountyny.gov, or a copy can be obtained by contacting Tompkins County Department of Administration.
Contractors who provide healthcare services certify that neither the CONTRACTOR, nor its employees, directors, officers, and subcontractors are “excluded
individuals or entities” under Federal and/or New York State statutes, rules and regulations. If the CONTRACTOR provides healthcare services, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to screen all employees, directors, officers and subcontractors on a monthly basis at the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector
General website, and any other websites related to the Excluded Parties List System required by Federal and/or New York State Medicare or Medicaid statutes, rules
and regulations, to determine if any employee, director, officer, or subcontractors is on or has been added to the exclusion list.
The CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the COUNTY if any employee, director, officer or subcontractors is on or has been added to the exclusion list. The
COUNTY reserves the right to immediately cancel this Agreement, at no penalty to the COUNTY, if any employee, director, officer or subcontractors is on or has
been added to the exclusion list.
By signing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR attests to that fact that the CONTRACTOR and/or the provider have not been sanctioned nor excluded by any of
the aforementioned entities.
22. The COUNTY must consider the wage levels and benefits, particularly health care, provided to their employees by would-be contractors when awarding bids or
negotiating agreements/contracts, and encourages the payment of livable wages whenever practical and reasonable. If the CONTRACTOR certifies on the Livable
Wage attestation that its employees who directly provide services under this Agreement are NOT paid a living wage, the department contract representative may
have a conversation with CONTRACTOR to understand a) the cost implications of achieving the living wage threshold, b) whether there are structural
barriers impacting the ability to pay the living wage, c) the CONTRACTOR’s plans to improve wages over time, and d) whether generous fringe benefits or other
considerations should be applied when addressing the question of whether it is practical or reasonable to meet the living wage threshold by increasing the contract
value.
Paying the living wage rate to all employees directly involved in providing the contracted COUNTY service is not mandatory. However, the attainment of a broadly-
applied living wage is a COUNTY goal and is therefore an important consideration applied by the COUNTY when reviewing agreement/contract proposals.
The Current Living Wage: The Living Wage in Tompkins County is computed by the Alternatives Federal Credit Union. Living wage without employer-provided health insurance is currently $15.32/hour. Prospective contractors providing health insurance foremployees may qualify for a lower Living Wage if the amount that employees are required to pay for that coverage is less than
$0.75/hour. The rate will be adjusted again in May 2023..
Requirement of CONTRACTOR: As a part of its proposal or contract representations, a prospective service contractor must advise the COUNTY whether it will paythe AFCU livable wage rate to all Covered Employees directly involved in the provision of the contracted service, including employees of any subcontractor
engaged to assist in providing the service.
Additionally, CONTRACTORS are asked to estimate the number of employees who will be directly involved in the provision of the contracted service. If not allemployees are going to be paid the Living Wage, CONTRACTORS are asked to estimate how many full-time, and how many part-time, covered employees will
NOT be paid the living wage.
Covered Employees include all full- and part-time employees, other than those Excluded Employees described below, who are directly involved in the provision ofthe contracted service, including employees of sub-contractors engaged to assist in providing the service.
Excluded Employees are:
Employees under the age of 18
Seasonal or temporary employees (90 days or less)
Employees in a probationary status (90 days or less)
Those employed in a sheltered or supported work environment
Employees participating in a limited-duration (90 day) job training program
Employees participating in an academic work-study or academic internship program
Volunteers
Employees participating in mandated welfare-to-work programs
Employees paid pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
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23. The signees on behalf of each of the PARTIES warrant that they are duly authorized to bind their organization to the terms and provisions set forth herein, andfurther acknowledge that the other party is entitled to rely upon this representation of authority.
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Contract Number: 2022-PLAN-002765
Contract Name: 2022 TC Grant - Town of Ithaca
TYPE 2-NoConstr Tompkins County Hold Harmless and Insurance Requirements
Contractor/Subcontractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials from and
against any and all claims and actions brought against Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials for injury, illness, or
death to any person or persons or damage to property arising out of the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor, its employees, subcontractors
or agents except all actions and claims arising out of the negligence of Tompkins County. The Contractor/sSubcontractor shall maintain the following
minimum limits of insurance or as required by law, whichever is greater.
A.) Workers’ Compensation and New York Disability
Workers’ Compensation
Statutory coverage complying with NYS Workers’ Compensation Law Section 57 General Municipal Law Section 125, Contractor must submit one of
the following:
CE-200 - Certification of Attestation of Exemption form NYS Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Benefits Coverage available at
http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/forms/AllForms.jsp, OR
CE-105.2 - Certification of NYS Workers’ Compensation Insurance (U-26.3 f or State Insurance Fund version), OR
SI-12 - Certificate of NYS Workers’ Compensation Self Insurance, OR
GSI-105.2 - Certificate of NYS Workers’ Compensation Group Self-Insurance Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000
Disability Benefits Requirements
Statutory coverage complying with NYS Workers’ Compensation Law Section 220 (8) under General Municipal Law Section 125, Contractor must
submit one of the following:
CE-200 - Certification of Attestation of Exemption from NYS Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Benefits Coverage, OR
DB120.1 - Certificate of Disability Benefits Insurance, OR
DB155 - Certificate of Disability Self-Insurance
NOTE: Proof of NYS Workers’ Compensation and NYS Disability Benefits must be provided on NYS forms as listed above (complete information
available at http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/forms/AllForms.jsp or Bureau of Compliance at (866) 546-9322).
B.) Commercial General Liability (CGL) including, contractual, independent contractors, products/completed operations
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
Fire Damage Legal $50,000
Medical Expense $5,000
Contractor/Subcontractor shall maintain CGL coverage for itself and all additional insureds for the duration of the Agreement.
Policy may not contain any exclusions relating to NY Labor Law or municipal work.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the Contractor that the insurance requirements specified above, contemplate the use of occurrence
liability forms.
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Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials are to be included as Additional Insured’s on a primary and non-
contributory basis.
If applicable, Contractor, Owner, and all other parties required of the Contractor shall be included as Additional Insured included Completed
Operations on the CGL, using ISO Additional Insured Endorsement CG2010 (11/85) or CG2010 (04/13) AND CG2037 (04/13) or CG2037
(04/13) AND CG2038 (04/13) or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage to the additional insureds. This insurance for the additional
insureds shall be as broad as the coverage provided for the named insured Contractor/Subcontractor. It shall apply as Primary and non-
contributing Insurance before any other insurance or self-insurance, including any deductible, maintained by, or provided to, the additional
insured.
C.) Commercial Umbrella $1,000,000
Policy may not contain any exclusions relating to NY Labor Law or municipal work.
Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials are to be included as Additional Insured’s on a primary and non-
contributory basis.
Umbrella coverage must include as insureds all entities that are additional insureds on the CGL.
Umbrella coverage for such additional insureds shall apply as primary before any other insurance or self-insurance, including any deductible,
maintained by, or provided to, the additional insured other than the CGL and Employers Liability coverages maintained by the
Contractor/Subcontractor.
D.) Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor/Subcontractor waives all rights against Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials for recovery of damages to
the extent these damages are covered by commercial general liability, commercial umbrella liability, or workers compensation and employers liability
insurance maintained per requirements stated above.
All insurance shall be written with insurance carriers licensed by New York State and have an A.M. Best’s Key Rating no lower than “A – X”. Proof of
insurance shall be provided on the Acord Certificate of Insurance, Acord 25 (03/2016), or insurance company certificate. All insurance policies and
Certificates shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled, allowed to expire, or materially changed (except for
non-payments) until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the County. All Certificates must be signed by a licensed agent or
authorized representative of the insurance company. Certificates of Insurance shall be submitted with the RFP, bid, and/or signed agreement.
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2022-PLAN-002765
ATTACHMENT B
Summary of Tourism Capital Grant Application
Grant Recipient: Town of Ithaca
Project Title: South Hill Recreation Way Extension Feasibility Study - Burns Rd to Banks Road
Type: Feasibility Study
Schedule: 1/1/2023 - 3/1/2024
Project Summary: The Town of Ithaca, with support from the Town's of Dryden, Danby and
Caroline, is proposing to conduct concept level design and construction cost estimate work for
the potential extension of the South Hill Recreation Way south, from Burns Road to Banks
Road. The planning for this 1.85 mile extension will include preliminary recommendations for
safe road crossings, parking and trailheads, stream crossings, stormwater treatments,
landscape improvements, and privacy for adjacent landowners. The project will also include
preliminary cost estimates for construction of the trail extension along with several consultant
led meetings (public, steering committee, and individual landowner). With the preparation of
this planning document, the Town would be prepared to move forward with detailed design
and construction, with the potential for seeking new funding sources for construction. As a
Town multi-use trail, this former railroad corridor would be open to the public year-round.
Full project budget and details are included in application #79393.
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Equipment to be Auctioned / Traded & Replaced
Useful Life
Original Purchase
Price
Year
Purchased
Replacement Cost
(Budgeted)
Age of
Equipment
Since
Purchased
New
Annual Repair
Costs (2025)
Lifetime Total
Repair Costs
(Parts and Labor)
Projected Auction
Price / Trade
Mileage /
Hours
Green Fleet
Options
11 2016 Interntional Dump (Water & Sewer)10 99,501.00$ 2015 200,000.00$ 10
61 2019 Ford F450 Super Duty Dump 10 59,302.94$ 2019 100,000.00$ 7
66 2019 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab w/plow 6 46,636.01$ 2019 85,000.00$ 7
80 2018 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab w/plow 6 43,524.01$ 2018 70,000.00$ 8
25 2014 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 (E)15 29,448.50$ 2014 75,000.00$ 12
42 2008 New Holland Backhoe/Loader 18 54,445.00$ 2008 150,000.00$ 18
68 2020 Caterpillar Mini-Excavator 305.5E CR 7 75,275.00$ 2020 100,000.00$ 6
82 2011 Mobark Chipper 15 40,700.00$ 2011 135,000.00$ 11
T1 2022 Sure-Trac Tilt Trailer 3 8,876.00$ 2022 15,000.00$ 5
35 2022 Giant Loader 5 98,828.70$ 2022 90,000.00$ 4
57 2010 Finn T-75 Hydroseeder 15 25,750.00$ 2010 65,000.00$ 16
Total Projected Auction Income -$
New Equipment to be Added to the Fleet
1,085,000.00$
Equipment to be Auctioned / Traded & Not Replaced
-$
-$
1,085,000.00$
-$
1,085,000.00$
Estimated Projected Auction Income
Total Estimated Cost Including Items Sold
Total Auction Income
Town of Ithaca - Proposed Fleet Replacement Schedule 2027
Total New Equipment
Total Projected Auction Income
Total New/Replaced Equipment