RFP: Main Street Commons

RFP: Main Street Commons

The City of Rochester, through the Bureau of Architecture and Engineering, is seeking proposals from qualified Consultants for the design of Main Street Commons. Located at 170-172 E. Main Street, Main Street Commons will be a pedestrian focused public space that creates a visually appealing shared space between the public realm and private development.

The project is funded through a New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant and by the City of Rochester. The DRI grant is being administered through The Department of State, in close partnership with Empire State Development, NYS Homes and Community Renewal and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

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Questions / Request for Clarification

A pre-proposal meeting will not be conducted for this project.

Please direct questions or requests for clarification to the City Project Manager (see contact information above) by email no later than Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The City’s response to all queries will be provided to all parties who request to be informed.

Submission Delivery Information

One (1) electronic proposal on a thumb drive and four (4) proposal hard copies are to be submitted no later than Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM to:
Amanda Phetteplace, RLA
City of Rochester
Department of Environmental Services
Bureau of Architecture & Engineering
City Hall, 30 Church Street, Room 300B
Rochester, New York 14614