RFP: 42-50 South Avenue Renovation

RFP: 42-50 South Avenue Renovation

The City of Rochester, through its Architectural Services Division, is soliciting proposals for architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural engineering, and hazardous material design and interior design services for the renovation of the storefront commercial space in the South Avenue Parking Garage. A previous consultant completed the Programming and Schematic Design phases of this project. This RFP is to procure a design consultant to review and update the existing design documents, complete the design through the construction phase of this renovation.

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Pre-proposal walkthrough

A pre-proposal meeting for interested consultants will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the South Avenue Parking Garage, 42 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. Meet in the entry vestibule off the storefront entrance on South Avenue.

Submission delivery information

Submit five (5) copies and one (1) electronic copy of your proposal by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 to:
Lillian Forte, R.A.
Senior Architect
City of Rochester
Department of Environmental Services
Bureau of Architecture and Engineering
414 Andrews Street
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 428-7016
E-mail: Lillian.Forte@cityofrochester.gov

Timeline

RFP Release: January 5, 2026

Pre-proposal walkthrough: January 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Questions/Request for Clarifications Due: January 27, 2026

Responses Published: January 30, 2026

Proposals Due: February 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

Consultant Selection & Award Notification: April 2026

City Council Approval of Agreement with Consultant: April 2026

Agreement Start Date/Notice to Proceed: May 2026