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Request for Proposals - Consultant Services   


US Route 30 Gateway Enhancement Plan
Lancaster County Planning Commission, Lancaster, PA
Submittal Deadline: December 15, 2006

Project Summary
The Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC) is seeking proposals
from qualified consulting teams to complete a gateway enhancement plan
for the US Route 30 tourism corridor, as outlined in a complete RFP
available on line at
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/planning/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=520726
<http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/planning/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=520726> .

This project focuses on a 2 1/2-mile section of US Route 30 located east
of Lancaster, PA.  It is predominantly a 5-lane corridor with two lanes
of traffic in each direction, and a center turning lane.  Travel along
the corridor is at grade, with signalized and un-signalized
intersections.  The corridor is composed primarily of visitor support
uses including lodging, restaurants, and general retail, but it also
includes non-tourism commercial, service, institutional, and residential
uses.  Economic leaders in the corridor include two outlet centers, a
live theater, and a family amusement park.

Background
This corridor is one of the most visible gateways into Lancaster County,
PA, and its best-recognized tourism destination.  Despite the importance
of the US Route 30 corridor to the county's economy, the road's function
and identity have been compromised by a lack of coordinated planning to
ensure its continued success.  Inconsistencies in the corridor's
appearance have contributed to negative perceptions of the corridor, and
by extension, of Lancaster County as a whole.

Scope of Work 
The plan must include analysis and recommendations of the following
items:

1.       Project Area 

2.       Development Trends 

3.       Brand Identity 

4.       Best Practices 

5.       Design Guidelines 

6.       Signage 

7.       Wayfinding 

8.       Transportation Improvements 

9.       Multi-Modal Transportation 

10.   Organizational Structure 

11.   Funding Sources 

12.   Pilot Projects 

Qualifications Requirements
A comprehensive team approach is critical to the success of this
project.  The team selected for this project must demonstrate competence
in the following disciplines:

*	Sustainable tourism planning 
*	Economic development 
*	Transportation planning 
*	Landscape architecture 
*	Public involvement 
*	Historic preservation 
*	Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 

Submission Criteria
Detailed criteria are listed on the website link provided above.  Eight
(8) complete proposal packets must be received in the office of the
Lancaster County Planning Commission by 4:00 pm on Friday, December 15,
2006.  Proposals may be sent in hard copy and/or digital formats.

Proposed Project Schedule
The consultant should be prepared to begin the project no later than
March 2007. The project should be completed within 8 to 10 months.  The
consulting team should plan to attend and make appropriate presentations
at approximately 4 to 5 meetings of the US Route 30 Stakeholders Group,
and 2 public meetings.

Contact Information   
Submit proposals to the Lancaster County Planning Commission, 50 North
Duke Street, PO Box 83480, Lancaster, PA 17608-3480.  Phone
717-299-8333; fax 717-295-3659.  Please direct any questions to Kip Van
Blarcom, Heritage Planner, kvanblarcom at co.lancaster.pa.us
<mailto:kvanblarcom at co.lancaster.pa.us> .

 

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