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IDA moves forward with low bid for Lounsberry site assessment to meet USDA grant timelines
Summary
The IDA accepted the low engineering bid for a Lounsberry site assessment, citing three proposals within about $100,000 of each other and a need to advance work ahead of expiring USDA grant deadlines; the board authorized staff to proceed.
At its November meeting the Tioga County IDA agreed to accept the low bid among three engineering proposals to conduct a site assessment for the Lounsberry project, a step staff said was necessary to preserve eligibility for a smaller USDA grant that is due to expire if unspent.
Staff noted three responsive proposals and emphasized experience differences and the use of newer drone-based survey technology by one firm; bids were roughly within $100,000 of each other, and board members favored moving ahead rather than delaying. "If people are okay making recommendation and a vote on this today ... if not I will table it," a staff member said before asking for a vote; the board recorded assent.
Why it matters: timely site assessment is required to meet grant conditions and to advance engineering for utilities, access and permitting. Staff said several projects could complete in the first quarter of 2025 but at least one parcel is slow and may require additional outreach.
Next steps: staff to finalize contract documents with the selected engineer and proceed with study work to meet USDA and grant deadlines.
