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area, which has significant overlap with the BOA boundary. In addition, more than $1 million was awarded through the NYF program to undertake a streetscape beautification project within the business district as well as a wayfinding and branding project. ‘The BOA ptedevelopment project will complement these State investments and further aid in the revitalization of the Village. . Services provided under this contract must comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, and other professional practices and standards as necessitated by project conditions and project requirements, including those outlined in the Grant Contract between New York State Department of State and Village of Gowanda for Village of Gowanda BOA Predevelopment Activities, included as Attachment A. New York State-certified MWBE firms ate encouraged to submit proposals. The total MWBE utilization goal for this project is 30% (15% MBE/15% WBE). Respondents ate encouraged to partner with qualified State-certified MWBEs to achieve the utilization goal or explain how they will help meet the State goal. The Village of Gowanda will place an emphasis on the use of qualified local and Western New York State consultants. However, firms from outside of Western New York State and/or firms that find the need to employ out-of-area sub-consultants will also be given consideration. HiIl. SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of services outlined below has been adapted from the Depattment of State Work Plan contained in Attachment A — Grant Contract Between New York State Department of State and Village of Gowanda for Village.of Gowanda BOA Predevelopment Activities (the Work Plan is included therein as Attachment C). Work to be completed in accordance with this project must comply with the Department of State Work Plan. Task 1: Project Advisory Committee The Village shall establish a Project Advisory Committee to ovetsee all aspects of the project in cooperation with municipal officials and the project consultant. The committee shall be representative of project stakeholders, including representatives of state, county, and municipal agencies with jurisdiction over project activities or the project area, and non-governmental and community-based organizations. The consultant shall be responsible for organizing and facilitating a minimum of four Project Advisory Committee meetings. Products: Agendas, handouts, and summaries for all Project Advisory Committee meetings. Task 2: Community Participation Plan Working with the Village and Project Advisory Committee, the consultant will develop a Community Participation Plan to guide community participation through the planning process. Since the Village has undergone numerous community patticipation processes, the Plan should build upon and not duplicate pre-existing efforts. The public should be kept awate of any planning and be given the opportunity for input. The document should identify stakeholders, meeting schedules, tactics for making the public aware, key points of. contact and site tour locations. The following public engagement activities will be held, at minimum, and will be facilitated by the consultant: a. Four Project Advisory Committee meetings b. One public workshop or informational meeting c. Six stakeholder interviews d. ‘Two touts of the village including key sites