During the NYPA initial review phase, the proposals are being evaluated by a team of NYPA staff and its consultant specialists to determine which best meet the requirements set forth in the RFP. This is expected to take about six to seven months/ Following that review NYPA trustees are expected to select a preferred developer(s) by early 2011, pending successful contract negotiations. The preferred developer(s) will then begin regulatory and environmental reviews which will include additional public input.
The regulatory and environmental review process is expected to take about two years. Construction is expected to take approximately two to three years following contract signing. The project -- which would be the first off-shore fresh water wind project in North America -- could begin operation in late 2015 or early 2016.
Companies in Syracuse today participated in a "Get Listed!" NYPA initiative to develop a business registery of companies who are capable of supplying products or services for project GLOW. The successful bidder will have to demonstrate how it is using NYS goods and services, as part of the competitive review process.
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