Current RFPs: Week of February 1, 2015

 

If you are interested in pursuing business opportunities pertaining to procurement, please contact Mark Thompson or Tunisha W. Walker.

The following Request for Proposals have been recently issued by City government:

Design and Construction Support Services

February 4, 2016– Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Upper level approach decks at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Pin number: PSC152984000

Construction Manager Services, ABC No Rio Facility

February 4, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), on behalf of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and ABC No Rio, is seeking a Consultant to provide construction management and related professional services for the core-and-shell construction of a new building facility at 156 Rivington Street, New York, NY.
The new facility is approximately 7,500 sf and will house ABC No Rio, a local not-for-profit organization with the mission of social and political engagement through the arts. The facility is designed as a four-story building with a full cellar and includes a multi-use community and arts center with photo darkroom, silkscreen printshop, zine library, computer center, and office space. It is intended that this building will be built to LEED Silver certification and certified Passive House Standards. NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP. This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit a M/WBE Narrative Form with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public projects. Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, payroll, supplies and equipment. Bidders, sub-contractors and sub-consultants are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.  An optional pre-proposal session will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 9:30am at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to ABCCMRFP@nulledc.nyc on or before January 8, 2016.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to ABCCMRFP@nulledc.nyc . Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, January 26, 2016, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit six (6) hard copy sets and four (4) digital copies on CD or USB of your proposal.

The Delacorte Theater, Central Park

February 8, 2016– Public Hearings Notice of a Joint Public Hearing of the Franchise and Concession Review Committee and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation relative to:  INTENT TO AWARD as a concession the operation and maintenance of a food, beverage, and merchandise concession at The Delacorte Theater, Central Park, Manhattan, for a potential seventeen (17) year term, to The New York Shakespeare Festival, Inc. d/b/a The Public Theater.

Pier 45 Outdoor Cafe in Greenwich Village, NYC

February 8, 2016– By this request for proposals (“RFP”), Hudson River Park Trust (“Trust”) seeks proposals from experienced operators for an outdoor seasonal café concession at Pier 45 (“Pier 45 Outdoor Cafe”) located between 10th Street and Christopher Street along the Hudson River Park (“Park”) esplanade. The selected respondent (“Concessionaire”) will manage and assume responsibility for the operation of the “Premises” detailed in Section VI herein in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP and the concession agreement to be subsequently issued by the Trust (“Concession Agreement”). The commencement date under the Concession Agreement should be on or about May 1, 2016 and the term may continue for up to a four (4) years (“Initial Term”), with two (2) additional two (2) year renewal options (each, an “Extension Period” and together with the Initial Term, the “Term”) available to the Concessionaire, subject to the prior approval of the Trust. The concession offered under this RFP is “net” to the Trust. The Concessionaire will be responsible for the performance and payment of any and all Fit-Out, use and occupancy and governmental approvals required for the preparation, operation and maintenance of the Pier 45 Outdoor Cafe. The Premises is offered in “as-is” condition.

Battery Park Mobile Food Concessions

February 9, 2016– In accordance with Section 1-12 of the Concession Rules of the City of New York, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“NYCDPR”) is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for the operation of six (6) mobile food concessions within Battery Park, Manhattan.

Hard copies of the RFB can be obtained, at no cost, commencing Monday, January 11, 2016, through Tuesday, February 9, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and Holidays, at the Revenue Division of NYCDPR, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065. All bids submitted in response to this RFB must be submitted by no later than Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

The RFB is also available for download, commencing on Monday, January 11, 2016 through Tuesday, February 9, 2016 on Parks’ website. To download the RFB, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFB’s description.

For more information, contact Glenn Kaalund at (212) 360-1397 or VIA email at Glenn.Kaalund@nullparks.nyc.gov. Thank you. TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR THE DEAF (TDD) 212-504-4115.

Pin number: CWB2015-C

Construction Mentorship Program and Bond Readiness Program

February 9, 2016– SBS is seeking appropriately qualified individuals or firms (“Consultants”) to provide assistance to New York City-certified Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprises (“firms”)-or MWBEs that have not yet been certified- competing for and performing on NY City contracts in the Construction Industry. All questions and requests for information regarding this RFP should be directed to Daryl Williams by e-mail to procurementhelpdesk@nullsbs.nyc.gov no later than January 21, 2016 at 3:00pm.

This solicitation may be obtained starting January 7, 2016 online at www.nyc.gov/DoingBusinessWithSBS or at the SBS Procurement Unit, 110 William Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10038 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (excluding weekends and holidays).

Pin number: 80116P0003

Cyber Liability

February 12, 2016– Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance.

Pin number: CYBER2016

Lease of Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

February 12, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”), is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking proposals from qualified respondents (“Respondents”) interested in sub-leasing the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, located at Pier 12 in Red Hook, Brooklyn and leasing the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, located at Piers 88 and 90 in West Midtown Manhattan, for cruise terminal operations.

NYCEDC plans to select a leaseholder on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit a M/WBE Narrative Form with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visithttp://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public  projects.   Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, payroll, supplies and equipment. Bidders, sub-contractors and sub-consultants are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

Independent Inspection and Monitoring of Paint Removal and Application Operations at Various Bridge Locations, Citywide

February 17 ,2016– A printed copy of the bid can also be purchased. A deposit of $50.00 is required for each proposal in the form of a Certified Check or Money Order payable to: New York City Department of Transportation. NO CASH ACCEPTED. Company address, telephone and fax numbers are required when picking up proposal documents. The Pre-proposal Conference will be held on January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM at 55 Water Street, Ground Floor, Bid Room. This Procurement is subject to participation goals for Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) as required by Section 6-129 of the New York Administrative Code. The M/WBE goal for this project is 15 percent . Entrance is located on the South Side of the Building facing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Proper government issued identification is required for entry to the building (driver’s license, passport, etc. For additional information, please contact Larisa Ter-Akopova at (212) 839-4595.

Pin number: 84116MBBR946

Independent Monitoring of Lead Paint Removal and Environmental Remediation Operations at Various Bridge Locations, Citywide

February 17, 2016– A printed copy of the bid can also be purchased. A deposit of $50.00 is required for each proposal in the form of a Certified Check or Money Order payable to: New York City Department of Transportation. NO CASH ACCEPTED. Company address, telephone and fax numbers are required when picking up proposal documents. The Pre-proposal Conference will be held on January 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM at 55 Water Street, Ground Floor, Bid Room. This Procurement is subject to participation goals for Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) as required by Section 6-129 of the New York Administrative Code. The M/WBE goal for this project is 15 percent . Entrance is located on the South Side of the Building facing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Proper government issued identification is required for entry to the building (driver’s license, passport, etc. For additional information, please contact Larisa Ter-Akopova at (212) 839-4595.

Pin number: 84116MBBR945

Resident Engineering Inspection Services

February 17, 2016– QED-976, Resident Engineering Inspection Services for the Trunk Water Main and Storm Sewer in 90th Avenue between Francis Lewis Blvd and Braddock Avenue, Borough of Queens. All qualified and interested firms are advised to download the Request for Proposals at http://ddcftp.nyc.gov/rfpweb/ from Wednesday January 20, 2016 or contact the person listed above for this RFP. The contracts resulting from this request for proposals will be subject to Local Law 1, 2013, the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program.

Pin number: 8502016WM0008P

HHC FEMA – Coney Island Hospital Campus Construction Project CM

February 17, 2016– The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”) benefitting the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (“HHC”), is seeking a consultant or consultant team to provide CM and related consultant services for the repair / restoration and hazard mitigation of Coney Island Hospital campus, located in Brooklyn, New York. CIH was severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy, and this project seeks to address CIH’s high risk of flooding by renovating and rebuilding portions of the CIH campus, including the construction of a new Critical Services Structure (“CSS”) with all necessary support services and certain renovations and hazard mitigation solutions for existing buildings.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the approach and quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the quality of the plan for M/WBE participation. These services are expected to be funded with grant funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). NYCEDC plans to select a CM on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit a M/WBE Narrative Form with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the www.nyc.gov/buycertified. NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public projects. Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, payroll, supplies and equipment. Bidders, sub-contractors and sub-consultants are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

Lease of Two Buses Under 2-Year Leases to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation

February 22, 2016– The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation is seeking proposals to lease two (2) buses under two-year leases to utilize as part of BNYDC`s upgraded commuter shuttle system. Models are one (1) each of:

Starcraft XLT 45-seat
ElDorado XHF 47-seat

BNYDC will also consider a “green bus” alternative if one is available.

Pin number: 000116

M/WBE Building Opportunity RFP

February 23, 2016– The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) invites Pre-Qualified M/WBE developers to submit proposals for one or more of six new construction projects across New York City.

The Development Sites are owned by the City of New York and consist of the Blocks/Lots described below:

The goal is to develop mixed-income developments that will expand affordable housing opportunities within each respective neighborhood.

Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must provide their contact information.  Only those who provide their contact information will receive updates or additional communications regarding the RFP.  The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements.

A pre-submission conference will be held at HPD, 100 Gold Street, Room 8F-14, New York, NY on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 2:00 PM.  Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to attend the conference.  If you are planning on attending the conference, please RSVP at the email address below.  People with disabilities requiring special accommodations to attend the pre-submission conference should contact Evan Easterbrooks-Dick at the email address below.

All proposals are due in hand no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016.  Detailed instructions are provided in the RFP.

All communications must be IN WRITING to:

Evan Easterbrooks-Dick
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Office of Neighborhood Strategies
100 Gold Street, Room 9X
New York, NY 10038
MWBERFP@nullhpd.nyc.gov

Next Generation 9-1-1 Systems and Services

February 26, 2016– The New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication (“DoITT”), is issuing a RFI to obtain information regarding Next Generation 9-1-1 Systems and Services.

The RFI detail, including instructions for response submission, can be downloaded at the following URL:
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doitt/business/nyc-next-gen-911-program.page

HHC Fema – “Four” Priority Mitigation Projects: Special Inspections

March 4, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a consultant to perform Special Inspections for the Priority Mitigation Projects (“PMP”) at the following four NYC Health + Hospitals (“H+H”) locations: Bellevue Hospital (Manhattan), Coler Hospital (Roosevelt Island), Coney Island Hospital (Brooklyn) and Metropolitan Hospital (Manhattan). This initial work consists of various projects to make the existing facilities more resilient and protect against future disasters.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP and the proposed fee. These services are expected to be funded with grant funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.

Companies who have been certified with the New York City Small Business Services as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out more about M/WBE certification, please call 311 or go to www.nyc.gov/getcertified.

“On-Call” Citywide Electrical System Maintenance

March 11, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a contractor to perform maintenance, repair and emergency services on electrical systems at various sites throughout the City (the Services”).

NYCEDC plans to select a contractor for the Services on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit a M/WBE Narrative Form with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public projects.   Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, payroll, supplies and equipment. Bidders, sub-contractors and sub-consultants are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

East Harlem Commercial Opportunity

March 17, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking proposals for the commercial redevelopment of 2321-2325 3rd Avenue, an approximately 7,000 square foot vacant parcel of land located on the northeast corner of 126th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The site offers the opportunity to develop a commercial component of the East 125th Street Development, a large, catalytic redevelopment that is expected to bring an influx of housing, jobs and activity to the neighborhood.

NYCEDC plans to select a developer on the basis of factors stated in the request for proposals (“RFP”) which include, but are not limited to: completeness and quality of the overall response, respondent qualifications and experience, proposed program and design, financial and schedule feasibility, hiring and workforce programs proposed, and economic impact of the proposed project, each as further described in the RFP.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected categories and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives.

This project has M/WBE participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit an M/WBE Participation Proposal with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public construction projects. Kick Start Loans facilitate financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, labor, supplies and equipment. Bidders/subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

An optional information session will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 1:00pm at NYCEDC. An optional site visit will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:00am at the site, 201 East 126th Street, New York, NY. Those who wish to attend either of these sessions should RSVP by email to EastHarlemCommercialRFP@nulledc.nyc on or before January 12, 2016.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to EastHarlemCommercialRFP@nulledc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Thursday, March 10, 2016, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit six (6) sets of your proposal.

Pin number: 6438-000

RFEI/RFQ for the Redevelopment of Penn Station (“Penn RFEI/RFQ”)

April 22, 2016– By responding to the Penn RFEI/RFQ, a Respondent can offer privately-funded solutions to renovating Penn Station, including a redeveloped upper level (“Upper Level”), lower level (“Lower Level”) and if applicable project enhancements described in Section V.  A Respondent must make a submission to this RFEI/RFQ in order to be further considered for future Penn Station redevelopment engagements.  The Project Sponsors will evaluate those solutions and such project enhancements and consider how they might be implemented.  In preparing its submission, the Respondent should consider:

  1. a long-term net lease from Amtrak of portions of the Upper Level and Lower Level at fair market value in order to construct new or improved retail and passenger circulation space;
  2. a long-term net lease from LIRR of its portion of the Lower Level in order to construct new retail and passenger circulation space;
  3. taking into consideration the location and type of advertising within Penn Station when proposing improvements and, if of value to Project Sponsors, potential opportunities for revenue participation; and
  4. identifying which of the project enhancements can be achieved through private funding that the Respondent might incorporate into its redevelopment solutions.

Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30%

RFP for the Redevelopment of the Farley Building (“Farley RFP”)

April 22, 2016– The Project Sponsors seek proposals for the lease and redevelopment of the Farley Building into a vibrant mixed-use facility. The selected developer will have the opportunity to construct the new iconic Moynihan Train Hall within the Farley Building and to develop and operate an additional 640,000 square feet in the building for commercial uses including office space, retail and hospitality.  The expected completion date of the train hall will be a significant factor in the evaluation of proposals.  The delivery of the train hall by the selected developer will be subject to financial incentives and penalties based on this schedule.

The train hall, which will be ringed by shops and restaurants, will include new, primary facilities for LIRR commuters. Passenger services within the LIRR space will include—ticketing, waiting areas and other amenities and will be seamlessly connected to a widened and improved LIRR Concourse running underneath 33rd Street directly through to 7th Avenue where LIRR ticketing, waiting and passenger services will also be enhanced.  The train hall is also intended to include facilities and services for AirTrain passengers connecting to New York area airports. The redevelopment of the Farley Building is also intended to include Amtrak ticketing, waiting and boarding facilities. It will significantly increase the amount of passenger circulation space available in Penn Station today and will create a passenger concourse that will span from 7th to 9thAvenues.

Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30%

Redevelopment a New York City Block (780,000 ZSF) in Hell’s Kitchen

May 2, 2016- New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Covenant House (CH) are seeking a developer/s to redevelop the majority of a Manhattan block with approximately 780,000 ZSF located in Hell’s Kitchen. Through this initiative, the Developer will construct a mixed-use development that addresses the City’s goal of creating economically diverse neighborhoods, supports CH’s operations through construction of a new, state-of-the art facility, and introduces a pedestrian friendly streetscape that reconnects the block to the surrounding urban fabric.

NYCEDC and CH plan to select a developer on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: completeness and quality of overall response, program and design, financial and schedule feasibility, hiring and workforce programs, respondent qualifications and experience, and economic impact.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit an M/WBE Participation Proposal with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public construction projects.   Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, labor, supplies and equipment. Bidders/subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

New York/NY 111 Supported Housing Congregate

June 16, 2016– The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued an open-ended rolling RFP in 2007 to establish 3,000 units of citywide supportive housing in newly constructed or rehabilitated single-site buildings for various homeless populations pursuant to the New York/New York III Supported Housing agreement. Proposals continue to be accepted on an on-going basis. The RFP is available on line at http://www.nyc.gov/health/contracting. Any questions regarding this RFP must be sent in writing, in advance, to the Contracting Officer or e-mailed to the address below. All proposals must be hand delivered at the office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer. As a minimum qualification requirement for (1) the serious and persistent populations, the proposer must be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, and (2) for the young adult populations, the proposer must document site control and identify the source of the capital funding being used to construct or renovate the building. Use the following address unless otherwise specified in notice, to secure, examine or submit bid/proposal documents, vendor prequalification and other forms; specifications/blueprints; other information; and for opening and reading of bids at date and time specified above.

Health and Mental Hygiene, Gotham Center-LIC, 42-09 28th Street, 17th Floor, CN30A, Queens, NY 11101-4132. Jasmine Salome (347) 396-6637; Fax: (347) 396-6758; jsalome@nullhealth.nyc.gov

Pin number: 81608PO076300R0X00

Notice of Funding Availability for the Preservation of Affordable Housing South of Houston Street

December 31, 2019– The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development announces the availability of $11,800,000 in funding for the acquisition and preservation of affordable housing south of, and including properties on, East/West Houston Streets, bounded by the Hudson and East Rivers in Lower Manhattan to applicants who are funded pursuant to a Request for Qualifications issued by HPD (“RFQ”).

Purpose:
The purpose of the Lower Manhattan Acquisition Program is to preserve residential housing with apartments affordable to low-income households.

Program Description:

Request for Qualifications (RFQ):
In order to become qualified for participation in the program, not-for-profit organizations must respond to the RFQ and be found qualified by HPD. Applicants may respond to the RFQ available at the website below. To be considered for qualification, applicants must demonstrate ownership, management and rehabilitation experience, as well as financial strength and stability. Please refer to the RFQ for more information on qualification.

Proposals:
Qualified not-for-profit organizations may submit proposals to request acquisition funding for eligible residential buildings. Proposals will be assessed on both the viability of the project and strength of the applicant’s experience. Proposals will be evaluated and funded on a “first-come, first-served basis” for the duration of the program. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications received as a result of this advertisement.

Notice Requirements:
All not-for-profit organizations entering into negotiations with building owners must comply with tenant and owner notification procedures in accordance with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Information about these notification requirements will be provided to pre-qualified non-profits. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ), map of the program area, and additional information about the program are available on HPD’s website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/developers/rfp-rfq-rfo.page. Interested parties should forward all requested documentation to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development; Attention of Lower Manhattan Acquisition Program RFQ Coordinator, 100 Gold Street—Room 9-O3, New York, NY 10038; or electronically to HPDPres@nullhpd.nyc.gov. This program is made possible by a grant from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, which is funded through Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Andrew Cuomo, Governor
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Alicia Glen, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development
Vicki Been, HPD Commissioner
David Emil, LMDC President
Avi Schick, LMDC Chairman

 

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