Procurement
Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Contracts
110 William Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Maryann Catalano
phone: (212) 312-3736
fax: (212) 312-3918
email: ftaflexbargerfp@edc.nyc
phone: (212) 312-3736
fax: (212) 312-3918
email: ftaflexbargerfp@edc.nyc
Accessibility questions: Equal Access OFfice at equalaccess@edc.nyc or 212-312-6602, by Thursday, July 20, 2017 5:00 PM
Archived
Goods and Services
Request for Proposals
7/10/2017
Solicitation
PIN#71590001 Due:
Description
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a consultant or consultant team to provide design services to support the construction of two Ollis Class Compatible Flex Barges. These landings will serve to accommodate the NYCDOT Ollis-Class vessels along with smaller ferries and passenger vessels. The use of ferries to provide contingency and surge service in the event of a disruption to the regional transportation network is a component of the City’s emergency planning efforts. This project supports that effort by enabling the City to activate temporary landing sites as rapidly as possible in response to such disruptions, whether from man-made or natural causes
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.
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 is being funded with Federal transportation funds, through the Federal Transit Authority, and this project has Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. All respondents will be required to submit a DBE Utilization Plan with their response. A list of certified DBEs can be found at https://nysucp.newnycontracts.com/. M/WBEs are also encouraged to apply.
NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for M/WBEs interested in working on NYCEDC 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 information session will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 12:30pm at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to FTAflexbargeRFP@edc.nyc on or before Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to FTAflexbargeRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, August 11, 2017, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit six (6) sets of your proposals to: NYCEDC, Attention: Maryann Catalano, Chief Procurement Officer, Contracts.
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.
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 is being funded with Federal transportation funds, through the Federal Transit Authority, and this project has Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. All respondents will be required to submit a DBE Utilization Plan with their response. A list of certified DBEs can be found at https://nysucp.newnycontracts.com/. M/WBEs are also encouraged to apply.
NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for M/WBEs interested in working on NYCEDC 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 information session will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 12:30pm at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to FTAflexbargeRFP@edc.nyc on or before Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to FTAflexbargeRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, August 11, 2017, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit six (6) sets of your proposals to: NYCEDC, Attention: Maryann Catalano, Chief Procurement Officer, Contracts.