phone: (212) 312-3578
fax: (212) 312-3918
email: generalcontractingservices@edc.nyc
Accessibility questions: Equal Access Office equalaccess@edc.nyc or 212.312.6602., by Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:00 PM
PIN#79260001 Due:
NYCEDC plans to select a contractor 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 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://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe. 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 Contract Financing Loan Fund program for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBEs) interested in working on public projects. Contract Financing Loan Fund 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 http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe to learn more about the program.
An optional informational session will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10:30am at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to generalcontractingservices@edc.nyc on or before March 11, 2020.
Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to generalcontractingservices@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by April 22, 2020, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. All other questions that do not pertain to the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to RFPrequest@edc.nyc.
The RFP is available for in-person pick-up between 9:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, from NYCEDC. Please submit two (2) paper sets and one (1) electronic set of your proposal.