Title: SOUTH STREET SEAPORT HISTORIC DISTRICT COBBLESTONE STREETS SUBCONCESSIONS FOR SALE OF FOOD, DRINKS, AND OTHER MERCHANDISE
Procurement
Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, 14th Floor Mailroom, New York, NY 10006
Irene Maropakis
phone: (212) 312-3533
fax: (212) 312-3918
email: imaropakis@nycedc.com
phone: (212) 312-3533
fax: (212) 312-3918
email: imaropakis@nycedc.com
Archived
Goods and Services
Request for Proposals
6/23/2020
Solicitation
PIN#7189-0 Due:
Description
NYCEDC is seeking one or more subconcessionaires to conduct, implement, participate, effectuate and operate markets and establishments with fresh and prepared food and/or beverages, or other merchandise, in permittable areas of the South Street Seaport (SSSP) Historic District Cobblestone Streets located in lower Manhattan as designated in the RFP.
NYCEDC will consider a variety of proposals involving, for example, the organization of a market(s) with multiple vendors, operating an outdoor seasonal kiosk, or individual pushcart or market stall vendors and/or food and drink establishments.
NYCEDC plans to select a subconcessionaire on the basis of factors stated in the Requests for Proposals (“RFP”) which include, but are not limited to: the business concept, operational plan and quality of the proposal; subconcession fee; financial capability and operating experience including of key staff identified in the proposal and; the demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP; and, the proposed COVID-19 Action Plan.
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 Department of Small Business Services as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about M/WBE certification and NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, please visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe.
Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Tuesday, June 23, 2020. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps.
The RFP has multiple deadlines to submit questions and/or clarification requests. Questions and/or requests for clarification from NYCEDC can be submitted regarding the RFP by emailing SSSPStreets@edc.nyc no later than 5pm EST on or before the following dates corresponding to the applicable Submission Deadline Dates:
• July 7, 2020
• August 12, 2020
• September 16, 2020
Answers to questions and clarifications will be posted on NYCEDC’s website at https://edc.nyc/rfps on the applicable dates corresponding to the applicable Submission Dates:
• July 13, 2020
• August 19, 2020
• September 23, 2020
This RFP allows Respondents to submit Responses prior to one of three Submission Dates deadlines set forth below. NYCEDC will review Proposals submitted prior to each Submission Date and may commence negotiations with one or more Respondents at any time prior to the last of the three Submission Deadlines. Please submit your proposal electronically by accessing the website for this procurement at https://edc.nyc/rfps and following the provided instructions to upload your response to this RFP. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59pm ON:
• July 20, 2020
• August 26, 2020
• September 30, 2020
NYCEDC will consider a variety of proposals involving, for example, the organization of a market(s) with multiple vendors, operating an outdoor seasonal kiosk, or individual pushcart or market stall vendors and/or food and drink establishments.
NYCEDC plans to select a subconcessionaire on the basis of factors stated in the Requests for Proposals (“RFP”) which include, but are not limited to: the business concept, operational plan and quality of the proposal; subconcession fee; financial capability and operating experience including of key staff identified in the proposal and; the demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP; and, the proposed COVID-19 Action Plan.
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 Department of Small Business Services as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about M/WBE certification and NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, please visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe.
Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Tuesday, June 23, 2020. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps.
The RFP has multiple deadlines to submit questions and/or clarification requests. Questions and/or requests for clarification from NYCEDC can be submitted regarding the RFP by emailing SSSPStreets@edc.nyc no later than 5pm EST on or before the following dates corresponding to the applicable Submission Deadline Dates:
• July 7, 2020
• August 12, 2020
• September 16, 2020
Answers to questions and clarifications will be posted on NYCEDC’s website at https://edc.nyc/rfps on the applicable dates corresponding to the applicable Submission Dates:
• July 13, 2020
• August 19, 2020
• September 23, 2020
This RFP allows Respondents to submit Responses prior to one of three Submission Dates deadlines set forth below. NYCEDC will review Proposals submitted prior to each Submission Date and may commence negotiations with one or more Respondents at any time prior to the last of the three Submission Deadlines. Please submit your proposal electronically by accessing the website for this procurement at https://edc.nyc/rfps and following the provided instructions to upload your response to this RFP. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59pm ON:
• July 20, 2020
• August 26, 2020
• September 30, 2020