Notice Details

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites architects to submit proposals for the provision of architectural design and related consulting services for the renovation of the Bronx Museum of the Arts. The project is envisioned to include the demolition and reconstruction of the building’s South Wing Atrium and shall create an iconic new multi-story entrance and lobby at the southwest corner of the museum.

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, M/WBE participation plan, 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 (M/WBEs) 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://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 programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public construction projects.   Contract Financing Loan Fund 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 http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe to learn more about the program.

An optional informational session will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to BXMARCHRFP@edc.nyc on or before July 13, 2021.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on  Monday, July 19, 2021. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to BXMARCHRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Monday, July 26, 2021, to https://edc.nyc/rfps.  Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5pm on  Monday, July 19, 2021, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to BXMARCHRFP@edc.nyc on or before  Monday, August 2, 2021.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Tuesday, July 6, 2021. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN  Monday, August 2, 2021. Please click the link in the “Deadlines” section of this project’s web page (which can be found on https://edc.nyc/rfps) to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation.