Notice Details

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking a consultant to perform repairs, routine maintenance and inspections of fire suppression systems. This includes, but is not limited to, wet systems, standpipes, valves, hangers, hoses and hose stations, nozzles and automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems.

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 (“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.

Companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBEs are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about M/WBE certification and NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, please visit https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/.

An optional virtual pre-proposal session will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. via Microsoft Teams. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to firesuppressionservices@edc.nyc on or before May 4, 2022.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to firesuppressionservices@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, May 25, 2022, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022; however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to rfprequest@edc.nyc on or before Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Wednesday, April 27, 2022. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. 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.