Notice Details

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is pleased to invite eligible entities to submit a proposal in response to the We Source NYC Business Technical Assistance Program Request for Proposals ("RFP").

NYCEDC launched We Source NYC in 2023 to develop capacity among Local Suppliers to fulfill industry demand for goods and services in the offshore wind (“OSW”) industry.

Through this RFP, NYCEDC seeks to enter into an agreement with a consultant (the “Consultant”) to operate a comprehensive business technical assistance and communications program to develop the capabilities of local small- and medium-sized manufacturers, construction service providers, and industrial equipment suppliers (“Local Suppliers”) to capture contract opportunities in regional OSW supply chains.

The Consultant will, at minimum, be responsible for: 1. Developing and implementing an individualized business technical assistance program to increase the number of Local Suppliers in regional OSW supply chains; and 2. Developing and implementing an accessible business-facing communications initiative to increase awareness of OSW industry news and contracting opportunities amongst Local Suppliers.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: alignment with We Source NYC goals and objectives, quality of proposed program elements, Respondent’s experience and qualifications, and proposed pricing.

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.

NYCEDC, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally–assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to this NYCEDC RFP that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this RFP and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

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

An optional information session will be held virtually via videoconference on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 10:00AM EST. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to WeSourceRFP@edc.nyc on or before Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 5:00PM EST.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 at 5:00PM EST. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to WeSourceRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 at 5:00PM EST, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPrequest@edc.nyc on or before September 4th, 2024 at 11:59PM EST.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at 11:59PM EST. 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.