Notice Details

This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), issued by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) seeks Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from qualified firms (“Respondents”) interested in performing the design, construction, quality control, construction inspection and other identified activities for the Redevelopment of the Hunts Point Produce Market.

The Hunts Point Produce Market will be redeveloped into a new, state-of-the-art intermodal facility. The new facility is anticipated to include new refrigerated warehouse buildings, and new administrative, waste management, and maintenance facilities. The new facility will expand the current facility’s pallet capacity, increase operational efficiency, and eliminate the need for the diesel-fueled TRUs currently located on the site.

Site development includes upgrades to vehicular, truck, rail, and pedestrian traffic circulation. The project will further increase rail efficiency and encourage rail usage.

The new Produce Market will electrify heating and cooling and provide additional infrastructure for other sustainability efforts. Upgrades to civil infrastructure, utility infrastructure, and landscape design will also be included.

The goals and objectives for the Project are as follows:
1. Deliver a state-of-the-art, intermodal food distribution facility that supports daily market operations for city-wide produce needs.
2. Enhance the long-term viability of the produce businesses by meeting market needs.
3. Eliminate stationary diesel Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs), which currently serve as additional warehouse storage.
4. Optimize site-wide access and traffic circulation to alleviate congestion and reduce truck idling.
5. Minimize multi-modal conflicts between vehicular, truck, rail, and pedestrian traffic.
6. Increase rail efficiency and encourage rail usage.
7. Maximize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
8. Reduce waste and waste management expenses.
9. Prioritize safety and security of the facility.
10. Create new construction jobs and preserve quality jobs in the Bronx.

NYCEDC is utilizing the Design-Build (“DB”) delivery method and will be selecting a Design-Builder based on best value. A single entity, which may include one or more firms, will be procured and will be responsible for the design and construction of the Project. The Corporation is seeking an integrated project team with single point of contact and clear assignment of responsibilities, with an emphasis on coordination and quality assurance in all aspects of design and construction.

As part of this effort, NYCEDC will follow a two-step procurement process for this solicitation. This RFQ is the first step and will be the mechanism by which a short-list of qualified Design-Build teams will be established. NYCEDC will issue a subsequent Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to the short-listed DB teams, for step II.

NYCEDC plans to select a short-list of qualified Design-Build teams on the basis of factors stated in the RFQ which include, but are not limited to: the general capability, capacity, qualifications, and experience necessary to successfully undertake and complete the work for the project.

This Project will be subject to the New York State Department of Transportation’s (“NYSDOT”) policies to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBE”), as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (49 CFR Part 26) have equal opportunity to receive and participate in U.S. Department of Transportation (“USDOT”) assisted contracts. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) are also encouraged to apply.

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, 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.

An optional informational session will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. at One Liberty Plaza, 14th Floor. Instructions on how to RSVP to the informational session can be found at https://edc.nyc/rfps. Please RSVP before 12:00PM, March 21, 2025.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Instructions on how to submit questions can be found on the project website located at https://edc.nyc/rfps. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, April 11, 2025, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFQ will not be accepted after 5pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFQ may be directed to rfprequest@edc.nyc on or before Monday, April 28, 2025.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFQ, available as of Tuesday, March 18, 2025. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.. 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. Please upload your response as a .zip file with your company name and the title of this project.