United States - Bush terminal building a ground floor design rfp

Description

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites architecture and design firms to submit proposals for the provision of services to design 30,000 square feet of public gathering and event space on the ground floor of Building A at MADE Bush Terminal (formerly the “Made in New York Campus”) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.Bush Terminal is a historic 36-acre waterfront, City-owned property that is a key component to the larger Sunset Park portfolio managed by the NYCEDC. The NYCEDC is leading an ongoing investment and repositioning strategy at the site to deliver new leasable space for growing industries, a dynamic employment hub, and resilient public realm space.The first phase of development will be complete in Q3 2024 with the delivery of Building A and 5 acres of landscaped public realm space (“Campus”). Building A’s delivery will include 140,000 square feet for innovative manufacturing and 30,000 square feet of public gathering and event space.In preparation for Campus and Building A opening, NYCEDC is seeking design proposals from qualified Architectural Firms (“Design Team” and/or “Consultant”) to implement a comprehensive ground floor activation and public gathering plan in Building A.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, ability to meet M/WBE Participation Goals, and favorable history, if any, in contracting or doing business with government agencies.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 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 a M/WBE Narrative Form 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 https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/.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 information session will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET at One Liberty Plaza, 14th Floor, New York NY 10006 and virtually via an online link. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to btbuildingagroundfloor@edc.nyc on or before June 7, 2024.An optional site tour will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET at the MADE Bush Terminal in Sunset Park Brooklyn. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to btbuildingagroundfloor@edc.nyc on or before 5:00 PM ET on June 10, 2024. Attendance instructions will be emailed to those who RSVP.Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 PM ET on Monday, June 17, 2024. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to btbuildingagroundfloor@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, June 26, 2024, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 PM ET on Monday, June 17, 2024, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPREQUEST@edc.nyc on or before Wednesday, July 17, 2024.Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP. Please click the link in the “Submission Requirements” section of this procurement’s webpage to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation.

Opportunity closing date

17 July 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed