New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites engineering and design firms engaged in marine infrastructure to submit proposals for the provision of design and environmental services in connection with NYCEDC’s execution of its Marine Highway Project, partially funded by the US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD).

NYCEDC is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities through the development of its various assets, which include waterfront activation projects supporting America’s Marine Highway Program. Increasing the capacity of NYCEDC-managed docks and piers for freight transit supports NYCEDC objectives of improving transport in the City’s waterways, reducing emissions from truck-based transportation, and decreasing wear and tear on the City’s roads.

NYCEDC seeks firms experienced in marine engineering to design infrastructure improvements on waterfront sites located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx that will support freight vessel transit and cargo transloading in such sites. Selected firms will also be engaged to execute a NEPA environmental review in parallel with the design engineering tasks.

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, the overall experience of the respondent firm, the 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 (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.

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 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 hybrid (in-person and virtual) pre-proposal informational session will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 12:30 P.M. at 14th Floor, One Liberty Plaza and through the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzQxMDFjYmItMDM1Ny00YjA2LWEyNGQtNTdjODRmNjBmMGY2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f1d4198c-95e0-40fe-bf4a-3faa2bea4dbd%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2204701fe0-9490-4437-865e-2f58d46d37b8%22%7d. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to MarineHighwayDesignRFP@edc.nyc on or before February 13, 2024.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to MarineHighwayDesignRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPRequest@edc.nyc on or before Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Friday, February 9, 2024. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Thursday, March 14, 2024. 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.