New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) invites consultants to submit proposals for the provision of relocation services for sub-tenants and/or occupants currently located at Station Plaza in Downtown Jamaica, Queens. NYCEDC anticipates that the services will include development of a business outreach strategy, identification of potential relocation sites for impacted tenants, and provision of direct relocation assistance on behalf of NYCEDC and/or any applicable Agencies.

Station Plaza is an infrastructure project identified in the Jamaica 2007 Rezoning Plan and the 2015 Jamaica Now Action Plan as a priority to improve pedestrian safety and traffic circulation, improve open space and roadways, and support significant private investments in the downtown core. It is one of three infrastructure projects to increase pedestrian safety and improve circulation at key intersections in Downtown Jamaica. With the Sutphin Underpass (complete) and Atlantic Avenue Extension (near completion), Station Plaza is the third and final component. The development of a pedestrian plaza will require the identified buildings to be vacated in order for the design to be realized. Accordingly, NYCEDC will coordinate relocation assistance efforts for these in-place tenants and is seeking a consultant to support these efforts.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: experience of key staff identified in the proposal, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, the quality of the proposal, quality of the respondent’s reputation and references, and the proposed fee and schedule. These services are expected to be funded by the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”).

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.

Companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) 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 pre-proposal session will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. online. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to StationPlazaRelocation@edc.nyc on or before January 9, 2023. Instructions for accessing the session will be emailed to those who RSVP.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC by Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to StationPlazaRelocation@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, January 24, 2023, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPrequest@edc.nyc on or before Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. Please click the link in the “Deadlines” section of this project’s web page to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation.