Description of goods to services to be bid:

NYSERDA and with input, guidance, and financial commitments from a group of stakeholders (Multi-Sector Stakeholder Group), are seeking proposals from knowledgeable and objective organizations interested in serving as the Regional Fund Administrator (RFA) that would design and develop an offshore wind energy related comprehensive fisheries compensatory mitigation fund (hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) and associated claims processes to serve states, the fishing community, and offshore wind developers developing projects in the water along the East Coast of the United States. The RFP outlines the services requested and sought after qualifications.

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:
www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

The successful proposers must have a project team that can demonstrate the necessary technical, operations, and administrative experience needed for successfully completing this project as well as the depth of personnel available to perform important tasks outlined in the RFP. The proposers should have experience partnering and managing agreements with Federal, state, and non- governmental marine resource management agencies.