Newsletter, Requests for Proposals

Current RFPs: Week of January 11, 2015

January 8, 2016

If you are interested in pursuing business opportunities pertaining to procurement, please contact Mark Thompson or Tunisha W. Walker.

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MWBE RFPs

The following Request for Proposals have been recently issued by City government:

Community Health Center Pre-Development Support RFP

January 16, 2016– The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is spearheading a new program to bring advanced primary healthcare resources to underserved neighborhoods across New York City through NYCEDC’s Community Health Center Expansion Program. These efforts reaffirm the City’s commitment to equitable access to primary care for all New Yorkers.

NYCEDC is requesting proposals from Federally Qualified Health Centers and Look-Alikes (collectively FQHCs) to plan, build, and outfit new primary care health center sites to be completed by June 2017. These sites must increase patient capacity and improve patient access in the City’s most medically underserved neighborhoods. Respondents selected pursuant to this RFP may be eligible to receive one or more of the following types of support for their projects, including, without limitation: pre-development grants, technical assistance, real estate assistance, and operational support grants to help manage expenses during the initial operations at a newly opened site.

NYCEDC plans to select one or more Respondents on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, community landscape of proposed expansion neighborhood, applicant strength, proposed project strength, and demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP. 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. Awards and grants provided through this RFP will be funded by the City.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed tochcpredev@nulledc.nyc For all questions that do not pertain to the subject matter of this RFP, please contact NYCEDC’s Contracts Hotline at (212) 312-3969. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, January 8, 2016, on this page.

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, visithttp://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. 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 www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public projects. Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, payroll, supplies and equipment. Bidders, sub-contractors and sub-consultants are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

HIV Special Needs Plan Community Based Outreach and Engagement to Care Services

January 22, 2016– For more information on this RFP, please contact Mark Thompson.

Pin number: 100912R123

Free NYCitizenships Services Project Brooklyn, New York & Queens Public Libraries

January 24, 2016– The Mayor’s Fund seeks proposals from legal service organizations for NYCitizenship, a new citywide initiative that seeks to increase immigrant access to citizenship services as a tool for fighting poverty and helping immigrant communities achieve greater stability. NYCitizenship will do this by boosting the capacity of free citizenship services in New York City and connect individuals to free financial empowerment services. NYCitizenship is a project in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Human Resources Administration, Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Library.

Pin number: 230576

Real Time Passenger Information Signs

January 25, 2016– A printed copy of the bid can also be purchased. A deposit of $50.00 is required for the contract in the form of a Certified Check or Money Order payable to: New York City Department of Transportation. NO CASH ACCEPTED. Company address, telephone and fax numbers are required when picking up proposal documents. Entrance is located on the South Side of the Building facing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Proper government issued identification is required for entry to the building (driver’s license, passport, etc.). The Pre-Bid Meeting (Optional) will be held on January 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at 55 Water Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10041. This Procurement is subject to participation goals for Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) as required by Section 6-129 of the New York Administrative Code. The MBE goal for this project is 13 percent and WBE goal is 7 percent . For additional information, please contact Sharif Choudhry at (212) 839-4370.

Pin number: 84115MBTR913

Brooklyn Whole Meat Market: Automated Parking Revenue Control

January 27, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking proposals from qualified respondents in response to this Request for Proposals for the provision of a parking revenue control system located at the Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market. This would be an automated system which collects cash, credit and debit. It would include and entry and exit lane system as well as two pay stations located in the parking lot.

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, 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/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 http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. An optional site visit session will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11:00am at The Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to BWMMRevenueControl@nulledc.nyc on or before December 30, 2015.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to BWMMRevenueControl@nulledc.nyc For all questions that do not pertain to the subject matter of this RFP please contact NYCEDC’s Contracts Hotline at (212) 312-3969. Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, January 20, 2016, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. The RFP is available for in-person pick-up between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from NYCEDC.Please submit five (5) sets of your proposal to: NYCEDC, Attention: Maryann Catalano, Senior Vice President, Contracts.

Pin number:63480001

Reconstruction of Park Sidewalks in Queens

January 27, 2016– For more information on these RFPs, please contact Mark Thompson.

Pin numbers: 84616B0021

Edenwald Recreation Facility, Bronx

January 27, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking proposals (“Proposals”, each a “Proposal”) from qualified developers for the lease of a parcel of land (the “Site”) located along the eastern side of the property at 1250 East 229th Street in the Bronx (the “Edenwald Site”) for the development and operation of a recreational and community facility of at least 45,000 buildable square feet (the “Project”). The Edenwald Site is owned by the City and is under the jurisdiction of the NYC Administration of Children’s Services (“ACS”). While the expectation of this RFP is to lease the Site, NYCEDC also reserves the right to sell the fee interest in the Site.

This Project is an opportunity to develop a high quality recreational and community facility that will meet the needs of the surrounding community while enhancing the quality of life in Edenwald as well as the surrounding Bronx neighborhoods. The Project is envisioned to create a facility that will provide spaces focused on any or all of the following: health, education, childcare, active living, and/or cultural uses. The Project will serve youth residing in the existing ACS Facility as well as the broader multi-generational community.

NYCEDC plans to select a developer on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the completeness and quality of the proposal, program and design, financial and schedule feasibility, demonstrated qualification and experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the economic impact of the proposal.

Reconstruction of Park Sidewalks in Manhattan, Bronx and Queens

January 28, 2016– For more information on these RFPs, please contact Mark Thompson.

Pin number: 84616B0019

Reconstruction of Park Sidewalks in Brooklyn and Staten Island

January 29, 2016– For more information on these RFPs, please contact Mark Thompson.

Pin number: 84616B0020

Sunset Park Infrastructure Project, Engineering, Design and Related Consultant Services

February 1, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a consultant or consultant team to design infrastructure improvements including utilities, roadways, and sidewalk in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The design shall provide for utility restoration and replacement; lighting; signage; removal of abandoned rails and cobblestone; and sidewalk, street, and curb reconstruction. The project site includes several streets in the area bounded by 36th Street to the North, the East River to the West, 45th Street to the South, and 3rd Avenue to the East.

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, 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 Plan with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women Business Development as M/WBE, please go to the http://www.esd.ny.gov/MWBE/directorySearch.html. NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on NYCEDC construction projects. Kick Start Loans 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 www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

An optional informational session will be held on Monday, January 11th, 2016 at 12:00 pm at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to sunsetparkdesign@nulledc.nyc on or before January 8th, 2016. The consultant is encouraged to visit the project site on their own prior to submitting their proposal. Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15th, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to sunsetparkdesign@nulledc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, January 22, 2016, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit four (4) sets of your proposal and one (1) digital copy on a CD.

Universal Pre-kindergarten Services 2016-2019

February 3, 2016– The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), on behalf of the Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), will release an open-ended Request for Proposals (RFP) for Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Services for 2016-2019.

The RFP will be for the provision of Full-Day UPK services to four-year-olds. Vendors must provide at least 180 total days of Pre-K for All services (based on a 5 day week), including four (4) days scheduled for professional development per year. Services must be scheduled for a minimum of 31 hours and 40 minutes per week and a minimum of 5 days per week, Monday through Friday. The program may be scheduled for a maximum of 6 days per week (Monday through Friday and either Saturday or Sunday), provided that if the program operates 6 days a week, then the program must satisfy the minimum weekly hours requirement (31 hours, 40 minutes per week) and operate for at least 40 weeks per school year.

If you are interested in proposing to this RFP, you must pre-qualify with the City’s HHS Accelerator On-Line System in order to download the RFP and submit a proposal.

Pin number: R1117040

Universal Pre-kindergarten Services for Educational Continuity

February 3, 2016– The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), on behalf of the Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), will release a modified Request for Proposals (RFP) for Universal Prekindergarten Services for Educational Continuity (UPK).

Pre-Proposal Conference: Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 5:00 M.M.ET, located at Murry Bergtrum High School for Business Careers, 411 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038

The RFP will be for the provision of Full-Day UPK services to four-year-olds and is seeking proposals from eligible high-quality early childhood education providers for the provision of Full-Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) services to four-year olds. Eligible vendors must have kindergarten at their site and be able to provide programming to meet Pre-K for All expectations for 6 hours and 20 minutes per day, 5 days a week, for 180 days. Vendors will provide at least 180 days of Pre-K for All services, including at least 176 days of instruction and four (4) days of professional development for teachers. The program must operate five (5) days (Monday to Friday) in a typical week, and provide a minimum of six (6) hours and twenty (20) minutes and a maximum of seven (7) hours of Pre-K for All services each day. Vendors may request approval from the DECE field offices to operate 6 days per week in a typical week (Monday through Friday and either Saturday or Sunday) and/or to operate for less than six (6) hours and twenty (20) minutes per day.
If you are interested in proposing to this RFP, you must pre-qualify with the City’s HHS Accelerator On-Line System in order to download the RFP and submit a proposal. The HHS Accelerator can be found here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhsaccelerator/html/about/about.shtml

Pin number: R1125040

Construction Manager Services, ABC No Rio Facility

February 4, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), on behalf of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and ABC No Rio, is seeking a Consultant to provide construction management and related professional services for the core-and-shell construction of a new building facility at 156 Rivington Street, New York, NY.
The new facility is approximately 7,500 sf and will house ABC No Rio, a local not-for-profit organization with the mission of social and political engagement through the arts. The facility is designed as a four-story building with a full cellar and includes a multi-use community and arts center with photo darkroom, silkscreen printshop, zine library, computer center, and office space. It is intended that this building will be built to LEED Silver certification and certified Passive House Standards. 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, 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 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://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. 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 www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public projects. Kick Start Loans facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, payroll, supplies and equipment. Bidders, sub-contractors and sub-consultants are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program. An optional pre-proposal session will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 9:30am at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to ABCCMRFP@nulledc.nyc on or before January 8, 2016.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to ABCCMRFP@nulledc.nyc . Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, January 26, 2016, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit six (6) hard copy sets and four (4) digital copies on CD or USB of your proposal.

Construction Mentorship Program and Bond Readiness Program

February 9, 2016– SBS is seeking appropriately qualified individuals or firms (“Consultants”) to provide assistance to New York City-certified Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprises (“firms”)-or MWBEs that have not yet been certified- competing for and performing on NY City contracts in the Construction Industry. All questions and requests for information regarding this RFP should be directed to Daryl Williams by e-mail to procurementhelpdesk@nullsbs.nyc.gov no later than January 21, 2016 at 3:00pm.

This solicitation may be obtained starting January 7, 2016 online at www.nyc.gov/DoingBusinessWithSBS or at the SBS Procurement Unit, 110 William Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10038 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (excluding weekends and holidays).

Pin number: 80116P0003

Lease of Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

February 12, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”), is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking proposals from qualified respondents (“Respondents”) interested in sub-leasing the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, located at Pier 12 in Red Hook, Brooklyn and leasing the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, located at Piers 88 and 90 in West Midtown Manhattan, for cruise terminal operations.

NYCEDC plans to select a leaseholder 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, and the proposed fee.

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, visithttp://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. 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 www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

M/WBE Building Opportunity RFP

February 23, 2016– The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) invites Pre-Qualified M/WBE developers to submit proposals for one or more of six new construction projects across New York City.

The Development Sites are owned by the City of New York and consist of the Blocks/Lots described below:

461 Alabama Avenue corresponds to Block 3803, Lot 6, and comprises approximately 10,000 square feet in Brooklyn Community District 5.
1921 Atlantic Avenue corresponds to Block 1557, Lots 3, 4, 23, 26, 28, and 31-37, and comprises approximately 25,762 square feet in Brooklyn Community District 3.
1510-1524 Broadway corresponds to Block 1489, Lots 6 and 11-18, and comprises approximately 20,059 square feet in Brooklyn Community District 16.
359 East 157th Street & 784 Courtlandt Avenue correspond to Block 2404, Lots 1 and 2, and comprise approximately 4,700 square feet in Bronx Community District 1.
1490 Southern Boulevard corresponds to Block 2981, Lot 14, and comprises approximately 15,000 square feet in Bronx Community District 3.
263-267 West 126th Street corresponds to Block 1932, Lots 5, 7 and 107, and comprises approximately 8,492 in Manhattan Community District 10.

The goal is to develop mixed-income developments that will expand affordable housing opportunities within each respective neighborhood.

Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must provide their contact information. Only those who provide their contact information will receive updates or additional communications regarding the RFP. The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements.

A pre-submission conference will be held at HPD, 100 Gold Street, Room 8F-14, New York, NY on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. If you are planning on attending the conference, please RSVP at the email address below. People with disabilities requiring special accommodations to attend the pre-submission conference should contact Evan Easterbrooks-Dick at the email address below.

All proposals are due in hand no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016. Detailed instructions are provided in the RFP.

All communications must be IN WRITING to:

Evan Easterbrooks-Dick
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Office of Neighborhood Strategies
100 Gold Street, Room 9X
New York, NY 10038
MWBERFP@nullhpd.nyc.gov

East Harlem Commercial Opportunity

March 17, 2016– New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking proposals for the commercial redevelopment of 2321-2325 3rd Avenue, an approximately 7,000 square foot vacant parcel of land located on the northeast corner of 126th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The site offers the opportunity to develop a commercial component of the East 125th Street Development, a large, catalytic redevelopment that is expected to bring an influx of housing, jobs and activity to the neighborhood.

NYCEDC plans to select a developer on the basis of factors stated in the request for proposals (“RFP”) which include, but are not limited to: completeness and quality of the overall response, respondent qualifications and experience, proposed program and design, financial and schedule feasibility, hiring and workforce programs proposed, and economic impact of the proposed project, each as further described in the RFP.

This project has 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://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe. 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 www.nyc.gov/buycertified.

NYCEDC established the Kick Start Loan programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public construction projects. Kick Start Loans facilitate financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, labor, supplies and equipment. Bidders/subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe to learn more about the program.

An optional information session will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 1:00pm at NYCEDC. An optional site visit will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:00am at the site, 201 East 126th Street, New York, NY. Those who wish to attend either of these sessions should RSVP by email to EastHarlemCommercialRFP@nulledc.nyc on or before January 12, 2016.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to EastHarlemCommercialRFP@nulledc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Thursday, March 10, 2016, to www.nycedc.com/RFP. Please submit six (6) sets of your proposal.

Pin number: 6438-000

New York/NY 111 Supported Housing Congregate

June 16, 2016– The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued an open-ended rolling RFP in 2007 to establish 3,000 units of citywide supportive housing in newly constructed or rehabilitated single-site buildings for various homeless populations pursuant to the New York/New York III Supported Housing agreement. Proposals continue to be accepted on an on-going basis. The RFP is available on line at http://www.nyc.gov/health/contracting. Any questions regarding this RFP must be sent in writing, in advance, to the Contracting Officer or e-mailed to the address below. All proposals must be hand delivered at the office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer. As a minimum qualification requirement for (1) the serious and persistent populations, the proposer must be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, and (2) for the young adult populations, the proposer must document site control and identify the source of the capital funding being used to construct or renovate the building. Use the following address unless otherwise specified in notice, to secure, examine or submit bid/proposal documents, vendor prequalification and other forms; specifications/blueprints; other information; and for opening and reading of bids at date and time specified above.

Health and Mental Hygiene, Gotham Center-LIC, 42-09 28th Street, 17th Floor, CN30A, Queens, NY 11101-4132. Jasmine Salome (347) 396-6637; Fax: (347) 396-6758; jsalome@nullhealth.nyc.gov

Pin number: 81608PO076300R0X00

Notice of Funding Availability for the Preservation of Affordable Housing South of Houston Street

December 31, 2019– The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development announces the availability of $11,800,000 in funding for the acquisition and preservation of affordable housing south of, and including properties on, East/West Houston Streets, bounded by the Hudson and East Rivers in Lower Manhattan to applicants who are funded pursuant to a Request for Qualifications issued by HPD (“RFQ”).

Purpose:
The purpose of the Lower Manhattan Acquisition Program is to preserve residential housing with apartments affordable to low-income households.

Program Description:

Not-for-profit organizations qualified under the RFQ may identify privately-owned residential properties for purchase and long-term ownership in the Lower Manhattan area.
Eligible buildings are multi-family buildings in the program’s target area, where at least one unit is or will be rented to and affordable to a household earning no more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Up to $125,000 per dwelling unit in acquisition funding may be available to fill the gap between private debt supportable by the acquired property or properties and the acquisition cost. The program funding will be based only on those units that are rented to and affordable to households earning no more than 80% of AMI.
The program’s target area is Manhattan south of, and including properties on, East/West Houston Streets. (Boundary map is available at the website listed below).
The program will run until the earlier of the time at which all funding has been exhausted or December 31, 2019.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ):
In order to become qualified for participation in the program, not-for-profit organizations must respond to the RFQ and be found qualified by HPD. Applicants may respond to the RFQ available at the website below. To be considered for qualification, applicants must demonstrate ownership, management and rehabilitation experience, as well as financial strength and stability. Please refer to the RFQ for more information on qualification.

Proposals:
Qualified not-for-profit organizations may submit proposals to request acquisition funding for eligible residential buildings. Proposals will be assessed on both the viability of the project and strength of the applicant’s experience. Proposals will be evaluated and funded on a “first-come, first-served basis” for the duration of the program. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications received as a result of this advertisement.

Notice Requirements:
All not-for-profit organizations entering into negotiations with building owners must comply with tenant and owner notification procedures in accordance with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Information about these notification requirements will be provided to pre-qualified non-profits. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ), map of the program area, and additional information about the program are available on HPD’s website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/developers/rfp-rfq-rfo.page. Interested parties should forward all requested documentation to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development; Attention of Lower Manhattan Acquisition Program RFQ Coordinator, 100 Gold Street—Room 9-O3, New York, NY 10038; or electronically to HPDPres@nullhpd.nyc.gov. This program is made possible by a grant from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, which is funded through Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Andrew Cuomo, Governor
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Alicia Glen, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development
Vicki Been, HPD Commissioner
David Emil, LMDC President
Avi Schick, LMDC Chairman