Newsletter, Requests for Proposals

Current RFPs: Week of November 21, 2016

 

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

Capalino’s Latest Business Opportunities:

Please see the full list of Request for Proposals recently issued by City government below:

Furnish Ballet Barres, Arts & Special Projects

November 28, 2016- Including delivery and assembly.

Pin number: B2949040

Reconstruction of Comfort Stations and Facilities

November 30, 2016- At various parks and recreation sites. Cost estimate range: $500K – $1M

Pin number: 84617B0005

Design & Operate a Scalable System to Deliver Citywide Alerts

November 30, 2016- Through e-mail, telephone, SMS/text, RSS, various instant messenger services and social media platforms.

Pin number: 1717P0001

Redesign Brooklyn Navy Yard Websites

December 1, 2016- Two sites: Brooklynnavyyard.org and BLDG92.org to align with new branding

Pin number: 606060

Renovation of the Center for the Women of NY

December 1, 2016- In the borough of Queens. M/WBEs please contact Tunisha W. Walker.

Pin number: 85016B0070

Indoor/Outdoor Cafe for Pier 84

December 1, 2016- Hudson River Park Trust seeks submissions to this request for proposals from experienced and qualified operators for an indoor/outdoor café concession at Pier 84 at West 44th Street in Hudson River Park. The Pier 84 Food Concession is located at the very heavily trafficked Pier 84 in the Maritime Entertainment section of the Park.  It is situated between Circle Line (Pier 83) and the Intrepid Museum (Pier 86), and near the base of the busy 42nd Street. The selected respondent to this RFP will manage and assume responsibility for the operation of the premises, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP and the concession agreement to be subsequently issued by the Trust.

Premises: Pier 84 Café with approximately 2,346 SF interior and approximately 3,930 SF exterior outdoor spaces located at West 44th Street in the Maritime Entertainment section of Hudson River Park together with two mobile food concessions.

Premises is offered in “as-is” condition

Permitted Use: Café with indoor and outdoor seating; take-away service; two mobile food concessions; Concessionaire may seek full SLA license provided the provision of alcoholic beverages is ancillary to food service

Concession Fee:  Fixed monthly fee with annual escalations plus a percentage of gross receipts on first dollar or in excess of a threshold

Training and Testing Material for NYCHA Staff

December 1, 2016- To efficiently and effectively manage public housing.

Pin number: 64153

Metropolitan Hospital – Facade Repairs

December 2, 2016- Estimated cost range: $700K – $850K
M/WBEs please contact Tunisha W. Walker.

Pin number: 37201601

Operate a Wall Climbing Concession at Main St.

December 2, 2016- Include admissions, equipment rentals and daily maintenance.

Pin number: 120216

Replacement and Planting of New Trees in Brooklyn

December 5, 2016- In Brooklyn CB 6, 7, 10 & 12. Cost estimate range: $1M – $3M

Pin number: 84617B0022

Replacement and Planting of New Trees in Bronx

December 5, 2016- In Bronx CB 9-12. Cost estimate range: $1M – $3M

Pin number: 84617B0024

Replacement and Planting of New Trees in Queens 

December 5, 2016- In Queens CB 1-5. Cost estimate range: $1M – $3M

Pin number: 84617B0008

Information on Pharmacy Benefit Management + Prescription Disbursement Service

December 7, 2016- The Fire Department of the City of New York (“Fire Department” or “FDNY”) in the interest of promoting competition and in obtaining information on a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) and Prescription Disbursement Service for uniformed members, is seeking qualified vendors to respond to this Request for Information.

Pin number: 05717RFI0003

Replacement and Planting of New Trees in Staten Island

December 8, 2016- In Staten Island CB 1-3. Cost estimate range: $1M – $3M

Replace & Dispose of Vertical Safety Padding at Schools

December 5, 2016- Provide labor, new material, transportation equipment and supervision necessary.
M/WBEs please contact Tunisha W. Walker.

Pin number: B2965040

Electrical Energy Efficiency Lighting Retrofit

December 8, 2016- Cost estimate range: $1M – $3M
M/WBEs please contact Tunisha W. Walker.

Pin number: 84617B0050

Component Rehabilitation for 8 Bridges 

December 8, 2016 – For Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.

Pin number: 84116MBBR004

Governors Island: Interim Use of Western Development Zone

December 9, 2016- Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (“The Trust”) seeks proposals from qualified operators (“Respondents”) for various permitted uses (“Interim Uses”) at the Manhattan Ferry Landing Site on Governors Island, including restaurants, outdoor recreation, concerts, family events, and more.

Pin number: TGI FY17 03

RFI for Innovative Solar Photovoltaic Applications

December 12, 2016 – PV systems to supply clean renewable electricity to City owned wastewater treatment plants.

Pin number: 85617RFI002

Javits Center Drug Testing Program

December 13, 2016- The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified  companies to provide drug testing services for the Jacob Javits Convention Center (the Center).  Because the Center has implemented a Kronos payroll system, interested companies must be a “Kronos Preferred” firm. Please request a bid package electronically at ealleyne@nulljavitscenter.com, or via fax at 212-216-4099. Kindly include the complete name and street address of your company and contact information.

Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 15%

Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 15%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6%

6,000 Circular Bike Racks for Parking Meter Posts

December 13, 2016- Furnish, deliver and fit “NYCRacks” citywide.

Pin number: 84116MBTR009

Medical Assistant Services

December 15, 2016- For pre-employment screening and after.

Pin number: 82716AD00053

Bike to School Program Consultant Services

December 16, 2016- Part of Safe Routes to School grant-funded programs in up to 18 schools.

Pin number: 84117MBAD051

Elevator Maintenance Contract

December 20, 2016- For twenty three (23) elevators and two (2) wheelchair lifts in various buildings throughout the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The term of the maintenance contract will be for two (2) years with three (3) one-year options. In addition, the awarded contractor will perform remedial work and alterations for New York City Department of Buildings` Certification.

Pin number: 000125

Hunter College Roof Replacement

December 20, 2016 –DASNY is soliciting bids to replace the entire roof and railing on the eighth floor of the East Building  at Hunter College including the elevator machine room.

Scope includes:Removal of roof assembly down to structural slab, Remove all associated flashing, removal of guardrail, construction of roofing assembly including all associated membranes, insulation, termination, pedestals, pavers, and  guardrail.

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York  (“DASNY”) has determined that its interest in obtaining the best work at the lowest possible price, preventing favoritism, fraud and corruption, and other considerations such as the impact of delay, the possibility of cost savings advantages and any local history of labor unrest are best met by use of a Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) on this Project. The successful low bidder, as a condition of being awarded this Contract, will be required to execute the PLA described in the Information for Bidders and included in the Contract Documents.  See Section 18.0 of the Information for Bidders of the Contract Documents for additional information.  All subcontractors of every tier will be required to agree to be bound by the PLA.

Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 20%

Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 10%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 3%

Non-Profit Industrial Developers for the New York City Industrial Developer Fund

Submission Deadlines:
March 29, 2016 
June 29, 2016 
September 29, 2016 
December 29, 2016 – New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”), on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”), is seeking submission of proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations that plan to acquire, construct, and/or renovate industrial real estate in the City. The primary goal for the use of the New York City Industrial Developer Fund is to create, modernize and preserve industrial real estate.  Additionally, the aim of the Industrial Developer Fund is to increase the capacity of the not-for-profit organizations to develop industrial real estate and support the growth of a more robust mission-driven industrial development ecosystem.

Between Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2019, NYCEDC in cooperation with The New York City Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) can allocate up to $41 million of City capital through the Industrial Developer Fund for acquisition, construction, and/or renovation costs for eligible industrial development projects, which support the City’s goals of promoting and growing a more robust not-for-profit industrial development ecosystem in the City. Not-for-profit organizations are uniquely positioned to increase the supply of affordable industrial real estate; the Industrial Developer Fund aims to support this sector by creating a new financing tool.

NYCEDC plans to select respondents 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.

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 (“M/WBEs”) 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.

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.

Develop, Maintain+Operate a Snack Bar

January 12, 2017- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing a significant Request for Proposals (”RFP”) for the development, operation, and maintenance of a snack bar at McCarren Park, Brooklyn.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM. There will be a recommended site visit on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM. We will be meeting at the proposed concession site (Block # 2670 and Lot # 1), which is located between Bedford Avenue and Driggs Avenue closer to the Lorimer Street side, in front of the McCarren Park House. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make every effort to attend this recommended site visit.

Pin number: B58-SB-2016

Construct Infrastructure and Resiliency Improvements at H+H Facilities

June 28, 2018-New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking qualified firms to construct infrastructure and resiliency improvements estimated at ~$173 million at four NYC Health and Hospitals (H+H) facilities: Bellevue Hospital (Manhattan), Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center (Roosevelt Island), Coney Island Hospital (Brooklyn) and Metropolitan Hospital (Manhattan). In October 2012, each facility suffered extensive flood damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Since then, each hospital has temporarily restored the damaged areas and, working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), have developed plans to mitigate damage from future storms and flooding.

NYCEDC, as the lead of an interagency team, is now focused on completing priority mitigation projects at these four facilities. This initial work will make existing facilities more resilient and protect against future disasters.  Once complete, these initial projects will further the City’s resiliency goals and ensure that these public hospitals have the necessary safeguards in place to operate during a storm and mitigate damage and power loss.

NYCEDC plans to prequalify firms on the basis of factors stated in the RFQ which include, but are not limited to: the firm’s demonstrated experience and expertise in the particular trade for which the firm is submitting its qualifications; the firm’s record regarding accidents and lost work days on construction projects; and the firm’s resources available for the Project.

NYCEDC and H+H will be contracting with multiple design and engineering firms for all contract documents associated with the Services.  The Construction Management firm (CM) will provide construction management services for the Project, including holding all construction subcontracts for the Project.

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:

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

Develop Transitional Residences for Homeless Families + Drop-In Center for Adults

November 2, 2020- The Department of Homeless Services is soliciting proposals from organizations interested in developing and operating transitional residences for homeless adults and families including the Neighborhood Based Cluster Residence and drop-in centers for adults. This is an open-ended solicitation; there is no due date for submission. Proposals will be reviewed by the Department as they are received and contracts will be awarded on an on-going basis, until the agency’s capacity needs are met. DHS reserves the right to award a contract on the basis of initial offers received without discussion. Contracts will be awarded to responsible applicants whose negotiated offers are determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration the price and other such factors and criteria set-forth in the RFP. Contract award will be subject to the timely completion of contract negotiations between the agency and the selected proposer.

It is anticipated that the transitional residence contracts will range from 3 to 30 years including renewal options and depending on the financial terms and conditions.

Pursuant to Section 312 (c) (1) (ii) of the New York City Charter, the Competitive Sealed Bid procurement method is not the most advantageous method because judgment is required in evaluating competing proposals, and it is in the best interest of the city to require a balancing of price, quality and other factors.

Thus, pursuant to Section 3-03 (c) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules, the open ended RFP will be used because the Department will select qualified providers to develop and operate transitional residences in order to address the need to create additional shelter capacity citywide. In addition, this open-ended method will provide interested applicants an opportunity to propose sites for the targeted population, as they become available for shelter development.

All proposers must meet the following minimum qualifications 1) must have a tax exempt status under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and or be legally incorporated as a for-profit entity; 2) must demonstrate that they have, or can obtain by the contract start date, site control of the proposed Standalone facility location(s); and 3) must demonstrate an intent to enter into lease agreements with the owner(s) or management designee(s) for each property.

Pin number: 07100S003262

Infrastructure+Resiliency Improvements at Coney Island Hospital

May 31, 2022- New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking qualified firms to construct infrastructure and resiliency improvements at Coney Island Hospital. Due its location, the hospital is vulnerable to extreme coastal storms and in October 2012, the facility suffered extensive flood damage as a result of Superstorm Sandy. Since then the hospital has temporarily restored the damaged areas and, working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), have developed plans to mitigate damage from future storms and flooding.

NYCEDC, as the lead of an interagency team, is now focused on the Major Work project. The construction of the Coney Island Hospital campus project is currently envisioned to build a new resilient acute care hospital tower to be known as the Critical Services Structure (“CSS”) and to include the following work:
• Provide on-site valet parking for 300 cars
• Demolition of existing buildings, including Hammett Pavilion, Building 6, and various existing site improvements;
• Renovation and selective demolition of 60,000 gross sq. feet including portions of the existing Main Building and Tower Building; and
• Build a new permanent flood mitigation structure (s) (e.g. flood wall) around the campus.

NYCEDC is seeking qualifications for the following types of construction contractors:
• Concrete Contractors • Abatement Contractors • Demolition Contractors • Electricians • Plumbers • Elevator Contractor Scaffolding/Sidewalk bridge • Mechanical – HVAC • Fire Protection • Masonry • Site/Civil Work • Low voltage electrician • Site Fencing • Painting • Carpentry • MEP Insulation • Steel Work • Roofing and Waterproofing • Spray on Fire Proofing • Tile Work • Flooring • Windows • General Contractors • Exterior Façade

NYCEDC plans to select contractors on the basis of factors stated in the RFQ which include, but are not limited to: the firm’s demonstrated experience and expertise in the particular trade for which the firm is submitting its qualifications; the firm’s composition and experience in coordinating and implementing similar projects; the firm’s familiarity with public approvals, permitting and experience working with multiple governmental agencies; the firm’s record regarding accidents and lost work days on construction projects; and the firm’s resources available for the Project.  The Services described above will require extensive coordination and collaboration among the Construction Management firm (the “CM”) hired by NYCEDC, the other construction trades working within the Project Site, and the Project Team.

NYCEDC has contracted with NBBJ to lead the design effort for all contract documents associated with the Services. The CM will provide construction management services for the Project, including holding all construction subcontracts for the Project.  NYCEDC anticipates that initial projects will be procured in Q1 2017. Design packages will continue to be completed and released periodically with final projects’ anticipated completion in May 2022. NYCEDC will issue advertisements in the City Record and provide a notice on EDC’s procurement website (www.nycedc.com) of forthcoming design packages to be issued by the CM. Once NYCEDC posts an advertisement for a forthcoming design package, firms will have approximately 30 days to provide their qualifications in order to be considered for the prequalified list of firms who will receive the bid package from the CM.

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.
The HHC Coney Island Hospital Major Work has a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) participation goal of 30 percent. Companies who have been certified with the Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Owned Business Development as M/WBE are strongly encouraged to apply to this RFQ. To learn more about M/WBE certification and NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, please visit http://www.nycedc.com/opportunitymwdbe.  An optional informational session will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at NYCEDC. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to CIHRFQ@nulledc.nyc on or before November 21, 2016.

NYC Industrial Developer “Fund” for Qualified Projects Seeking Fund Support

The NYC Industrial Developer Fund is a $150 million public/private fund to provide project financing for industrial real estate development projects in New York City.  The Fund is designed to catalyze investment in 400,000 sf of new or renovated industrial real estate workspace across New York City, supporting the creation of as many as 1,200 quality and accessible industrial jobs by 2020.The Industrial Developer Fund supports industrial job-creation in New York City by providing public/private financing for industrial real estate development projects.  Total size of the Fund is $150 million, which includes approximately $60 million in public funds leveraging $90 million in private financing.

The Industrial Developer Fund provides qualified real estate developers with partial public gap-financing assistance in the form of grants, low-interest subordinate loans, and guarantees on senior private loans.  These public funds are intended to leverage owner equity so that the transaction merits traditional bank/senior lender financing provided under the Fund structure.

Qualified projects seeking fund support will be considered when high impact projects are unable to move forward due to funding gaps.  The Fund will consider both non-profit and for-profit entities.

New York City’s industrial and manufacturing sector employs 530,000 people, or 15.4 percent of the city’s private sector workforce.  The sector is a vital pathway to the middle class for many families, with median wages of $50,400 a year. In addition, more than 328,000 jobs in the sector (61.5 percent) are located outside Manhattan, 62 percent of the workforce comes from culturally diverse backgrounds, and nearly half are foreign-born. Finally, approximately 63 percent of jobs are available to individuals who do not have a college degree.

For additional information, please contact the NYCEDC Strategic Investments Group at 212.618.5737 or

 

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