New York City Economic Development Corporation ("NYCEDC") is seeking a consultant to perform repairs and routine maintenance of fire alarm systems, as well as system testing to prevent interruption of critical building systems or equipment and minimize any disruption to the building occupants. This includes but not limited to pull stations, sprinkler water flow devices, heat detectors, fire alarm boxes and central station transmitters. 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 ("M/WBEs") 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 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 For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE 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 Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to firealarmservices@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022; however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to rfprequest@edc.nyc on or before Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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