New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites engineering and design firms engaged in marine infrastructure to submit proposals for the provision of design and environmental services in connection with NYCEDC's execution of its Marine Highway Project, partially funded by the US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD). NYCEDC is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities through the development of its various assets, which include waterfront activation projects supporting America's Marine Highway Program. Increasing the capacity of NYCEDC-managed docks and piers for freight transit supports NYCEDC objectives of improving transport in the City's waterways, reducing emissions from truck-based transportation, and decreasing wear and tear on the City's roads. NYCEDC seeks firms experienced in marine engineering to design infrastructure improvements on waterfront sites located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx that will support freight vessel transit and cargo transloading in such sites. Selected firms will also be engaged to execute a NEPA environmental review in parallel with the design engineering tasks. 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 Proposal with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC's M/WBE program, visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe. 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 Question Deadline 02/27/2024 at 5:00 PM ET Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to MarineHighwayDesignRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, March 5, 2024.however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPRequest@edc.nyc on or before Thursday, March 7, 2024. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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