Consultant Services, QueensWay Forest Park Pass

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) acting on behalf of New York City, through its Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), is seeking a consultant or consultant team for landscape architectural and engineering design services for preparing all analyses, surveys, designs, permit applications and related documents for transformation of abandoned former Rockaway Beach Branch Long Island Railroad (LIRR) corridor from Union Turnpike to Park Lane South into an active linear park.

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, 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. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.

This project is being funded with Federal US Department of Transportation funds, through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and this project has Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) participation goals. All respondents will be required to submit a DBE Utilization Plan with their response. A list of certified DBEs can be found at https://nysucp.newnycontracts.com/. Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) are also encouraged to apply.

NYCEDC, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally–assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to this NYCEDC RFP that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, DBEs will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this RFP and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

NYCEDC established the Contracting Financing Loan Fund programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on NYCEDC projects. Contracting Financing Loan Fund 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 http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe to learn more about the program.

An optional informational session will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00A.M. at One Liberty Plaza, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10006 and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to QWForestParkPass@edc.nyc on or before January 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to QWForestParkPass@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, February 11, 2025, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5pm on Friday, January 31, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPREQUEST@edc.nyc on or before Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Wednesday, January 15, 2025. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Please click the link in the “Deadlines” section of this project’s web page (which can be found on https://edc.nyc/rfps) to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation. Please upload your responses as a .zip file with your company name and RFP title.