Additional Description 1
<p>New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) seeks one or more contractors to provide on-call plumbing installation, repair, and emergency services at various sites managed by NYCEDC. The plumbing system for each site shall include, without limitation, the following in addition to the respective connections, devices and appurtenances for each: water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps, water-treating or water using equipment, soil waste pipes sanitary and storm sewers, building drains, hot water heaters, gas pipes, domestic water connections, roof tank check valves, water boilers and vacuum systems.</p><p>NYCEDC plans to select a contractor 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.</p><p>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 NYCEDCs projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non- Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.</p><p>Companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBEs are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about M/WBE certification and NYCEDCs M/WBE program, please visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe.</p><p>An optional informational session will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. via Microsoft Teams. Participants may access the informational session by following the link in the RFP or by dialing in (audio only) at (347) 378-3690; Phone Conference ID: 472 713 783#. Additional meeting details can be obtained on the project website at https://edc.nyc/rfps. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to oncallplumbingservices@edc.nyc on or before May 14, 2021.</p><p>Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than Monday, June 7, 2021. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to oncallplumbingservices@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Monday, June 14, 2021 to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M on Monday, June 7, 2021, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to oncallplumbingservices@edc.nyc on or before Monday, July 12, 2021.</p><p>Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP. To download a copy of the solicitation documents, please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. on Monday, July 12, 2021. Please click the link in the Deadlines section of this projects web page to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation.</p>