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<p> </p><p><strong>Request for Proposals for Humboldt Plaza, Moore Street Market 2021.</strong> </p><p> Pursuant to a concession agreement entered into by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), in 2020, NYCEDC is pleased to announce this Request for Proposals (RFP or application) for retail sales and programming opportunities at Humboldt Plaza adjacent to the Moore Street Market, in Brooklyn, New York.</p><p>NYCEDC is requesting proposals in the form of applications from merchants, program organizers, and local community organizations who wish to participate in retail sales and/or have one or more seasonal, outdoor programs on Humboldt Plaza.</p><p><strong>Humboldt Plaza Opportunities.</strong></p><p>The opportunities for participating in retail sales and providing programming at Humboldt Plaza include the sale of food, beverage, locally grown produce, locally manufactured products, or other retail merchandise from individual booths or stalls on the Humboldt Plaza, along with seasonal pop-up markets, community programming and other civic, charitable, commercial, promotional, or cultural events and that contribute to the vibrant neighborhood landscape and align with the rich cultural history of Moore Street Market.</p><p><strong>Humboldt Plaza and Moore Street Market.</strong></p><p>Humboldt Plaza is a 10,000 square foot plaza located on Humboldt Street between Moore Street and Varet Street immediately adjacent to the entrance of Moore Street Market at 110 Moore Street in Brooklyn, New York. Moore Street Market, since 1941, has been a mainstay of East Williamsburg. A multi-tenanted retail market where the local community can find a diverse selection of cuisines and foods, with authentic Caribbean cuisine, fresh fruits & vegetables, dry goods as well as services from a tailor, barbershop and beauty salon.</p><p><strong>Welcoming Proposals from Applicants.</strong></p><p>NYCEDC is seeking merchants, artists, food purveyors, small businesses, program organizers, and local community partners, groups, and stakeholders, and/or other applicants (collectively, referred to as proposers or applicants) who are interested in participating in retail sales and retail markets or in planning and programming on Humboldt Plaza.</p><p>We welcome proposal applications from both:</p><p> Merchants who would like to take table/stall space on Humboldt Plaza and sell food or goods (these users are referred to in the RFP Application as Plaza Merchants or Merchants)</p><p> Candidates who want to offer longer-term programming, such as a series of community events or organizing a farmers market (these users are referred to in the RFP Application as Program Organizers)</p><p><strong>Humboldt Plaza Agreements.</strong></p><p>Selected proposer applicants will enter into an agreement with NYCEDC governing their use of Humboldt Plaza, types of retail sales, programming and the goods that they will intend to provide at Humboldt Plaza during the requested dates and times between April 12, 2021 through December 31, 2022.</p><p>Please note that there may be fees associated with the use of Humboldt Plaza, which will be discussed with applicants before participation in any retail markets or programming. Applicants will need to carry insurance, although NYCEDC may be able to offer TULIP (Tenants' and Users' Liability Insurance Policy) coverage for purchase to those applicants who do not have the requisite coverage. Additionally, selected applicants will be required to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NYCEDC and the City and their officials and employees with respect to any use of Humboldt Plaza.</p><p>NYCEDC and the City of New York will select proposals received from applicants in response to the RFP Application for participation in future retail sales, retail markets and programming on Humboldt Plaza for dates and times within the period of April 12, 2021 through December 31, 2022 based on criteria set forth in the RFP, which include, though are not limited to: Market and Neighborhood Culture; Community Engagement; Market Demand; Customer Appeal; Management; Financial Capacity; and Feasibility.</p><p>It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all Federal and State and City of New York, laws, rules, 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.</p><p>Companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) 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>Proposers may submit proposal applications for the RFP at any time from RFP Release Date of April 12, 2021 through December 31, 2021. NYCEDC shall be selecting Plaza Merchants and Program Organizers and other proposers to participate in retail sales and retail markets, and programming at Humboldt Plaza on a rolling basis and responses to proposals shall be within twenty business days following the receipt of the completed proposal application at any time through December 31, 2021.</p><p>Detailed RFP submission guidelines and requirements are available online: https://publicmarkets.nyc/humboldt-plaza-application/</p><p>To submit an RFP proposal application, please visit https://publicmarkets.nyc/humboldt-plaza-application/</p><p>Applicants are Responsible for Following up with On-Going Reviews of the Humboldt Plaza RFP Website: Continuously visit the RFP Website at https://publicmarkets.nyc/humboldt-plaza-application/ for updates, notices, answers to questions, responses to requests for clarification, and Addenda, and additional information.</p><p>Please submit your proposal questions and/or requests for clarifications to info@publicmarkets.nyc</p><p>Answers to all questions and requests for clarifications will be posted on https://publicmarkets.nyc/humboldt-plaza-application/ within five (5) business days of the receipt of the questions and requests for clarification.</p><p> </p>