Additional Description 1
<p>New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a special inspections firm to provide special inspections services for the brand-new New York City Public Health Lab (PHL) located in Harlem. The project is envisioned to include the ground-up construction of the new PHL building and site improvements. 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.</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 Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.</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>An optional informational session will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 2:00 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: 257 098 357#. Additional meeting details can be accessed on the project webpage at https://edc.nyc/rfps. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to PHLSIRFP@edc.nyc on or before March 18, 2021.</p><p>Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Friday, March 26, 2021. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to PHLSIRFP@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, April 2, 2021, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5pm on Friday, March 26, 2021, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to PHLSIRFP@edc.nyc on or before Monday, April 12, 2021.</p><p>Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Monday, March 15, 2021. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Monday, April 12, 2021. Please click the link in the Deadlines section of this projects web page (which can be found on https://edc.nyc/rfps) to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation.</p>