Additional Description 1
<p>NYCEDC is seeking one or more subconcessionaires to conduct, implement, participate, effectuate and operate markets and establishments with fresh and prepared food and/or beverages, or other merchandise, in permittable areas of the South Street Seaport (SSSP) Historic District Cobblestone Streets located in lower Manhattan as designated in the RFP.</p><p>NYCEDC will consider a variety of proposals involving, for example, the organization of a market(s) with multiple vendors, operating an outdoor seasonal kiosk, or individual pushcart or market stall vendors and/or food and drink establishments.</p><p>NYCEDC plans to select a subconcessionaire on the basis of factors stated in the Requests for Proposals (RFP) which include, but are not limited to: the business concept, operational plan and quality of the proposal; subconcession fee; financial capability and operating experience including of key staff identified in the proposal and; the demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP.</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 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>Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Thursday, March 17, 2022. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/. Please click the link in the Deadlines section of this projects web page (which can be found on https://edc.nyc/) to electronically upload a proposal for this RFP.</p><p>The RFP has multiple deadlines to submit questions and/or clarification requests. Questions and/or requests for clarification from NYCEDC can be submitted regarding the RFP by emailing SSSPStreetsRFP@edc.nyc no later than 5:00 pm EST on or before the following dates corresponding to the applicable Submission Deadline Dates:</p><ul><li>Round 1: March 29, 2022</li><li>Round 2: May 10, 2022</li><li>Round 3: June 8, 2022</li></ul><p>Answers to questions and clarifications will be posted on NYCEDCs webpage at https://edc.nyc/rfps, under the heading RFPs, on the applicable dates corresponding to the applicable Submission Dates:</p><ul><li>Round 1: April 5, 2022</li><li>Round 2: May 17, 2022</li><li>Round 3: June 15, 2022</li></ul><p>This RFP allows Respondents to submit Responses prior to one of three Submission Dates deadlines set forth below. NYCEDC will review Proposals submitted prior to each Submission Date and may commence negotiations with one or more Respondents at any time prior to the last of the three Submission Deadlines. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 pm ON:</p><ul><li>Round 1: April 13, 2022</li><li>Round 2: May 24, 2022</li><li>Round 3: June 22, 2022</li></ul>
