Provision of Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Services at Specific Sites and Various Sites

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking a
contractor to provide fire suppression systems maintenance, repair, and
emergency services at sites managed by NYCEDC. Services include preinspection
and testing, scheduled monthly maintenance, and the maintenance of
logbooks. The awarded contractor will perform any necessary repairs and must
respond to emergency calls when needed.

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.

Inquiries

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC
no later than 5:00 PM ET on October 30, 2024. Questions regarding the subject
matter of this RFP should be directed to FireSuppressionRFP@edc.nyc . Answers
to all questions will be posted by November 6, 2024.

Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00
PM ET on October 30, 2024, however, technical questions pertaining to
downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to
RFPRequest@edc.nyc on or before November 13, 2024.

Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP,
available as of October 23, 2024.

Please submit your response via electronic upload by clicking here and uploading your proposal.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN November 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

M/WBE

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.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, and all respondents will be required to submit an M/WBE Participation Proposal with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe . For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/ .

NYCEDC established the Contract Financing Loan Fund programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public construction projects.   Contract Financing Loan Fund facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, labor, supplies and equipment. Bidders/subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe to learn more about the program.