Progressive Design-Build Services, Abe Stark Sports Center RFQ

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking a consultant team to provide Progressive Design-Build services for the integrated delivery of the design and renovation of the Abe Stark Sports Center in Coney Island. The facility spans approximately 46,000 gross square feet and includes an ice rink, bleachers, changing rooms, locker rooms, and other amenities. This project aims to restore and revitalize the facility and enhance it for public programming. Additionally, the project’s scope includes the development of a half-acre public plaza directly north of the Abe Stark Sports Center.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant through a two-step procurement. The first step of the procurement will be to create a short-list of the most highly qualified respondents to this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), based on the Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) submitted by each respondent. NYCEDC will evaluate each SOQ on the basis of factors stated in the RFQ, which include, but are not limited to: the experience of the respondent’s team, key personnel, project understanding and approach, and the approach to meeting M/WBE Participation Goals.

The second step of the procurement will be a targeted Request for Proposals (“RFP”) that will be provided to the short-listed respondents to the RFQ only. It is anticipated that the targeted RFP will be released in Q2 2025.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFQ should be directed to abestarkrfq@edc.nyc . Answers to all questions will be posted by Tuesday, March 18, 2025 . Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFQ will not be accepted after 5pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFQ may be directed to RFPREQUEST@edc.nyc on or before Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

An optional informational session will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at One Liberty Plaza 14th floor. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to abestarkrfq@edc.nyc on or before February 25, 2025.

Please allow for fifteen (15) minutes before the informational session for building security.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of February 18, 2025.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN March 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

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. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in the RFP.

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 NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, please visit sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search .