Owner’s Representative Services, Coney Island Boardwalk Reconstruction RFP

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites consultants experienced in progressive design-build to submit proposals for the provision of owner’s representative services for NYCEDC and NYC Parks’ Coney Island Boardwalk reconstruction project, which will be designed and constructed by a to-be-procured progressive design-build team. NYCEDC anticipates that the services will include various tasks to support pre-procurement, the progressive design-build RFQ and shortlisting, the progressive design-build RFP and selection, the progressive design-build contract execution, design coordination, and construction monitoring.

The Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk is located between W 37th Street on its west end and Brighton 15th Street on its east end in Brooklyn along the southern shore of the Coney Island peninsula on property under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks. The Boardwalk opened in 1923 and was designated in 2018 as a New York City Scenic Landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Boardwalk is 2.4 miles long and varies in width between 50-80 feet.

The $1.15 billion Coney Island Boardwalk Reconstruction project will consist of reconstruction of the Boardwalk in its entirety. It will address the complete boardwalk structure, including piles, pile caps, and decking, and will be designed to improve climate and storm resiliency in the area through reconstructing of the entire Boardwalk to a 16’ elevation and including protective barriers in the subgrade.

The Coney Island Boardwalk Reconstruction project will also include: topside amenities including site furnishings, lighting, fencing/railings, public access stairs/ramps and street end plazas; utilities, including but not limited to drainage, water service, and electrical; renovation and/or replacement of 9 restroom buildings, 6 lifeguard stations, and 4 shade pavilions and addressment of 7 abandoned and buried restroom buildings; improvements to an open space at the Boardwalk’s eastern end; and demolition and reconstruction of the new Garage, which will include a public restroom.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality, content and approach of the proposal; project history and experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP; quality of the Consultant Team’s management, reputation and references and history of experience; ability to meet the M/WBE Participation Goals; and the proposed staffing rates, multipliers, and fee and cost schedules.

An optional informational session will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10 A.M. via Microsoft Teams. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by using the RSVP web form available here on or before March 2, 2026.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5pm on Friday, March 6, 2026. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to the questions web form available here . Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5pm on Friday, March 6, 2026, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPREQUEST@edc.nyc on or before Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of February 24, 2026.

Responses are due no later than March 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Please submit all documents in a single .zip file labeled with your company name. The Chrome Browser is the preferred method for uploading.

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 Exhibit 5 of the RFP.

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.