Consultant Services, Routine, On-Call, and Emergency Cleaning Services at Specific Sites and Various Sites RFP

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) invites potential respondents to submit proposals for the provision of routine, on-call, and emergency cleaning services at specific sites and various sites. Services will include various categories of commercial cleaning, deep cleaning of commercial kitchens and bathrooms, and post-disaster/emergency cleaning.

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.

Inquiries

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 PM ET on January 28, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to CleaningServicesRFP@edc.nyc . Answers to all questions will be posted by February 3, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 PM ET on January 28, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPRequest@edc.nyc on or before February 6, 2025.

Optional Site Tours

Three optional site tours will be held for this RFP:

• 10:00 AM ET on January 22, 2025: Brooklyn Army Terminal, located at Multiple buildings; 140 58th Street.

• 10:00 AM ET on January 23, 2025:New Essex Street Market, located at 115 Delancey Street.

• 10:00 AM ET on January 24, 2025: New Fulton Fish Market, located at 800
  Food Center Drive

Those who wish to attend any of the above site tours should RSVP by email to CleaningServicesRFP@edc.nyc on or before January 21, 2025, by 5:00 PM ET. Instructions for attending each respective site tour will be emailed the day before each event, to those who RSVP.

Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of January 15, 2025.

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

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN February 6, 2025 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. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in 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.