Provision of Engineering, Design and Related Consulting Services, Fifth Avenue Corridor Public Realm RFP

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a Consultant Team to provide Engineering, Design and Related Consulting Services for the Fifth Avenue Corridor Public Realm Project. The Fifth Avenue Corridor Public Realm project spans approximately 21 blocks from 40th St to 61st St and will prioritize pedestrians with wider sidewalks as well as safe and secure pedestrian crossings. Project components include: (1) demolition of the existing roadway, streetscape and utilities; (2) new utility mains and house connections; (3) licensing or infill of all below grade sidewalk vaults; (4) reconstruction of the roadway with a central dedicated bus lane, a western curb lane for bus passenger pickup/drop-off and right turns, and an eastern lane designated for general vehicle traffic; (5) narrowed crosswalks; (6) a cohesive streetscape palette including special pavements, new street trees, seating, lighting and plantings; (7) traffic signal poles, enforcements cameras and regulatory signage.

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.

An optional virtual pre-proposal informational session will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2 P.M.. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by clicking the RSVP form here on or before July 14, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to the Q&A form, found by clicking here . Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to rfprequest@edc.nyc or before Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of July 7, 2025.

Responses are due no later than August 7, 2025 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 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 Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) as M/WBE, please go to the ESD website at www.ny.newnycontracts.com .

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.