RFQ 85026Q0001-P-216BVRC - Design Build for Brownsville Recreation Center

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking qualified design‑build teams to demolish the existing Brownsville Recreation Center and the adjacent Golden Age Center, and to construct a new 74,000+ sf, LEED‑Gold‑targeted recreation facility with an indoor pool, two gym/basketball courts, and community spaces. The procurement follows a two‑step best‑value process (RFQ → short‑list → RFP) with a maximum contract value of roughly $177 million and a required 30 % MWBE participation goal. • Scope: full demolition, utility capping, new building design & construction, compliance with NYC DOB, FDNY, DOT, DEP, and Percent‑for‑Art requirements. • Mandatory requirements: NYS Education‑Law licensure for designers, bonding capacity, PASSPort registration, detailed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with 6‑8 reference projects and key‑personnel resumes. • MWBE goals: 30 % of both design and construction value must be performed by certified MWBEs (10 % each for Black‑American, Hispanic‑American, and unspecified). Qualified MWBE joint ventures receive a 5 % technical preference. • Timeline: RFQ released June 5 2026; pre‑submission conference June 25 2026; questions due July 17 2026; SOQ due August 12 2026; short‑list announced September 21 2026; draft RFP Q4 2026; award and notice to proceed Q3 2027.