BPC Public Space and Streetscape Framework RFP

BPCA requests proposals (individually a “Proposal” and collectively the “Proposals”) from Design Professionals (individually a “Proposer” and collectively the “Proposers”) to provide BPCA with Urban Design Services (the “Services”), which are set forth in greater detail in the detailed scope of work for which the selected Proposer will be responsible, attached hereto as Exhibit A, but which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Synthesize relevant existing studies, plans, and available neighborhood data and assess physical condition. (2) Develop concept-level frameworks for public space and streetscape improvements, including a review of relevant precedents from New York City and comparable urban contexts. (3) Conduct a Community Engagement process which will refine concepts and priorities. (4) Develop a phased implementation strategy with high-level cost estimates for recommended public space and streetscape improvements. (5) Prepare a final report and presentation materials documenting findings, recommendations, implementation priorities, and next-step planning. New York State-certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (“SDVOB”) are encouraged to submit Proposals. Interested parties may download the request for proposals (“RFP”) from the New York State Contract Reporter or by visiting BPCA’s website at www.bpca.ny.gov and clicking on the “Opportunities” tab. Addenda, if any, will be posted to BPCA’s website. All Proposals must meet the requirements listed in the RFP. Restricted Period: Proposers are restricted from making contact with anyone other than the Designated Contacts (identified below) during the period from the time of publication of this advertisement through approval of the procurement contract by BPCA (the “Restricted Period”). Employees of BPCA are required to record certain contacts during the Restricted Period, including, but not limited to, any oral, written or electronic communication with a governmental entity under circumstances where a reasonable person would infer that the communication was intended to influence the governmental entity’s conduct or decision regarding the governmental procurement, and to make a determination of responsibility based, in part, upon any such contact. Failure to abide by this process may result in a finding of non-responsibility. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 15.00% WBE Goal: 15.00%