Reactivation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. RFP Information Sessions Monday, December 14, 2015 Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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1 Reactivation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal RFP Information Sessions Monday, December 14, 2015 Wednesday, January 20, 2016

2 Agenda RFP Schedule Site Information Site Location RFP Development Goals Development and Use Restrictions Selection Criteria Economic Development Programs Economic and Workforce Considerations Reminder: RFP Schedule Q&A

3 RFP Schedule Date Day Time Info Session #1 December 14, 2015 Monday 2pm Site Visit #1 January 6, 2016 Wednesday 10am Info Session #2 January 20, 2016 Wednesday 10am Site Visit #2 February 5, 2016 Friday 10am Final Questions due February 19, 2016 Friday 5pm Answers Posted February 26, 2016 Friday - Responses Due March 4, 2016 Friday 4pm Questions and RSVPs sent to: SBMTRFP2015@edc.nyc RSVPs for Site Visits and Info Sessions must be received at least one day prior to the event 5 hard copies, 1 electronic copy required for submission Delivered to: Maryann Catalano Senior Vice President, Contracts NYCEDC 110 William Street 4 th Floor New York, NY 10038

4 Site Information Brooklyn, Block: 662, Lots: 1, 130,136, 155 Approximately 72 acres Includes 7.5 ac Add Alternate portion Zoned M ,000+ sf of shed space Connected to national rail network Near Gowanus Expressway (I-278)

5 Local Transportation

6 RFP Development Goals 1. Reactivate Project Site with maritime industrial users to support long term growth 2. Provide quality job opportunities 3. Mitigate environmental, climate, and infrastructure impacts 4. Support local and NYC businesses MWBE businesses 5. Engage community 6. Produce fair return to NYCEDC and City 7. Ensure Project Site s upkeep through regular maintenance and capital investment 8. Maximize Project Site s multi-modal transportation assets through active marketing and business development

7 Development and Use Restrictions The following will not be considered: Proposals that are not primarily industrial or commercial maritime uses Proposals for passenger, ferry, or other service open to the general public Any hazardous or noxious bulk transfer or handling facilities Tipping of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Proposals for a total term, including all options, that extend beyond the term of the Master Lease Proposals that rely on non-maritime dependent uses for the bulk of revenue, such as parking

8 Selection Criteria 1. Consistency with Development Goals 1. Reactivate Project Site with maritime industrial users to support longterm growth 2. Provide quality job opportunities 3. Mitigate environmental, climate, and infrastructure impacts 4. Support local and NYC businesses Contracting with MWBE businesses 5. Engage community 6. Produce fair return to NYCEDC and City 7. Ensure Project Site s upkeep through regular maintenance and capital investment 8. Maximize Project Site s multi-modal transportation assets through active marketing and business development 2. Project Feasibility and Team Qualifications 3. Fee Proposal and Term 4. Completeness of Proposal

9 Industrial Business Zone Incentives Available SBMT is located in the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone Supported by tax credits, zone-specific planning efforts, and more: Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation is the Industrial Business Solutions Provider for Sunset Park: Possible economic development programs through NYC Industrial Development Agency:

10 Economic and Workforce Opportunity Considerations The Respondent s commitment to the following requirements will be considered in selection: HireNYC: Construction - Appendix 2.1 HireNYC: Permanent - Appendix 2.2 Living Wage/Prevailing Wage Appendix 6 M/WBE: Appendix 3

11 M/WBE Participation Proposal M/WBE Program M/WBE Program established in NYC Administrative Code, LL129 of 2005 and LL1 of 2013 M/WBEs must be certified by NYC Dept. of Small Business Services M/WBE Participation Goal: 5-15% (as percentage of total hard costs and soft costs) Respondents must submit an M/WBE Participation Proposal indicating their proposed level of M/WBE participation and a plan for achieving this goal Awarded parties will be required to submit an M/WBE Participation Plan, which includes information on project consultants and contractors, 120 days prior to the commencement of construction M/WBE Participation Proposal will be scored and factor into selection Scoring is a function of both the proposed Participation Goal and the strength of the narrative portion Respondents submitting proposals with a Proposed Participation Goal lower than the lower bound of the range shall receive a score of zero (0) for this selection criterion. The higher bound represents optimum participation. Proposed Participation Goals that exceed this higher bound are welcome but do not receive extra points The narrative portion is scored based on breadth and depth of the strategies proposed, as well as the level of specificity incorporated Final M/WBE Participation Goal will be incorporated into the Contract Selected Respondents will be required to meet the M/WBE Participation Goal or demonstrate good faith efforts

12 Meeting M/WBE Goals Identifying M/WBE Partners Use SBS directories to find M/WBEs in a specific field Check out the Interested Subcontractor and Supplier List for this RFP Network at this info session NYCEDC can assist in identifying M/WBEs Refer to good faith efforts section in draft contract for more ideas Make use of the Kick-Start Loan Program Eligible borrowers: M/WBE-certified construction or consulting firms performing on public projects Short-term loans to address cash flow challenges Amounts up to $250,000 Interest is about ~1% per month

13 RFP Schedule Date Day Time Info Session #1 December 14, 2015 Monday 2pm Site Visit #1 January 6, 2016 Wednesday 10am Info Session #2 January 20, 2016 Wednesday 10am Site Visit #2 February 5, 2016 Friday 10am Final Questions due February 19, 2016 Friday 5pm Answers Posted February 26, 2016 Friday - Responses Due March 4, 2016 Friday 4pm Questions and RSVPs sent to: SBMTRFP2015@edc.nyc RSVPs for Site Visits and Info Sessions must be received at least one day prior to the event 5 hard copies, 1 electronic copy required for submission Delivered to: Maryann Catalano Senior Vice President, Contracts NYCEDC 110 William Street 4 th Floor New York, NY 10038

14 Q&A Additional questions must be sent to by Friday, February 19, at 5pm