MARSHES Mitigation Banking Pilot RFQ Informational Session 3:00 PM 4:00 PM October 22, 2015
Agenda Introductions Contract Summary Project Overview Selection Criteria M/WBE Goals Section 3 Goals RFQ Schedule Next Steps & Questions NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2
Contract Summary Anticipated Notice to Proceed: Early 2016 Anticipated Contract Term: 2 years M/WBE Participation Goal: 30% NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 3
Marshes Site Project Area Location NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 4
Project Team New York City Economic Development Corporation NYC Department of Parks Recreation Construction Manager-LiRo Designer- Louis Berger NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 5
Existing Conditions NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 6
Existing Conditions NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 7
Summary of Scope & Tasks Pre-Construction: EDC RFQ process & CM issue an RFP for construction Construction: Restoration Work Post-Construction: 1 year guarantee period (2 growing seasons) 1. Design, Development & Regulatory Approvals RFQ & RFP 2. Pre- Restoration Duration of Construction Contract 2. Restoration 4. Post-Restoration Services Earthworks & Hydrology Established Planting Completed Planting and Earth Works Guarantee Fall 2015 Winter-Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Two complete growing seasons NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 8
Firms Requirements Site Work/Excavation and /or Wetland Restoration/Landscaping Prime Contractor Subcontractor Opportunity -Excavation and Grading -Miscellaneous demolition -Surveying -Trucking -Recycling -Hazardous Material Disposal -Maintenance and Protection of Traffic -Debris Removal -Chain Link Fencing -Soil Boring -Landscape and Herbicide Supplies -Material Testing -Turbidity Curtains -Fill/Soil installation -Planting -Herbivory fencing -Marsh Mats -Upland Planting -Wetland Planting -Seeding -Invasive Plant Species control -Silt Fencing NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 9
Selection Criteria Submission of a fully completed SOQ-Questionnaire Experience and expertise in acting as a contractor in similar projects and services The firm s composition and experience including, without limitation, demonstrated excellence in the coordination and implementation of similar projects; Familiarity with public approvals, permitting and positive experience working with NYCEDC and multiple City Agencies; Record regarding accidents and lost work days on construction projects over the last 3 years; Involvement and expertise in cutting edge solutions for recycling of materials, mitigation of adverse demolition impacts through careful coordination of activities and sequencing of work; Resources: equipment and staff available for the Services; Compliance with W/ MBE / DBE / Section 3 participation. NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 10
M/WBE Goals and Subcontractors Participation Plan M/WBE Participation Goal: 30% (as percentage of total contract value) Firms must be certified as MWBE by the State in order to count toward goal Respondents must also submit a Narrative demonstrating how they will meet the M/WBE Participation Goal. The Narrative should: Speak to respondent s commitment to M/WBE participation, including any pertinent programming run by respondent Outline specific tactics for ensuring M/WBE Participation Goal is met Include any other info that demonstrates the likelihood that the M/WBE Participation Goal will be met or exceeded % of proprietary prequalified list that is State-certified M/WBE overall and for specific trades key to this project List members of respondent team that are M/WBE Narrative will be rated and factor into selection NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 11
Meeting M/WBE Goals Identifying M/WBE Partners Use Empire State Development Corp. (ESDC) directories to find M/WBEs in a specific field. Link:https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp?TN=ny& XID=4687 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 Mobilization loans for M/W/DBE firms participating as either prime or subcontractor Amounts up to $250,000 May be used to buy long lead equipment, material, and/or labor costs NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 12
Opportunity M/WBE: Contacts New York City Economic Development Corporation 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 Bomi Kim Director, Opportunity M/W/DBE 212.312.3695 Claudia Flores Assistant Vice President, Opportunity M/W/DBE 212.312.3712 John Rooney Assistant Vice President, Opportunity M/W/DBE 212.312.4256 opportunitymwdbe@edc.nyc www.nycedc.com NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 13
Section 3 Goals Overview: This project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701), which requires to the greatest extent feasible: Opportunities for training and employment be given to low- and very low-income individuals of the metropolitan area (Section 3 residents); and Contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to Section 3 businesses. Section 3 goals: 30% of new hires will be Section 3 individuals 10% of the dollar value of construction contracts will be awarded to Section 3 businesses 3% of the dollar amount of non-construction contracts will be awarded to Section 3 businesses NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 14
Section 3 Qualifications Section 3 Residents: Are public housing residents; or Reside in the five boroughs, and Have an individual or household income that does not exceed the local income criteria of low- or very low-income (<80% of the average median income). Section 3 Business Concerns: Are 51% or more owned by low- and very low-income residents; or Employ full-time persons, at least 30% of whom are low- and very low-income residents, or, within three years of the date of first employment with the firm become Section 3 residents; or Provide evidence of commitment to sub-contract in excess of 25% of the dollar award of all sub-contracts to Section 3 business concerns. NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 15
Section 3 Contractor Requirements Contractor Requirements: Contractors for Section 3 covered projects must make every effort to meet Section 3 requirements. Recommendations include: Targeted recruiting of Section 3 residents through local media, signage and outreach to community organizations Participation in a program which promotes contracting with Section 3 businesses and/or training or employment of Section 3 residents Reporting: Contractors are required to report on their Section 3 efforts. Criteria include: Within 60 days of the contract start date, submit a workforce needs plan and discuss strategy with NYC Department of Small Business Services Report on all new hires, and document new hires and trainees that are Section 3 residents Report on total contracts awarded and total awarded to Section 3 businesses Document actions taken to comply with Section 3 NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 16
Section 3 Contacts Contacts: Liza Kent Senior Vice President, Grants Management Barbra Wengerd Senior Project Manager, Grants Management Contact email: Section3@edc.nyc NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 17
RFQ Schedule Site Walkthrough: 10:00 AM, October 23, 2015 Meet at: Edward Curry and Chelsea Rd. Question/Clarification Deadline: 5:00 PM, October 26, 2015 Question Responses Posted: October 30, 2015 Qualification Submission Deadline: 4:00 PM, November 5, 2015 Contact E-mail Address: MARSHESRFQ@edc.nyc NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 18
Questions? MARSHESRFQ@edc.nyc NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 19