Climate Innovation Hub at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) RFP

NYCEDC, on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”), will award up to $100 million of City Capital to support the design and development of an up to 112,000 square foot (“SF”) Climate Innovation Hub (the “Hub”) at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (“BAT”).

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a Consortium of organizations to develop and operate the Hub led by a Lead Respondent. Consortium will consist of one or more stakeholders responding together to this RFP with key expertise in accelerator/incubator operations, real estate operations, lab/prototyping facility operations, pilot testing facility operations, an academic or R&D institution, workforce/talent development organization, business development entity, or a financial investor to develop, launch, and support the Hub. The Lead Respondent must be well capitalized and have strong fundraising capabilities; robust experience designing or operating real estate is also strongly preferred but not required. The Lead Respondent will be the point of contact, financially backstop the lease with EDC, and be accountable for the overall design and management of the Hub.

Successful proposals will put forward plans for a new space to incubate and accelerate climate tech businesses and create employment and training opportunities for New Yorkers. The Hub will enable these goals through catalytic business growth programs, advanced manufacturing facilities for prototyping and product development, piloting opportunities, and workforce development initiatives. Compelling proposals will also include plans to develop ecosystem partners across the private and public sectors; attract resources and investment to the local climate tech ecosystem; and implement a business model for the Hub to become financially self-sufficient.

NYCEDC plans to select a Consortium of organizations on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include but are not limited to: adequately responding to each Hub goal, demonstrating effective return on investments to the City by delivering on policy and economic development goals, demonstrating feasibility and potential of proposed Hub development, ongoing operations & management plan, and quality of respondent team.

Optional Informational Sessions

NYCEDC will hold two (2) optional informational sessions, both accessible virtually and one with the option of attending in person at NYCEDC’s office, located at One Liberty Plaza, Floor 14, New York NY 10006.

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 10:30AMEastern Time (ET) - Online only. Those who wish to attend can RSVP via Zoom on or before Wednesday, April 10th.

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 3:00PM Eastern Time (ET) - Hybrid session will be held via Zoom and in person at NYCEDC’s office, located at One Liberty Plaza, Floor 14, New York NY 10006. Those who wish to attend can RSVP via Zoom by Thursday, April 25th. The info session will be followed by a networking opportunity among attendees at 4:30PM.

Optional Site Tours

In addition, NYCEDC has arranged four (4) tours of BAT.

General Tours 

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 10:45AM ET - This tour is intended for all interested parties to experience firsthand the available space(s) at the expansive BAT campus. To attend this tour, each person must RSVP via registration page by 5:00PM ET on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 10:45AM ET - This tour is intended for all interested parties to experience firsthand the available space(s) at the expansive BAT campus. To attend this tour, each person must RSVP via registration page by 5:00PM ET on Thursday, April 25th , 2024.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 2:45PM ET - This tour is intended for all interested parties to experience firsthand the available space(s) at the expansive BAT campus. To attend this tour, each person must RSVP via registration page by 5:00PM ET on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Sunset Park District Tour

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 12:45PM ET - This extended tour is intended for all interested parties to experience the available space at BAT and the greater Sunset Park District. To attend this tour, each person must RSVP via registration page by 5:00PM ET on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Inquiries

Potential respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00PM ET Friday, June 21, 2024. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to [email protected]. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, June 28, 2024. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00PM on Friday, June 21, 2024, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to [email protected] on or before Thursday, July 18, 2024 .

Submission Requirements

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Monday, March 18, 2024.  When downloading the RFP, please download the additional documents as well.

Please submit your response via electronic upload by clicking here and uploading your proposal.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:59PM ET.

M/WBE

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.

NYCEDC encourages meaningful participation by women-owned business enterprises ("WBEs") and minority-owned business enterprises ("MBEs") (WBEs and MBEs collectively referred to as "M/WBEs") in its contracting opportunities. It is anticipated that this may not be a requirement of the Agreement(s). However, if the Chosen Respondent will be leading the Capital Work, it is required to include a plan that outlines the use of M/WBEs in the Project.