East New York Industrial Business Zone RFP

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”) is pleased to release a request for proposals (“RFP”) seeking proposals from qualified parties for the long-term lease or purchase and development and/or activation of two parcels located in the East New York Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) in Brooklyn. The RFP includes two sites:1) the Sackman Street Site located at 173-191 Sackman Street (Block 3677, Lots 1-10) and 2) the Williams Avenue Site located at 116 Williams Avenue (Block 3699, Lots 1,9,10,12-20,31,33,34,116), (each individually a “Site”, collectively the “Sites”). The Sackman Street Site offers approximately 19,000 square feet on a paved lot of adjoining parcels. The Williams Avenue Site is a group of adjoining parcels with a combined lot area of approximately 69,000 square feet. The Williams Avenue Site consists of a four story, approximately 81,000 gross square foot former 1920s school building with approximately 51,000 square feet of paved surface lots.

The RFP follows the May 2023 announcement of over $500 million in new funding from the City and the Metropolitan Transit Authority to improve the public realm and bring complete ADA access to the Broadway Junction Station and new commitments from the City and NYCEDC to advance real estate initiatives in the East New York IBZ. Since the announcement, NYCEDC has worked closely with community stakeholders, technical assistance providers, nonprofits, businesses and Council Member Sandy Nurse, to support local development to the IBZ that is grounded in community priorities and vision.

NYCEDC plans to select a developer for one or both Sites on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to financial feasibility, responsiveness to the project goals stated in the RFP, the respondent’s qualifications and experience, and the proposed positive economic impact on the East New York IBZ and community.

Inquiries

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 11:30 PM ET on Monday, March 31, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to [email protected]. Answers to questions will be posted on a rolling basis, with the last answers posted by Friday, April 11, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 11:30 PM ET on Monday, March 31, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to [email protected] on or before Friday, May 16, 2025.

Virtual Informational Session

A virtual optional informational session will be held on Wednesday, January 29,
2025 at 11 AM ET via video conference. Those who wish to attend must RSVP by email to [email protected] on or before Friday, January 24, 2025.

The link to the information session can be found by clicking here.

Site Tour

Subject to weather conditions, NYCEDC staff is planning to lead tours of the Sites. Each tour will start at 11:00AM at 116 Williams Avenue and then move to 173-191 Sackman Street on the following days:

• Tuesday, February 11, 2025
• Thursday, February 13, 2025
• Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Friday, February 21, 2025

Potential Respondents may attend only one tour and will be asked to keep the number of attendees to a minimum. Those who wish to attend must RSVP by 12:00PM on Monday, February 3, 2025 by contacting [email protected] - attention Ayda Lee with subject heading “ENY Site Tour”. NYCEDC will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests for preferred site tour dates, subject to capacity. NYCEDC will assign one tour date per Respondent to attend. Anyone seeking to join the tour will be required to execute a liability waiver and release and a non-disclosure agreement. A confirmation email will be sent to all recipients in the RSVP list one day prior to the visit. Should any changes to the schedule occur, recipients on the list will be contacted via email. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend this event. 

Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of January 14, 2025.

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

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN May 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

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.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation minimum of 25%, and all respondents will be required to submit an M/WBE Participation Proposal with their response. To learn more about NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe. For the list of companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBE, please go to the https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/.