Leasing Opportunities for Solar PV System Developments at Certain Sites in Bronx, New York RFP

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), on behalf of the City of New York, the Department of Small Business Services and on its own behalf, invites developers to submit proposals for one or more leases for the design, finance, install, own, operate, repair, maintain, and ultimately decommission roof-mounted and/or carport-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on one or more of three sites in Bronx, New York – (1) 600 Food Center Drive, (2) 1625 Bathgate Avenue and (3) 1701 Bathgate Avenue.

As part of its commitment to New York City’s Green Economy Action Plan and meeting the emissions reduction targets set by New York City Local Law 97, NYCEDC has developed a Strategic Energy Master Plan to guide the decarbonization of its leased, owned, and managed real estate portfolio. Through this initiative, numerous strategic pillars have been identified to create a glidepath to net zero, including energy conservation measures, deep energy retrofits, and the deployment of solar PV systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), as determined through audits conducted across NYCEDC’s portfolio. Implementing these strategies is projected to bring the portfolio 80% of the way toward achieving net zero emissions. This RFP represents one of many necessary steps in reaching that goal.

NYCEDC plans to select a developer(s) on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key teams identified in the proposal, program design, construction plan, operations and maintenance plan, project financials, and broader economic impact and workforce development plans.

Site Tours

An optional site visit to relevant Sites will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. and Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to [email protected] on or before Friday, May 30, 2025 by 5:00 P.M.

Inquiries

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC by no later than 5PM on Friday, June 20, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to [email protected]. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, July 11, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 20, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to [email protected] on or before 11:59PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of May 12, 2025.

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

Responses are due no later than July 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Please submit all documents in a single .zip file labeled with your company name. The Chrome Browser is the preferred method for uploading.

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.

Companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as MWBEs are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about M/WBE certification, NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, and programs to assist M/WBE in navigating current and upcoming opportunities on NYCEDC projects, please visit https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/ and edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe.