NYCHA Maritime Career Readiness Program RFEI

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to identify qualified organizations to design and deliver a NYCHA Maritime Career Readiness Program serving youth and young adults within public housing developments surrounding the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (“BMT”), including Red Hook Houses East and West, Gowanus Houses, and Wyckoff Gardens. The program is intended to connect residents to careers in the maritime, transportation, and logistics sectors while ensuring that communities most directly impacted by the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal benefit from emerging economic opportunities.

NYCEDC is committed to fostering an inclusive and competitive economy for all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on equitable economic development. As part of this mission, NYCEDC seeks information on delivering workforce outcomes in the maritime sector for NYCHA youth ages 16-24. The program aims to:

1. Expand Access to Maritime and Blue Highways Careers
2. Reduce Barriers to Participation and Engagement
3. Prepare Participants for Maritime Work

NYCEDC is seeking responses from nonprofit organizations, workforce development providers, educational institutions, labor organizations, and other entities with demonstrated experience serving (i) under-resourced communities and (ii) delivering career readiness, occupational training, and supportive services for youth and young adults. Respondents are encouraged to propose comprehensive program models that combine career exploration, industry exposure, work-based learning, credential attainment, and wraparound services that support participant success.

Responses to this RFEI will inform NYCEDC’s understanding of effective program models, partnership opportunities, implementation strategies, and associated costs for a future maritime workforce initiative.

Optional Informational Session

An optional, virtual informational sessions will be held on Tuesday, August, 18 2026, at 10:00 A.M. You can RSVP by e-mailing [email protected].

Inquiries

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFEI should be directed to [email protected]. Answers to all questions will be posted by Thursday, October 22, 2026. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFEI will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFEI may be directed to [email protected] on or before November 5, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of August 6, 2026.

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

Responses are due no later than November 5, 2026 at 4:00 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 (M/WBEs) 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 Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) 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.