Routine, On-Call and Emergency Janitorial and Custodial Maintenance Services at Specific Sites and Various Sites RFP

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking proposals for janitorial and custodial, indoor and outdoor area maintenance services at Specific Sites and Various Sites, Citywide. Services will include basic cleaning and maintenance of indoor spaces, sidewalks, paths, piers, ferry landings and walkways, tree pits, gutters, and catch basins, sweeping, mopping, and rubbish removal.

NYCEDC plans to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.

Optional Site Tour

An optional site tour will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to [email protected] on or before 5:00 PM ET on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Inquiries

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to [email protected]. Answers to all questions will be posted by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to [email protected] on or before Monday, May 5, 2025.

Submission Guidelines

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

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

Responses are due no later than May 5, 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.

This project has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) participation goals, 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/.

NYCEDC established the Contract Financing Loan Fund programs for Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) interested in working on public construction projects. Contract Financing Loan Fund facilitates financing for short-term mobilization needs such as insurance, labor, supplies and equipment. Bidders/subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the NYCEDC website at http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe to learn more about the program.