82627P0002-BEPA: GI-PSE 1-3 Design Services Task Order Contract for Green Infrastructure in NYC Parks & City-owned Street Ends

The Department of Environmental Protection for the City of New York is soliciting proposals under solicitation 82627P0002 for a rotational task order contract to provide design services for Green Infrastructure (GI) projects. The project focuses on implementing stormwater management practices within NYC Parks and City-owned street ends to meet Consent Order requirements and reduce the impact of rainfall on surrounding water bodies. The scope includes the design of bioretention systems, permeable pavements, synthetic turf, wetlands, green roofs, and subsurface detention or retention systems. Services are divided into project planning, a design phase culminating in 100 percent bidable construction documents, and construction support, including submittal reviews and RFI responses. The contract will be awarded to a responsive and responsible proposer based on technical merit, with a 5 percent point preference given to City or State certified M/WBE vendors. Evaluation factors include the proposer's experience, organizational capability, and technical approach. Financial terms include a maximum hourly rate cap of 420.00 dollars, a 49 percent cap on subconsultant compensation, and a 35 percent cap on principal compensation. Proposers must utilize the PASSPort and Payee Information Portal for submissions and financial management. Additionally, contracts exceeding 3 million dollars are subject to community hiring goals, requiring two income-based community hires for every 500,000 dollars in contract value.