GO-SEMI Site & Infrastructure Consulting Services

Empire State Development is soliciting proposals for the GO-SEMI Site and Infrastructure Consulting Services contract to support the growth of the semiconductor industry across New York State. The selected engineering consulting firm or team will provide comprehensive planning, technical, environmental, and project management oversight to facilitate the expansion of the semiconductor ecosystem. Key responsibilities include analyzing public infrastructure investments, advancing regional industrial site readiness to create shovel-ready opportunities, and expediting environmental permitting, entitlements, and approvals. Deliverables include site-specific engineering designs for grading, stormwater management, and soil stabilization, as well as the maintenance of a project tracker and the production of monthly infrastructure briefings for leadership. The procurement process utilizes a best-value, point-based scoring system totaling 100 points, with the highest weights assigned to New York State regulatory fluency (40 points), project management and staffing approach (30 points), and cost of services (25 points). Diversity practices account for the remaining 5 points. The contract mandates significant socioeconomic goals, including a 30 percent target for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and a 6 percent goal for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB). Proposals must be submitted via a designated Dropbox by December 11, 2026, and must include both a technical and administrative volume containing various state certifications, including the Iran Divestment Act statement and compliance with State Finance Law. Performance will be monitored through progress reports and periodic meetings, with a requirement that all services meet applicable professional standards.