Consulting Services for Special Inspections Retainer - New York, NY 2026

Contact: rfprequest@edc.nyc. New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York, New York. (“NYCEDC”) invites qualified Special Inspection Agencies (“Consultants”) to submit proposals to provide On-Call Special Inspections and related services. Due Jul 9 (4 weeks left).

About this solicitation

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) invites qualified Special Inspection Agencies (“Consultants”) to submit proposals to provide On-Call Special Inspections and related services for various NYCEDC projects.Special Inspections replaced “Controlled Inspections” for all construction projects filed on or after July 1, 2008. Under the New York City Building Code (“NYC Building Code”) and the Rules of the City of New York (“RCNY”), certain materials, operations, and equipment must be inspected or tested to verify compliance with applicable code requirements. Special Inspections may only be performed by Special Inspectors employed by a Department of Buildings (“DOB”)–approved Special Inspection Agency.All required inspections and tests will be conducted by a Special Inspection Agency retained by NYCEDC. The selected Consultants will be expected to perform Special Inspection services as specified in, and in accordance with, individual Project Assignments issued during the Contract Term. These Project Assignments may involve various NYCEDC construction, renovation, or rehabilitation projects located throughout New York City. NYCEDC anticipates that the required services may include inspections across a range of disciplines as defined by the NYC Building Code and associated DOB requirements.Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), NYCEDC seeks to enter into contracts with one or more qualified and experienced Special Inspection Agencies capable of providing ...

Bid summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation issued this construction opportunity in New York, New York. It was published on June 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. Questions can be directed to rfprequest@edc.nyc.

Public procurement context

New York City Economic Development Corporation in New York, New York is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in New York are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in New York so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for New York City Economic Development Corporation's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to rfprequest@edc.nyc before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with New York City Economic Development Corporation should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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