Bid #11750. Contact: rfprequest@edc.nyc. Economic Development Corporation, New York, New York. Type: Solicitation Method: Request for Information Category: Goods and Services New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites expressions of interest from. Due Oct 15.
Type: Solicitation Method: Request for Information Category: Goods and Services New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) invites expressions of interest from maritime operators, vessel designers, logistics firms, and technology partners for the development of an all-electric and/or zero-emissions (ZE) container-on-barge and associated tug service between the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) and the future Hunts Point Marine Terminal (HPMT), as well as the potential for future expansion to other strategic locations in New York Harbor and along the East Coast. This service represents a strategic investment in improving food resiliency, strengthening redundancy in the regional supply chain, and reducing dependence on truck-dominated corridors. This service is also being designed to catalyze investment into zero emissions maritime technology in NY Harbor. The BMT-HPMT electric/ZE barge service is intended to provide a reliable, zero-emission marine corridor capable of transporting at least 100 40-foot refrigerated containers (reefers) per sailing, with sufficient onboard electrical capacity and reefer connections to maintain continuous refrigeration of all containers during transit. In planning HPMT, NYCEDC designed the terminal to accommodate 150 40-foot containers moving in each direction simultaneously. Leveraging marine transportation, this service will bypass congested highways, reducing emissions, roadway wear, and operational risk. It will also contribute to citywide decarbonization goals by deploying next-generation marine vessel technology and supporting shoreside infrastructure. HPMT is expected to open in Q2 2030, with the barge operation coming online at approximately the same time. NYCEDC may use the information in responses to the RFEI to inform future RFPs and procurements.
Economic Development Corporation issued this marine and coastal opportunity in New York, New York, referenced as solicitation number 11750. It was published on May 14, 2026, and responses are due by October 15, 2026. Questions can be directed to rfprequest@edc.nyc.
Economic Development Corporation in New York, New York is using this solicitation to procure marine work. Public agencies use a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical input or market research ahead of a future formal procurement. Bidders responding to a marine 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.
To submit a response for this RFI, review the full solicitation documents for 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 October 15, 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 Economic Development Corporation should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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