Empire State Development - Compliance Monitoring Services - RFP 2026 - Columbia University Educational Mixed-Use Development
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- Mar 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Jordan Kaplan
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development seeks a consultant to serve as GPP Monitor to provide compliance monitoring services for the Columbia University Educational Mixed-Use Development Land Use Improvement and Civic Project in New York, NY. The GPP Monitor will independently verify Columbia's adherence to General Project Plan (GPP) construction and civic obligations across a 17-acre site in West Harlem. Tasks include reviewing Evidence of Compliance reports, conducting site visits and facility access, consulting on periodic report revisions, and submitting annual budgets and quarterly meetings. The contract term is two years with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by March 12, 2026, and must be submitted via Dropbox. Evaluation criteria include methodology, relevant experience, staff qualifications, fee structure, presentation/collaboration skills, and NYS MWBE/SDVOB certification.
Review Evidence of Compliance reports and verify GPP Obligation adherence; conduct facility access and records reviews; consult on periodic report revisions; submit itemized annual budgets and participate in quarterly and annual meetings
Methodology (20 Points), Relevant Experience (20 Points), Staff (20 Points), Fee (20 Points), Presentation and Collaboration Skills (10 Points), Quantitative Factor / MWBE and SDVOB Participation (10 Points)
SUMMARY
Empire State Development seeks a consultant to serve as GPP Monitor to provide compliance monitoring services for the Columbia University Educational Mixed-Use Development Land Use Improvement and Civic Project in New York, NY. The GPP Monitor will independently verify Columbia's adherence to General Project Plan (GPP) construction and civic obligations across a 17-acre site in West Harlem.
Tasks include reviewing Evidence of Compliance reports, conducting site visits and facility access, consulting on periodic report revisions, and submitting annual budgets and quarterly meetings. The contract term is two years with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by March 12, 2026, and must be submitted via Dropbox. Evaluation criteria include methodology, relevant experience, staff qualifications, fee structure, presentation/collaboration skills, and NYS MWBE/SDVOB certification.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Review Evidence of Compliance reports and verify GPP Obligation adherence
- Conduct facility access and records reviews
- Consult on periodic report revisions
- Submit itemized annual budgets and participate in quarterly and annual meetings
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
- Conflict of Interest Attestation
- State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
- Iran Divestment Act Statement
- Executive Order 16 Certification
- Executive Order 177 Certification
- Compliance with State Finance Law Section 139-m forms
- Encouraging the Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance Form
- Certification under State Tax Law Section 5-a (Form ST-220-CA)
- W-9 Form
- Bid bond
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/XkgfbQmHdB8JtremWua6
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- New York, NY
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from NY-State-Empire State Development?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/XkgfbQmHdB8JtremWua6. For questions, contact Jordan Kaplan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including NY-State-Empire State Development in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jordan Kaplan. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Review Evidence of Compliance reports and verify GPP Obligation adherence; conduct facility access and records reviews; consult on periodic report revisions; submit itemized annual budgets and participate in quarterly and annual meetings. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Methodology (20 Points), Relevant Experience (20 Points), Staff (20 Points), Fee (20 Points), Presentation and Collaboration Skills (10 Points), Quantitative Factor / MWBE and SDVOB Participation (10..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Conflict of Interest Attestation, State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, Iran Divestment Act Statement, Executive O. Review the full document from NY-State-Empire State Development for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New York, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.