Empire State Development Request for Proposals - New York State Museum Comprehensive Plan 2026
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- Jun 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ralph Volcy
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development seeks qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive plan for the revitalization of the New York State Museum in Downtown Albany. The project is part of Phase II of the $400M Championing Albany's Potential initiative, featuring $150M in capital funding to modernize the museum. The comprehensive plan will be developed in two concurrent modules: Physical Renovation and Visitor Experience Plans, and Operational and Strategic Plan. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via Dropbox. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated capacity, technical approach, project management, anticipated cost, and diversity practices.
Comprehensive Plan integrating physical renovation, Visitor experience plans, Operational and strategic plan, Security plan, Functional plan, IT requirements, Parking requirements, Business plan, And fundraising analysis
Demonstrated capacity to perform the work (25 pts), Technical approach and quality of proposal (25 pts), Project management approach (20 pts), Anticipated cost of services (20 pts), Diversity Practices (10 pts)
SUMMARY
Empire State Development seeks qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive plan for the revitalization of the New York State Museum in Downtown Albany.
The project is part of Phase II of the $400M Championing Albany's Potential initiative, featuring $150M in capital funding to modernize the museum. The comprehensive plan will be developed in two concurrent modules: Physical Renovation and Visitor Experience Plans, and Operational and Strategic Plan. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via Dropbox. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated capacity, technical approach, project management, anticipated cost, and diversity practices.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Comprehensive Plan integrating physical renovation
- Visitor experience plans
- Operational and strategic plan
- Security plan
- Functional plan
- IT requirements
- Parking requirements
- Business plan
- Fundraising analysis
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- 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
- OCSD-1 MWBE and SDVOB Participation / EEO Policy Statement
- OCSD-2 Staffing Plan
- OCSD-4 MWBE and SDVOB Utilization Plan
- 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
- Diversity Practices Questionnaire Appendix B
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/yoh81u6kmt9ooko1igrx
- Scope location
- Albany, 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 June 29, 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/yoh81u6kmt9ooko1igrx. For questions, contact Ralph Volcy.
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 Ralph Volcy. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Comprehensive Plan integrating physical renovation, Visitor experience plans, Operational and strategic plan, Security plan, Functional plan, IT requirements, Parking requirements, Business plan, And fundraising analysis. 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: "Demonstrated capacity to perform the work (25 pts), Technical approach and quality of proposal (25 pts), Project management approach (20 pts), Anticipated cost of services (20 pts), Diversity Practice..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from NY-State-Empire State Development?
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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: Albany, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.