Empire State Development - Supplemental RFQ Pre-Qualified Real Estate Legal Counsel - 2026
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- May 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shanah Jack
- (555) 123-4567 ext 101
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development (ESD) is issuing a Supplemental Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to pre-qualify additional law firms and counsel to represent ESD, its subsidiaries, and affiliates on real estate and land use matters. The scope includes acquisition, sale, leasing, licensing of real property, real estate development, P3 partnerships, financing, taxation, zoning, building codes, compliance, lease enforcement, property maintenance, and title disputes. This supplemental solicitation supplements the 2025 pre-qualified list; firms pre-qualified in Real Estate and Land Use in 2025 should not respond. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM EST on May 11, 2026, via Dropbox upload. Questions are due by April 27, 2026. Respondents must agree to ESD maximum rate structures and demonstrate NYS office presence and expertise.
Legal representation and advisory services for real estate and land use matters including property acquisition, Sale, Leasing, Licensing, Real estate development, Public-private partnerships, Real estate financing, Real estate taxation, Zoning and land use controls, Compliance, Lease enforcement, Property maintenance, And title disputes.
Pre-qualification criteria including completed response and Appendix A, agreement to maximum rate structure, NYS office presence, attorney licensing in NY or relevant federal jurisdictions, agreement to Schedule A contractual terms, demonstrated experience and past performance, minimum five years relevant experience for at least one team member, appropriate staffing levels and capacity.
SUMMARY
Empire State Development (ESD) is issuing a Supplemental Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to pre-qualify additional law firms and counsel to represent ESD, its subsidiaries, and affiliates on real estate and land use matters.
The scope includes acquisition, sale, leasing, licensing of real property, real estate development, P3 partnerships, financing, taxation, zoning, building codes, compliance, lease enforcement, property maintenance, and title disputes. This supplemental solicitation supplements the 2025 pre-qualified list; firms pre-qualified in Real Estate and Land Use in 2025 should not respond. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM EST on May 11, 2026, via Dropbox upload. Questions are due by April 27, 2026. Respondents must agree to ESD maximum rate structures and demonstrate NYS office presence and expertise.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Pre-qualification criteria including completed response and Appendix A, agreement to maximum rate structure, NYS office presence, attorney licensing in NY or relevant federal jurisdictions, agreement to Schedule A contractual terms, demonstrated experience and past performance, minimum five years relevant experience for at least one team member, appropriate staffing levels and capacity.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Legal representation and advisory services for real estate and land use matters including property acquisition, Sale, Leasing, Licensing, Real estate development, Public-private partnerships, Real estate financing, Real estate taxation, Zoning and land use controls, Compliance, Lease enforcement, Property maintenance, And title disputes.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Submission Checklist and Certifications (Appendix A), Technical Proposal, Administrative Submission, State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Vend-Rep), Iran Divestment Act Certification, Executive Order 16 Certification, Executive Order 177 Certification, Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy Certification (State Finance Law Section 139-m), MWBE Utilization Plan, SDVOB Utilization Plan, Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement (OCSD-1), Encouraging the Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance form, Form ST-220-CA (State Tax Law Section 5-a), Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance evidence, Disability insurance evidence, W-9 Form
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/GBmbzBdL3ozmkssRqCKk
- Scope location
- New York, NY
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from NY-State-Empire State Development?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 11, 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/GBmbzBdL3ozmkssRqCKk. For questions, contact Shanah Jack.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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 RFQ 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 Shanah Jack at (555) 123-4567 ext 101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Legal representation and advisory services for real estate and land use matters including property acquisition, Sale, Leasing, Licensing, Real estate development, Public-private partnerships, Real estate financing, Real estate taxation, Zoning and land use controls, Compliance, Lease enforcement, Pr. 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: "Pre-qualification criteria including completed response and Appendix A, agreement to maximum rate structure, NYS office presence, attorney licensing in NY or relevant federal jurisdictions, agreement..." 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?
All active and historical solicitations from NY-State-Empire State Development are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, NY-State-Empire State Development regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Submission Checklist and Certifications (Appendix A), Technical Proposal, Administrative Submission, State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Vend-Rep), I. 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.