NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs IT System for American Museum of Natural History RFI - 12627Y0051
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- Reported Agency
- Department of Cultural Affairs, City of New York
- Scope Location
- American Museum of Natural History, New York City
- Submission Address
- PASSPort system. Contact via the official procurement posting.
SUMMARY
The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for an IT system to support the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). This specific document is the Iran Divestment Act Compliance Rider, which requires bidders to certify they are not engaged in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran as defined by State Finance Law §165-a and General Municipal Law §103-g. Vendors must submit a signed and verified bidder's certification through the PASSPort system. Responses and certifications are due by September 24, 2026. The procurement is managed via the City of New York's PASSPort portal under solicitation ID 12627Y0051.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bidder's Certification of Compliance with Iran Divestment Act, Acknowledgement in PASSPort
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How do I respond to this RFI from City of New York?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: PASSPort system. Contact via the official procurement posting..
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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: Bidder's Certification of Compliance with Iran Divestment Act, Acknowledgement in PASSPort. Review the full document from City of New York for the complete list.
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What happens after the RFI 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.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: American Museum of Natural History, New York City. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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