NYCEDC seeking proposals for former Fordham Library

New York City Economic Development Corp.(NYCEDC), on behalf of the city of New York, is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the redevelopment of the former Fordham Library through either a purchase or ground lease. The building is located at 2556 Bainbridge Ave. in the Bronx (Block 3286, Lot 14). Situated in the Fordham neighborhood, the building presents an opportunity to re-purpose a historic asset. The sale or lease of the building will benefit New York City through realized proceeds as well as potential additional tax revenues and job generation associated with the disposition and new construction generated by the transaction. NYCEDC plans to select a developer on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: financial offer, respondent team qualification and economic impact on New York City. Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 pm on August 29, 2013. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to [email protected]. For all questions that do not pertain to the subject matter of this RFP, please contact NYCEDC's Contracts Hotline at (212) 312-3969. Answers to all questions will be posted by September 6, 2013, on this page. Submission Requirements Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in this RFP, available as of July 9, 2013. In addition to being able to download the document above, the RFP is available for in-person pick-up between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from NYCEDC, 110 William Street, 6th floor, New York, NY (between Fulton & John streets). Responses are due no later than 4:00 pm on September 12, 2013. Please submit Six (6) COPIES of your proposal to: NYCEDC, 110 William Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10038 Attention: Maryann Catalano, Senior Vice President, Contracts.