Addendum VIII - RFP Timeline Update 2.pdf

This document is Addendum #8 to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Empire State Development (ESD) for the purchase and development of the Taconic Developmental Center. The RFP outlines a comprehensive timeline for the procurement process, with key milestones including the RFP release on February 19, 2025, two scheduled site tours (March 18 and April 29, 2025), and multiple rounds of questions and responses. Potential developers will have opportunities to submit questions through May 6, 2025, with the final deadline for proposal submission set for June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The timeline for interviews, announcement of the designated developer, and contract start date are currently marked as "To Be Determined" (TBD).

The RFP is part of a broader initiative to redevelop a 330-acre state-owned property in Wassaic, Dutchess County, New York, with goals of creating a mixed-use, transit-oriented community. The project includes developing up to 250 residential units, with specific requirements for affordable housing, and involves comprehensive site redevelopment including residential, retail, community facilities, and economic development uses. The procurement includes set-aside goals of 15% for minority-owned businesses, 15% for women-owned businesses, and 6% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Developers will be responsible for environmental remediation and must submit a Cost Agreement Check for $300,000 to cover ESD's project expenses. The property will be conveyed "AS IS," with potential environmental challenges including historical petroleum storage and possible asbestos-containing materials.