RFP 26-1379 Flood Risk Assessment.pdf

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

Flood Risk Assessment Services

RFP 26-1379

Table of Contents

I. SUMMARY

II. DESCRIPTION OF RIOC

III. SERVICES REQUIRED

IV. KEY DATES, CONTRACT TERM AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Key Dates B. Anticipated Contract Term C. Minimum Qualification Requirements

V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Questions regarding MBE/WBE participation, joint ventures and sub-contracting goals B. Restricted Period C. Submission of Proposals D. Mandatory Forms

VI. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENTS

A. Proposal Format B. Proposal Content C. RFP Questions D. RFP Additional Information Request E. Cost Proposal

VII. THE EVALUATION PROCESS

A. Objectives B. Interviews C. Evaluation Criteria for Selection D. Basis for Contract Award

VIII. NON-COLLUSION

IX. IRAN DISINVESTMENT ACT

X. ENCOURAGING USE OF NEW YORK STATE BUSINESSES IN CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF WORK

EXHIBIT C - MBE/WBE REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT D - LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS & ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES

EXHIBIT E - STANDARD FORM OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

I. SUMMARY

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultant teams to conduct a comprehensive flood risk assessment for Roosevelt Island. This assessment will form a critical foundation for a broader infrastructure resiliency strategy, guiding the protection of the island’s essential assets and informing future design services.

A detailed Scope of Work for the Project is attached at Exhibit A.

Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”), and Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (“SDVOB”), as well as firms that are not yet certified, but have applied for certification, are encouraged to submit Proposals.

This request for proposals, the attachments and any additional information submitted herewith, (collectively, the “RFP”) does not obligate RIOC to complete the selection and contract award process. RIOC reserves the right: (i) to accept or reject any and all Proposals; (ii) to request additional information from any or all Proposers to assist RIOC in its evaluation process; (iii) to amend or withdraw this RFP prior to the announcement of the selected firm; and (iv) to award the proposed services, in whole or in part, to one or more firms. In case of an amendment to the RFP, all Proposers will be provided with a copy of any such amendment(s) and will be afforded the opportunity to revise their Proposals in response to the RFP amendment.

II. DESCRIPTION OF RIOC

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) was created in 1984 by the State of New York as a public benefit corporation with a mission to plan, design, develop, operate, and maintain Roosevelt Island. With a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, RIOC is committed to providing services that enhance the island's residential community. RIOC manages the two-mile long island's roads, parks, buildings, a sports facility, and public transportation, including the iconic Roosevelt Island Tramway. Additionally, RIOC operates a Public Safety Department that helps maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, employees, business owners, and visitors.

As part of its mission, RIOC strives to enhance the quality of life of Roosevelt Island residents and the people of New York State, by promoting public facilities, open spaces and commercial facilities on the Island. These include the Aerial Tramway, sanitary and safety departments, pedestrian walkways, Sportspark, outdoor fields, streets, and a variety of storefronts along the Island’s Main Street. Further information about RIOC can be found at https://rioc.ny.gov/.

III. SERVICES REQUIRED

A. The selected Proposer shall be responsible for performance of all services detailed in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

B. All work to be performed by the selected Proposer shall be performed under the supervision of a Project Manager in charge of this engagement (the “Project Manager”), who must ensure that the work completed for RIOC is performed competently and in a timely manner.

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IV. KEY DATES, CONTRACT TERM AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Key Dates

Subject to change at RIOC’s discretion, the following are key dates for this RFP:

Procurement Step Date

RFP Issued July 15th 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting N/A

Deadline to Submit Questions to RIOC* July 29th, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. (by email only)

RIOC’s Response to Substantive Questions Responses will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted on RIOC’s website

(https://www.rioc.ny.gov/info/rfps-and-bids )

Augst 5th, 2026

PROPOSAL DUE DATE

August 14th, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

(the “Due Date”) Contract Start Date September 2026 (Approximate)

*All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing via email to the “Designated Contact”:

Amy Firestein, RIOC’s Director of Procurement, at Rfpbids@rioc.ny.gov.

B. Anticipated Contract Term

It is anticipated that the term of the contract awarded pursuant to this RFP (the “Contract”) will be a period of twelve (12) months. RIOC reserves the right to terminate the Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice. RIOC reserves the right to terminate the Contract at any time, without prior notice, if the person identified in the Proposal as the Project Manager for this engagement ceases to be employed by the selected Proposer.

C. Minimum Qualification Requirements

The following are the Minimum Qualification Requirements for this RFP. Proposals that fail to comply with these requirements will be rejected.

1) The Proposer must have an office in New York State (a New York City office is preferred); and

2) The Proposer must be authorized to do business in the State of New York.

V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Questions regarding MBE/WBE participation, joint ventures and sub-contracting goals Please see Exhibit C (attached) for contractor requirements and procedures for business participation opportunities for New York State certified MBEs/WBEs and equal employment opportunities for minority group members and women.

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For questions relating to MBE/WBE participation, joint ventures and sub-contracting goals please contact, “Designated Contact”: Amy Firestein, RIOC’s Director of Procurement, at Rfpbids@rioc.ny.gov .

B. Restricted Period

Proposers are restricted from making contact with anyone other than the Designated Contact specified above during the period from the date of publication of the notice of this RFP in the New York State Contract Reporter through approval of the Contract by RIOC (the “Restricted Period”). Employees of RIOC are required to record certain contacts during the Restricted Period, including, but not limited to, any oral, written or electronic communication with a governmental entity under circumstances where a reasonable person would infer that the communication was intended to influence RIOC’s conduct or decision regarding the governmental procurement, and to make a determination of responsibility based, in part, upon any such contact. Failure to abide by this process may result in a finding that the firm is a non-responsive Proposer.

C. Submission of Proposals Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on ,August 14th 2026

Each Proposer must submit ( 1 ) hard copies of the bid with a courtesy copy of the bid via e-mail to the designated contact , Amy Firestein, RIOC’s Director of Procurement, at Rfpbids@rioc.ny.gov .

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC)

Attn: Amy Firestein, Director of Procurement

426 Main Street

Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

Public access to Proposals shall be governed by the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information Law, Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

B. Mandatory Forms

Proposers must complete and include with their Proposal all “Mandatory Forms,” which can be found on the RIOC website with the posted RFP at the following URL address: h t t p s : / / w w w . r i o c . n y . g o v / i n f o / r f p s - a n d -b i d s

These Mandatory Forms include the following:

1) NYS Standard Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire – Submit with the Cost Proposal (as described below), one (1) set of a completed NYS Standard Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire with original ink signatures. Do not include the Standard Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire in the copy of the Cost Proposal. The NYS Standard Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire must be notarized and signed by the individual(s) authorized to bind the firm contractually. Indicate the title or position that the signer holds within the firm.

2) State Finance Law § 139 Form 1 – one original unbound completed SFL 139 Form 1: Professional’s

Certifications Pursuant to SFL § 139-j and § 139-k with original signature. State Finance Law § 139 Forms 1 must be signed by the individual(s) authorized to bind the firm contractually.

3) W-9 form.

4) Statement of Non-Collusion.

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5) MBE/WBE Forms.

VI. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENTS

A. Proposal Format

The Proposal must be printed on 8½” x 11” paper. Pages should be numbered. The Proposal will be evaluated on the basis of its content, not length and should be limited to no more than fifteen (15) pages, exclusive of the Transmittal Letter and the Appendices listed below. RIOC reserves the right to disqualify Proposals that fail to comply with any of these instructions.

B. Proposal Content

A Proposal in response to this RFP must include the following sections in the order listed:

1) Transmittal Letter, as follows:

The Proposal must include a signed Transmittal Letter from a person within the firm who is authorized to bind the firm, preferably the Project Manager. Transmittal Letters must be signed. Proposals with unsigned Transmittal Letters may be rejected.

The Transmittal Letter must include a representation by the Proposer that, except as disclosed in the Proposal, no officer or employee of the Proposer is directly or indirectly a party to or in any other manner interested financially or otherwise in this RFP.

2) Executive Summary.

3) Proposer’s discussion of its understanding of the Services Required (see Section III).

4) Proposer’s Responses to the RFP Questions and RFP Additional Information Request, set forth below.

5) Proposer’s Cost Proposal, as described below.

6) Proposer’s response to the question regarding the use of New York State businesses set forth in Section

X of the RFP.

C. RFP Questions

1) Briefly describe your firm’s background, size, and history as it may be relevant to the Project, with an emphasis on parks, public spaces and waterfront planning and design. If your offices are located in more than one city, indicate which office will provide the services.

2) Describe the relevant services your firm provides, particularly those that may not be offered by other firms.

3) Describe your expertise as it relates to storm and climate change resiliency assessment and design as well as the development of structures within the floodplain. Please identify relevant projects and describe how your recommendations mitigated the risk of significant or catastrophic damage.

4) Describe your experience and methodology as it relates to site assessment, identification of issues and opportunities, planning and design of recommended changes or improvements, and regulatory compliance.

5) Describe the approach and phases of your process.

6) Please describe your experience handling similar projects and provide examples, if possible.

7) Within the past three years, have there been any significant developments in your firm such as changes in ownership or restructuring? Do you anticipate any significant changes in the near future? If so, please describe.

8) How does your firm identify and manage conflicts of interest?

9) Has your firm or any of the firm’s partners/employees been disciplined or censured by any regulatory body within the last five years? If so, please describe the relevant facts.

10) Within the last five years, has your firm, or a partner or employee in your firm, been involved in litigation or other legal proceedings relating to the provision of assessment services? If so, please provide an explanation and the current status or disposition of the matter.

11) Are there any potential conflict of interest issues in representing RIOC?

12) List any professional or personal relationships your firm’s employees may have with RIOC’s Board and/or

RIOC staff. A list of such Board members and staff is attached at Exhibit D.

13) If selected, will your firm assign any person to this Project who was previously an employee of RIOC? If so, please i) identify when (month and year) that person’s employment at RIOC terminated, and ii) describe that person’s involvement, if any, with matters related to the Project during his/her employment at RIOC.

14) List all employees you intend to assign to this engagement and the area(s) of specialization for each employee.

Describe the role of each employee who will be assigned to this engagement.

15) Identify the Project Manager who will be the primary contact and lead personnel in providing services to RIOC, and who will be listed as a “key person” in any contract with RIOC.

16) Describe your proposed team’s experience with similar work for other public agencies and authorities, with a particular emphasis on New York State agencies and authorities.

17) Describe your firm’s “backup plan” in the event one or more of the employees assigned to this engagement leave the firm.

18) Describe your firm’s experience and knowledge of the New York City Zoning Resolution and Building Code, as well as the Public Trust Doctrine.

19) In the past five years, have any public sector clients terminated their working relationship with your firm? If so, please provide a brief statement of the reasons. Provide the name of the client and each such client’s in-house counsel’s name, address and telephone number.

20) As a New York State authority, RIOC generally will not accept changes to its Consultants Agreement, attached hereto to as Exhibit E. If certain contract provisions are unacceptable to the Proposer, the Proposer must identify in writing those certain contract provisions and detail specific reasons as to why such provisions are unacceptable. RIOC reserves the right to reject Proposals based on non-conformance with the standard form of contract.

21) Please provide any additional information that would serve to distinguish your firm from other firms and that you believe may be relevant to this RFP and your capability to perform the services requested.

D. RFP Additional Information Request

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Requirements The total cost of the required insurance listed in paragraphs 2) and 3) below, must be incorporated into the Cost Proposal. The additional insured protection afforded RIOC must be on a primary and noncontributory basis. All policies must include a waiver of subrogation in favor of RIOC, no policies may contain any limitations / exclusions for New York Labor Law claims.

All of the carriers that provide the below required insurance must be rated “A-:VII” or better by A.M. Best and must provide direct written notice of cancellation or non-renewal to RIOC at least 30 days before such cancellation or non-renewal is effective, except for cancellations due to non-payment of premium, in which case 10 days written notice is acceptable.

B. Insurance Requirements for the Selected Proposer

The selected Proposer will be required to obtain and provide proof of the types and amounts of insurance listed below: (i) as a condition precedent to the award of the contract for the Project; and (ii) continuing throughout the entire Term. The insurance policies listed below must also conform to the applicable terms of the Contract, as shown in RIOC’s sample form of Consultant Agreement attached.

• Commercial General Liability Insurance, written on ISO Form CG 00 01 or its equivalent and with no modification to the contractual liability coverage provided therein, shall be provided on an occurrence basis and limits shall not be less than:

• $1,000,000 per occurrence

• $2,000,000 general aggregate which must apply on a per location / per project basis

RIOC must be protected as additional insureds on ISO Form CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent on policies held by the selected Proposer and any of its sub-contractors. Should the Proposer’s work include construction activities of any kind, then the Proposer must maintain Products/Completed Operations coverage for no less than three years after the construction work is completed, and continue to include Additional Insured protection for RIOC, the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the State of New York, the City of New York, for the prescribed timeframe. When providing evidence of insurance, the Proposer must include a completed Acord 855 NY form.

• Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability, and Disability Benefits shall not be less than statutory limits.

• Professional Liability (“Errors & Omissions”) Insurance must be maintained at a limit of not less than $3,000,000 each claim.

• Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.

Coverage must apply to the Proposer’s owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles and protect RIOC, the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the State of New York, the City of New York, as additional insureds.

• Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability, and Disability Benefits shall not be less than statutory limits, including United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Act coverage as applicable to the operations of the Proposer.

• Professional Liability (“Errors & Omissions”) Insurance must be maintained at a limit of not less than $3,000,000 each claim.

Additional Coverage Requirements: RIOC reserves the right to require additional coverage, including an increase the Commercial General Liability coverage limits, for particular Job Orders on a case by case basis. RIOC shall identify any additional coverage requirements for particular Jobs Order in the Job Notification, and the selected Proposers must incorporate their increased costs, if any, in their Job Proposals.

C. Insurance Requirements for all Subconsultants (also referred to as “Subconsultants”)

Any subconsultant(s) utilized by the selected Proposer will be required to obtain the types and amounts of insurance listed below: (i) as a condition of commencing any Work; and (ii) continuing throughout the duration of the Subconsultant’s Work. The insurance policies listed below must also conform to the applicable terms of the Contract, as shown in RIOC’s sample form of contract attached:

• Commercial General Liability Insurance, written on ISO Form CG 00 01 or its equivalent and with no modification to the contractual liability coverage provided therein, shall be provided on an occurrence basis and limits shall not be less than:

RIOC, the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the State of New York, the City of New York, as additional insureds.

must be protected as additional insureds on ISO Form CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent on policies held by all Sub-consultants.

• Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability, and Disability Benefits shall not be less than statutory limits, including United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Act coverage as applicable to the operations of the Sub-consultant.

• Sub-consultants will also be required to obtain all other insurances listed in Section (2) unless otherwise approved in writing by RIOC prior to commencement of any sub-consultant’s work.

1) Appendices:

a. Include professional biographies for all employees listed in your Proposal.

2) References:

Please provide the name, address, and phone number of at least three (3) client references for whom your firm has performed similar work to that requested in this RFP.

3) Financial Statements:

Please provide a copy of your firm’s most recent audited financial statements (within the last year).

E. Cost Proposal

Each Proposer must submit its Cost Proposal, which must include:

1) A total not-to-exceed fee for performance of all services contemplated herein;

2) A not-to-exceed fee for performance of each Task 1, Task 2 and Task 3, as delineated in the Exhibit A;

3) Hourly billing rates for each personnel category Proposer proposes to employ for completion of the Project; and

4) A not-to-exceed amount for all reimbursable costs associated with performance of the Project.

VII. THE EVALUATION PROCESS

A. Objectives

The primary objective of the evaluation process is to select a Proposer that:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the scope of the engagement and the specific responsibilities that it entails;

• Possesses adequate resources to handle assigned responsibilities and to handle unforeseen circumstances that may arise;

• Has the capacity to provide personnel who have relevant experience and skills, and are highly diligent, responsible and professional personnel such that they will be able to perform the Services Required;

• Maintains high ethical standards and has an unblemished reputation; and

• Has no conflict of interest between its representation of RIOC and that of other clients.

The selection process will begin with the review and evaluation of each of the written Proposals. The purpose of this evaluation process is twofold: (1) examining the responses for compliance with this RFP and (2) identifying the complying firms that have the highest probability of satisfactorily performing the Services Required at a reasonable cost to RIOC. The evaluation process will be conducted in a comprehensive and impartial manner.

The evaluation process will be conducted by a committee of RIOC’s employees selected by RIOC (the “Committee”). The Committee will evaluate the Proposals based upon the evaluation criteria for selection set forth below.

RIOC reserves the right to reject and return unopened to the Proposer any Proposal received after the RFP Due Date. All timely submitted Proposals will be reviewed to determine if they contain all required submittals specified herein. Incomplete Proposals may be rejected.

B. Interviews

RIOC reserves the right to determine whether interviews will be necessary for any or all of the Proposers. The purpose of the interview is to further document a Proposer’s ability to provide the Services Required, and to impart to the Committee an understanding of how specific services will be furnished. The proposed Lead Partner and Project Manager, as well all other key personnel proposed to provide the services must be present and participate in the interview. The firm will be evaluated on the basis of whether the interview substantiates the characteristics and attributes claimed by the Proposer in its written response to this RFP and any other information requested by the Committee prior to the interview.

C. Evaluation Criteria for Selection

Selection will be based upon the following criteria:

1.) Technical evaluation factors:

Criteria Percentage

Experience performing similar flood risk assessments in New York City 35 Approach to work including methodology 25 Proposed staffing including Subconsultants 20

Schedule 20 Maximum Available Points 100

2.) Cost Proposal evaluation.

D. Basis for Contract Award

The Contract will be awarded to the highest technically rated Proposer whose Proposal is determined to be responsive and in the best interests of RIOC, subject to a determination that the Cost Proposal is fair and reasonable and represents the best value for RIOC given the requirements of the Project.

VIII. NON-COLLUSION

By submitting a Proposal, Proposers hereby warrant and represent that any ensuing Contract has not been solicited or secured directly or indirectly in a manner contrary to the laws of the State of New York, and that said laws have not been violated and shall not be violated as they relate to the procurement or the performance of the Contract by any conduct, including the paying or giving of any fee, commission, compensation, gift, or gratuity or consideration of any kind, directly or indirectly, to any member of the board of directors, employee, officer or official of RIOC.

IX. IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT

By submitting a Proposal or by assuming the responsibility of any Contract awarded hereunder, Proposers hereby certify that they are not on the “Entities Determined To Be Non-Responsive Bidders/Offerers Pursuant to The New

York State Iran Divestment Act of 2012” list (“Prohibited Entities List”) posted on the New York State Office of General Services website at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/about/regs/docs/ListofEntities.pdf and further certify that they will not utilize any subconsultant that is identified on the Prohibited Entities List on this Contract. The selected Proposer agrees that should it seek to renew or extend any Contract awarded hereunder, it must provide the same certification at the time the Contract is renewed or extended. The selected Proposer also agrees that any proposed assignee of the Contract will be required to certify that it is not on the Prohibited Entities List before RIOC may approve a request for assignment of the Contract.

During the term of any Contract awarded hereunder, should RIOC receive information that a person (as defined in State Finance Law §165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, RIOC will review such information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment activity which is in violation of the New York State Iran Divestment Act of 2012 within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then RIOC shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the selected Proposer in default of the awarded Contract.

RIOC reserves the right to reject any request for renewal, extension, or assignment for an entity that appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the renewal, extension, or assignment of the Contract, and to pursue a responsibility review with the selected Proposer should it appear on the Prohibited Entities List hereafter.

X. ENCOURAGING USE OF NEW YORK STATE BUSINESSES IN CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

New York State businesses have a substantial presence in State contracts and strongly contribute to the economies of the state and the nation. In recognition of their economic activity and leadership in doing business in New York State, Proposers for this Contract for commodities, services or technology are strongly encouraged and expected to consider New York State businesses in the fulfillment of the requirements of the Contract. Such partnering may be as Subconsultants, suppliers, protégés or other supporting roles.

Proposers need to be aware that all authorized users of this Contract will be strongly encouraged, to the maximum extent practical and consistent with legal requirements, to use responsible and responsive New York State businesses in purchasing commodities that are of equal quality and functionality and in utilizing services and technology.

Furthermore, Proposers are reminded that they must continue to utilize small, minority and women-owned businesses, consistent with current State law.

Utilizing New York State businesses in State contracts will help create more private sector jobs, rebuild New York’s infrastructure, and maximize economic activity to the mutual benefit of the contractor and its New York State business partners. New York State businesses will promote the contractor’s optimal performance under the Contract, thereby fully benefiting the public sector programs that are supported by associated procurements.

Public procurements can drive and improve the State’s economic engine through promotion of the use of New York businesses by its contractors. The State therefore expects bidders/proposers to provide maximum assistance to New York businesses in their contracts. The potential participation by all kinds of New York businesses will deliver great value to the State and its taxpayers.

Proposers can demonstrate their commitment to the use of New York State businesses by responding to the question below:

Will New York State businesses be used in the performance of this contract? Yes No

If yes, identify New York State businesses that will be used and attach identifying information.

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant team will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Conduct a detailed evaluation of Roosevelt Island’s exposure and susceptibility to coastal storm events, projected sea level rise, extreme precipitation, and cloudburst conditions, incorporating relevant climate‑change projections and multiple return periods.

• Perform coastal, hydrodynamic, and hydraulic modeling to quantify flood extents, depths, velocities, and associated risk profiles under multiple hazard scenarios.

• Identifying flood hazards and determining which structures and infrastructure are most vulnerable.

• Assess existing drainage conditions and recommend improvement measures to address the most critical and recurrent areas of concern.

• Complete all necessary topographic, boundary, and utility survey work.

In addition to the tasks outlined above, the consultant team shall identify and evaluate feasible interim flood protection strategies to mitigate near‑term risks prior to long‑term capital improvements. These may include:

• Deployable flood barriers

• Temporary berms or floodwalls

• Backflow preventers

• Emergency pumping strategies

• Operational protocols and emergency response measures

• Climate change scenarios

Recommendations should align with NYC Emergency Management and FEMA best practices.

Deliverables

The team will synthesize all findings into a comprehensive report. This report will directly inform and shape the broader scope of work for the forthcoming Islandwide Infrastructure Assessment.

EXHIBIT C

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED MBEs/WBEs AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY GROUP MEMBERS AND WOMEN

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§140-145, RIOC recognizes its obligation under the law to promote opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified MBEs/WBEs and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of RIOC contracts.

In 2006, the State of New York commissioned a disparity study to evaluate whether MBEs/WBEs had a full and fair opportunity to participate in state contracting. The findings of the study were published on April 29, 2010, under the title “The State of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises: Evidence from New York” (the “Disparity Study”). The report found evidence of statistically significant disparities between the level of participation of MBEs/WBEs in state procurement contracting versus the number of MBEs/WBEs that were ready, willing and able to participate in state procurements. As a result of these findings, the Disparity Study made recommendations concerning the implementation and operation of the statewide certified MBEs/WBEs program. The recommendations from the Disparity Study culminated in the enactment and the implementation of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, which requires, among other things, that RIOC establish goals for maximum feasible participation of New York State Certified MBEs/WBEs and the employment of minority groups members and women in the performance of New York State contracts.

Business Participation Opportunities for MBEs/WBEs

For purposes of this solicitation, RIOC hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MBE/WBE participation, (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). A contractor (“Contractor” or “Consultant”) on the Contract must document good faith efforts to provide meaningful participation by MBEs/WBEs as Subconsultants or suppliers in the performance of the Contract and Contractor agrees that RIOC may withhold payment pending receipt of the required MBE/WBE documentation. The directory of New York State Certified MBEs/WBEs can be viewed at:

https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp?TN=ny&XID=7562. For guidance on how RIOC will determine a Contractor’s “good faith efforts,” refer to 5 NYCRR §142.8.

In accordance with 5 NYCRR §142.13, Contractor acknowledges that if it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MBE/WBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such finding constitutes a breach of Contract and RIOC may withhold payment from the Contractor as liquidated damages.

Such liquidated damages shall be calculated as an amount equaling the difference between: (1) all sums identified for payment to MBEs/WBEs had Contractor achieved the contractual MBE/WBE goals; and (2) all sums actually paid to MBEs/WBEs for work performed or materials supplied under the Contract.

By submitting a bid or Proposal, a Proposer agrees to demonstrate its good faith efforts to achieve its goals for the utilization of MBEs/WBEs by submitting evidence thereof through the New York State Contract System (the “NYSCS”), which can be viewed at https://ny.newnycontracts.com, provided, however, that a Proposer may arrange to provide such evidence via a non-electronic method by contacting RIOC. Please note that the NYSCS is a one stop solution for all of your MBE/WBE and Article 15-A contract requirements. For additional information on the use of the NYSCS to meet the Proposer’s MBE/WBE requirements please see the attached MBE/WBE guidance from the New York State Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development, “Your MWBE Utilization and Reporting Responsibilities Under Article 15-A.”

A. Additionally, a Proposer agrees to submit a Utilization Plan with their bid or Proposal as evidence of compliance with the foregoing. Any modifications or changes to the Utilization Plan after the Contract award and during the term of the Contract must be reported on a revised Utilization Plan and submitted to RIOC.

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B. RIOC will review the submitted Utilization Plan and advise the Proposer of RIOC’s acceptance or issue a notice of deficiency within 30 days of receipt.

C. If a notice of deficiency is issued, Proposer agrees that it shall respond to the notice of deficiency within seven (7) business days of receipt by submitting to RIOC, at the address specified in this RFP, or by facsimile at 212-417-2279 a written remedy in response to the notice of deficiency. If the written remedy that is submitted is not timely or is found by RIOC to be inadequate, RIOC shall notify the Proposer and direct the Proposer to submit, within five (5) business days, a request for a partial or total waiver of MBE/WBE participation goals. Failure to file the waiver form in a timely manner may be grounds for disqualification of the bid or Proposal.

D. RIOC may disqualify a Proposer as being non-responsive under the following circumstances:

1) If a Proposer fails to submit a Utilization Plan;

2) If a Proposer fails to submit a written remedy to a notice of deficiency;

3) If a Proposer fails to submit a request for waiver; or

4) If RIOC determines that the Proposer has failed to document good faith efforts.

Contractors shall attempt to utilize, in good faith, any MBE/WBE identified within its Utilization Plan, during the performance of the Contract. Requests for a partial or total waiver of established goal requirements made subsequent to the Contract award may be made at any time during the term of the Contract to RIOC but must be made no later than prior to the submission of a request for final payment on the Contract.

Contractors are required to submit a Contractor’s MBE/WBE Contractor Compliance & Payment Report to RIOC on a monthly basis over the term of the Contract documenting the progress made toward achievement of the MBE/WBE goals of the Contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements

By submission of a bid or Proposal in response to this RFP, the Proposer/Contractor agrees with all of the terms and conditions of the attached M/WBE – Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. The Contractor is required to ensure that it shall and any Subconsultants awarded a subcontract over $25,000 for the construction, demolition, replacement, major repair, renovation, planning or design of real property and improvements thereon, except where such work is for the beneficial use of the Contractor, undertake or continue programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. For these purposes, equal opportunity shall apply in the areas of recruitment, employment, job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and rates of pay or other forms of compensation. This requirement does not apply to: (i) work, goods, or services unrelated to the Contract or (ii) employment outside New York State.

The Proposer further agrees to submit a MBE/WBE and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, Form # 4, to RIOC with their Proposal.

To ensure compliance with Article 15-A, Proposer further agrees, where applicable, to submit with the Proposal, a staffing plan identifying the anticipated work force to be utilized on the Contract and if awarded a Contract, will, upon request, submit to RIOC a workforce utilization report identifying the workforce actually utilized on the Contract, if known, through the NYSCS; provided, however, that a Proposer may arrange to provide such report via a non-electronic method by contacting RIOC.

Further, pursuant to Article 15 of the Executive Law (the “Human Rights Law”), all other New York State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions, the Contractor and sub-contractors will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

Please Note: Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may result in a finding of non-responsiveness, non-responsibility and/or a breach of the Contract, leading to the withholding of funds, suspension or termination of the Contract or such other actions or enforcement proceedings as are allowed by the Contract.

For questions on MBE/WBE participation, joint ventures and sub-contracting goals, please contact RIOC Designated Contact .

Your MBE/WBE Utilization and Reporting Responsibilities

Under Article 15-A

The New York State Contract System (“NYSCS”) is your one stop tool compliance with New York State’s MBE/WBE Program. It is also the platform New York State uses to monitor state contracts and MBE/WBE participation.

GETTING STARTED

To access the system, please login or create a user name and password at https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp?TN=ny&XID=7562. If you are uncertain whether you already have an account set up or still need to register, please send an email to the customer service contact listed on the Contact Us & Support page, or reach out to your contract’s project manager. For verification, in the email, include your business name and contact information.

VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a vendor conducting business with New York State, you have a responsibility to utilize minority- and/or women-owned businesses in the execution of your contracts, per the MBE/WBE percentage goals stated in your solicitation, incentive proposal or contract documents. NYSCS is the tool that New York State uses to monitor MBE/WBE participation in state contracting. Through the NYSCS you will submit utilization plans, request Subconsultants, record payments to Subconsultants, and communicate with your project manager throughout the life of your awarded contracts.

There are several reference materials available to assist you in this process, but to access them, you need to first be registered within the NYSCS. Once you log onto the website, click on the Help & Support >> link on the lower left hand corner of the Menu Bar to find recorded trainings and manuals on all features of the NYSCS. You may also click on the Help & Tools icon at the top right of your screen to find videos tailored to primes and Subconsultants.

There are also opportunities available to join live trainings, read up on the “Knowledge Base” through the Forum link, and submit feedback to help improve future enhancements to the system. Technical assistance is always available through the Contact Us & Support link on the NYSCS website (https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp?TN=ny&XID=7562).

For more information, contact your project manager.

MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES – EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

MBE/WBE AND EEO POLICY STATEMENT

I, (the “Contractor”), agree to adopt the following policies with respect to the project being developed at, or services rendered to, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC).

This organization will and will cause its contractors and Subconsultants to take good faith actions to achieve the MBE/WBE contract participations goals set by the State for that area in which the State-funded project is located, by taking the following steps:

(1) Actively and affirmatively soliciting bids for contracts and subcontracts from qualified State certified MBEs or WBEs, including solicitations to MBE/WBE contractor associations.

(2) Requesting a list of State-certified MBEs/WBEs from RIOC and soliciting bids from these MBEs/WBEs directly.

(3) Ensuring that plans, specifications, request for proposals and other documents used to secure bids will be made available in sufficient time for review by prospective MBEs/WBEs.

(4) Where feasible, dividing the work into smaller portions to enhance participations by MBEs/WBEs and encourage the formation of joint venture and other partnerships among MBE/WBE contractors to enhance their participation.

(5) Documenting and maintaining records of bid solicitation, including those to MBEs/WBEs and the results thereof. The Contractor will also maintain records of actions that its Subconsultants have taken toward meeting MBE/WBE contract participation goals.

(6) Ensuring that progress payments to MBEs/WBEs are made on a timely basis so that undue financial hardship is avoided, and that bonding and other credit requirements are waived or appropriate alternatives are developed to encourage MBE/WBE participation.

(a) This organization will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status, will undertake or continue existing diversity programs to ensure that minority group members are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force on State contracts.

(b) This organization shall state in all solicitation or advertisements for employees that in the performance of the State contract all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex disability or marital status.

(c) At the request of RIOC, this organization shall request that each employment agency, labor union, or authorized representative will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status and that such union or representative will affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of this organization’s obligations herein.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions. The Contractor and Subconsultants shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

(e) This organization will include the provisions of sections (a) through

(d) of this agreement in every subcontract in such a manner that the requirements of the subdivisions will be binding upon each Subconsultant as to work in connection with the State contract.

EEO MBE/WBE

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Request For Proposals

Agreed to this day of , 2026

By

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is designated as the Contractor’s Minority Business Enterprise Liaison responsible for administering the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises - Equal Employment Opportunity (MBE/WBE - EEO) program.

MBE/WBE Contract Goals

30% Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Participation

% Minority Business Enterprise Participation

% Women’s Business Enterprise Participation

(Authorized Representative)

Title:

Date:

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Request For Proposals

EXHIBIT D

RIOC Board Members:

1. RuthAnne Visnauskas, Chair, Commissioner of NYSHCR

2. Blake G. Washington, Director of BUDGET

3. Marc Jonas Block

4. Fay Christian

5. Conway Ekpo

6. Dr. Michal L. Melamed

7. Howard Polivy

8. Prof. Lydia W. Tang

9. Melissa A. Wade

RIOC Employees

1. Luis Abreu

2. Akbar Afgan

3. Judith Agosto

4. Christopher Alexander

5. Dhruvika Amin

6. Mohamed Amor

7. Anthony Amoroso

8. Justin Andujar

9. Michael Argenzio

10. Steven Ayala

11. Ibrahima Bah

12. Alex Banashko

13. Avary Beatty

14. Govind Bedasie

15. Miguel Beltre

16. Rebecca Beaver

17. Noemi Bisnauth

18. Desmal Body

19. Abdelkader Boujoual

20. Mostafa Boujoual

21. Richard Bracy

22. Pharlande Brizeus

23. Christopher Brown

24. Katlyn Brown

25. Kevin Brown

26. Nevaeh Brown

27. Leonard Bunbury

28. Timothy Burns

29. Minham Cader

30. Walter Campbell

31. Oscar Cariaga

32. David Cass

33. Diana Castellanos

34. Kimberly Chacon

35. Iris Chan

36. Steven A. Cohen

37. Wanda M. Coleman

38. Mary Cunneen

39. Enrique DaCosta

40. Bryant Daniels

41. Jovy Darbouze

42. Elvis De La Cruz

43. Patrick DeCanio

44. Dervirael DeLeon

45. Yolanda Delgado

46. William Dentone

47. Daniel Diaz

48. Clydell T. Dickens

49. Nicholas Dones

50. Suzanne Dooley

51. Moussa Fall

52. Michelle Farfan

53. Andrew Feely

54. Tory Ferguson

55. Erewil Ferreira

56. Christian Ferrer

57. Claudia Filomena

58. Amy Firestein

59. Anita Fisher

60. Philip Flynn Jr.

61. Luis Fonseca

62. Steven Friedman

63. Adrian Frometa

64. Marco Gonzalez

65. Michael Gonzalez

66. David Greene

67. Joshua Greene

68. Sariah Hammond

69. Pablo Heras

70. Riammy Hernandez

71. Isaiah Holman

72. Mohammad Hoque

73. Daniel Impellizeri

74. Thomas Imperati

75. Julio Jimenez

76. Benjamin Jones

77. Zeyana Jones

78. Kasheen Key

79. Christopher LaSalle

80. Lisa Lin

81. Joaquin Linares

82. Rodell Lindsey

83. Wei Lin Looi

84. Vitaliy Lopadchak

85. Franklyn Luciano

86. Bryson Lyle

87. Precious Mack

88. Johan Mantilla

89. Meagen Martinez

90. Cormac Mason

91. Claude A. McFarlane

92.

Ellena McKnight-

Breazu

93. Michael McShane

94. Ana Medina

95. Kiara Melendez

96. Manuel Melendez

97. Bryan Merino

98. Sarwar Miah

99. Gabriella Mingo

100. Angel Miranda

101. Gloria Montano

102. Kevin Montes Sosa

103. Steven Moore

104. Aida Morales

105. Diana Morales

106. Joshua Morales

107. Michael Morales

108. Ava Narchet

109. Joseph Natale

110. Charles Naylor

111. Johnathan Neal

112. Matthew Nyoto

113. Marta Olszewska

114. Mehdi Omrani

115. Brian Ortiz

116. Nestor Ortiz

117. Samantha Palma

118. Stephanie Patino

119. Christina Paula

120. Alex Perez

121. Eddie Perez

122. Jeugee Perez

123. Stephanie Perez

124. Steven Perez

125. Jania Perry

126. Averrion Peterson

127. Joseph J. Petrone

128. Lance Polivy

129. Isaiah Pumarejo

130. Tara Ramprashad

131. Julia Raysor

132. Ian Remor

133. Rachel Remor

134. Luz M. Reyes

135. Felix Riascos

136. Matthew Richardson

137. Justin Ridgel

138. Hilda Rivera

139. Roberto Rivera

140. Luisana Rodriguez

141. Luis Ruiz

142. Kenan Sabovic

143. Ameerah Saleh

144. Sharese Samuel

145. Steven Sanchez

146. Alvaro Santamaria

147. Nicko Simpson

148. Alberto Siqueira

149. Suren Smbatyan

150. Sean Smith

151. Nelson Soltren

152. Leonela Startseva

153. Lada Stasko

154. Estrella Suarez

155. Alexzandra Tatum

156. Sonam Tenzin

157. Toni Tinoco

158. Jada Tom

159. Yakov Trukhin

160. Megan Vasquez

161. Arielis Villalona

162. Melisa Villanueva

163. Shanshan Wang

164. Dantae Warren

165. Zaire Williams

166. Russell Wimberly

167. Xubin Yang

EXHIBIT E

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

[ATTACHED]

between

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and

Dated as of , 2026

Contract No. -

FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE OF WORK AND ASSIGNMENT OF JOBS

2. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE

3. COMPENSATION

4. INCREASE AND DECREASE IN THE SCOPE OF CONSULTANT’S WORK

5. CONSULTANT COOPERATION

6. TERMINATION

7. SUSPENSION

8. ASSIGNMENT

9. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS

10. INSURANCE

11. AUTHORITY OF OWNER

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

13. CONSULTANT AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

14. MAINTENANCE, AUDIT AND EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS

15. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT; RELEASE AND DISCHARGE

16. COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

17. INDEMNITY

18. CONFIDENTIALITY

19. MODIFICATION

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20. WAIVER

21. SEVERABILITY

22. NEW YORK LAW/FORUM SELECTION/JURISDICTION

23. PROVISIONS REQUIRED…