MOME Freelancers Hub

Information Technology and Telecommunications

Published: Oct 7, 2024

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Source: nyc_cityrecord

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to FREELANCERS UNION INC — $1,350,000

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Information Technology and Telecommunications (United States) — MOME Freelancers Hub. ICT & digital. Awarded to FREELANCERS UNION INC (USD.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

Freelancers Hub is a dedicated program for New York City freelance workers offering education and other resources. The Freelancers Union operates a co-working space called the 'Freelancers Hub' in the Made in NY Center and provides training and counseling to freelancers, many of whom work in the media and entertainment industries. These services are strategic to support an important sector of the City's economy. OTI, acting on behalf of MOME, is seeking the use of the Negotiated Acquisition Method, pursuant to § 3-04(b)(2)(ii) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules, to contract with the Freelancers Union, Inc., to operate the Freelancers Hub and provide services relating to freelance workers.

From July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023, the Freelancers Union continued to provide services to freelancers, pursuant to a negotiated acquisition agreement directly with the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment. For the first half of the contract term, the Freelancers Union provided those services fully remotely, due to the pandemic. In October 2022, the Freelancers Union opened a new 4,143-square foot co-working space in Industry City, Brooklyn. The Freelancers Hub co-working space is free to members for up to 8 days/month (for similar space at We Work in NYC, customers pay $50/day). The Freelancers Union charges no membership fee. The Freelancers Union currently provides a mix of in-person and virtual programs, in addition to the co-working space. The Freelancers Union has exceeded the contracts requirements. The contract required 88 programs/events per yearFreelancers Union provided 106 programs and events in FY23. OTI extended the contract for one year to June 30, 2024, pursuant to PPB Rule 4-02(b)(1)(iii). And MOME wish to continue this successful contract for an additional three years through the Negotiated Acquisition method, pursuant to Section 3-04(b)(2)(ii) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules.

Agency: Information Technology and Telecommunications

Category: Services (other than human services)

Selection Method: Negotiated Acquisition

PIN: 85824N0003001

Data provenance

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