NYCHA Maritime Career Readiness Program RFEI
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the Youth, transport and logistics and education and training sectors, with a focus on Maritime, Logistics, Freight and Workforce. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through NYC City Record, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Youth sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to identify qualified organizations to design and deliver a NYCHA Maritime Career Readiness Program serving youth and young adults within public housing developments surrounding the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT), including Red Hook Houses East and West, Gowanus Houses, and Wyckoff Gardens. The program is intended to connect residents to careers in the maritime, transportation, and logistics sectors while ensuring that communities most directly impacted by the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal benefit from emerging economic opportunities. NYCEDC is committed to fostering an inclusive and competitive economy for all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on equitable economic development. As part of this mission, NYCEDC seeks information on delivering workforce outcomes in the maritime sector for NYCHA youth ages 16-24. The program aims to: Expand Access to Maritime and Blue Highways Careers Reduce Barriers to Participation and Engagement Prepare Participants for Maritime Work NYCEDC is seeking responses from nonprofit organizations, workforce development providers, educational institutions, labor organizations, and other entities with demonstrated experience serving (i) under-resourced communities and (ii) delivering career readiness, occupational training, and supportive services for youth and young adults. Respondents are encouraged to propose comprehensive program models that combine career exploration, industry exposure, work-based learning, credential attainment, and wraparound services that support participant success. Responses to this RFEI will inform NYCEDCs understanding of effective program models, partnership opportunities, implementation strategies, and associated costs for a future maritime workforce initiative.
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. An optional, virtual ?informational? sessions will be held on ?Tuesday, August, 18 2026,? at 10:00 A.M. Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026?. Questions regarding the subject matter of this ?RFEI should be directed to NYCHAMaritimeRFEI@edc.nyc. Answers to all questions will be posted by ?Thursday, October 22, 2026,? to https://edc.nyc/rfps.Questions regarding the subject matter of this ?RFEI will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on ? Wednesday, October 14, 2026?, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this ?RFEI may be directed to RFPREQUEST@edc.nyc on or before ?November 5, 2026 at 4:00pm?. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN ?Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:00PM?. Please click the link in the Deadlines section of this projects web page (which can be found on https://edc.nyc/rfps) to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation. Please upload a zip file with your company name and RFEI title.
Agency: Economic Development Corporation
Category: Goods and Services
Selection Method: Request for Information
PIN: 11780
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from NYC City Record and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Economic Development Corporation
Economic Development Corporation has issued 288 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via NYC City Record and NYC Open Data. Most recent publication: September 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit NYC City Record to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Economic Development Corporation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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