New York State Contract Reporter #2135142

Sole Source Renovation and Restoration of Rufus King Park and Museum in Queens

This opportunity involves a sole source contract from the New York State Department of State for the renovation and restoration of Downtown Jamaica's Rufus King Park and its historic house museum in Queens, New York. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of State, Bureau of Fiscal Management, CMS1 - Project Scope: - Restoration and redesign of the landscaped park - Upgrades to the museum's entrance and public spaces - Restoration of the early 1800s historic house museum building - All work supports the Downtown Jamaica DRI Strategic Investment Plan - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named; contract is awarded to NYC Department of Parks and Recreation - Products/Services Requested: - Renovation and restoration services for park and museum - No part numbers or quantities specified; focus is on comprehensive site and building improvements - Notable Requirements: - Integration of historic preservation with public space enhancements - Emphasis on cultural destination development and community revitalization - Procurement Details: - Sole source procurement, exempt from advertising under Economic Development Law

Description

This contract is related to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and will fund the renovation of Downtown Jamaica's Rufus King Park, which includes a historic park and an early 1800s house museum. The project involves restoring and redesigning the landscaped park and upgrading the museum's entrance and public spaces. Combined with the planned restoration of the historic museum building currently in design, the project aims to make Rufus King Park and Museum a cultural beacon and destination for residents and visitors. The completed project supports the vision and goals of the local community as part of the Downtown Jamaica DRI Strategic Investment Plan.

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