Empire State Development #NYS-Museum-Comprehensive-Plan-RFP-Final

Comprehensive Planning Services for New York State Museum Revitalization

Empire State Development (ESD), through the New York State Urban Development Corporation, is seeking a qualified vendor to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the $150 million revitalization of the New York State Museum in Albany. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), New York State Urban Development Corporation - Scope of Work: - Develop a detailed Comprehensive Plan for museum revitalization - Includes physical renovation planning, exhibition and visitor experience design, operational and strategic planning, facility assessments, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement - Products/Services Requested: - Professional planning and design services (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - One comprehensive planning engagement covering all aspects of museum modernization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on participation by New York State certified Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) - Compliance with New York State procurement laws and diversity/non-discrimination policies - Submission of technical and administrative proposals - Adherence to ESD's IT security standards (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR, and NYS/Federal cybersecurity laws) - Submission of a Diversity Practices Questionnaire - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a professional services planning engagement

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified vendors to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the $150 million revitalization of the New York State Museum. The plan aims to reimagine the museum as a modern, world-class civic and cultural asset that inspires and serves New Yorkers and visitors for decades. The Comprehensive Plan will be based on the Vision Study and Visitor Study conducted in 2026 and will guide future contracts for the renovation delivery. The scope includes detailed designs for new exhibitions, physical renovations, operational changes, and enhancements to the visitor experience. Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are encouraged to participate as subcontractors or prime contractors.

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