New York State Contract Reporter #2136655

Empire State Development RFQ for Prequalified Consultant Pool: Economic Development & Semiconductor Ecosystem Services

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking to establish a prequalified pool of expert consultants to support New York State's economic development and semiconductor ecosystem initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), including the Strategic Business Division, Regional Offices, and the Governor's Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI) - Scope of Services (organized into lots): - Economic Analysis, Research & Strategic Planning - Semiconductor ecosystem mapping, policy/incentive modeling, labor market analytics, regional impact studies - Site Selection & Competitive Benchmarking - Site selection analysis, benchmarking, asset mapping, risk assessment, utility gap analysis - Industrial Site Development & Design (Semiconductor Specific) - Technical engineering for semiconductor fabs, supply chain engineering, cross-cultural project management, translation/localization, hazardous pollutant permitting - Learning Platform Strategy & Technical Assistance - Workforce training platform design, LMS integration, curriculum digitization, supplier-buyer portals, customer journey mapping - Prohibition on proprietary software for LMS solutions - Events, Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement - Supplier forums, digital marketing, coalition building, media relations - Corporate Sustainability & Advanced Manufacturing Solutions - Decarbonization, circular economy, water stewardship, ESG reporting, green building, transportation decarbonization - Data Quality, Methodology & Process Assurance - Data collection evaluation, process audits, milestone certification - Industrial Site Readiness & Permitting - Site planning, environmental review, GIS, wetlands mitigation, brownfield remediation, air/water permitting - Independent Third-Party Assurance, Compliance Auditing & Performance Verification - Third-party auditing of sustainability data, workforce diversity compliance, data quality assurance, incentive milestone certification - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in semiconductor industry standards - Cultural and language competency (Japanese, Korean, Mandarin) for certain lots - Compliance with IT security standards (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR where applicable) - MWBE and SDVOB participation strongly encouraged, but not mandated - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified consulting firms

Description

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to establish a prequalified pool of expert vendors across seven distinct service lots to support the operational capabilities of Empire State Development's Strategic Business Division, Regional Offices, and the state's growing semiconductor ecosystem. The scope includes economic analysis, site selection, industrial site development, learning platform strategy, marketing, corporate sustainability, and more. The contract is state-wide with a submission deadline of August 28, 2026. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with New York State regulations and encourages participation from Minority/Women Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, though no specific set-aside goals are mandated.

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