SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · RIVERBAY CORPORATION
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Riverbay Corporation requests proposals from architectural firms for conceptual lobby modernization renderings of residential buildings in Co-op City. Mandatory prebid conference on July 15, 2026. Electronic bids due by July 29, 2026.
Riverbay Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to provide professional architectural visualization services for the development of conceptual lobby modernization renderings for representative residential building typologies located throughout Co-op City. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2862043.C20782751 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/23/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Please completely fill out Appendix B in the attached RFP and upload the Appendix and references with your bid submission on this platform. **Solicitation Number**: 4321 **Reference Number**: 0000429647 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event: Prebid Conference | Date: 07/15/2026 10:30 AM EDT | Location: Construction Trailer: 98 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 10475 | Mandatory: True **Line Items**: | description | quantity | uom | |---|---|---| | Compensation for the services described herein shall be provided on a lump sum basis, inclusive of all labor, professional services, coordination, meetings, overhead, and reimbursable expenses necessary to complete the scope of work. The total scope of deliverables shall consist of nine (9) presentation-quality conceptual renderings, representing three (3) alternative modernization concepts for each building type. Brand Preference Not Applicable - Service Item | 9.0 | Lump-Sum | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | Arrow Right Question: Existing Conditions How can we make arrangements to survey the existing conditions? Conduct brief preliminary site visit, to assess: size, scope, configurations, etc.. - Thank you very much Answer: Answered in Communication 1 | Arrow Right Question: Existing Conditions How can we make arrangements to survey the existing conditions? Conduct brief preliminary site visit, to assess: size, scope, configurations, etc.. - Thank you very much Answer: Answered in Communication 1 | | Arrow Right Question: Existing conditions drawings Will existing CAD or Revit files be provided? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Existing conditions drawings Will existing CAD or Revit files be provided? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Number of meetings & schedule How many formal review meetings are anticipated? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Number of meetings & schedule How many formal review meetings are anticipated? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Number of revisions Is there an expected maximum number of revision cycles? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Number of revisions Is there an expected maximum number of revision cycles? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Finish standards Will finish standards or branding guidelines be provided? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Finish standards Will finish standards or branding guidelines be provided? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Furniture selections Are furniture selections expected to represent specific manufacturers or generic concepts? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Furniture selections Are furniture selections expected to represent specific manufacturers or generic concepts? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Pricing and bid form On page 3 of the RFP document it refers to the pricing and bid form where all line items have to be filled out. We can't see that a bid form is provided? Can you indicate where it can be found or whether it is sufficient to include a fee proposal within our response. Thank you Answer: Answered in Communication 2 | Arrow Right Question: Pricing and bid form On page 3 of the RFP document it refers to the pricing and bid form where all line items have to be filled out. We can't see that a bid form is provided? Can you indicate where it can be found or whether it is sufficient to include a fee proposal within our response. Thank you Answer: Answered in Communication 2 | | Arrow Right Question: Duration of Design Phase As discussed during the site visit on 7/15, should we assume the final renderings are due 2 months from notice of award? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Duration of Design Phase As discussed during the site visit on 7/15, should we assume the final renderings are due 2 months from notice of award? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Format of Meetings Should the design consultant assume virtual or in-person meetings to review the drafts and final version of the design concept renderings? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Format of Meetings Should the design consultant assume virtual or in-person meetings to review the drafts and final version of the design concept renderings? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Copy of Sign-in Sheet Please provide a copy of the sign-in sheet from the July 15 site meeting. Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Copy of Sign-in Sheet Please provide a copy of the sign-in sheet from the July 15 site meeting. Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Scope Boundary Please confirm that only interior renderings are required for this project. Please confirm that the existing terrazzo flooring and storefront are to remain and not part of the redesign scope. Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Scope Boundary Please confirm that only interior renderings are required for this project. Please confirm that the existing terrazzo flooring and storefront are to remain and not part of the redesign scope. Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Cost Estimate Please confirm that the design consultant is not responsible for providing a cost estimate with the design rendering concepts. Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Cost Estimate Please confirm that the design consultant is not responsible for providing a cost estimate with the design rendering concepts. Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Time and Materials Please clarify if the following should be included in our proposal: 1) printing of the 9 renderings, and 2) time to present the concepts to the stakeholders. Thank you! Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Time and Materials Please clarify if the following should be included in our proposal: 1) printing of the 9 renderings, and 2) time to present the concepts to the stakeholders. Thank you! Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Existing Condition Plans, Elevations, Sections Can you provide documents of the existing condition of the different type of Lobbies: Chevron Buildings A + B Triplecore Buildings A + B + C Tower Buildings A Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Existing Condition Plans, Elevations, Sections Can you provide documents of the existing condition of the different type of Lobbies: Chevron Buildings A + B Triplecore Buildings A + B + C Tower Buildings A Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Square Footage Can you provide square footage for each of the lobbies: Chevron Buildings A + B Triplecore Buildings A + B + C Tower Buildings A Answer: Answered in Communication 5 | Arrow Right Question: Square Footage Can you provide square footage for each of the lobbies: Chevron Buildings A + B Triplecore Buildings A + B + C Tower Buildings A Answer: Answered in Communication 5 | | Arrow Right Question: Questions regarding RFP 1) Is Riverbay requesting a bid price from a design-build firm or design-build team that would be responsible for both design and construction, or is the intent to select a respondent for conceptual rendering and design services only, with the selected team then advancing the project through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration as an architect before the work is bid to a contractor? 2) Is it only professional liability coverage for the design and development of the drawings or do we need to hold insurance to perform the construction, for the project? 3)In regards to pricing, A)Is this for the entire project, including design services and construction? 1.Is it an estimate for the full project as a design professional? 2. Is it a detailed bid that we will need to adhere to? Or B)Is it only for architectural services, including conceptual development, schematic design, design development, construction documents and when the project goes into construction, construction administration as an architect? C) Is the fee only for the licensing of the rendering services, specifically for the conceptual renderings submitted with the proposal and any further conceptual design development? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Questions regarding RFP 1) Is Riverbay requesting a bid price from a design-build firm or design-build team that would be responsible for both design and construction, or is the intent to select a respondent for conceptual rendering and design services only, with the selected team then advancing the project through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration as an architect before the work is bid to a contractor? 2) Is it only professional liability coverage for the design and development of the drawings or do we need to hold insurance to perform the construction, for the project? 3)In regards to pricing, A)Is this for the entire project, including design services and construction? 1.Is it an estimate for the full project as a design professional? 2. Is it a detailed bid that we will need to adhere to? Or B)Is it only for architectural services, including conceptual development, schematic design, design development, construction documents and when the project goes into construction, construction administration as an architect? C) Is the fee only for the licensing of the rendering services, specifically for the conceptual renderings submitted with the proposal and any further conceptual design development? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Existing Conditions Are plans of the existing conditions available? Even basic layouts or schematics would be exceeding useful in assessing the project scope and providing a bid. - Thank you Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Existing Conditions Are plans of the existing conditions available? Even basic layouts or schematics would be exceeding useful in assessing the project scope and providing a bid. - Thank you Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Site Visit Are you able to release a list of site visit attendees for this project? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | Arrow Right Question: Site Visit Are you able to release a list of site visit attendees for this project? Answer: Answered in Communication 3 | | Arrow Right Question: Number of Renderings The RFP notes (9) total renderings are required, with (3) material schemes required for each building type. On site it was noted (3) renderings/material schemes are required for each lobby type, which would be a total of (18) renderings. Could you please clarify the number of renderings required? Answer: Answered in Communication 4 | Arrow Right Question: Number of Renderings The RFP notes (9) total renderings are required, with (3) material schemes required for each building type. On site it was noted (3) renderings/material schemes are required for each lobby type, which would be a total of (18) renderings. Could you please clarify the number of renderings required? Answer: Answered in Communication 4 | | Arrow Right Question: Site Visit We recently reviewed this RFP and noted the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit held on 7/15/2026. Could you please clarify if our non-attendance at this meeting precludes us from submitting a proposal? Answer: Answered in Communication 6 | Arrow Right Question: Site Visit We recently reviewed this RFP and noted the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit held on 7/15/2026. Could you please clarify if our non-attendance at this meeting precludes us from submitting a proposal? Answer: Answered in Communication 6 | | Arrow Right Question: Proposal Clarifications 1. With the forthcoming addendum containing the plans and building information, should we anticipate any changes to the proposal due date, or should we continue to plan for the current July 29 submission deadline? 2. Could you please confirm the required or suggested presentation board size for the renderings? 3. Is the mail areas and lobby desk required to remain in its current location, or can it be relocated? Answer: Answered in Communication 7 | Arrow Right Question: Proposal Clarifications 1. With the forthcoming addendum containing the plans and building information, should we anticipate any changes to the proposal due date, or should we continue to plan for the current July 29 submission deadline? 2. Could you please confirm the required or suggested presentation board size for the renderings? 3. Is the mail areas and lobby desk required to remain in its current location, or can it be relocated? Answer: Answered in Communication 7 |
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