PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 Economic Impact Study RFP

Questions and Answers

Centre Pompidou x New Jersey Museum

June 16, 2023

1. Can companies outside the USA apply for this? (i.e., from India or Canada)

Yes. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all contractors and subcontractors must provide a Business Registration Certificate from the New Jersey Division of Revenue in the Department of Treasury when doing business with the State of New Jersey, and other public agencies in the State of New Jersey.

2. Will we need to come to Jersey City for meetings?

It is anticipated that some meetings will take place in-person in Jersey City and some may take place in Trenton or other locations in the State of New Jersey.

3. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside the USA? (i.e., from India or Canada)

Yes, unless otherwise specified by the Agency.

4. Can we submit the proposals via email?

Yes, per page 10, section 3.1.1, proposals can be submitted via email to Rob Napiorski (RNapiorski@jcnj.org) and Cortez Crosby (ccrosby@paratusgroup.com).

5. Are assumptions regarding attendance, visitor spending at museum, personnel plan, and operating budgets in place and available as the basis for the economic impact study?

These assumptions are not in place or available.

6. If not, does the economic impact assignment include preparation of such fundamental assumptions with the idea that these assumptions would then be refined and detailed in 2.2 Additional Scope of Work-Business Operating Plan?

Yes.

7. Will the economic impacts analysis then be refined to reflect the results of Task 2.2?

Yes.

8. Is the intent of 2.1.3 to develop an estimate of new development due to the new museum, or to evaluate the impacts of planned developments that have been proposed or planned?

The intent is to evaluate the impacts of both the new museum and the developments that have been proposed or planned.

9. Will Task 1 (economic impacts) and Task 2 (business and operating plan) be contracted at project outset?

One contract will be executed at project outset with Task 2 included as an Additional Service to be initiated upon written authorization from JCRA.

10. What is the target completion date for Task 1 and for Task 2?

JCRA will rely on the successful candidate to provide a workplan and meeting schedule to complete these tasks in a timely manner.  Respondent should indicate approximately how long it will take to complete each task

11. Has a target budget been established for Task 1 and for Task 2?  If so, what are these budgets?

No.

12. Has a targeted number of meetings been established for Task 1 and for Task 2?  If so, how many?

JCRA will rely on the successful candidate to provide a workplan and meeting schedule to complete these tasks in a timely manner.  In addition, the successful respondent may be required to attend meetings with the Agency regarding the services being provided.

13. Are the desired 2.2.5 (c) templates to be provided in Excel format?

Yes. Excel is an acceptable format.

14. Will the consultant have access and work with the development team regarding assumptions of potential contributed and endowment funds?

Yes, JCRA and the State of New Jersey will share assumptions about budgets and potential contributed funds as they develop. Currently, a development team is not in place.

15. Will the consultant have access to the engineering team to determine appropriate allowances for utilities?

Yes.

16. Will the off-site offices be defined in program of spaces to inform estimates regarding this component of the plan?

Yes.

17. Is a marketing team available for interface regarding the marketing and audience development aspects of the plan?

Currently, there is not a marketing team in place. Jersey City and Pompidou are in the early stages of developing coordinated strategies for marketing and audience development.

18. Can we receive electronic editable proposal forms? It seems the ones in the RFP are scanned docs and we are unable to edit.

No.

19. Do subcontractors need to fill out all forms with proposal submittal?

Yes.

20. Will a site visit take place?

There will not be a site visit during the procurement process. As part of the onboarding process with the successful respondent, a neighborhood and building walk will be scheduled. In the meantime, we encourage potential respondents to visit the Journal Square area to get a sense of the development occurring in that area.

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR JUNE 20, 2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

June 14, 2023

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary to the Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR MAY 16, 2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

May 10, 2023

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary  to the Board

Questions and Answers for Property Rehabilitation Services RFB at
405 – 407 Ocean Avenue
April 24, 2023
Q. Is the project PLA or non-union?
A. It is PLA. The successful bidder will be required to comply with New Jersey’s Prevailing
Wage Act.
Q. Is the 407 Ocean Avenue portion of the property substantially the same as 405 Ocean
Avenue portion?
A. Yes, the layout is the mirror of 405 Ocean Avenue.
Q. Can another site visit be arranged, as 407 Ocean Ave. portion of the property was
inaccessible?
A. Yes, another site visit can be arranged.
Q. Is there an additional process other than the Request for Bid from the Jersey City
Redevelopment Agency?
A. No, this is the only process required to bid on this project.

The JCRA hosted a virtual public meeting regarding the draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for the Morris Canal Greenway segments funded by the US EPA Brownfield Grant. The Draft ABCA outlines the proposed alternative use of the contaminated site, the associated risks, and the measures that will be taken to mitigate those risks to protect human health and the environment. The document includes a description of the proposed alternative use, the contaminants present, the potential exposure pathways, the risk assessment, and the cleanup and management plans. View the draft document here: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/YrqmkBOo2I

The Morris Canal Greenway is an important project that aims to transform a former industrial transportation route into a 110-mile linear park and greenway, connecting communities and preserving history. The EPA Brownfield Grant is a crucial component of this project, providing funds for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites along the canal.

The public meeting took  place on Tuesday, April 25 at 12pm via Zoom. To view a recording of the meeting, please go here: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/aBIEnobA9fG59rl2RDX9vfVCRwlHuuE0UMPKVNYkvWkRyQp5eBVkORx_4DQMvCmh.VeE9rw3cNjOc2yBX

To submit comments or questions to the document please send an email to sonia@brsinc.com by May 25, 2023.

Thank you.

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR APRIL 18, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY. AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

April 13, 2023
Jesamil Lozano
Secretary to the Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21^ST, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN EFRAIN ROSARIO MEMORIAL CAUCUS, LOCATED AT 280 GROVE STREET JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07302.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

March 16, 2023

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary  to the Board

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD A

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