Project Information

Bid Title

CONSULTANT SERVICES, OUTSIDE COUNSEL LITIGATION RFP

Issuing Agency

The City of New York

Location

New York

Published Date

May 18, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Original Source

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Project Description

Title: Consultant Services, Outside Counsel Litigation RFP

Procurement

Section

Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

Agency Name

1 Liberty Plaza, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10006

Request Address

Hugo Job
phone: (212) 618-5462
email: RFPRequest@edc.nyc

Contact Information

Accessibility questions: Equal Access Office, equalaccess@edc.nyc, 212-312-6602, by Monday, June 15, 2026 4:00 PM

Accessibility

Current

Status

Goods and Services

Category

Request for Proposals

Selection Method

5/18/2026

Publication Date

Solicitation

Notice Type

PIN#1168 Due: 6/15/2026 4:00 PM

PIN - Due Date

Description

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) is seeking one or more law firms to serve as outside litigation counsel to NYCEDC in connection with certain pre-litigation and litigation matters related to lease enforcement, property management and other landlord-tenant and commercial litigation issues. This representation may include insurance, bankruptcy and other business and real estate issues as well as collection work. The successful Respondents will investigate pre-litigation matters, draft litigation-related documents including summonses, complaints, affidavits, briefs, court submissions, stipulations, settlements and ancillary agreements; will represent NYCEDC at court hearings and other legal proceedings; undertake any necessary related legal research; render legal advice and perform collection work on behalf of NYCEDC; provide NYCEDC with legal advice on landlord-tenant issues pertaining to tenants, licensees, permittees, squatters, operators, and other occupants; and review and provide NYCEDC with legal advice regarding appropriate agreements, leases, licenses, permits, financing documents, mortgages, guarantees, and other legal instruments.

NYCEDC plans to select one or more law firms on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP.

It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color,

national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and other protected category and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDC’s projects and initiatives. Please refer to the Equal Employment and Affirmative Compliance for Non-Construction Contracts Addendum in Exhibit B of the RFP.

Companies who have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (“M/WBE”) are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about M/WBE certification, NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, and programs to assist M/WBE in navigating current and upcoming opportunities on NYCEDC projects, please visit https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/ and edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe.

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 P.M. on Monday, June 1, 2026. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to the Q&A web form available at edc.nyc/RFPs. Answers to all questions will be posted by Monday, June 8, 2026., to https://edc.nyc/rfps. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP will not be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on Monday, June 1, 2026, however, technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals to this RFP may be directed to RFPREQUEST@edc.nyc on or before Monday, June 15, 2026.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Monday, May 18, 2026. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON Monday, June 15, 2026. Please click the link in the “Deadlines” section of this project’s web page (which can be found on https://edc.nyc/rfps) to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation. Please upload your response as a .zip file with your company name and the title of this project.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers
• NAICS 541199All Other Legal Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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