Issue Date: 4/10/2006 NYS CONTRACT REPORTER Miscellaneous Services Solicitation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Request for Expressions of Interest for Development Description: City of Niagara Falls/USA Niagara Development Corporation Description: The City of Niagara Falls and the USA Niagara Development Corporation (USAN), a subsidiary of the NYS Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC), pursuant to a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI), seeks statements of interest and qualifications from development companies and/or teams with experience in urban mixeduse development projects. The opportunity is for development of a 3.3-acre vacant, city-owned parcel at the south-west corner of Third and Niagara Streets in the downtown section of the City of Niagara Falls, New York. Submission of a statement of interest and qualifications is a prerequisite to participating on any future Request for Proposal (RFP) for this project. The RFEI and accompanying materials can be obtained from the contact set forth below and is also available on the USAN website at www.usaniagara.com. Subcontracting Provisions: It is the policy of the State of New York, ESDC, USA Niagara, and City of Niagara Falls to comply with all Federal, State and local laws, policies, orders, rules and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status, and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (W/WBE’s), minority group members and women share in the economic opportunities generated by ESDC’s and/or its subsidiaries participation in projects or initiatives, and/or the use of their funds. Requirements: Response should indicate respondent’s capability to undertake all components of a development program. Proposal Due: Location: 5/26/2006 3:00 pm Niagara Falls, New York Contact: Paul Tronolone USA Niagara Development/ESDC 345 Third Street , Suite 505 Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716)284-2556 (716)284-2917 FAX Contact 2: Joseph Collura Dept. of Planning & Economic Development City of Niagara Falls City Hall, 745 Main Street, Room 106 Niagara Falls, New York 14302 (716)286-4313 (716)286-8836 FAX Submit To: Joseph Collura Dept. of Planning & Economic Development City of Niagara Falls City Hall, 745 Main Street, Room 106 Niagara Falls, New York 14302