New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”), in cooperation with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, is seeking a developer and operator for the former Loew’s Kings Theatre (the “Theatre”).

Responses to this request for proposals (“RFP”) must present a plan to rehabilitate and operate the Theatre as an entertainment-related venue. This RFP is subject to the conditions, terms and limitations set forth in Appendix 17 of the RFP.

The Theatre contains approximately 68,300 SF on a 55,000 SF parcel, with a seating capacity of 3,195. The “Site” includes the Theatre as well as several City-owned parcels behind the Theatre (“City-owned Parcels”). The portion of City-owned Parcels within East 22nd Street may be developed to expand the Theatre’s stage and backstage areas, thereby creating a venue more accommodating to modern-day performances.

The Theatre and City-owned Parcels within East 22nd Street are being offered for a long-term lease disposition. The portion of City-owned Parcels within the Flatbush Municipal Parking Lot may also be developed to include a parking deck.

This short film provides a glimpse of the Theatre’s majestic interior, as well as commentary by the Brooklyn Borough President.

NYCEDC plans to select a respondent 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, and the proposed fee.

Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Wednesday, March 12, 2008. The RFP is available for in-person pick-up between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at:

NYCEDC
110 William Street, 6th floor (between Fulton & John streets). 
New York, NY

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

Please submit six (6) sets of your proposal to:

NYCEDC
Attn: Maryann Catalano, Vice President, Contracts
110 William Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFP should be directed to tsussewell@nycedc.com.

For all questions that do not pertain to the subject matter of this RFP, please contact NYCEDC’s Contracts Hotline at (212) 312-3969. Answers to all questions will be posted by Friday, May 2, 2008, to this page.

Informational Session / Optional Site Visit
Those who wish to attend the Informational Session/Site Visit must RSVP on or before Friday, April 4, 2008 to Liliana Ruiz at (212) 312-3840 or lruiz@nycedc.com. 

Date: Monday, April 7, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM 
Location: The Loews Kings Theatre, 1025-1035 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn

Second Informational Session / Optional Site Visit
A second site tour and informational meeting (“Second Site Tour”) will be held. Those who wish to attend the Second Site Tour must RSVP with Liliana Ruiz at (212) 618-3840 or lruiz@nycedc.com on or before Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. 

Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
TIme: 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Site, located at 1025-1035 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn

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 and NYCEDC’s M/WBE program, please visit www.nycedc.com/mwbeprogram.