Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice

Description of goods to services to be bid: NYSERDA has launched an Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice (OSWPON26-1). Through this PON, NYSERDA seeks to award funding to support project-specific offshore wind predevelopment activities that will support project maturity, mitigate development costs, increase project viability, position projects for more competitive offtake agreements, and generally maintain viable pathways toward financial close and commercial operation. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis through December 31, 2029, or until funds are fully committed. Please view the Program Opportunity Notice (OSWPON26-1) for details and submission instructions. If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences: Eligible Applicants must hold legal rights to an offshore wind lease from the federal government and a controlling interest in the Project contained within that lease. Please see the Program Opportunity Notice (OSWPON26-1) for details on Applicant Eligibility, Project Eligibility, and Eligible Activities. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%