Supply Chain Solicitations to Support Offshore Wind and Strengthen New York’s Economy

New York State is seeking to invest $500 million to strengthen New York’s offshore wind industry and the broader economy by investing in infrastructure, manufacturing and services capable of supporting energy projects in New York and throughout the United States. Programs will include the retrofit and/or development of New York ports and related efforts to support supply chain investment in New York while aligning with a broader shared vision to grow a U.S. supply chain.

NYSERDA has adapted and re-purposed supply chain solicitations to align with the needs of the offshore wind industry while also ensuring New York remains competitive in the global marketplace. The Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals will target investments that fill immediate needs and support future growth. NYSERDA seeks to award projects capable of immediately providing value to New York State, fostering symbiotic partnerships and leveraging private investment. Ideal projects will begin work quickly, tapping into New York’s workforce and skilled labor, while facilitating growth of supply chain opportunities over the long-term operations of a port.

Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041 – (Open)

NYSERDA is making available up to $300 million in funding for maritime port development and improvement projects that will increase the capability for New York to support the offshore wind industry while also having multi-use purposes. This competitive solicitation seeks projects ranging from large scale port upgrades to support product manufacturing to smaller upgrades that allow for activities like onshore logistics or vessel repair.

To submit a proposal to RFP 6041, please access the funding opportunities page here:

Port Infrastructure (RFP 6041)

Port Infrastructure RFP 6041 Schedule

Proposals to RFP 6041 will be evaluated in a series of rounds. Please note that subsequent to Round 1, funding is subject to availability. The schedule of rounds is as follows, with each Proposal Submission Deadline occurring at 3:00 p.m. ET:

Port Infrastructure RFP 6041 Documents

• Summary of Revisions
• Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals 6041
• Appendix A – Proposer Certification Form
• Appendix B – Funding Agreement
• Appendix C – Form of Award Security
• Appendix D – Proposal Submission Guide
• Appendix E – Data Form
• Appendix F – Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement
• Appendix G – Standard Form Agreement Comment Template
• Executive Order 16 and Explanation
• Disclosure Statement

*Please note Appendix B – Funding Agreement was updated on 2/4/2026 to include Exhibit E, Exhibit G and Exhibit H.

Additional Information

For questions regarding Port Infrastructure RFP 6041, please reach out to [email protected] and consult the Port Infrastructure RFP 6041 FAQs [PDF].

Closed Solicitations

New York State has issued an adapted and re-purposed supply chain solicitation to align with market needs, attract private capital, and strengthen New York’s maritime port infrastructure. The previous supply chain solicitations have been closed without awards.