Downstate Semiconductor Chip Design Center

Empire State Development is seeking an eligible nonprofit organization to design, construct, develop, and operate a semiconductor chip design center in downstate New York, with up to $25 million in grant funding available.

New York > Empire State Development > Procurement Office


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Open
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Oct 26, 2026 02:00 PM
Sep 10, 2026 12:00 PM
$25,000,000.00
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
it-prequal2026@esd.ny.gov
+12128033106
655 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Empire State Development is soliciting applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including academic and research institutions and eligible consortia, to lead the design, construction, development, and operation of a physical semiconductor chip design center in downstate New York. The center may involve new construction or expansion or modification of an existing facility and must establish a sustainable operating model supported by state, industry, academic, and philanthropic partnerships. The selected organization will provide shared access to electronic design automation tools, computing resources, secure design environments, prototyping and validation resources, startup incubation and commercialization support, workforce training, and connections to fabrication, investors, and strategic partners. Applicants must submit a phased application beginning with a concept paper, with potential advancement to an interactive review process and then a full proposal. Up to $25 million is available for eligible capital costs, including construction, renovation, equipment, and related soft costs; there is no cost-match requirement. The full proposal must include a three-year operating and capital pro forma, implementation plan, timeline, and required administrative forms.

Classification Codes
NAICS541512Computer Systems Design Services
PSC5961Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
Smart Codes
semiconductor design centerchip design softwaresemiconductor workforce training
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 10, 2026-Issue Date
Sep 16, 2026-Deadline for Webinar Registration
Sep 17, 2026 04:00 PM-Webinar (optional)
Webinar registration is required; the solicitation provides a registration link.
Sep 22, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 2, 2026-Answers to Questions Posted
Oct 26, 2026 06:00 PM-Phase 1 Concept Paper Due
Nov 9, 2026-Phase 2 Interactive Review Process (optional)
The process is scheduled on or about November 9–20, 2026; participation is by invitation and may include in-person presentations, interviews, discussions, and facility tours.
Jan 11, 2027-Phase 3 Full Proposals Due
Feb 1, 2027-Anticipated Selection
Jul 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Railroad Protective Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Contractor's Pollution Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Pollution Legal Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Marine Protection and Indemnity — $5,000,000.00
  • Builder's Risk/Installation Floater
  • Cyber Professional Liability — $3,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Architects and Engineers Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Valuable Papers — $500,000.00
  • Contractor's Protective Professional Indemnity (CPPI) Insurance — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
  • Disability Insurance
  • Premises Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Property Insurance
  • Flood Insurance
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