Business View Civil & Municipal | Volme 3, Issue 2

5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 O p e n i n g L i n e s NJEDA SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CREATE WO FLAGSHIP OFFSHORE R&D TESTING FACILITY T he New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified entity to conduct a feasibility study for a world-class, flagship offshore wind research and development (R&D) testing facility as part of the Authority’s strategy to accelerate innovation for the offshore wind industry. The Offshore Wind Innovation Center Feasibility Study RFP can be found here . The NJEDA, in support of the development of the Wind Institute, is seeking to secure the Garden State’s position as a leader in offshore wind technology research and innovation through this development to capitalize on New Jersey’s offshore wind investments and spur a robust ecosystem of offshore wind-related innovation activities. The firm selected through the RFP will be responsible for providing the background review and market analysis, feasibility analysis, and implementation plans for this facility. “Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey is on track to become the capital of American offshore wind,” NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan said. “The Innovation Center will be instrumental in ensuring that New Jersey leads on world-renowned offshore wind technology research and innovation and harnesses the