Bid # 6000002981 - Cleaning and Disposal of Waste from Sanitary Lift/Storm Pump Stations and Sewer Lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport – Three (3) Year Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a contractor for Bid #6000002981, a three-year contract for cleaning and disposal services at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning and waste removal for sanitary lift stations, storm pump stations, and sewer lines, including on-call and emergency removal of sludge, dirt, debris, and waste materials. Bidders must have at least five years of continuous experience in commercial sanitary lift station and sewer line cleaning services, with a minimum annual gross income of $500,000. They are also required to possess New York State Department of Environmental Conservation waste transporter permits. The solicitation includes a virtual pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET, with electronic bid submissions due on September 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM. A facility inspection is planned for September 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The contract is structured as a unit price service contract, with compensation based on actual quantities of services performed and the unit prices quoted by the successful bidder.

The bid emphasizes participation from minority and service-disabled veteran business enterprises, with specific goals of 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs). Bidders must submit detailed participation plans and demonstrate good faith efforts to include certified minority-owned businesses in subcontracting opportunities. The Port Authority ensures equal opportunity and non-discrimination, guaranteeing that businesses will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is designed to cover comprehensive cleaning services across 14 different locations at the airport. The contract term is anticipated to run from approximately November 11, 2025, to November 10, 2028, with a potential 120-day extension option. Technical assistance for potential bidders is available via email at askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600.