Bid # 6000002999 - Homeless Outreach and Referral Services At Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Two Year Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 6000002999 for Homeless Outreach and Referral Services at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), seeking a two-year contract for comprehensive homeless prevention services. The contract requires a service team consisting of a Management Representative, Program Monitor, six Social Service Case Workers, and a Nurse Practitioner to conduct outreach across airport terminals, parking lots, AirTrain stations, and surrounding areas. Key deliverables include maintaining access to at least ten shelter beds, providing comprehensive daily and monthly reporting on homeless interactions, placements, and service outcomes, and utilizing a passenger van, communication devices, and staff uniforms. The bid was issued on August 26, 2025, with proposals due on September 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, followed by an optional facility inspection on September 4, 2025. The contract is expected to commence on or about October 1, 2025, with a potential 120-day extension option, and will involve unit-based pricing calculated from actual service quantities.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside designations for Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOB), with participation goals of 20% for MBEs, 10% for WBEs, and 3% for SDVOBs. The Port Authority is committed to ensuring fair and non-discriminatory bidding opportunities, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Interested bidders can access the full solicitation document online through the Port Authority's website and Bonfire platform, with technical assistance available via email at askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600. While no incumbent vendor is specified in the documentation, the contract requires a comprehensive approach to homeless outreach with specific staffing and service delivery requirements. Technical details suggest potential integration with existing airport infrastructure and communication systems. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the two-year contract with potential extension indicates a significant investment in ongoing homeless outreach and referral services at Newark Liberty International Airport.