Bid # 6000003130 - Locksmith and Safe Services at Newark Liberty International Airport - Three(3) Year Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive locksmith and safe services for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through Bid #6000003130. The three-year contract includes locksmith services such as lock maintenance and repair, key cutting, safe combination changes, door installation and repair, and AirTrain door inspection and maintenance. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of continuous experience managing a licensed locksmith business and demonstrate satisfactory performance on similar contracts with a minimum annual gross income of $200,000. The procurement requires electronic bid submission via the Bonfire platform by December 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST via Microsoft Teams and a facility inspection on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Pricing will be structured on a unit price basis across four exhibits: key cutting, basic services, labor rates (including routine, night, and emergency services), and net cost of materials with a percentage discount off manufacturer's printed price list. The expected contract commencement is January 16, 2026, with an expiration date of January 15, 2029, potentially including one optional one-year extension and a 120-day extension period.

The solicitation includes specific participation goals for minority-owned (20%), women-owned (10%), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (3%). Contractors must obtain U.S. Customs bonds and security credentials, with all personnel required to pass background checks through the Secure Worker Access Consortium (S.W.A.C.). The contract mandates commercial general liability insurance of $25 million per occurrence for unescorted airside work and requires uniformed personnel with identification badges. Liquidated damages will be applied for failures such as missed response times, non-performance, or non-compliance with uniform and identification requirements. The Port Authority affirms its commitment to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring full and fair opportunity for all bidders without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement of $200,000 minimum annual gross income suggests a substantial contract value. Technical assistance is available through askforbids@panynj.gov or (212) 435-4600, with solicitation documents accessible on the Port Authority's website and Bonfire platform.