Bid # 6000003140 - REBID - Cleaning and Disposal of Waste from Sanitary Lift Stations and Sewer Lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport – Two (2) Year Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking bids for Bid #6000003140, a two-year contract for cleaning and disposal of waste from sanitary lift stations and sewer lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning services, including on-call and emergency services for sludge removal, debris disposal, and sewer line clearing for various airport buildings. Specific services include vacuum truck removal of sludge, pressure jet washing, steam cleaning of basins, flushing, and waste disposal, with estimated annual service hours for on-call and emergency work. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of continuous experience managing sanitary lift station and sewer line cleaning services for commercial or industrial accounts, with a minimum annual gross income of $500,000 in the last fiscal year. Contractors must also possess current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Part 360 and Part 364 waste transporter permits. Key procurement dates include a virtual pre-bid meeting on December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, a mandatory facility inspection on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and bid submissions due electronically via Bonfire on December 29, 2025, by 11:00 AM. The anticipated contract period is from January 15, 2025, to January 14, 2027, with a potential 120-day extension.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and participation goals for disadvantaged businesses, with 20 percent for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10 percent for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) of the total contract price. Bidders must complete electronic submissions in Adobe PDF format through the Bonfire platform, with no price preference available. Contractors are required to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $5 million in Commercial General Liability, $5 million in Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance with $1 million in Employer's Liability. Liquidated damages will be applied for failures such as non-response to emergencies within four hours or non-compliance with performance standards. Bidders must also pass Port Authority background screening through the Secure Worker Access Consortium (S.W.A.C.). While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and the two-year contract term suggest a significant investment in maintaining the airport's sanitary infrastructure. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation and adhere to the specified submission requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.