Notice of Intent for RFP# 6000002605 - Notice of Intent to Release a Request for Proposal for Performance of Expert Professional Architecture/Engineering Design and Management, Land Survey, Cost Estimating, Quality Assurance, and Related Technical Service

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP# 6000002605) for expert professional architecture and engineering services related to the Newark Liberty International Airport Redevelopment Program. The procurement seeks multi-discipline consultants to provide design, cost estimating, land surveying, quality assurance, architecture/engineering management, and related technical services on an "as-needed" task order basis from 2025 through 2028. Specific service requirements include design and management of utility infrastructure improvements, roadway modifications, airside and landside airport projects, terminal renovations, and AirTrain guideway and station developments. The RFP will focus on three major program components: the AirTrain Replacement Program, the NEC EWR Station Access Project, and the Replacement of existing Terminal B. Consultants must be capable of supporting comprehensive airport infrastructure projects, with the ability to coordinate across multiple design disciplines and manage complex, interdependent construction initiatives. The RFP is expected to be released in the Second Quarter of 2025, with potential consultants required to demonstrate extensive expertise in airport infrastructure design and management.

The Notice of Intent does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. However, given the complex nature of the project, prospective consultants will likely need significant professional credentials and demonstrated experience in large-scale airport infrastructure projects. The project references the previously completed Terminal A Redevelopment Program, which was the largest design-build project in New Jersey's history, suggesting a preference for firms with substantial technical capabilities and prior airport development experience. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the economic context is significant, with Newark Liberty International Airport supporting over 137,000 jobs and generating $29.3 billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the Notice of Intent and intended RFP at its sole discretion, and there is no guarantee that proposers will be selected. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive staffing plans, demonstrate multi-disciplinary design capabilities, and show proven experience in managing complex airport infrastructure redevelopment programs.