REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS On Call Services-Engineering and Architecture

Albany Port District Commission (APDC) is requesting qualifications from engineering and architectural firms to provide on-call services for small- to medium-scale, unexpected, and emergency projects at the Port of Albany-Rensselaer, with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Proposers must comply with New York State MWBE and SDVOB participation goals.

Eligible disciplines include civil engineering, structural engineering, marine engineering, environmental engineering, MEP systems, landscape architecture, cost estimating, and design-related services. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of experience providing engineering and architectural services in the Capital District of New York or surrounding areas and hold valid licensure or authorization to practice in New York State. For projects valued at $50,000 or greater and lasting more than ten workdays, the awardee must submit an Approach Plan with detailed fee breakdowns, staffing plans with hourly rates, and project strategies.

The contract term is five years with potential renewal options. Compensation is structured on time and materials with a not-to-exceed limit negotiated for each individual project assignment; no minimum amount of work is guaranteed. APDC reserves the right to award one or multiple firms based on best value and retains discretion to request services solely as needed.

Selection criteria are breadth and depth of experience in preferred disciplines (40 percent), relevant projects (15 percent), on-call contract experience (15 percent), client communication and staffing approach (15 percent), and base rate ranges and cost escalations (15 percent). Written inquiries are due October 1, 2026, with responses provided by October 5, 2026. Award notification is expected within 45 calendar days of the opening date. Proposers must complete mandatory certifications including non-collusive bidding, Iran Energy Sector Divestment compliance, sexual harassment prevention policies, workers' compensation insurance, and EO 177 compliance. No incumbent firm is identified.