RFP # 6000001494 - request for proposals for performance of expert professional path origin and destination survey services as requested on a “call-in” basis during 2023-2028 - open

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking expert professional services to conduct comprehensive PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) Origin and Destination Survey Services through RFP #6000001494, which will operate on a "call-in" basis from 2023-2028. The primary objective is to perform intercept surveys at PATH's 13 stations using tablet-based instruments to collect detailed passenger data including demographics, travel characteristics, fare usage, and trip specifics. Survey deliverables will include developing survey methodology, creating survey instruments, conducting pilot and main surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and producing detailed reports and presentations to support PATH's strategic planning, business decisions, market research, and project development efforts. The initial proposal submission deadline was May 18, 2023, with a virtual pre-proposal meeting held on April 27th, and all submissions were required to be made electronically through the Bonfire platform. Proposers were instructed to contact Ms. Jessica Smith at JLSmith@panynj.gov for any questions, and technical assistance was available through askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600.

The Port Authority has established specific diversity goals for this contract, including a 30% Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation target, broken down as 20% for minority-owned and 10% for women-owned businesses, with an additional 3% goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract will be awarded on a time and materials basis, with compensation calculated using multipliers on actual salaries paid to professional and technical personnel. Proposers must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring non-discrimination in contract consideration. The consultant will be responsible for providing all necessary survey equipment, including tablets, and must ensure comprehensive data quality through rigorous quality assurance and quality control procedures. While specific contract value details were not explicitly stated, the five-year duration and flexible "call-in" service model suggest potential for substantial ongoing work across multiple survey tasks. The procurement is designed to be inclusive, encouraging participation from diverse business enterprises while maintaining high standards of professional survey research capabilities.