RFP # 6000001825 - request for proposals for performance of expert professional tenant alteration application (TAA) code review services as requested on a task order basis for a four-year term - open

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has issued RFP #6000001825 for Expert Professional Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) Code Review Services to be performed on a task order basis over a four-year term. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive code review services for commercial and industrial buildings across New York City, New York State, and New Jersey. Proposing firms must have staff who are Registered Architects or Professional Engineers licensed in New York or New Jersey, with at least two staff members experienced in code reviews across nine technical disciplines. Key deliverables include interpreting and analyzing construction documents, coordinating technical review comments, preparing comprehensive memoranda, and attending meetings with tenant consultants to resolve code matters. The virtual pre-proposal meeting was held on November 20, 2023, and the proposal submission deadline has been extended multiple times, with the current due date set for January 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform, with no email, hand-delivery, or mailed proposals accepted.

The PANYNJ has established specific diversity participation goals for this contract, including 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOBs). Proposers are required to demonstrate at least five years of experience in design code review services for commercial and transportation facilities, with in-depth knowledge of applicable construction codes and standards. The Port Authority may retain multiple firms for these services, with task orders distributed to ensure fair competition. Compensation will be based on a multiplier applied to actual salaries, with potential task orders using lump sum arrangements. There are set-asides for contracts under $2.5M for PA Certified Small Businesses (SBEs) and SDVOBs, with potential fee and bond waivers. Insurance requirements include $2 million in Commercial General Liability, $2 million in Commercial Automobile Liability, $5 million in Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the four-year term and task order basis suggest significant potential opportunities for selected firms.