RFP # 6000001839 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Environmental Design/Asbestos Abatement Services as Requested on a “Task Order Basis” for a Four-Year Term - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued Request for Proposals (RFP #6000001839) for expert professional environmental design and asbestos abatement services to be performed on a task order basis over a four-year term. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide services in two primary categories: Environmental Design and Asbestos Abatement, with potential multiple firm selections. Proposers must have environmental engineers or scientists with a minimum of 10 years of experience, and for asbestos abatement, must include certified Asbestos Project Designers. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, considering technical qualifications and cost. The virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting was held on November 28, 2023, and the final proposal submission deadline has been extended to January 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic submissions required through the Bonfire platform. Proposers must demonstrate compliance with state licensing requirements, provide comprehensive staff qualifications, and submit detailed documentation including company profiles and staff experience.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for diverse businesses, including 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs). The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Compensation will be structured through a multiplier applied to actual salaries, with potential for lump sum task orders. Firms are required to have professional engineer licenses in New York or New Jersey and must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, errors & omission, environmental/pollution liability, and workers' compensation with coverage limits ranging from $1 million to $5 million. While no specific contract value was disclosed, the task order basis suggests flexibility in potential project scope and funding. Subconsultants are permitted, with prime contractors responsible for meeting overall proposer requirements, and firms can submit proposals covering both service categories.