RFP # 6000001848 - request for proposals for performance of expert professional climate resilience and sustainable design services on a “task order basis” for a four-year term (RFP# 6000001848) - open

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued RFP #6000001848 for expert professional climate resilience and sustainable design services to be delivered on a task order basis over a four-year term. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide specialized services in climate resilience and sustainable design for non-residential building, infrastructure, and landscape projects. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three relevant projects completed within the last seven years and have staff with specialized credentials such as LEED AP or Envision AP. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, considering technical qualifications and cost proposals. Key proposal submission deadlines have been extended multiple times, with the current deadline set for 2:00 P.M. on January 5, 2024. The services are anticipated to include feasibility studies, design services, training, research, and guideline development for large commercial and transportation infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, airports, ports, roadways, and railways. A virtual pre-proposal meeting was held on November 28, 2023, and potential proposers are required to register and submit documents electronically through the Bonfire platform.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned 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). Prime consultants must meet qualification criteria independently and cannot rely on subconsultant experience. Compensation will be structured using a multiplier applied to actual salaries, with potential for lump-sum task orders, and the Authority reserves the right to retain multiple firms to ensure fair competition. Hourly rates should be listed for 2024, with subsequent year adjustments following standard agreement provisions. Insurance requirements will primarily be the responsibility of the prime consultant, who must ensure adequate coverage for subconsultants. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the task order-based approach suggests flexibility in project scope and potential funding. The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin during the bidding process.