RFP # 6000001867 - request for proposals for performance of expert professional radio communications 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) #6000001867 for expert professional radio communications services to be performed on a task order basis over a four-year term. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive engineering services for radio communication systems, including analog and digital trunked radio, multi-site and simulcast systems, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and related technical design and implementation services. Proposing firms must demonstrate professional engineering licenses in New York or New Jersey, have a minimum of two electrical engineers with bachelor's degrees, and show experience with at least five comparable radio communication system projects within the past ten years. The RFP requires proposers to submit electronically through the Bonfire platform, with the proposal deadline extended to January 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. A virtual pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and technical support is available via email at askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600.

The Port Authority has established specific diversity participation goals for this procurement, 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 full and fair opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises, ensuring non-discrimination in the bidding process on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. The Authority plans to potentially retain multiple firms through this task order program, with compensation determined through a multiplier-based approach on actual salaries and the potential for lump-sum task orders. Firms will be evaluated based on both technical qualifications and cost considerations, with the contract including comprehensive insurance, non-discrimination, and ethical conduct requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the four-year term and task order structure suggest flexibility in project scope and potential contract value. The procurement is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, further emphasizing the commitment to equal opportunity in the bidding process.