RFP # 6000001881 - performance of expert professional electrical design 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 Proposal (RFP) #6000001881 seeking expert professional electrical design services to be performed on a task order basis over a four-year term. The procurement focuses on electrical design services across five critical subsets: Electrical Power Distribution and Control Systems, Aeronautical Systems, DC Traction Power Systems, Fire Alarm and Emergency Communication Systems, and Electronics. Proposing firms must provide design services for various facilities including airports, tunnels, bridges, terminals, commercial buildings, railroads, and ports. Minimum qualifications include having at least two licensed professional electrical engineers, with specific requirements that at least one engineer demonstrate experience in New York or New Jersey. Firms must also demonstrate a minimum of five relevant project experiences across different facility types. The proposal receipt date is January 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform. A virtual pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and technical questions can be directed to askforbids@panynj.gov.

The Port Authority has established ambitious diversity goals for this procurement, targeting 20% participation by Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% by Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% by Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs). The solicitation emphasizes full and fair opportunity for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Professional liability insurance requirements are substantial, with a minimum coverage of $5,000,000 per occurrence. Compensation will be determined on a task order basis, with potential methods including multiplier-based rates or lump sum arrangements. The contract allows for multiple award scenarios, with the Port Authority reserving the right to distribute task orders among selected firms to ensure fair competition and equity. Comprehensive background screening and security protocols will be mandatory for all personnel involved in the project. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the four-year term and task order basis suggest significant potential contract value across multiple infrastructure and transportation projects.