RFP # 6000001887 - performance of expert professional civil design services as requested on a “task order basis” for a four-year term #6000001887 - open

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued RFP #6000001887 for expert professional civil design services to be performed on a task order basis over a four-year term. The procurement seeks multiple firms to provide design services across three service categories: Civil General, Civil Aviation, and Civil Rail, focusing on infrastructure projects involving new construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance. Proposers must demonstrate staff expertise, professional engineering licenses, and substantial experience with transportation facilities. Firms will be selected based on their technical qualifications, staff capabilities, and ability to deliver complex civil design services through a flexible task order mechanism. The virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with proposals due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on January 11, 2024. Submissions must be made electronically through the Bonfire platform, with no email, hand-delivered, or mailed submissions accepted. Proposers are required to provide comprehensive documentation including professional staff qualifications, relevant project experience, and detailed salary schedules.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for minority-owned (20%), women-owned (10%), and service-disabled veteran-owned (3%) businesses, targeting a total 30% MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation. Firms must register and demonstrate compliance with these enterprise requirements, detailing potential subcontractor participants, selection processes, and expected participation percentages. Compensation will be determined through a multiplier applied to actual staff salaries, with firms required to provide detailed salary and multiplier breakdowns. The contract includes stringent security requirements, potentially necessitating background screenings and transportation worker credentials. Firms must also provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability insurance with varying limits depending on project type and location. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to distribute task orders equitably among selected firms, with aggregate compensation not exceeding the maximum term amount. Proposers must have professional engineering expertise, with an emphasis on civil engineering specialties and demonstrated experience in complex infrastructure design projects.