RFP # 6000001917 - request for proposals for performance of expert professional architecture exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing 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 RFP #6000001917 seeking expert professional architectural services focused on exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing design to be delivered on a task order basis over a four-year term. The solicitation requires architectural firms to provide comprehensive design services including investigation, field inspections, surveys, program development, project scoping, design development, budget estimating, contract document preparation, and technical specification development for building renovations and repairs at various Port Authority facilities. Proposing firms must demonstrate significant professional capabilities, specifically having at least one architect with ten years of experience, two additional architects with five years of experience, and a proven track record of completing exterior masonry wall design, building wall inspection, and architectural renovation projects. The pre-proposal virtual meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on January 23, 2024. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform, with emailed, hand-delivered, and mailed submissions not being accepted.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for this contract, 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 a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids. Compensation for selected firms will be based on a multiplier system applied to actual salaries, with potential for task order lump sum arrangements. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for background checks, security clearances, and strict confidentiality provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the four-year term and task order structure suggest significant potential contract value for qualified architectural firms capable of meeting the Port Authority's rigorous technical and diversity requirements. Interested firms must register and create a free Bonfire account to access solicitation documents, with technical assistance available via email at askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600.