RFP # 6000002130 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Port Planning and Marine Infrastructure Development – General Port 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 #6000002130 for expert professional port planning and marine infrastructure development services, seeking comprehensive general port services to be delivered on a task order basis over a four-year term. The solicitation requires firms with significant experience in construction projects exceeding $100 million, completed within the five preceding years, and capable of providing services across multiple domains including asset management, environmental engineering, rail facility planning, and real estate analysis. Proposers must submit detailed project examples, staff qualifications, and a comprehensive management approach demonstrating expertise in maritime infrastructure development. The proposal submission deadline is June 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a virtual pre-proposal meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, project experience, staff qualifications, and the ability to deliver complex port infrastructure services across various task orders. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform, with technical questions directed to askforbids@panynj.gov or by calling (212) 435-4600.

The Port Authority has established specific diversity goals for this procurement, requiring 20% participation for Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOB). The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring full and fair participation for businesses regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. Insurance requirements for potential contractors include $2 million in commercial general liability, $2 million in automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $1 million in professional liability insurance. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the task order-based structure suggests potential for significant project-specific funding across various port infrastructure and planning initiatives. The multi-year contract provides flexibility for the Port Authority to engage contractors on an as-needed basis, with task orders likely varying in scope and complexity based on specific port development and infrastructure needs.