RFP # 6000002149 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Port Planning and Marine Infrastructure Development (Small Business Enterprises) - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued Request for Proposals (RFP #6000002149) for Expert Professional Port Planning and Marine Infrastructure Development services, specifically targeting Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) for general port services. The four-year term contract will provide on-call consultant services across three primary areas: General Port Services, Rail Facility Planning, Operation, and Maintenance, and Environmental Engineering, Planning, Analysis, and Stakeholder Engagement. Proposed deliverables include comprehensive port development activities such as terminal layout design, cargo throughput modeling, operational analyses, market forecasting, and infrastructure investment assessments. Proposing firms must demonstrate experience in port or marine infrastructure planning, design, construction, or management, with at least three relevant projects. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical qualifications and cost, with the Authority reserving the right to negotiate with the most qualified proposers. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic proposals due through the Bonfire platform by May 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

The RFP includes specific participation goals for diverse business enterprises, requiring 20% Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOBs). Proposing firms must be certified as SBEs by the Port Authority and submit a detailed participation plan demonstrating compliance with these diversity requirements. Insurance specifications are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability ($2 million), Automobile Liability ($2 million), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1 million per claim). Compensation will be determined through a multiplier-based system, with firms required to provide salary schedules and rate information. The contract will be awarded to multiple firms, with task orders distributed using an established rotation method to ensure fair competition. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the four-year term and comprehensive scope suggest a substantial potential contract value. The procurement emphasizes transparency, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development across maritime and transportation sectors.