RFP # 6000002153 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Port Planning and Marine Infrastructure – Environmental Engineering, Planning, Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement Services as requested on a task order basis for a four-year -

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued RFP #6000002153 for expert professional port planning and marine infrastructure services, specifically targeting environmental engineering, planning, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The solicitation seeks firms to provide comprehensive services on a task order basis over a four-year term, with proposals initially due on May 24, 2024, but subsequently extended to June 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposing firms must demonstrate at least $500,000 in facility infrastructure improvement surveys within the past five years, possess expertise in alternative fuel and renewable energy applications, and exhibit knowledge of maritime operations and environmental sustainability analysis. Evaluation criteria will focus on staff qualifications, firm experience, and the ability to deliver complex environmental and infrastructure planning services. A virtual pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for May 16, 2024, and interested firms are required to register and submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire platform, with no email, hand-delivered, or mailed submissions accepted.

The Port Authority has established specific diversity participation goals for this procurement, requiring 20% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOBs). Joint venture partnerships will not be considered, but subconsulting with certified diverse firms is encouraged. The compensation structure will be based on a multiplier system applied to actual salaries, with potential for lump-sum task order assignments. While no specific total contract value was explicitly stated, the four-year term and task order-based approach suggest significant potential earnings for selected firms. The Port Authority, which handled 7.8 million TEUs in 2023 and serves as a critical multimodal transportation hub, will require selected vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $2 million in Commercial General Liability Insurance, $2 million in Automobile Liability Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and $1 million in Professional Liability Insurance. The procurement aims to select multiple contractors who will be rotated through task orders to ensure fair competition and comprehensive coverage of port planning and marine infrastructure needs.