RFP # 6000002156 -Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Real Estate and Industrial Real Estate Planning and Analysis Services for as requested on a task order basis for a four year term (RFP #6000002156) - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued Request for Proposals (RFP #6000002156) for expert professional real estate and industrial real estate planning and analysis services to be delivered on a task order basis over a four-year term. The solicitation seeks highly specialized consulting services focused on conducting comprehensive real estate analyses that support strategic and operational needs, including site-specific market analyses, conceptual facility design, leasing strategies, and detailed assessments of traffic and environmental impacts. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in port planning, marine infrastructure development, and real estate analysis, with the ability to provide tailored professional services through individual task orders. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and proposals will be due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on June 17, 2024, with electronic submissions accepted through the Bonfire platform. Evaluation will likely emphasize staff qualifications, experience, technical approach, and the ability to meet the diverse and complex real estate planning requirements of the Port Authority.

The RFP includes strong diversity and inclusion goals, specifically targeting 20% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOB). Proposing firms must provide comprehensive staff qualifications, including detailed information about proposed personnel's experience, education, professional certifications, and relevant project histories. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, employers liability, and professional liability insurance with specific coverage limits. While no specific contract value is listed, the four-year task order structure suggests significant potential for ongoing consulting work across various real estate and infrastructure projects. Firms must demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, with the Port Authority ensuring that businesses will have a full and fair opportunity to submit proposals regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability.