RFP # 6000002323 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Airport Data Analysis and Business Intelligence Consulting Services during 2025 through 2029 - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting proposals for RFP #6000002323, seeking expert professional airport data analysis and business intelligence consulting services during 2025 through 2029. The procurement is structured as a call-in contract across nine distinct service categories, including airport forecasting, capacity planning, data analytics, information technology, aeronautical technical services, environmental consulting, financial planning, airport customer services, and asset management. Proposers must demonstrate at least three relevant projects within the past ten years and have a minimum of two individuals with five years of comparable experience. Key deliverables include data analytics project planning, data collection and integration, data model development, statistical analysis, AI and machine learning modeling, data visualization, real-time data streaming, application development, and geographic information systems (GIS) design. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on October 17, 2024, through the Bonfire electronic platform. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, considering technical qualifications and cost.

The Port Authority has established robust diversity participation goals, requiring 20% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs). A self-performing MWBE prime contractor can satisfy both the MBE and WBE goals. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $5 million in Commercial General Liability Insurance, $5 million in Automobile Liability Insurance, and $2 million in Professional Liability Insurance per claim. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, compensation will be based on a multiplier applied to actual salaries, with potential for lump-sum task orders. The Authority may retain multiple firms and will distribute task orders using a predetermined equitable process. Potential bidders are encouraged to register for a free Bonfire account to access solicitation documents and are advised that emailed, hand-delivered, and mailed submissions will not be accepted. Technical assistance is available via email at askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600 for those experiencing difficulties accessing documents.