RFP # 6000002348 - Request for Proposals for the Performance of Expert Professional Facility Condition Surveys for Bridges and Buildings 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 #6000002348 seeking expert professional firms to conduct facility condition surveys for bridges and buildings across New York and New Jersey over a four-year term. The solicitation requires qualified consulting firms to perform comprehensive structural integrity inspections, including reviewing documents, preparing detailed field inspection forms, taking photographs, presenting findings to Authority staff, and compiling condition survey reports with repair recommendations. Proposers must demonstrate extensive experience in bridge and building inspections, with strict staff qualification requirements including professional engineering licenses, specific years of experience, and specialized training certifications. Key deliverables include comprehensive condition assessments and repair recommendation reports, with firms able to apply for surveys in bridges, buildings, or both categories. The proposal submission deadline is September 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical expertise, staff qualifications, past performance, and ability to meet comprehensive inspection requirements.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for minority and disadvantaged businesses, including 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs). Firms can be both prime contractors and subconsultants, with dual-certified firms able to count towards multiple diversity goals simultaneously. The solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2 million in Commercial General Liability, $2 million in Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and $5 million in Professional Liability Insurance. Compensation will be based on a multiplier system applied to actual salaries, with potential for lump-sum task order assignments. The Port Authority may retain multiple firms to perform these services, distributing task orders to ensure fair competition and equity. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the four-year contract suggests significant potential value for selected firms. Proposers must submit materials electronically through the Bonfire online platform, with technical support available via email at askforbids@panynj.gov or phone at (212) 435-4600.