RFP # 6000002438 - Request For Proposals For Performance Of Expert Professional Construction Management And Inspection Services 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 #6000002438 for expert professional construction management and inspection services to be provided on a task order basis over a four-year term. The solicitation seeks firms with a minimum of ten years' experience in urban infrastructure projects, capable of delivering comprehensive construction management services including general project oversight, communication with contract staff and contractors, administrative support, cost engineering, estimating, and project scheduling. Proposing firms must have at least 10 technical personnel with specific professional certifications and demonstrate expertise in construction inspection across various project types. The virtual pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for October 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with proposals originally due on October 30, 2024, but subsequently extended to November 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on firm qualifications, staff expertise, technical capabilities, and the ability to provide construction management services through a task order mechanism, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform.

The Port Authority has established robust diversity and inclusion requirements for this procurement, with specific participation goals for certified business enterprises: 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs). Firms will be compensated through a multiplier-based system, with task orders potentially structured as lump sum or time and materials contracts. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $5 million in Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability Insurance. The solicitation allows for multiple firms to be retained, with task orders distributed through a predetermined process to ensure fair competition. While specific contract value was not disclosed, the four-year term and task order structure suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified construction management and inspection service providers. Proposers must submit detailed staff qualifications, experience documentation, and a comprehensive participation plan demonstrating commitment to minority and small business involvement.