RFP # 6000002611 -Performance Of Expert Professional Program Management And Design Build Support Services As Requested On A “Task Order” Basis For A Four-Year Term (RFP# 6000002611) -OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting proposals for RFP #6000002611, seeking expert professional program management and design build support services to be delivered on a task order basis over a four-year term. The procurement targets two primary service categories: Program Management and Design Build, with firms required to provide comprehensive professional support for infrastructure and engineering projects. Proposing firms must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience within the past seven years, with staff possessing bachelor's degrees in engineering, architecture, or related technical fields. Qualified staff must have at least five years of experience in project development and delivery. The evaluation process will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, examining technical qualifications and cost structures, with task orders distributed among selected firms to ensure fair competition. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with electronic proposal submissions due by January 31, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time through the Bonfire platform.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for diverse businesses, requiring 20% Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs) of the total contract price. Joint venture partnerships will not be considered, and firms must submit at least two proposed staff members meeting strict educational and professional experience criteria. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $2 million coverage for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Cyber Liability, and Professional Liability. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the task order-based structure suggests a flexible procurement approach allowing the Port Authority to issue assignments as needed throughout the four-year contract term. The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring businesses receive full and fair opportunities to submit bids regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability.