RFQS # 6000001829 - Master Agreements for Priority Marine Rehabilitation on a Work Order Basis – New York and New Jersey Marine Terminals - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking multiple master agreements for Priority Marine Rehabilitation on a Work Order Basis at marine terminals across New York and New Jersey through RFQS #6000001829. The procurement involves comprehensive marine infrastructure rehabilitation services, including pile encasement, pile extension, timber pile replacement, steel/timber bulkhead repairs, landside sinkhole mitigation, and concrete pile cap and deck repairs across approximately 53,000 linear feet of wharves. Qualified contractors will compete for individual work orders over a six-year contract period, with two potential one-year extensions. The initial qualification submissions were due on December 21, 2023, with master work order agreements expected to be executed in Q1 2024. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, assessing firms' marine construction experience, key staff qualifications, safety records, and financial capacity. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in marine construction and ability to perform complex port infrastructure rehabilitation work. Two virtual information sessions were held in December 2023, and a speed networking event is scheduled for March 7, 2024, to facilitate contractor engagement.

The procurement includes specific diversity participation goals, with two distinct contractor lists: an A-List exclusively for qualified Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOB), and a B-List open to all qualified firms. The Port Authority has established rigorous diversity requirements: 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation. The contract is structured with two work ranges: Range A for local certified M/WBE firms (up to $2,500,000) and Range B for all firms (greater than $2,500,000). The total estimated work value is approximately $100 million, with work packages to be bid based on value and awarded to the lowest responsive bidder using unit pricing. Future work packages include two B-List work packages at the Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal expected to be solicited in Q3 2024, with anticipated inspections at Port Newark and Howland Hook, and expectations of at least four additional work packages in construction during 2025.