NBPA FY26-001_ RFP Consultant Services

The New Bedford Harbor Development Commission, operating as the New Bedford Port Authority, is seeking qualified consultants to develop a Waterways Traffic Monitoring and Management System through solicitations under RFP NBPA-FY26-001, issued on November 19, 2025, with proposals due by December 19, 2026. The procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and is not subject to federal acquisition regulations, as no FAR clauses, contract clauses, or federal compliance requirements are incorporated. The work involves designing and implementing a system to enhance maritime traffic oversight in New Bedford waters, with performance centered at the Port Authority’s location at 123 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Proposals will be evaluated on a trade-off basis, considering both price and non-price factors such as technical approach and past performance, rather than on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. There is no specified contract value, award amount, or financial details provided, and proposers are expected to submit their own pricing without predefined cost structures or line items. The solicitation does not designate key personnel, option periods, security clearances, organizational conflict of interest provisions, or special requirements beyond general compliance with state procurement law. Submission requires sealed physical delivery to the Port Authority’s address by the deadline, with all questions directed via email to the designated RFP contact prior to December 5, 2025. No formal attachments, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, invoicing methods, or payment details are included in the available documentation. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity ID, confirm size status and socioeconomic certifications as required by state law, and adhere to the proposal format and submission instructions outlined in the full RFP, though specific page limits, volume structure, or file type requirements are not detailed here.