RFP# 6000001073 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Internal Audit Services as Requested on a “Call-In” Basis During 2023 through 2026 Services (RFP#6000001073) - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting expert professional internal audit services on a call-in basis for the period of 2023 through 2026. This engagement is structured as staff augmentation, where the selected firm provides qualified auditors and senior auditors who work under the direct supervision of the Authority Audit Department Staff. Personnel are required to maintain professional standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors, including the completion of at least forty hours of annual training. Work is performed on-site during standard business hours, and the Authority utilizes a qualifications-based selection process focusing on staff experience, firm qualifications, and management approach, with cost considered subsequently. The solicitation requires firms to submit electronic proposals via the Bonfire platform, including a company profile, a signed agreement on terms of discussion, and a detailed staffing schedule with fully loaded hourly billing rates. Awarded consultants must adhere to strict regulatory compliance standards, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and other non-discrimination statutes. Key requirements include maintaining professional liability and auto insurance, executing non-disclosure agreements, and complying with the Port Authority Vendor Code of Ethics. The contract also emphasizes socioeconomic participation, requiring the submission of MBE, WBE, and SDVOB participation reports.