RFP # 6000002322 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Airport Forecasting, Capacity Planning, and Facility Planning Consulting Services - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting proposals under RFP 6000002322 for expert professional consulting services specializing in airport forecasting, capacity planning, and facility planning. These services will be provided on a call-in basis from 2025 through 2029 to support redevelopment projects at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International, and LaGuardia airports. The scope of work includes aviation forecasting, demand and capacity analyses, airside and landside planning, simulation modeling, and the development of programmatic requirements. Consultants may also be tasked with designing Microsoft Power Apps for data collection, conducting economic impact analyses, and planning baggage handling systems and terminal frontage roadways. The procurement is a multi-award contract where proposals are evaluated on a pass/fail basis regarding technical qualifications. Firms that pass this gate will then compete for specific task order requests. Compensation is structured using a multiplier of actual salaries for professional and technical personnel, with separate billing rates for partners and principals. Proposers must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including professional liability coverage of at least 5 million dollars per claim for the primary consultant. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and requires a commitment to non-discrimination and the inclusion of minority and women-owned business enterprises. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire platform, with the final deadline extended to October 11, 2024.