RFP # 6000002329 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Aeronautical Technical Services and Safety Management Systems (SMS) Consulting Services during 2025 through 2029 - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting proposals for expert professional aeronautical technical services and Safety Management Systems (SMS) consulting services under RFP 6000002329. This is a multi-award, call-in program spanning from 2025 through 2029, where qualified firms will be selected to compete for individual task orders. Proposals are evaluated on a pass/fail basis regarding technical qualifications, with additional consideration given to cost via salary schedules and multipliers. The procurement emphasizes compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination policies and includes specific participation goals for Minority, Women, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (M/W/SDVOB), as well as potential requirements for Local Business Enterprises (LBE) for projects at Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. To qualify, firms must demonstrate a minimum of three relevant projects within the last ten years, and at least two staff members must possess five years of experience or have completed two comparable projects. Submissions must be made electronically via the Bonfire portal by October 10, 2024, adhering to a strict seven-tab response format. Required documentation includes a company profile, staff resumes, firm experience, and a participation plan. The Port Authority will not accept exceptions to the limitation of liability, and while insurance limits are required, potential waivers may be discussed at the task order level. Management of the solicitation is led by Chase Palmer, with Frantz Constant serving as the Project Manager.