RFP # 6000002728 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PERFORMANCE OF EXPERT PROFESSIONAL PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES) AS REQUESTED ON A "CALL-IN" BASIS DURING 2025 THROUGH 2027 - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting proposals for expert professional project risk management services to be performed by Small Business Enterprises (SBE) on a call-in basis from 2025 through 2027, with options for two one-year extensions. The scope of work includes risk assessment preparation, engineering documentation review, cost and schedule analysis using Oracle Primavera P6 and Lumivero @Risk, risk mitigation workshops, and the delivery of final project risk assessment reports to support the Authority's capital and non-capital project portfolios. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery arrangement where services are triggered by demand within the state of New York. Eligible proposers must be SBE-certified by the Port Authority and demonstrate experience in infrastructure construction programs. The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, requiring a detailed participation plan to meet goals of 20 percent for Minority Business Enterprises, 10 percent for Women-owned Business Enterprises, and 3 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Award evaluation is based on firm and staff qualifications, cost salary schedules, and the quality of the diversity participation plan. Selected contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverages of 2 million dollars for commercial general, automobile, and professional liability, and 1 million dollars for workers compensation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire platform, with the final deadline extended to March 28, 2025.