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The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is seeking statements of qualifications for Program Management Services to support its Marine Capital Improvement Program. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with a response deadline of April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM AST. The services are expected to be for an initial term of five years and will involve providing both full-time embedded staff and adhoc advisory support for planning, advancement, and technical assistance for capital development efforts across VIPA's public seaports. All updates and addenda will be posted on the authority's eprocurement website: www. ***. *. * are responsible for checking this website up to the submission deadline. VIPA reserves the right to reject any or all responses, waive informalities, and cancel the process at any time. Required attachments include a Virgin Islands Business License (or equivalent), General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Certificate of Issuance or Renewal of Trade Name, Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Certificate of Corporate Association/Organization Resolution, Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Government Insurance, SAM debarment and certification, Executive Letter and Statement of Qualifications, and references with prior experience. Background investigations will be required for contractor, subcontractors, and their employees working in secured facilities. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including civil rights compliance and non-discrimination policies. Airport security requirements and the issuance of personal identification badges are also mandatory.
The response deadline for this RFQ is April 24, 2026, at 02:00 PM AST. The notice does not specify a deadline for the total delivery of services, as this is a request for qualifications for a multiyear master professional services agreement.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion, but it is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), implying that firms will be selected based on their qualifications and statements of qualifications.
The bid notice requires statements of qualifications from qualified firms. Specific required attachments include a Virgin Islands Business License, General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Certificate of Issuance or Renewal of Trade Name, Articles of Incorporation or Organization, Certificate of Corporate Association or Organization Resolution, Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Government Insurance, SAM debarment and certification, Executive Letter and Statement of Qualifications, and references with prior experience.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The question deadline is April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM AST. The notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms.