Request for Innovation (RFI) 6000001524 For Drone Cargo Middle Mile Partnerships

REQUEST FOR INNOVATION

Please refer to the solicitation document for specific submission instructions.

SOLICITATION #: 6000001524

TITLE: Request for Innovation (RFI) 6000001524 For Drone Cargo Middle Mile Partnerships

DESCRIPTION: RFI for understanding and exploring the possibilities of transporting cargo by Unmanned Aerial Systems (“UAS”) across the Hudson River or elsewhere through the Port District

RFI DUE DATE: 07/11/2023

NIGP Code:

96286 - Transportation of Goods (Freight)

96289 - Vehicle Transporting Services

07177 - Specialty Vehicles.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority), in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Additionally, all bidders (including proposers, and respondents, as applicable) are notified that the Port Authority will ensure that, with respect to any contract/agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises, minority business enterprises and woman-owned business enterprises, as applicable, will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids, proposals and responses, as applicable, in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

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