A478 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DATA IMPROVEMENTS, DATA CONVERSION, AND DATA COLLECTION SERVICES

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
SUITE 209S - LOGAN OFFICE CENTER SUITE 209S
ONE HARBORSIDE DRIVE
EAST BOSTON MA 02128-2909
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
A478 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DATA
IMPROVEMENTS, DATA CONVERSION, AND
DATA COLLECTION
LOGAN OFFICE CENTER
ONE HARBORSIDE DRIVE
EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PACKAGE
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04.22.2026

LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA CONTRACT
NO. A478 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DATA IMPROVEMENTS, DATA CONVERSION, AND
DATA COLLECTION SERVICES. The Authority is seeking one qualified multidiscipline consulting firms or
teams, with proven experience, to provide professional services on an on-call, as needed basis. These services are
expected to be provided Authoritywide. The Consultant/s must be able to work closely with the Authority and other
interested parties in order to provide such services in a timely and effective manner.
The consultant shall demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to utility investigation,
geospatial data management, and infrastructure documentation
The Authority expects to select one consultant. However, the Authority reserves the right to select a different number
if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. Each consultant shall be issued a contract in an amount not to exceed five-
million dollars ($5,000,000.00). The services shall be authorized on a work order basis.
A Supplemental Information Package will be available, on September 2, 2026 on the Capital Bid Opportunities
webpage of Massport http://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-bids as an
attachment to the original Legal Notice, and on COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this
project. If you have problems finding it, please contact CPBidQuestions@massport.com Supplemental
Information Package will provide detailed information about Scope of Work, Selection Criteria and
Submission Requirements.
In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority has
scheduled a Virtual Consultant Briefing at 9am on September 9, 2026
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/249474133868575?p=tbBpbGytP6JUxr78zF At this session, an
overview of the project will be provided, the services requested by the Authority will be described, and
questions will be answered.
By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport's standard
work order agreement, a copy of the Authority's standard agreement can be found on the Authority's web page
at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-documents/. The Consultant
shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage.
This submission shall be addressed to Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, NAC, Chief
Infrastructure Officer of Capital Programs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday October 15,
2026 Via Bid Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home. Any submission which is
not received by the deadline shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive.
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
Richard A. Davey
CEO & Executive Director
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SCOPE OF WORK:
The Authority is seeking a qualified multidisciplinary consulting firm or team, with proven experience in
utility data collection, GIS, ESRI Utility Network, surveying, and geospatial data management, to provide
professional consulting services including utility investigation, geospatial data capture, verification,
processing, and delivery. These services shall support Massport's enterprise GIS and data governance
initiatives on an on-call, as-needed basis.
The Consultant must work closely with the Authority, Digital Technologies Integration Group (DTIG),
project managers, facilities, tenants, and other stakeholders to ensure that all services are performed in a
timely, accurate, and effective manner. Services are expected to be provided across all Authority properties
and facilities.
The Consultant shall demonstrate experience in utility engineering, geospatial data collection, survey
control, GIS data management, subsurface utility investigation (SUE), and compliance with industry
standards such as ASCE 38 and 75. The Consultant shall also demonstrate expertise in ESRI GIS platforms,
geodatabases, ESRI Utility Network, CAD standards, and utility data integration practices.
The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Primary Tasks:
1. The Consultant shall develop a three-year work plan for all existing and future projects.
2. The Consultant is expected to perform utility data collection services including the
identification, location, and documentation of above-ground and subsurface utility assets using
industry-standard methods such as GNSS, LiDAR, GPR, and electromagnetic locating.
3. The Consultant is expected to establish and maintain survey control in accordance with
Massport and national standards, including integration with NSRS and CORS networks.
4. The Consultant is expected to verify, correct, and augment existing utility data provided by
Massport, ensuring alignment with enterprise geodatabase requirements.
5. The Consultant is expected to collect detailed utility attributes including type, size, material,
condition, operational status, ownership, and installation data.
6. The Consultant is expected to perform condition assessments of utility infrastructure using
visual inspection and camera-based technologies such as CCTV, and coordinate with subject
matter experts as required.
7. The Consultant is expected to collect and manage metadata associated with all data collection
activities, including methods, equipment used, quality levels, and collection dates.
8. The Consultant is expected to investigate subsurface utilities using appropriate technologies
and assign quality levels (A, B, C, or D) in accordance with ASCE standards.
9. The Consultant is expected to perform detailed investigations within structures such as
manholes, vaults, and utility access points, including capturing geometry, invert elevations, and
asset connectivity.
10. The Consultant is expected to produce and deliver high-quality geospatial data in compliance
with Massport GIS and CAD standards, including AutoCAD (DWG) and ESRI Geodatabase
(GDB) formats
11. The Consultant is expected to provide supporting deliverables including photographs, LiDAR
data, CCTV video, GPR data, and other raw and processed datasets.
12. The Consultant is expected to ensure all data is collected and delivered in the required
coordinate system (Massachusetts State Plane NAD83, NAVD88) with specified accuracy
tolerances.
13. The Consultant is expected to define project work areas, support project initiation requirements,
and prepare documentation including schedules, data collection plans, and deliverable
inventories.
14. The Consultant must possess expert level experience with the ESRI Utility Network
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15. The Consultant must possess expert level experience with the ESRI Enterprise
16. The Consultant is expected to comply with all Massport safety, security, and operational
requirements, including coordination with airport operations, tenants, and regulatory agencies.
17. The Consultant is expected to support data integration efforts by coordinating with DTIG and
ensuring all deliverables meet quality assurance and governance standards for inclusion in the
enterprise GIS.
18. The Consultant is expected to research, collect, evaluate, and leverage existing as-built
documentation and related data sources to accurately populate and maintain the GIS.
19. The Consultant will be expected to provide on-site or remote support to augment Massport staff
for ongoing utility data collection, GIS updates, and related tasks as needed.
Secondary Tasks:
1. The Consultant is expected to support updates and improvements to Massport utility data
standards, workflows, and data governance practices.
2. The Consultant is expected to provide technical expertise to assist Massport in prioritizing
utility data collection efforts based on risk, asset criticality, and project needs.
3. The Consultant is expected to assist in the development of data collection strategies,
including recommendations for technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
4. The Consultant is expected to assist in training Massport staff on utility data collection
practices, GIS data management, and use of associated tools and technologies.
5. The Consultant is expected to support continuous improvement initiatives, including
participation in change management processes related to utility data specifications.
In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority has
scheduled a Virtual Consultant Briefing at 9am on September 9, 2026
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/249474133868575?p=tbBpbGytP6JUxr78zF At this session, an
overview of the project will be provided, the services requested by the Authority will be described, and
questions will be answered.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The submission shall be evaluated on the basis of the following equally weighted criteria:
(1) Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects of similar size and
complexity particularly important to demonstrate for the proposed Project Manager. Highlight
the experience and expertise for major sub-consultants and their assigned staff. Geographical
location and proposed % allocation to this project should be mentioned as well, and
(2) Project understanding and proposed technical approach including QA/QC process during
document preparation, cost management and scheduling capabilities, construction oversight,
ability to plan and perform work with minimal disruption to operations, and
(3) Demonstrated experience in integrating and managing BIM/VDC in the planning, design and
construction. Experience of utilizing Lean Design & Construction (Last Planner System(R),
Scrum or others tools) to increase the reliability and significantly improve projects and teams'
performance, and
(4) Proposed approach to enhance diversity and inclusion of the proposed team to increase the
pool of consultants working on the Authority's projects. For those
MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE firms proposed, please describe type and/or category of work
(i.e. architecture, structural, Lean, etc.); include the specific roles to be played by
MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE, and the extent to which such MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE
involvement is anticipated as of date of the proposal submission, (% goal)
The Authority recommends that each evaluation criteria is addressed in the response as a separate section.
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The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three firms based
on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications received in response to this solicitation, followed
immediately by a final selection of the consultant by the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to
interview the firms prior to final selection, if deemed appropriate.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifications that provides detailed information in
response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services
questionnaires SF 330 (https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications) with the
appropriate number of Part IIs. MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE certification of the prime and subconsultants
shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the
MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE certification letter from the Supplier Diversity Office for
MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE and from the MassUCP for DBE, within its submittal.
All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, upon commencement of the project, be registered
Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Consultant shall specify in it's cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage.
The Authority may reject any application if any of the required information is not provided: Cover
Letter, Insurance Requirements and SF330 Part IIs for the Prime and every sub-consultant.
Make sure that the Cover Letter is "Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury", and that you
mention the Insurance in the Cover Letter itself.
RFQ Instructions for Electronic Submission:
Electronic submissions will be via https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home. Please refer to
https://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-bids/ website for instructions on
how to submit an electronic RFQ submittal.
1. Download RFQ documents in Bid Express and fully review them before submitting your electronic
Statement of Qualifications.
2. Upload ALL required documents listed below in accordance with the instructions on Bid Express
and those in the RFQ. Failure to include all required materials or to provide materials in a format
different than that specified may have a negative effect on the evaluation or result in
disqualification.
3. Click the "Submit" button in Bid Express to review your response for completeness and to
encrypt/submit your response electronically.
File Naming Convention:
MPA project #_Company Name-YY-MM-DD.pdf
Example: L2302_Massport-23-04-24.pdf
Files submitted via Bid Express must follow the above filing naming convention specific in the
"Description" field for each document in the "Required Document Upload" table in Bid Express. The file
name and description entered during the file upload process ensures each file can be readily identified by
Massport.
All submissions must be in .pdf format and must be in such a way that they can be read on a computer and
printed on 8 12" x 11" paper, unless otherwise specified.
Please consider the number of pages being submitted, including the following:
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* Resumes of the top 10 key individuals, each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E,
* No more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F,
* No more than ten pages (5 sheets) between SF 330 Section H and "other relevant materials" section
of the submission
By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport's
standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority's standard agreement can be found on the
Authority's web page at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-
documents/. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance
coverage.
In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority has
scheduled a Virtual Consultant Briefing at 9am on September 9, 2026
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/249474133868575?p=tbBpbGytP6JUxr78zF At this session, an
overview of the project will be provided, the services requested by the Authority will be described, and
questions will be answered.
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This submission, shall be addressed to Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, NAC, FCMAA
Chief Infrastructure Officer and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday October 15, 2026 via Bid
Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home. Any submission which is not
received by the deadline shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided
to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the
Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confidential, although the Authority will use
reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained
by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66.
The procurement process for these services will proceed according to the following anticipated schedule:
EVENT DATE/TIME
Solicitation: Release Date and Supplemental Wednesday September 2, 2026
Package Available
Consultant Briefing Wednesday September 9, 2026
Deadline for submission of written questions Monday September 14, 2026 at 12:00PM
(noon)
Official answers published (Estimated) Friday September 18, 2026
Solicitation: Close Date / Submission Deadline Thursday October 15, 2026 at 12:00PM
(noon)
Times are Eastern Standard Time (US).
Questions should be sent via email to CPBidQuestions@massport.com subject to the deadline for receipt
stated in the timetable above. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA Project Name
and Number. Questions and their responses will be posted on Capital Bid Opportunities webpage of
Massport http://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-bids as an attachment to
the original Legal Notice and on COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this project.
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PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of a grant award, the Authority shall demonstrate that it complies with the provisions of
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq) and implementing regulations (49 CFR
part 21) including amendments thereto, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C.
47123), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.),
U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assurances, and other
relevant civil rights statutes, regulations, or authorities, including any amendments or updates thereto. This
may include, as applicable, providing a current Title VI Program Plan to the FAA for approval, in the format
and according to the timeline required by the FAA, and other information about the communities that will
be benefited and impacted by the project. A completed FAA Title VI Pre-Grant Award Checklist is required
for every grant application, unless excused by the FAA. The Authority shall affirmatively ensure that when
carrying out any project supported by this grant that it complies with all federal nondiscrimination and civil
rights laws based on race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, disability, genetic information, in
consideration for federal financial assistance. The Department's and FAA's Office of Civil Rights may
provide resources and technical assistance to recipients to ensure full and sustainable compliance with
Federal civil rights requirements. Failure to comply with civil rights requirements will be considered a
violation of the agreement or contract and be subject to any enforcement action as authorized by law.
Project requirements include, but are not limited to:
Terms & Conditions:
By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport's
standard agreement, a copy of the Authority's standard agreement can be found on the Authority's web
page at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-documents/.
Additional Requirements and Guidelines:
As deemed appropriate and required by the Authority or the project's needs, the consultant agrees to follow
the requirements set forth in the various Guidelines and Standards that can be found on the Authority's web
page at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-documents.
Title VI Solicitation Notice:
The 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), 28 CFR 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be
afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against
on the grounds of the owner's race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for
an award
MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE Participation:
The Authority is committed to helping address the disparity in the participation of minorities and women
in design. Along with the MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE commitments which reflect ownership status set
forth below, the Authority's Designer Selection Panel are interested in learning about the applicant firm's
approach and commitment to diversity in its HR policy, its overall business practices and in assembling
this Project team. Firms are encouraged to be creative in assembling their teams by considering dividing
the work of a particular discipline, when appropriate, including work it would typically provide in house,
partnering, offering opportunities to qualified firms with which it or its consultants have not previously
worked or firms that may have less experience working on public projects, and other means that provide
additional opportunities for MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE firms in new ways.
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Applicants, as prime firm and team lead, in their application, should directly address their approach to
enhancing diversity in assembling the team for this Project, including a clear description of each working
relationship, and in their overall HR and business practices. The Authority strongly encourages teams
composed of firms that expand the overall breadth of different firms working on Authority Projects.
Applications from MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE firms as prime consultant are encouraged. Applicants that
are themselves MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE certified may use their participation toward meeting the
determined work order goal for the certification they hold and will be required to bring participation by
additional firm(s) that holds the necessary certifications to meet or exceed the goals assigned. Applicants
are strongly encouraged to utilize multiple disciplines and firms to meet the MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE
goals. Consultants to the prime can team within their disciplines in order to meet the
MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE goals, but must state this relationship.
Please note that only firms that are currently certified as MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE and DBE in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts be credited toward meeting Project MBE/WBE/VBE/SDVOBE or
DBE goals.
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
Richard A. Davey
CEO & Executive Director
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