DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
The Delaware River Port Authority (“Authority”) hereby invites interested suppliers to submit proposals
for Calibration and Testing of PA and NJ Switchgear and Load Break Cubicles for the Ben
Franklin Bridge.
. This public advertisement constitutes the DRPA’s formal solicitation.
Basis of Award: This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the
basis of the lowest, overall price submitted, in the best interest of the DRPA for supplying all the products
specified in compliance with stated General Conditions, Special Provisions and Specifications using the
estimated quantities provided.
The Authority’s Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution stating suppliers seeking contracted
work must be prevented from influencing the vendor selection process. In order to be considered in the
vendor selection process, a Political Contribution Form and Certification must be completed and
submitted with the Request for Proposals.
Copies of the Proposals and Political Contribution Form and Certification, shall be submitted, in PDF
format, via SAP Ariba no later than Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @11:00AM. Faxed, e-mailed,
or hard copies of Proposals will NOT be accepted.
The Authority remains firmly committed to ensuring equal employment and contracting opportunities for
everyone and will not discriminate against any individual or business based on any characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified persons will be afforded an equal
opportunity to participate in the contract and employment processes.
The DRPA and PATCO are now utilizing the Ariba Network for all sourcing, contracts, and
supplier management. In order to compete for procurement opportunities with the Authority, your
company must register on the Ariba Network and complete the Authority's supplier registration
questionnaire. You can register on the Ariba Network at any time. Registration is free, quick and
easy. Please refer to the DRPA Procurement website (http://www.drpa.org/procurement/) for more
information.
Responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Network. Faxed, e-Mailed,
and/or hardcopies will not be accepted. The Ariba submission requirement is mandatory and non-
waivable.
In order to be added as a Proposer to this Project, please contact the following Purchasing
Officer: Nicole Smith ncsmith@drpa.org 856-968-2163
DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY
Jesse Mickel
Acting Manager, Purchasing and Stores DRPA & PATCO
856-968-2160