Development and Implementation of a Port of Los Angeles Digital Twin

Location:	California
Posted:	Mar 12, 2026
Due:	Apr 9, 2026
Agency:	The Port of Los Angeles
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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Information Technology Division

Development and Implementation of a

Port of Los Angeles Digital Twin

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

February 10, 2026

RAMP ID #227424

February 10, 2026

Prospective Consultants:

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

OF A PORT OF LOS ANGELES DIGITAL TWIN

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) invites the submittal of

proposals to provide digital twin services. These services shall commence after a contract is

approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Instructions and forms to be used in preparing a proposal are included in the Request for

Proposals (RFP).

The schedule for this RFP will be as follows:

Request for Proposals Published

Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting

Questions Due

Responses Posted

Proposals Due

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

If your firm cannot agree to the requirements exactly as set forth in this RFP, please

do not submit a proposal.

For questions regarding this RFP, please contact me by email at fansley@portla.org

Questions must be submitted by February 26, 2026. Responses will be posted on the Harbor

Department’s website and the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP), at

www.rampla.org, on March 12, 2026. It is the responsibility of all proposers to review both

websites for any RFP revisions or answers to questions prior to submitting a proposal in order

to ensure their proposal is complete and responsive.

In addition to providing information requested in this RFP, it should be noted that there

are administrative documents that must be submitted with the proposal. Please refer to the

Business Enterprise Programs and Contract Administrative Requirements section of this RFP.

In order for your proposal to be deemed responsive, these documents MUST be included

with your proposal.

All consultants and subconsultants must be registered on RAMP at the time proposals

are due. If selected for award, for-profit companies and corporations must comply with RAMP’s

demographic reporting requirements, per the Mayor’s Executive Directive 35.

Sincerely,

FELICIA ANSLEY

Assistant Director, Contracts and Purchasing Division

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Brief Overview of the Project ............................................................................................................ 5

1.2 The Port of Los Angeles ................................................................................................................... 5

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Project Background and Objectives ................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Project Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................... 7

3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 34

3.1 Pre-Proposal Meeting ..................................................................................................................... 34

3.2 Proposal Questions ........................................................................................................................ 34

3.3 Proposal Submission ...................................................................................................................... 34

3.4 Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria ..................................................................................... 35

3.5 Proposal Content ............................................................................................................................ 35

3.6 Checklist for RFP Submittal Requirements .................................................................................... 40

4. STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS ............................................................................... 41

4.1 Affirmative Action ............................................................................................................................ 41

4.2 Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program and Local Business Preference Programs ........ 41

4.3 Business Tax Registration Certificate............................................................................................. 41

4.4 Indemnity and Insurance Requirements ......................................................................................... 42

4.5 Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................................................... 47

4.6 Compliance with Applicable Laws .................................................................................................. 48

4.7 Governing Law / Venue .................................................................................................................. 48

4.8 Termination Provision ..................................................................................................................... 48

4.9 Proprietary Information ................................................................................................................... 48

4.10 Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents ............................................................................................ 49

4.11 Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................. 49

4.12 Notices ............................................................................................................................................ 50

4.13 Termination Due to Non-Appropriation of Funds............................................................................ 50

4.14 Taxpayer Identification Number...................................................................................................... 50

4.15 Service Contractor Worker Retention Policy and Living Wage Policy Requirements .................... 50

4.16 Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders/Notices of Assignments ................................................. 51

4.17 Equal Benefits Policy ...................................................................................................................... 51

4.18 State Tidelands Grants ................................................................................................................... 51

4.19 Contract Solicitations Charter Section 470 (c) (12) ........................................................................ 51

4.20 Iran Contracting Act of 2010 ........................................................................................................... 52

4.21 Recordkeeping And Audit Rights.................................................................................................... 52

ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

Exhibit A - Affirmative Action Program Provisions

Exhibit B – Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program

Exhibit C - Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC) Number

Exhibit D - Equal Benefits Ordinance

Exhibit E - RFP Selection Evaluation Form

Exhibit F – City Ethics Commission (CEC) Forms 50 and 55

Exhibit G – Iran Contracting Act of 2010

Attachment 1 – Cost by Capability

Attachment 2 – Schedule and Delivery Metrics

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Brief Overview of the Project

The Information Technology Division (ITD) is soliciting proposals from qualified

proposers to provide a turnkey solution for the development and implementation of a Port of

Los Angeles Digital Twin (Digital Twin) described in this Request For Proposals (RFP). The

Digital Twin will be a living digital model of the Port of Los Angeles (The Port), integrating

real-time spatial and operational data to represent port assets, infrastructure, and

processes.

The City of Los Angeles’ Harbor Department (Harbor Department) plans to award

one or more agreements based on the proposal evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP.

The selected Consultant(s) will design, configure, and deploy an integrated platform

of applications, dashboards, and analytical tools that enable Port staff and stakeholders to

visualize operations in 2D/3D, analyze scenarios, and improve decision-making. This

includes the delivery of multiple functional capabilities (described in Section 2.2.1) that

together provide enhanced situational awareness, efficiency, safety, and data-driven insight

across Port operations.

The selected Consultant(s) will be responsible for providing all personnel, materials,

and services necessary to successfully implement a Digital Twin in alignment with the Port’s

strategic objectives.

The duration of the agreement(s) awarded as a result of this RFP is expected to be three

years from the date of execution. It will encompass all phases of the Digital Twin

implementation in this RFP, from requirements and design through development, testing,

deployment, and initial support. The Harbor Department seeks a turnkey solution that not

only delivers the specified Digital Twin capabilities but also ensures knowledge transfer and

a sustainable framework for future expansion.

1.2 The Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is America’s Port®, the nation’s premier gateway for

international commerce and the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere. Located in San

Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500 acres of

land and water along 43 miles of waterfront.

The Port features both passenger and cargo terminals, including cruise, container,

automobile, breakbulk, dry and liquid bulk, and warehouse facilities that manage billions of

dollars’ worth of cargo each year. One of the world’s busiest seaports and leading gateway

for international trade in North America, the Port of Los Angeles has ranked as the number

one container port in the United States each year since 2000. In 2025, the Port handled a

total of 10.2 million container units.

The Port of Los Angeles is a department of the City of Los Angeles (also known as

the Los Angeles Harbor Department) and is governed by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Opportunity:	Development and Implementation of a Port of Los Angeles Digital Twin Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4
Description:	The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department invites the submittal of proposals to provide digital twin services.
Pre-Proposal Conference:	Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation Pre-Proposal Meeting Attendance List Responses Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Deadline / Proposals Due:	Thursday, April 9, 2026 by 3pm
Contract Administrator:	Felicia Ansley

Development and Implementation of a Port of Los Angeles Digital Twin

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