BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Minority, Women, Local Businesses
As a part of the JFK Redevelopment Program, the Port Authority is working closely with terminal developers to engage minority and women-owned businesses (M/WBE) along with other small businesses in every aspect of the Redevelopment Program. The Redevelopment has a goal of 30 percent participation by MWBEs, as well as a preference on local small businesses. To qualify for procurement opportunities with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, be sure to certify your firm as a M/WBE. Click here to start the online application.
A “Local Business Enterprise” or “LBE” shall mean, as a first priority, a business entity located within the following zip codes: 11405, 11411, 11412, 11413, 11414, 11416, 11417, 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421, 11422, 11423, 11428, 11429, 11430, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436, 11451, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11695, 11697, 11559, 11598, 11096, 11516, 11557, 11003, 11580, 11581, 11582 (the “Tier 1 Zone”); and as a second priority, LBEs located within the Borough of Queens, New York (the “Tier 2 Zone”).
In order to be eligible for LBE participation credit, a firm must have its principal place of business located within Tier 1 Zone or Tier 2 Zone for at least one year. A principal place of business is the firm’s main office or headquarters, where high-level officers direct, control and coordinate the firm’s activities.
Firms may also be eligible for LBE participation credit if they conduct significant business activities within Tier 1 Zone or Tier 2 Zone. In order to receive credit for a firm not having its principal place of business within [Tier 1 Zone or Tier 2 Zone], the Lessee must submit an LBE review request to the Port Authority Office of Diversity & Inclusion and Government & Community Relations Department detailing the proposed firm’s business activities both within and outside of Tier 1 Zone or Tier 2 Zone, including information on the length of time they have been conducted.
The determination of eligibility for LBE credit shall be at the discretion of the Port Authority, and may be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the significance of the activities in Tier 1 Zone and Tier 2 Zone in comparison to the firm’s overall activities, and the number of employees a firm has residing in Tier 1 Zone and Tier 2 Zone. Any recent business presence established for the purpose of LBE eligibility on a Port Authority project, including but not limited to new office locations and the hiring of Tier 1 Zone and Tier 2 Zone employees, shall not be considered.
Grab-and-Go Cafeteria at John F. Kennedy International Airport
The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking a qualified minorityowned business enterprise (MBE) to manage, operate, and maintain a Grab-and-Go cafeteria at Building 111 at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The 400 sq. ft. grab-and-go cafeteria should offer breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All food is to be prepared off-site and transported to Building 111 in a temperature-controlled environment. No food will be prepared in the space. Additionally, the selected business will be requested to provide two vending machines to be located directly outside of the space.
- PRE-PROPOSAL OVERVIEW PRESENTATION (IN-PERSON)
Thursday 5/18 at 6 PM
JFK Redevelopment Community
Information Center
144-33 Jamaica Ave.
Jamaica, NY
CLICK HERE to register - IN-PERSON SITE VISIT
Wednesday, 5/24 at 11 AM
Building 111
John F. Kennedy International Airport
To RSVP, email:
[email protected] - PROPOSAL DUE DATE
Friday, 6/16
Project Readiness Boot Camp for Local MWBEs
The Port Authority of NY & NJ is sponsoring a JFK Redevelopment Project Readiness Boot Camp for Local Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprises. This intensive, virtual boot camp will prepare your firm with the necessary tools and resources to bid on upcoming Early Works projects at JFK Airport. See below for information about each session and how to register.
Session Options:
- Kick-Off Cohort, Week of May 24th.
Monday, 5/24: 4:30-9:30 pm
Wednesday, 5/26: 5:00-9:30 pm
Thursday, 5/27: 5:00-9:30 pm
CLICK HERE to register - Cohort 2, Week of June 7th (Morning)
Monday, 6/7: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, 6/9: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday, 6/10: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
CLICK HERE to register - Cohort 3, Week of June 7th (Evening)
Monday, 6/7: 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 6/9: 5:00 – 9:30 pm
Thursday, 6/10: 5:00 – 9:30 pm
CLICK HERE to register
For more information or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Become a Port Authority Vendor
In order to best access opportunities with the JFK Redevelopment Program, businesses should register as a vendor with the Port Authority prior to bidding for contract opportunities. Click here to register.
Supplier Diversity
At The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, we believe that Minority, Women-owned, Small, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWSDBE) and Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (SDVOB) offer unique perspectives and philosophies that greatly enhance our operations. Our supplier diversity program helps these enterprises participate in Port Authority business activities and provides diverse and inclusive contract opportunities. CLICK HERE for more information.
Procurement
Port Authority solicitations and bid openings are handled through the PA’s procurement department. Click here for a list of current solicitations.
Aviation Industry Buyer Opportunities
The JFK Redevelopment Program will also include ensuring opportunities in the professional services fields. A variety of events will provide networking opportunities and technical assistance for small businesses seeking to participate. A focus of the community relations effort will be to identify local businesses and assist them in gaining the appropriate certifications to facilitate their ability to compete for contracts.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Council for Airport Opportunities
The JFK Redevelopment Program will offer a variety of employment opportunities, both at the Port Authority and with the many private entities taking part in the program. The Port Authority of NY & NJ coordinates hiring and job training efforts through the Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO). Together, the PA and CAO identify employment opportunities within the aviation industry and connect job seekers to employment. A special focus of the program will be to provide opportunities to those living in the immediate vicinity of JFK. CLICK HERE for more information about current job opportunities.
JFK Redevelopment
In October 2018, New York’s Governor announced a historic plan to redevelop and transform John F. Kennedy International Airport into a modern 21st century airport. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is implementing this redevelopment program. The JFK Redevelopment Program is currently seeking motivated, engaging and experienced individuals to fulfill a host of open opportunities. These individuals will be part of the program management team under HNTB Corporation. CLICK HERE for more information about current job opportunities.