Terminal one

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport) will announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking firms to provide services for a bundled facilities management contract that includes janitorial, landscaping maintenance, pest control, and related waste management services in support of New Terminal One's operations.

Aligned with the New Terminal One's commitment to diversity and inclusion, local (LBE), minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) are strongly encouraged to participate in the RFP.

The selected partner will be responsible for providing comprehensive and high-quality janitorial and related cleaning services to ensure that the New Terminal One provides a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers, employees, and visitors. The chosen partner will also be responsible for landscaping, ensuring that elements inside and outside the terminal building are well-maintained, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. Pest control services will also be included, as well as ensuring waste flows and management within the facility.

The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Scheduled to open in June 2026, construction of the New Terminal One is expected to create over 10,000 jobs.

In line with the New Terminal One's commitment to an unparalleled passenger experience, the RFP seeks a provider who demonstrates an established culture of excellent customer service and a track record of providing innovative solutions for their services.

"As we create our world-class international airport terminal, keeping our facilities gleaming and welcoming as the day they opened will be our mission," says Simon Gandy, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The New Terminal One. "We look forward to partnering with a firm that shares this vision for everyone who pass through our doors."

All participants in the RFP must submit diversity participation plans detailing their strategy to achieve the New Terminal One and Port Authority's goals of 30 percent MWBE and 10 percent LBE participation.