Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide construction‑inspection services for the Rt 23, Rt 80, and Rt 46 interchange in Passaic County, New Jersey. The work includes design‑level oversight of new ramps, bridge construction, retaining walls, signage relocation, guide‑rail installation, and extensive drainage improvements. The award will be based solely on the technical qualifications of key staff (Project Manager, Assistant Resident Engineer, Bridge Inspectors, Office Engineer, Scheduler, etc.) and their certifications (PE, NICET, SAT, ACI, TCP, etc.). The contract will be a project‑specific cost‑plus fixed‑fee agreement, with construction scheduled to start 6 Sept 2026 and target completion 2 Apr 2031.
• Scope: construction‑inspection of highway and bridge elements, including new ramps, two new bridges, retaining walls, signage, guide‑rail, and 10 drainage basins.
• Staffing: one Project Manager (PE or NICET IV) plus multiple rated/unrated key staff; all must be pre‑qualified in CES Category C‑6 Level B.
• Timeline: proposals due 18 June 2026; construction start 9 Sept 2026; anticipated project length ≈ 5 years.
• Evaluation: 65 % weight on staff qualifications, 5 % on experience, 30 % on firm capability; mandatory pass/fail on PM and key‑staff qualifications.