Route 28, Route 287 to CR 525 (Thompson Ave) – Construction Inspection Services

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide construction‑inspection services for the Route 28/287 to County Road 525 (Thompson Avenue) corridor in Somerset County. The contract will be awarded on a one‑step, technical‑proposal basis; the highest‑scoring technical proposal will be selected, with no separate cost proposal required. The scope includes on‑site inspection of road and bridge construction, verification of contractor means‑and‑methods, preparation of compliance reports, and coordination with the State Resident Engineer. The firm must staff a Project Manager, two Road Inspectors (one NICET III‑rated), a Schedule Analyst, and optional additional staff, all meeting specific experience thresholds and certification requirements (PE, NICET, ACI, SAT, TCP, etc.). All staff must be available to begin work on 1 Nov 2026 and remain through an estimated project completion of 20 Aug 2028. Pre‑qualification is required; firms must be on the NJDOT C‑6 Level A pre‑qualified list or become pre‑qualified by the bid deadline. Required submissions include a detailed technical proposal, Business Registration Certificate, Ownership Disclosure, and various compliance certifications uploaded to Bid Express. • Provides on‑site construction‑inspection for a $2 M‑plus roadway/bridge project in Somerset, NJ. • Mandatory staffing: Project Manager (PE or NICET IV), two Road Inspectors (NICET III or 5 yr experience), Schedule Analyst, plus optional support staff. • Proposal due 5 Oct 2026; work starts 1 Nov 2026 and runs until ~20 Aug 2028 (≈21 months). • No contract value disclosed; payment is cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee based on staff titles. • Must submit all required certifications, pre‑qualification proof, and compliance documents via Bid Express.