The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide design services for two major bridge‑painting contracts (P100.969 on the Garden State Parkway and T100.970 on the New Jersey Turnpike). The scope includes complete removal of existing coatings, full‑coat or zone painting of structural steel, steel repairs, bearing replacement, utility protection, traffic‑control planning, containment enclosure design, drainage, lead‑waste handling, permitting, constructability reviews, cost estimates, and post‑design support such as shop‑drawing reviews. The work will be delivered in phased design stages (Preliminary, Design Development, Final Design, and Construction‑Ready Documents) with final contract documents due mid‑2027 and full project completion anticipated by early 2029.
• Scope covers full bridge‑painting design, structural steel repair, traffic‑control (MPT) plans, containment systems, and related civil‑structural engineering deliverables.
• Awarded to firms pre‑qualified under Profile Code A094 (Bridges: Painting/Repainting Systems); only the 17 listed firms or their approved joint‑ventures may submit.
• Project budget totals roughly $40 million, with design services representing an estimated $8‑$12 million (cost‑plus fee structure, 10 % profit, overhead ≤ 154.5 %).
• Small‑Business (25 % SBE) and DVOB (3 % DVOB) participation goals are mandatory, with required certifications and forms attached.
• Key deadlines: Questions due 06/30/2026, EOI submission 07/14/2026, award recommendation 09/22/2026, notice‑to‑proceed Nov 2026.