Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a civil project in Clifton, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; and road / highway.

Proposals which involves superstructure replacement and widening of GSP Bridge over Passaic River, US Route 46, and River Drive, including the widening of approach roadway shoulders in each direction, with each roadway consisting of three 12 Inch lanes, a 12 Inch right shoulder and a 5 Inch left shoulder, from Milepost 157.8 to 158.5 in the City of Clifton, Passaic County and the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey. The principal items of work include Hot Mix Asphalt (Base, Intermediate, and Surface Courses) 35,787 Tons Variable Width x Variable Height F Shape Concrete Barrier Curb (NJDOT) 3,076 L.F. Demolition of Existing Structures Lump Sum Reinforcement Steel, Galvanized 1,875,400 LB Concrete in Substructures above Footings 1,530 C.Y. Concrete Barrier Wall (3-6 High and Variable Height) 1,139 L.F. Structural Steel (Approx. 6,492,000 LBS) Lump Sum Seismic Isolation Bearing (Type 1, 2, and 3) 126 Each Concrete in Deck, HPC 3,830 C.Y. Temporary Structure (One Way and Construction Access) Lump Sum Bidders must be prequalified under Contract Classification 5, Bridge Structures, Rating, Unlimited prior to the receipt of bids. For proposals submitted by joint ventures, each member of the joint venture must be prequalified in the Contract Classification, and the sum of the ratings held by each member must be within 10 percent of the total price bid by the joint venture. In cases where the sum of the ratings exceeds $10 million, the joint ventures rating will be Unlimited. Business Registration Act Proof of valid business registration with the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, shall be submitted by the successful Bidder prior to award of the Contract in the form of a valid Business Registration Certificate in compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, as amended. No Contract shall be awarded without proof of business registration with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. Small Businesses Set-Aside and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Registration In accordance with Executive Order No. 84 (Florio 1993) and Executive Order No. 71 (McGreevey 2003), it is the policy of the Authority that Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), as determined and defined by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (Division) in N.J.A.C. 17:13-1.1 et seq., have the opportunity to compete for and participate in the performance of Contracts for the purchase of goods and services and for construction services required by the Authority. The Authority further requires that its Contractors shall agree to take all necessary and responsible steps, in accordance with the aforementioned regulations, to ensure that SBEs have these opportunities. The Contractor agrees to make a good faith effort to award at least 25% of this Contract to Subcontractors registered by the Division as an SBE firm. Subcontracting goals do not apply if the prime Contractor is a registered SBE firm. In accordance with the New Jersey Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans Businesses, N.J.S.A. 52:32-31.1 et seq. (P.L. 2015, c. 116), it is the policy of the Authority that Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVOBs), as determined and defined by the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in N.J.A.C. 17:14-1.1 et seq., have the opportunity to compete for and participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts for construction services. The Authority further requires that its Contractors shall agree to take all necessary and responsible steps, in accordance with the aforementioned regulations, to ensure that DVOBs have these opportunities. The Contractor is encouraged to obtain a complete copy of the applicable regulations (N.J.A.C. 17:14-1.1 et seq.) prior to submitting bids to the Authority. The Contractor agrees to make a good faith effort to award at least 3% of this Contract to Subcontractors registered by the Division as a DVOB firm. Subcontracting goals do not apply if the prime Contractor is a registered DVOB firm. All Bidders must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. relating to affirmative action rules prohibiting discrimination in employment and requiring affirmative action in performance of Contracts awarded to the successful Bidder. The bidders are advised that the Proposal Bond form or the Letter of Surety form provided in the Authoritys Electronic Bidding software must be executed by the bidder when this type of proposal guaranty is selected by the bidder. Bidders are also advised that Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (Executive Order 134 - McGreevey 2004) and Executive Order 117 (Corzine 2008) Certification and Disclosure forms must be executed by the intended awardee only. Public Works Contractor Registration Contractors shall comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (PWCRA), as amended in, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. All Bidders shall be registered pursuant to the PWCRA at the time of Proposal submission and are requested to submit a valid certificate of registration with their Proposals. No Contractor or Subcontractor, including lower tier Subcontractors, shall engage in the performance of any public work subject to the Contract, unless the Contractor or Subcontractor is registered pursuant to the Act.