Site work for a fire / police facility in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a fire / police facility.

A list of Qualified Firms eligible to submit an EOI for the above referenced assignment is attached (See Attachment B4). *Joint Ventures (*Qualified Firms interested in submitting an EOI as a Joint Venture must be prequalified as a Joint Venture with the Authority) that meet all Profile Code requirements are also eligible to submit an EOI. The Authority is seeking participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) as subconsultants to the Qualified Firm that is awarded a contract under this RFEOI (the "Successful Qualified Firm"). The SBE project goal is 25%. The Authority has also adopted a Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVOB) Enterprise Program (the "DVOB Program") pursuant to which the Success Qualified Firm must make a good faith effort to award at least three (3) percent of the assignment to DVOBs, all as more fully described in this RFEOI. See Attachment "C", Subsection C12, "Small Business Enterprise/Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Programs". All submittals required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13 to 20.25 (P.L. 2005, c.51), N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.26 (P.L. 2005, c.271s.2), P.L. 2023, c.30 (The Elections Transparency Act) and Executive Order 333 (2023 Murphy) will be requested from the Successful Qualified Firm only. The relevant forms will be transmitted to the Successful Qualified Firm by the Authority and are to be returned to the Authority within five (5) business days from receipt. Project Description The work to be performed under Contract No. P500.720, which is expected to be awarded at the May 21, 2024, Commission Meeting, will consist of the construction and replacement of the Avalon and Pleasant Plains Sub-Stations located at Milepost 14.0 and 83.8 on the Garden State Parkway. The Pleasant Plains Sub-Station will be relocated to the Forked River Sub-Station (Celia Cruz Service Area) located at Milepost 76.2 on the Garden State Parkway. Construction includes building demolition, site work and construction of new buildings including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. A fuel island and helipad is proposed at the Forked River Sub-Station. The estimated construction cost for Contract No. P500.720 is approximately $9,500,000.00 with an estimated duration for construction of twenty-four (24) months, including contract closeout. The Authority will utilize a Secure File Sharing site ("Kiteworks") to share with and receive information from the Qualified Firms. Access to Kiteworks will be provided to the Qualified Firms via e-mail. Reference materials (preliminary plans, studies, reports, etc.) for this RFEOI will be made available for review in the "Reference Materials" folder. If there are any questions or issues related to Kiteworks, please contact Jennifer Romero via e-mail at jromero@njta.com. The subject line should read "OPS No. P4141, Kiteworks Information". Inquiries pertaining to this RFEOI are to be directed in writing to Richard Reuter, via e-mail reuter@njta.com with a copy to Gabrielle Coleman at gcoleman@njta.com. The subject line should read "OPS No. P4141, EOI Inquiry". The deadline for inquiries is Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The Authority will respond to all written inquiries received by the deadline. Each inquiry will be stated, and a written response provided. Responses will be posted on the Authority's website under Doing Business, Current Solicitations on or before Friday, March 22, 2024. DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK The Successful Qualified Firm shall perform, at a minimum, the services outlined below. However, the Successful Qualified Firm shall be responsible to account for any and all work activities necessary for the complete performance of this assignment, whether or not such activities are identified below. The Successful Qualified Firm shall account for all work activities required for this project and shall identify any additional services that will be required for the complete performance of this assignment. Specifically, the Consultant further agrees to: 1. Assume responsibility for the full-time inspection of construction, and assign sufficient, experienced and responsible personnel for projects of this nature and size. The quality, extent of details of the field inspection provided shall ensure proper control and shall meet with the approval of the Authority. 2. The Consultant is required to designate a part-time Project Manager for the project. The Project Manager or Principal of the Firm shall be a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey. It is expected that the Project Manager attend the Pre-Construction Meeting, along with an orientation with the Authority's Engineering and Operations Departments. The Project Manager must be available should incidents occur that are critical in nature. This includes responding to calls from the Turnpike staff to be present in the field to observe and/or assist with incidents that affect Parkway traffic. These callouts may be at night, and the Project Manager must be reachable 24-hours a day. 3. Provide one (1) full-time Resident Engineer during all periods of construction activity to perform construction inspection and administrative services for cost control, progress control and quality control. The Resident Engineer shall be a Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect or NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians) Level IV Certified or alternatively have ten (10) years of construction related experience at least half of which has been at the Resident Engineer level. The Duties of the Resident Engineer shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. Conduct and or attend the Pre-Construction Meeting and other meetings as directed by the Authority. B. Coordinate lane closing requests from the Contractor. C. Instruct all testing laboratories hired by the Consultant or the Authority as to testing needs and to review all testing reports. D. Inspect all construction materials to be used at the site to ensure compliance with the Plans and Specifications. E. Review material certifications, as required. F. Inspect all construction activities to ensure quality of workmanship. G. Provide full-time construction supervision. H. Maintain daily records of the numbers and classification of workers employed by the Contractors using the Authority's CapEx Manager system. I. Prepare and approve monthly Certificates of Payment using the Authority's CapEx Manager System. J. Prepare and recommend for payment any and all contract Change Orders that may be required. Prepare independent cost estimates for supplemental and or extra work resulting from design or field contract revisions. Negotiate prices with Contractors for changes resulting from design or field contract revisions. K. Prepare daily reports of all construction and engineering field work using the Authority's CapEx Manager System. L. Prepare and forward, to the Authority, weekly quantity summaries for each item of the contract. M. Prepare bi-weekly narrative of progress problems, if any, for transmittal to the Chief Engineer. N. Review and approve the Contractor's progress schedule. In addition, review on a monthly basis the Progress Schedule and/or CPM (Critical Path Method) Schedule submitted by the Contractor. Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer concerning the Contractor's adherence thereto. Advise the Contractor in the solution of scheduling problems so as to complete the project on time, within budget, and in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Specifications. O. Review and approve all testing laboratory invoices. P. Maintain records covering running totals of quantities and costs while construction is in progress. Q. Review, approve and process all shop drawings, catalog cuts and methods of work and equipment. R. Maintain daily records of the type and size of equipment used on all construction operations using the Authority's CapEx Manager system. S. Perform tests required to ensure material compliance with the Plans and Specifications. T. Review and approve lane closing forms prepared by the Contractor prior to submitting to the Authority for final approval. U. The Resident Engineer shall have a digital camera at their disposal at all times to document, with photographs, any unusual incidents, conditions or deterioration encountered which should be on record or which might require additional work and result in additional compensation by Change Order. V. Perform as utility Coordinator as required. W. Review the Contract Documents and familiarize himself/herself with, and verify in the field, all evident Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) facilities (in particular installation of fiber optic cable and its ancillary facilities) and any relocation and/or protection requirements identified in the Contract Documents.