njdot TP-864 A Solicitation_R1.docx.pdf

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NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SOLICITATION # 864

FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS

(ONE STEP PROCUREMENT PROCESS)

RT 10, OKNER PARKWAY TO CR 508(W NORTHFIELD AVE)

TYPE OF PROJECT (CES CATEGORY): Design

DIVISION: Division of Project Management

FUNDING SOURCE: Federal (HSIP)

TYPE OF AGREEMENT: Project Specific Agreement - Cost Plus Fixed Fee

NUFMBER OF SELECTIONS: One selection will be made from technical proposals received

DATE OF SOLICITATION: 9/21/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/26/2026

LAST DATE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS: 10/19/2026

ANTICIPATED SELECTION DATE: December 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project was initiated to improve safety and enhance operations at the intersections of Route 10 with Eisenhower Parkway (CR 609) and CR 508 (West Northfield Avenue) in Livingston Township, Essex County. This intersection is also known as Livingston Circle. In addition, at the request of Livingston Township, the project also includes pedestrian safety improvement, accessibility, and connectivity along the Route 10 up to Okner Parkway intersection which serves as a major regional arterial connecting adjacent residential neighborhoods to commercial land uses, transit stops, and community destinations. The project will address pedestrian needs by closing gaps in the sidewalk network and enhancing accessibility in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

PURPOSE AND NEED

Purpose of the project is to Enhance operation at Rt 10, Okner Parkway to CR 508 (W Northfield Ave) intersection (Livingston Circle) as high-priority safety and operational concern at the Livingston Circle due to complex geometry, high traffic volumes, and crash history. There is a presence of worn pedestrian path and new K-8 private school at Okner Intersection, which requires improved, continuous, and safe pedestrian facilities to accommodate existing and future pedestrian demand.

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PRELIMINARY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE (PPA):

The scope of work for the project includes partial circle configuration with four signalized intersections and permits direct left -turn movements from Eisenhower Parkway, thereby eliminating the need for U-turn movements and simplifying traffic operations. Two (2) existing ramps that currently function as U-turn movements will be removed, with left turn movements accommodated at Eisenhower Parkway. These changes improve safety and driver expectancy by reducing conflict points while accommodating future traffic demands.

The scope of work also includes controlled access improvements to address safety concerns. The southbound Eisenhower Parkway channelized right-turn movement onto Route 10 westbound will be tightened and signal-controlled, eliminating the existing free-flow movement that has experienced a high number of crashes. Similarly, the West Northfield Avenue channelized right-turn movement onto Route 10 eastbound will be tightened and converted to a controlled movement, improving operational consistency and safety. In addition, the roadway approach will be widened along the north side of route 10 bridge over Willow Meadow Brook (structure no. 0709-150), to accommodate the westbound merging taper and a new MASH compliant parapet will be installed, protected by a controlled release terminal (CRT).

The scope of work further includes targeted pedestrian and ADA improvements, enhanced sidewalk connectivity between Okner Parkway and Livingston Circle via the shared user path, consistent 8-foot-wide shoulders to improve bicycle accommodation, and improved bus stop access with pull-outs.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DATA/RANKINGS:

Bureau of Safety, Bicycle & Pedestrian Programs (a.k.a. BSIP) - Pedestrian Safety Management System Rank is 80 within the top 100 PSMS Segment List. The safety score is 10 on a scale of 0 to 10.

Congestion Management System (CMS) - Route 10 is considered severely congested; Eisenhower Parkway is considered very congested while West Northfield Avenue is considered not congested.

Drainage Management Systems (DMS) - Ranked low in icing ranking.

Pavement - IRI rating eastbound is fair and westbound is poor.

Smart Growth Management System (SGMS) - Smart Growth Rank is 33 out of 100 and Socioeconomic Rank is 6 out of 100.

CONSTRUCTABILITY AND STAGING PLANS AND DETOUR PLANS:

Detouring Route 10 traffic is not feasible; standard lane closures will be utilized to facilitate construction.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:

The project limits are within historic districts associated with PSE&G transmission corridors, which require coordination with SHPO and Section 106. Section 7 consultation will be required as the project area also contains regulated ecological resources and documented threatened and endangered (T&E) species. Although coordination and permitting will be required for regulated resources, the anticipated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document classification is a Categorical Exclusion (CED).

DRAINAGE / HYDROLOGY & HYDRAULICS:

Full compliance will be required with the Stormwater Management Regulations as PPA exceeds ¼ acre of net new impervious area. Also, as there are no structures proposed in, or over, regulated streams, hydraulic analysis is not required.

CONTROLLING SUBSTANDARD DESIGN ELEMENTS AND REASONABLE ASSURANCE:

Design exception will be required as achieving full compliance would require substantial reconstruction and result in significant right of way, access, environmental, and operational impacts. Proposed operational and safety improvements

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RIGHT OF WAY & ACCESS IMPACTS:

Partial right-of-way acquisitions and permanent & temporary easements from forty one properties will be required.

Modification and revocation for driveways in proximity to the signalized intersections only and waivers will be obtained for other driveways that do not meet the access code along the Route 10 corridor within project limits.

UTILITY IMPACTS:

Aerial and underground utilities will be impacted, and relocation will be required because of roadway realignment, sidewalk and signalized intersection improvements. Also, ADA improvements will impact Utility poles.

ITS FACILITIES:

There are no ITS facilities located within project limits.

PEDESTRIAN/ BICYCLE COMPATIBILITY:

The PPA includes a shared use path to provide a dedicated facility for pedestrians and bicyclists through the project area.

In addition, the main line will be widened in targeted sections west of Livingston Circle to provide a consistent 8-foot-wide shoulder. Pedestrian crossings will continue to be accommodated at the existing signalized intersections, and the existing median barrier should discourage pedestrian crossing outside of these controlled areas.

COMPLETE STREETS POLICY:

Complete Streets Policy will be implemented. Additional streetscape and beautification enhancements will be made, particularly within the Livingston Circle.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

During Concept Development Phase, two (2) Local Officials Briefing (LOB’s) and two (2) Public Information Center (PIC) were held. The Resolution of support was received from Livingston Township on February 9, 2026. After the 1st LOB, sidewalk was extended up to the Okner Parkway Intersection based on the additional request from the Township.

RISK REGISTER:

Risks that may delay the project or incur additional costs include cultural resources, utility relocations, construction staging traffic operations with no feasible detour, right of way partial fee takings and easements, access modification and revocations.

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ELIGIBLE FIRMS

See the attached list of firms that are presently prequalified for this project. These firms are eligible to submit a Technical Proposal. If your firm is not on this list, your Technical Proposal will only be accepted if your firm becomes prequalified with the NJDOT as of 10:00 AM on the closing date of this solicitation in the following discipline(s) and level of service. Firms are urged to call Professional Services at 609-963-2324 if your firm is not on the attached eligible firm listing but intends to submit a Technical Proposal.

DISCIPLINE (S) LEVEL OF SERVICE

H-1 HIGHWAY DESIGN LEVEL A

T-1 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING LEVEL A

Only one (1) technical proposal submission is allowed per firm (no teams) unless otherwise noted on page 1 of this solicitation. The Department shall evaluate the technical qualifications and experience of the firm’s project team and select the most highly qualified team to perform the projects.

Subconsultants that plan to participate in this solicitation should be cost basis approved by the NJDOT as of 10:00 AM on the closing date of this solicitation. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification from the Project. Cost Basis Approval can take several weeks to complete.

Firms wanting to Joint Venture may do so by returning a completed Statement of Joint Venture as part of their submission of a Technical Proposal. Each firm participating in the Joint Venture must be prequalified by the NJDOT. Each discipline and level of service requirement of a project must be satisfied by at least one member of the Joint Venture. Please refer to our website for the Statement of Joint Venture form.

CERTIFIED FIRM UTILIZATION

Federal Goal:

There is no goal for the project.

CONSULTANT QUESTIONS

E-mail question(s) to PSPD@dot.nj.gov. Specify TP “posting number” question in subject line. The Bureau of Professional Services will forward the question(s) to the Project Manager and post all questions and answers on the Professional Services Website.

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE / TIME

Technical Proposals must be uploaded to the New Jersey Department of Transportation through Bid Express. The automatic Bid Express deadline for TP submission is 10:00 AM on the closing date of the solicitation. See the Professional Services website for the complete procedure. The file name format for uploading your submission shall be as follows:

TP-XXX FIRM NAME XXX = The TP Solicitation Number

(TP *dash* XXX *space* FIRM NAME) FIRM NAME = Your Company Name

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, "the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R., part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material

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Prior to execution of an Agreement, the selected firm will be required to submit the following documents disclosing Affirmative Action evidence: Letter of Federal Approval or Letter of Approval of EEO/AA Program provided by NJDOT Division of Civil Rights. If a firm does not have the approval letter, they must submit their Affirmative Action Plan to the NJDOT's Division of Civil Rights for approval.

POST EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS OF THE NJ CONFLICTS OF INTEREST LAW

Firms are advised to be aware of Post Employment restrictions for ex-NJDOT employees who are utilized for work under this technical proposal. Failure to comply with this may result in disqualification from the Project. Refer to NJSA 52:13D-17, which states:

No State officer or employee or special State officer or employee, subsequent to the termination of his office or employment in any State agency, shall represent, appear for, negotiate on behalf of, or provide information not generally available to members of the public or services to, or agree to represent, appear for, negotiate on behalf of, or provide information not generally available to members of the public or services to, whether by himself or through any partnership, firm or corporation in which he has an interest or through any partner, officer or employee thereof, any person or party other than the State in connection with any cause, proceeding, application or other matter with respect to which such State officer or employee or special State officer or employee shall have made any investigation, rendered any ruling, given any opinion, or been otherwise substantially and directly involved at any time during the course of his office or employment. Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this section is a disorderly person; and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.

BUSINESS REGISTRATION FOR PROVIDERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE STATE

(UPLOAD IN DESIGNATED AREA IN BID EXPRESS, DO NOT INCLUDE IN TECHNICAL PROPOSAL)

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all New Jersey and out of State consultants must obtain a Business Registration Certificate (BRC) from the Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue prior to conducting business with the Department. The bidder must submit a copy of its BRC and that of any named subcontractor to the Department prior to the time a contract is awarded or authorized. A bidder who fails to submit a copy of a valid BRC in accordance with the statute will be held liable for monetary penalties in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54 :49-4.1

Questions regarding how to obtain a BRC can be directed to the Division of Revenue at (609) 292-1730. The business registration form (Form NJ-REG) can be found online at: The Department of Treasury - Business Registration.

DIANE B. ALLEN EQUAL PAY ACT

Pursuant to the DIANE B. ALLEN EQUAL PAY ACT, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.14(a)., the consultant shall provide the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development with a report regarding the compensation and hours worked by employees categorized by gender, race, ethnicity, and job category.

Information regarding the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act and its requirements may be obtained from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) web site at:

https://nj.gov/labor/equalpay/equalpay.html

LWD forms may be obtained from the online web site at:

https://nj.gov/labor/forms_pdfs/equalpayact/MW-562withoutfein.pdf

OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE

No corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall be awarded any contract nor shall any agreement be entered into for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any materials or supplies, the cost of which is to be paid with or out of any public funds, by the State, or any county, municipality or school district, or any subsidiary or

PM 1-Step Federal 1-2026 6 agency of the State, or of any county, municipality or school district, or by any authority, board, or commission which exercises governmental functions, unless prior to the receipt of the bid or accompanying the bid, of said corporation, said partnership, or said limited liability company there is submitted a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation who own 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or of all individual partners in the partnership who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or of all members in the limited liability company who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. If one or more such stockholder or partner or member is itself a corporation or partnership or limited liability company, the stockholders holding 10 percent or more of that corporation’s stock, or the individual partners owning 10 percent or greater interest in that partnership, or the members owning 10 percent or greater interest in that limited liability company, as the case may be, shall also be listed.

The disclosure shall be continued until names and addresses of every noncorporate stockholder, and individual partner, and member, exceeding the 10 percent ownership criteria established in this act, has been listed.

To comply with this section, a bidder with any direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly traded may submit the name and address of each publicly traded entity and the name and address of each person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded entity as of the last annual filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission or the foreign equivalent, and, if there is any person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest, also shall submit links to the websites containing the last annual filings with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission or the foreign equivalent and the relevant page numbers of the filings that contain the information on each person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, in the event the Bidder is a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, the Bidder must complete the attached Ownership Disclosure Form. A current completed Ownership Disclosure Form must be received prior to or accompany the proposal. Failure to submit the form will preclude the award of a contract.

NOTICE CERTIFICATION OF NON-INVOLVEMENT IN PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN IRAN

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-58, the bidder must certify that neither the bidder, nor one of its parents, subsidiaries, and/or affiliates (as defined in N.J.S.A. 52:32-56(e)(3)), is listed on the Department of the Treasury's List of Persons or Entities Engaging in Prohibited Investment Activities in Iran and that neither is involved in any of the investment activities set forth in N.J.S.A. 52:32-56(f). If the bidder is unable to so certify, the bidder shall provide a detailed and precise description of such activities.

CERTIFICATION OF NON‐INVOLVEMENT IN PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA OR BELARUS

Pursuant to P.L. 2022, c.3, the bidder must certify that neither the bidder, nor one of its parents, subsidiaries, and/or affiliates engaged in any prohibited activities. The bidder shall have 90 days to cease engaging in any prohibited activities and on or before the 90th day after this certification, shall provide an updated certification. If the bidder does not provide the updated certification or at that time cannot certify on behalf of the entity that it is not engaged in prohibited activities, the State shall not award the business entity any contracts, renew any contracts, and shall be required to terminate any contract(s) the business entity holds with the State that were issued on or after the effective date of P.L. 2022, c. 3.

Use the following link to access the Ownership Disclosure form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form, and the Disclosure of Prohibited Activities in Russia/Belarus form which can be found in the “Vendor Forms Required For All Proposal Submissions” section on the New Jersey division of purchase and property website:

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/forms.shtml

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SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work includes Preliminary Engineering, Final Design and Construction Engineering Services. However, services under the original agreement shall be limited to Preliminary Engineering only, with Final Design and Construction Engineering Services to be initiated at a later date as Extra Work, at the sole discretion of the State.

The consultant will perform the tasks necessary for the advancement of the preliminarily preferred alternative as established in the Concept Development phase through the completion of Preliminary Engineering. Further detail on the activities completed to date can be found in the available CD Reports, and the anticipated preliminary engineering activities are presented in the Preliminary Scope Statements that are included in the CD Reports’ Appendices.

The major tasks associated with the PE Phase are summarized below:

• Develop PPA further and prepare preliminary roadway plans to gain approval for the environment documents. Initiate design for safety measures.

• Topographic survey and prepare Control Survey report. Develop design level base mapping.

• Initiate Traffic Engineering design for facility locations.

• Prepare Pavement Recommendation.

• Complete Street Checklist

• Prepare Environmental Document

• H & H Analysis

• Prepare Lighting Warrant Analysis Report

• Prepare Utility Base Plans.

• Send letter #2 to mark utility facilities and initiate utility agreement processing.

• Perform subsurface utility engineering and test pits, if necessary

• Evaluate input and populate risk register.

• Prepare and Submit Access plans and Access Impact Summary

• Prepare Access Cut-outs, Administer Access Alteration and Submit the Access Conclusion Package

• Initiate ROW : Prepare & Submit, Distribute Impact Plan and Report.

• ROW kickoff meeting. Prepare and distribute ROW Plans and Documents, CRS and Submit Final ROW Package

• Determine Project cost including construction, design, ROW, utility, maintenance/protection of traffic

• Structure Design Summary

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• Execute PE Public Involvement Action Plan

• Obtain formal public consensus and resolution of support from local elected officials

• Conduct and Update Utility Risk Assessment Plan

• Update risk registers with identified risks and perform risk analysis, if necessary

• Develop risk response strategies and action plans

• Draft, review and finalize PE Report

• Develop FD Scope Statement

• Identify FD activities to address specific risk response action plans

• Final Design Public Involvement Action Plan

At the sole discretion of the state, perform Final Design (develop utility alternatives of accommodation and utility agreement; roadway plans, lighting plans, traffic signing, striping and signal plans, landscape design, drainage design and pavement design; reforestation plan, soil erosion and sediment control plans, secure environmental permits; update public involvement action plan; complete ROW acquisition documents and plans; complete Access modification plans; finalize jurisdictional limit maps and agreement; acquire green belt parcels etc. to deliver Environment reevaluation and permits, detailed construction plans with Engineer’s estimate, Construction schedule and specification, ROW acquisition and access modification plans;

construction staging, detour MPT plans and Transportation Management Plan)

At the sole discretion of the state, perform Construction Engineering Services to respond to RFI (Request for Information), prepare construction change of plans and review shop drawing, project construction schedule, etc.