Construction Engineering Services Traffic Signals Roadway Improvements 15 Intersections

Essex County Department of Public Works is requesting proposals for construction engineering and inspection services on traffic signal and roadway improvements along Bloomfield Avenue in Newark and Belleville, covering 15 intersections, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

A critical eligibility requirement: all proposers must be New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Approved Consultants and must visit the project site prior to submission; proposals without proof of NJDOT approval will be rejected.

The scope covers construction engineering, inspection, and monitoring services through project completion to ensure contractor conformance with contract documents and NJDOT specifications and practices. Services include reviewing shop drawings and manufacturer certifications, notifying the contractor of non-conforming work or materials, conducting a pre-construction conference and utility pre-construction meeting, and serving as liaison with utilities. The consultant will report directly to the County Engineer's in-house representative, who administers the consultant contract.

The project improvements include installation of modern traffic signals with LED lenses, pedestrian countdown signal heads, audible pedestrian push buttons, ADA-compliant curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, high-visibility crosswalks, and regulatory/warning signs. Work also encompasses milling and resurfacing of intersection pavements with new stripes and markings.

The anticipated performance period is 14 months from award date through project completion. The contract structure is either fixed fee or time and materials not-to-exceed. Cost proposals must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope and include man-hour salary tabulation with hourly rates by personnel category (Chief Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Senior CAD, CAD Technician, Typist, Resident Engineer, Surveyor/Inspector, and Field Inspectors); overhead rates must be NJDOT pre-approved. Direct expenses include photography, mileage, and material testing (concrete, asphalt, and roadway resurfacing). The project is federally funded through NJDOT and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority under Federal Project Number F00S(001) and State Job Number 6114471. Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 is required; the consultant must comply with Buy America certifications, wage rate compliance, and ADA compliance monitoring.