Construction Management/Construction Inspection Services For New Or Upgraded Traffic Signal System At Intersections, Phase I

The City of Camden, New Jersey is requesting proposals for construction management and construction inspection services for a new or upgraded traffic signal system project across five intersections in Camden County, with proposals due August 25, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. and questions due August 12, 2026 by 9:00 a.m.

The scope spans full signal replacement, ADA ramp improvements, pavement reconstruction, and pavement striping at 34th Street & Westfield Avenue; 29th Street & Westfield Avenue; 36th Street & Federal Avenue; 35th Street & Federal Avenue; and 10th Street & State Street. The contract term covers the full duration of construction plus closeout, anticipated at 300 calendar days total (210 days to substantial completion, 240 days to final completion, plus 60 days for closeout). Construction is anticipated to begin in mid to late 2027, with award expected in Spring 2027.

The City will evaluate proposals on approach (20%), record of satisfactory performance on similar projects (20%), experience and technical competence of assigned personnel (25%), experience in municipal engineering and local conditions (25%), firm location within the project area (5%), and optional interviews (5%). A 5% evaluation preference applies to firms located within the project area.

The project is federally funded under Federal Project No. F00S(175) and NJDOT Job No. 5808432. Compliance is required with Buy America provisions, Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and ADA standards. Profit or fee is limited to 10 percent of direct labor and indirect costs per federal regulations. Respondents must provide detailed cost proposals including labor rates by position and NJDOT-approved overhead rates prior to submission. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, professional liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance are required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's E-Procurement Portal (Bids&Tenders).