NJ-47 Over Grassy Sound Bridge Rehabilitation

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is soliciting technical proposals for final design and construction engineering services for the NJ-47 Over Grassy Sound Bridge Rehabilitation project in Lower Township, Cape May County, with proposals due June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through Bid Express. Only firms prequalified by NJDOT in Bridge Design – Movable Bridges (B-4), Environmental Services (E-3), and Highway Design (H-1) are eligible; firms not yet prequalified may become eligible if prequalified by the closing date. This is a one-step procurement with no set-asides or certified firm utilization goals.

The scope encompasses surveying, design engineering, and construction engineering services for a major rehabilitation of a single-leaf bascule span movable bridge (Structure Number 0506-150). Work includes addressing structural deficiencies, replacing bridge fenders, installing a new hydraulic operating system, and upgrading, replacing, or removing electrical and mechanical components. Joint ventures are permitted if each participating firm is prequalified and all discipline and service-level requirements are met; only one proposal per firm is allowed unless otherwise noted. Subconsultants must be cost-basis approved by NJDOT by the closing date. The project is funded through federal sources and structured as a fixed-price project-specific agreement with a duration of one to two years.

Selection will be based on technical qualifications and experience. The anticipated selection date is July 2026. Questions were due May 26, 2026. All bidders must submit a valid New Jersey Department of Treasury Business Registration Certificate, an Ownership Disclosure Form, a Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Iran, and a Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus. The selected firm must provide evidence of federal approval of its Affirmative Action/EEO program prior to contract execution. Ex-NJDOT employees are prohibited from work on this contract under NJSA 52:13D-17 post-employment conflict-of-interest restrictions.