Rt. 78, Route 22 to Drift Road/Dale Road

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is soliciting technical proposals for construction inspection services on Route 78 from Route 22 to Drift Road/Dale Road in Hunterdon County, with proposals due July 14, 2026 and questions due July 7, 2026. This procurement is restricted to firms prequalified with NJDOT in the C-5 discipline at the A level of service as of 10:00 a.m. on the closing date.

The scope includes installation and upgrade of Dynamic Message Signs, Camera Surveillance Systems, Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment/Roadside Units, junction boxes, conduits, and associated infrastructure, plus fiber optic cable installation from milepost 3.9 to milepost 41.87. Required staffing comprises one Resident Engineer, one Lead ITS Inspector, one full-time ITS Inspector, and one part-time ITS Inspector. Only one technical proposal per firm is permitted; teams are not allowed unless submitted as a Joint Venture with all participating firms prequalified and meeting all discipline and service level requirements. Subconsultants must obtain cost basis approval.

Services are anticipated to commence in January 2027 and continue through January 2030. The Department intends to implement cost reduction measures including staggered work hours and winter shutdowns. This is a federally funded Intelligent Transportation Systems project through the Federal Highway Administration under a Project Specific Agreement with a Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangement. No DBE goal is established.

The anticipated selection date is August 2026. Prior to contract execution, the selected firm must provide either a Letter of Federal Approval or Letter of Approval of EEO/AA Program from NJDOT's Division of Civil Rights. All bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and submit Business Registration Certificates, Ownership Disclosure Forms, and certifications regarding prohibited activities in Iran, Russia, and Belarus. Selected personnel are subject to a 45-day release clause from the anticipated start date with written request to the Regional Construction Consultant Coordinator. Proposals must be submitted through Bid Express with specified file naming requirements.