HT-224.228 (RFx 7*756) - (FEMA) - (ADV) - Holland Tunnel - Installation of Storage Facility for Flood Protection Equipment

The contract pertains to the construction of a new storage facility west of the Holland Tunnel Toll Building in Jersey City, New Jersey, for the storage of flood protection equipment under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The scope includes comprehensive site development such as regrading, concrete pavement and footings, structural steel erection, an ornamental fence, standing seam metal roofing, lighting systems, and infrastructure to support access control and security cameras. All work must adhere to strict technical standards from ASTM, AASHTO, NFPA, and MUTCD, with performance metrics defined for compaction, density, surface smoothness, and material tolerances. Materials must meet precise packaging and labeling requirements, including traceable batch and lot numbers, manufacturer details, compliance statements, and temperature controls for thermoplastic and epoxy materials. Delivery and installation are subject to environmental conditions such as minimum ambient and surface temperatures, dry surfaces, and no precipitation during application. The contractor is obligated to complete all work within 571 calendar days after bid acceptance, with final acceptance occurring on-site and determined solely by the designated Engineer, who holds full authority to inspect, approve, or reject work. Payment is to be processed electronically via the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY, though no total contract value is disclosed. Compliance with labor standards, diversity goals including 20% MBE, 10% WBE, and 3% SDVOB participation, and mandatory certifications such as debarment clearance, lobbying disclosure, non-collusion, and participation in a DOL-approved apprenticeship program are required. Personnel must obtain SWAC credentials and complete information security training for access to restricted areas, with strict adherence to non-disclosure agreements and conflict of interest prohibitions. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform by June 16, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted. The contract is structured as a lump sum arrangement, with modifications requiring written and signed authorization, and compensation for delays or suspensions is conditional and limited to specific circumstances defined in the contract clauses.