Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, Port Monmouth, NJ, Phase II-Contract 3

The Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, Port Monmouth, NJ, Phase II-Contract 3 (Solicitation W912DS-16-B-0008) is a construction project managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. With a project magnitude estimated between 10 million and 25 million dollars, the scope of work includes the construction of concrete floodwalls, sheetpile walls, and road closure gates, as well as excavation, material hauling, and utility relocations involving Verizon, JCP&L, and NJ Natural Gas. The project also requires the installation of drainage structures, such as precast concrete manholes and semi-trapezoidal swales, and adheres to strict traffic control standards compliant with NJDOT and FHWA MUTCD. The contract specifies a completion period of 549 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at 1,450 dollars per day for delays. Environmental compliance is a critical component, as evidenced by a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Freshwater Wetland Permit that mandates specific protections for threatened species and historic preservation. The procurement process involved multiple amendments to refine technical specifications, update bid schedules, and extend the bid opening date to June 23, 2016. Payment is structured primarily by job units for major components including floodwall construction, vibration monitoring, and liability insurance.