TP-875

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is soliciting a three-year geotechnical engineering term agreement for the Bureau of Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Management. The scope of work involves preparing geotechnical foundation, roadway engineering, and rock engineering reports, as well as developing contract plans and specifications that address environmental impacts, right-of-way, and traffic protection. Key deliverables include subsurface exploration programs, field and laboratory testing programs, and quality control and quality assurance plans to ensure design conformance with all applicable manuals and specifications. This solicitation is designated as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) opportunity with a goal of awarding 25% of the total contract value to registered SBEs. Requirements for key personnel are strict: the Project Manager must have experience managing transportation projects and familiarity with FHWA Geotechnical Design Manuals, the Geotechnical Engineering Team Leader must hold an MSCE and NJ PE with at least eight years of experience, and the Rock Slope Engineering Team Leader must have a degree in Geology and six years of experience. Proposals must include a critical path model using Primavera software and a narrative on key issues and critical problems, adhering to specific formatting and page limits. All consultants must obtain a Business Registration Certificate and provide ownership disclosure and compensation reports in accordance with the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act.