CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTIONS FOR 2024 NJDOT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND

2026-11-03

During and after construction : The Consultant shall provide the following deliverable as part of this contract during and after the construction phase : 1 . Bidding Phase : o Respond to contractor questions and Requests for Information ( RFIs ) during the construction bid phase and assist the City in preparation of addenda , if required . o Review bids with the City Engineer , verify references and make written recommendation on award , bid summary and all other NJDOT requirements 2 . Provide one ( 1 ) full - time Resident Inspector , experienced in NJDOT roadway and drainage construction , to be present during all active construction operations including but not limited to drainage installation , roadway excavation , paving , curb and sidewalk construction , ADA ramp construction , striping , and restoration . 3 . Attend and chair pre - construction meeting ; 4 . Review submittals and shop drawings ; 5 . Respond to contractor ' sinquiries and requests for information ; 6 . Review and provide written recommendations on all proposed change orders , including cost and time impacts , and verify supporting documentation ; 7 . Verify ADA curb ramp slopes , grades , and detectable warning surfaces in the field and certify compliance prior to acceptance ; 8 . Construction Management reports to include progress reports on construction , payables and changes orders ; The Resident Inspector shall prepare daily inspection reports , maintain quantity tracking logs , and document field conditions with photographs , and will be responsible for the following reporting and documentation : o Maintain daily inspection reports o Maintain a running quantity and payment log o Maintain RFI , submittal , and change order logs o Provide weekly written progress summaries o Provide photographic documentation 9 . Conduct and chair construction progress job meetings , as necessary , and submit written minutes ; 10 . Review contractor ’ s payment requests ; 11 . Respond to City of Passaic concerns ; 12 . Coordinate and document materials testing , review certifications , and verify compliance with NJDOT Standard Specifications . 13 . Close out project in accordance with NJDOT current requirements ( PMRS and / or SAGE ); 14 . Conduct substantial completion inspection , prepare punch list , verify correction of deficiencies , and recommend final acceptance . 15 . Review and certify contractor as - built drawings for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the City . The Consultant shall verify field measurements prior to acceptance of contractor as - built drawings . 16 . Comply with NJDOT grant requirements and regulatory agencies regarding approvals . ADDITIONAL / EXTRA WORK : If , at any stage of the design of the Project , it becomes evident that additional work by the Consultant is required , the following procedures shall apply : 1 . The Consultant must notify the City Engineer in writing , as soon as it is evident that additional or extra work may be necessary . 2 . The Consultant must submit a proposal to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for all additional / extra work and that no work shall be done until Contract Modifications are executed . 3 . The City will reimburse only for work specifically authorized by Agreement ( s ) or Contract Modifications . Extensions of inspection services beyond the anticipated construction duration shall be compensated only through written contract modification approved by the City . 4 . The Consultant shall not be paid for any work , which exceeds the Contract ceilings as set forth in Agreement ( s ) or Contract Modifications .

New Jersey

2026-04-29