Order For Professional Services Design Services Engineering Professional Services

2026-11-03

Scope of Services INTRODUCTION Interchange 13 is located in the cities of Linden and Elizabeth in Union County . This interchange provides access to and from I278 Eastbound and Westbound . Deficiencies concerning the ramps from the Turnpike to the Toll Plaza , from the Toll Plaza to the Turnpike , from I - 278 to the Toll Plaza , and from the Toll Plaza to I - 278 were identified in a study undertaken by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 13 Improvement Study ( Study ) is included in the reference materials . Geometric constraints are prevalent throughout with limited area available for remediation . The work to be performed under this Order for Professional Services ( OPS ) will consist of design of a replacement bridge for Structure No . 99 . 35D including the realignment of Ramp ET , reconfiguration of Ramp TB with retaining walls and traffic signal improvements , including a new traffic signal at Brunswick Avenue , realignment of Ramp ST , new overhead sign structures and Toll Plaza Canopy signs , Truck Safety Warning System ( TSWS ) on Ramp NT , lighting enhancements , curve advisory warning signs , resurfacing and re - grading to provide superelevation , guide rail upgrades , striping improvements , and various areas of removal of vegetation . GENERAL 1 . All services provided by the Successful Qualified Firm shall be in strict conformance with Authority requirements and standards of quality as may be found in the Procedures Manual , Design Manual , Standard Drawings , Sample Design Plans , CADD Standards , latest Standard and Supplemental Specifications , Manual for Traffic Control in Work Zones , and any specific criteria established for the Program . Authority Standard publications and drawings are available on the Authority ’ s website at www . njta . gov . 2 . The Successful Qualified Firm shall be responsible for the thorough understanding of the project requirements , including all applicable codes , permits , and regulations for all aspects of this project . All design elements must be in full compliance with all applicable codes , regulations , and standards , and shall consider all technical guidelines available . 3 . Any documents required to be submitted to the Authority for review and comment , in performance of the services will not relieve the Successful Qualified Firm from its obligation to perform all services in accordance with proper engineering criteria and sound professional engineering in accordance with the relevant standard of care . The Authority ’ s review and comment shall not be construed as a comprehensive or detailed review for purposes of verifying or validating such submissions or the Successful Qualified Firm ’ s work product . The Successful Qualified Firm shall be solely responsible for all documents it prepares and shall remain responsible to ensure the integrity of its work , including that of its subconsultants . DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK The Successful Qualified Firm is responsible to undertake any and all activities required to prepare contract documents and all ancillary activities to effectuate the design process . As such , it is anticipated that the Successful Qualified Firm will be required to perform , at a minimum , the services outlined below . However , the Successful Qualified Firm shall be responsible to account for any and all work activities necessary for the complete performance of this assignment whether or not such activities are identified below . The Successful Qualified Firm shall account for all work activities required for this project and shall identify any additional services that will be required for the complete performance of this assignment . The Successful Qualified Firm will be responsible for supporting the Authority ’ s efforts to comply with Executive Order No . 172 ( E . O . 172 ) which requires that transportation agencies solicit public input regarding proposed transportation projects and in this regard , the Authority is planning to hold two ( 2 ) Public Hearing ( s ), one in the City of Elizabeth and another in Union County . The Successful Qualified Firms services for the E . O . 172 Public Hearings shall include , but not be limited to , arrangements for the facilities , preparing all necessary exhibits and newsletters , assisting the Authority ’ s personnel with the oral presentation of the project at the hearings , preparing the Final Hearing Reports and assisting the Authority in satisfying all E . O . 172 requirements . This effort shall be performed in close coordination with the Turnpike Authority ’ s Project Liaison . No contact shall be made with the public or municipal , county or state officials unless authorized in advance by the Authority . Construction Engineering Support – The Successful Qualified Firm will be responsible for providing post design services as described in the Authority ’ s Procedures Manual ( which is available on the Authority ’ s website at www . njta . gov ). It is specifically noted that the Successful Qualified Firm shall be responsible for review of shop drawings and responding to request for information ( RFIs ) in accordance with Section 3 . 5 “ Construction Engineering Support ” including Exhibit 3 - 4 of the Authority ’ s Procedure ’ s Manual . The Successful Qualified Firm will be required to attend a Project Hand - off Meeting and prepare required materials , such as a Hand - off Report , to inform the Authority ’ s construction staff of the key components of the contract prior to construction . Additionally , participation at weekly progress meetings for the duration of construction and participation at the final inspection meeting will be required . Construction supervision services are not included as part of this assignment . 1 . Preliminary Design / Concept Development Prior to the development of Phase B plans , as described in the Authority ’ s Procedure Manual , the Successful Qualified Firm shall verify in all respects the accuracy of the Interchange 13 Improvement Study , and verify that all proposed improvements are warranted and required as depicted ( refer to provided reference material ). Within 60 - days of Notice to Proceed , the Successful Qualified Firm shall develop a technical optimization report which evaluates and provides recommendations for design elements proposed to deviate from the Interchange 13 Improvement Study for review by the Authority . The report shall include cost , schedule , permit compliance , and life cycle benefits for recommendations . The Successful Qualified Firm shall address any comments and make recommendations regarding the alternatives best meeting the needs of the Authority prior to advancing to Phase B submission . Based on the Interchange 13 Improvement Study , as well as NJTA Engineering Judgement , the following summary of work is anticipated : a . Overhead Sign Structure Installation i . Ramps TN , Interchange 13 Inside Entry / Exit , Interchange 13 Outside Entry / Exit b . Toll Facility Lane Assignment Signs installed on Canopy i . Realignment / Re - grading / Reconstruction of Ramps ET , ST , TB , and NT c . Bridge Replacement or Widening ( to be further reviewed during initial review of Preliminary Concept Design Report ) i . Structure No . 99 . 35D ( Ramp ET over I - 278 EB Ramp LG ) 1 ) Further investigation must be performed with regard to the Future Light Rail ROW which traverses under the bridge d . Miscellaneous Safety Improvements i . Clearing Vegetation which affects sight distance ii . Various Roadway Lighting / Electrical Improvements iii . Stormwater Improvements where roadways are realigned iv . Design of modified existing signalized intersection and new signalized intersection along Brunswick Avenue 1 ) Traffic counts at the intersections of Brunswick Avenue & Ramp TB / Bayway Avenue and Brunswick Avenue & Ramp to I - 278 WB 2 ) Prepare traffic signal warrant analysis at Brunswick Avenue & & Ramp to I - 278 WB 3 ) Prepare traffic study to identify existing and future build Levels of Service ( LOS ) and vehicle queuing at the intersections along Brunswick Avenue during peak weekday AM , midday , and PM travel periods 4 ) Design of traffic signal equipment and ADA pedestrian accommodations 5 ) Coordination with and approvals by the NJDOT and the City of Elizabeth v . Survey to be performed as needed , but is anticipated at the following : 1 ) Structure No . 99 . 35D – Bridge Widening or Replacement 2 ) Ramps ET , ST , TB and NT – Ramp Realignment / Reconstruction 3 ) Brunswick Avenue , Bayway Avenue , and Ramp to I - 278 WB in the vicinity of the existing and proposed signalized intersections

New Jersey

2026-04-29