Order for Professional Services Engineering Professional Services

2026-11-03

Enclosed herewith is a Request for Expressions of Interest (“ RFEOI ”) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (“ Authority ”) for professional engineering services required for Contract No . P200 . 828 , Drainage Repairs , Milepost 120 . 6 to123 . 6 . 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 / construction ] 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 . Specifically , the Consultant further agrees to : 1 . Assume responsibility for the full - time inspection of construction , and assign sufficient , experienced and responsible personnel for projects of this nature and size . The quality extent of details of the field inspection provided shall ensure proper control and shall meet with the approval of the Authority . 2 . The Consultant is required to designate a part - time Project Manager for the project . The Project Manager or Principal of the Firm shall be a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey . It is expected that the Project Manager attend the Pre - Construction Meeting , along with an orientation with the Authority ’ s Engineering and Operations Departments . The Project Manager must be available should incidents occur that are critical in nature . This includes responding to calls from the Turnpike staff to be present in the field to observe and / or assist with incidents that affect Parkway traffic . These callouts may be at night , and the Project Manager must be reachable 24 hours a day . 3 . Provide a full - time Resident Engineer during all periods of construction activity to perform construction inspection and administrative services for cost control , progress control and quality control . The Resident Engineer shall be a Licensed Professional Engineer or NICET ( National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians ) Level IV Certified or alternatively have ten ( 10 ) years of construction related experience , at least half of which has been at the Resident Engineer level . The Duties of the Resident Engineer shall include , but not be limited to , the following : a . Conduct and / or attend the Pre - Construction Meeting and other meetings as directed by the Authority . b . Coordinate lane closing requests from the Contractor . c . Instruct all testing laboratories hired by the Consultant or the Authority as to testing needs and to review all testing reports . d . Inspect all construction materials to be used at the site to ensure compliance with the Plans and Specifications . e . Review material certifications , as required . f . Inspect all construction activities to ensure quality of workmanship . g . Provide full - time construction supervision . h . Maintain daily records of the numbers and classification of workers employed by the Contractors using the Authority ’ s CapEx Manager system . i . Prepare and approve monthly Certificates of Payment using the Authority ’ s CapEx Manager System . j . Prepare and recommend for payment any and all contract Change Orders that may be required . Prepare independent cost estimates for supplemental and / or extra work resulting from design or field contract revisions . Negotiate prices with Contractors for changes resulting from design or field contract revisions . k . Prepare daily reports of all construction and engineering field work using the Authority ’ s CapEx Manager System . l . Prepare and forward , to the Authority , weekly quantity summaries for each item of the contract . m . Prepare bi - weekly narrative of progress problems , if any , for transmittal to the Chief Engineer . n . Review and approve the Contractor ’ s progress schedule . In addition , review on a monthly basis the Progress Schedule and / or CPM ( Critical Path Method ) Schedule submitted by the Contractor . Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer concerning the Contractor ’ s adherence thereto . Advise the Contractor in the solution of scheduling problems so as to complete the project on time , within budget , and in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Specifications . o . Review and approve all testing laboratory invoices . p . Maintain records covering running totals of quantities and costs while construction is in progress . q . Review , approve and process all shop drawings , catalog cuts and methods of work and equipment . r . Maintain daily records of the type and size of equipment used on all construction operations using the Authority ’ s CapEx Manager system . s . Perform tests required to ensure material compliance with the Plans and Specifications . t . Review and approve lane closing forms prepared by the Contractor prior to submitting to the Authority for final approval . u . The Resident Engineer shall have a digital camera at this disposal at all times to document , with photographs , any unusual incidents , conditions or deterioration encountered which should be on record or which might require additional work and result in additional compensation by Change Order . v . Perform as utility Coordinator as required .

New Jersey

2026-04-29