TITLE OPS No. A4171 - Assessment and Programming

Agency:	New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA)
State:	New Jersey
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Posted:	Dec 22, 2023
Due:	Jan 11, 2024
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December 22, 2023

To:

ALL QUALIFIED FIRMS

Subject:

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NO. A4171

Assessment and Programming for Water and Sewer Facility Upgrades at Various Locations

Enclosed (See Attachment A) herewith is a Request for Expressions of Interest (“RFEOI”) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority

(Authority) for professional engineering services required to prepare an Existing Conditions Report, a Needs Assessment Report,

and an Alternative Analysis Report on the specified Authority facilities at the various locations. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:9-

2.8(b), this Order for Professional Services (“OPS”) is considered a Simple procurement.

To be considered as eligible and qualified to submit an Expression of Interest (“EOI”) for the professional engineering services

being solicited in this RFEOI, a Firm must be prequalified in the following Profile Codes:

Profile Code(s)

A540

A541

C420

Description(s)

Water Treatment Facilities

Water Supply and Distribution Systems

Wastewater Treatment Facility: Design

A Qualified Firm, eligible to submit an EOI for this RFEOI solicitation, is one that has a current “Professional Service

Prequalification Questionnaire” (“PSPQ”) package on file with the Authority prior to submission of the EOI. A current PSPQ is

one that has been on file with the Authority for no more than 24 months, or in certain cases for no more than 12 months.

Prequalification is not required for subconsultants. Prequalification is required for Joint Ventures.

A list of Qualified Firms eligible to submit an EOI for the above referenced assignment is attached (See Attachment B4). *Joint

Ventures (*Qualified Firms interested in submitting an EOI as a Joint Venture must be prequalified as a Joint Venture with the

Authority) that meet all Profile Code requirements are also eligible to submit an EOI.

The Authority is seeking participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) as subconsultants to the Qualified Firm that is

awarded a contract under this RFEOI (the “Successful Qualified Firm”). The SBE project goal is 25%. The Authority has also

adopted a Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVOB) Enterprise Program (the “DVOB Program”) pursuant to which the Success

Qualified Firm must make a good faith effort to award at least three (3) percent of the assignment to DVOBs, all as more fully

described in this RFEOI. See Attachment “C”, Subsection C12, “Small Business Enterprise/Disabled Veteran-Owned Business

Programs”.

All submittals required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13 to 20.25 (P.L. 2005, c.51), N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.26 (P.L. 2005, c.271s.2),

P.L. 2023, c.30 (The Elections Transparency Act) and Executive Order 333 (2023 Murphy) will be requested from the Successful

Qualified Firm only. The relevant forms will be transmitted to the Successful Qualified Firm by the Authority and are to be returned

to the Authority within five (5) business days from receipt.

The following attachments are incorporated into and made part of the RFEOI:

• ATTACHMENT A – Expression of Interest and Fee Proposal Submission Requirements (A1 and A2).

• ATTACHMENT B - Standard Information (B1 through B4).

• ATTACHMENT C - Standard Supplemental Information and Forms (C1 through C13(k)).

• ATTACHMENT D - N.J.A.C. 19:9-2.8 Procedures for Prequalification and Award of Contracts for Architectural,

Engineering and Land Surveying Services.

Request for Expressions of Interest

OPS No. A4171

Assessment and Programming for Water and Sewer Facility

Upgrades at Various Locations

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Staff Qualifications

It will be the Successful Qualified Firm’s responsibility to ensure that the project is fully and adequately staffed for the successful

completion of the project.

A description of services being solicitated by this RFEOI can be found in Attachment B, Subsection B2 “Scope of Services” of this

RFEOI.

Project Description

This Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) sets forth the requirements and anticipated services for OPS No. A4171, which

consists of professional engineering services required to perform the assessment and programming for future facilities

improvements to the water and sewer infrastructure at various Authority locations. The study shall include the preparation of three

distinct reports for each location: an Existing Conditions Report, a Needs Assessment Report, and an Alternative Analysis Report.

These reports shall be used by the Authority in the development of long-range facilities improvement projects. The Facilities &

locations to be covered in this study shall be all of the Authority Owned Service Areas listed below.

New Jersey Turnpike

Woodrow Wilson Service Area 6N MP 58.7

Molly Pitcher Service Area 7S MP 71.7

Joyce Kilmer Service Area 8N MP 78.7

Grover Cleveland Service Area 10N MP 92.9

Thomas Edison Service Area 10S MP 92.9

Alexander Hamilton Service Area 12S MP 111.6

Vince Lombardi Service Area 13S MP 116E

Cranbury State Police Station MP 71.5S/71.9N

Garden State Parkway

Toni Morrison (Oceanview) MP 18.1

Frank Sinatra (Atlantic City) MP 41.3

Celia Cruz (Forked River) MP 76.0

Judy Blume (Monmouth) MP 100.0

Jon Bon Jovi (Cheesequake) MP 124.0

Whitney Houston (Vauxhall) MP 142.2

Connie Chung (Brookdale South) MP 152.9

Larry Doby (Brookdale North) MP 153.1

James Gandolfini (Montvale) MP 171.0

Required design services include surveys, evaluations, and architectural programming. Each location targeted in this study has

facilities and/or water & sewer infrastructure that have either reached their useful service life or no longer support the type of use

required by Authority. The Consultant shall first survey each location and shall document findings through the Existing Conditions

Report. The Consultant shall determine the needs of the Authority, by location, and shall convey this information through the

Needs Assessment Report. Following this, the Consultant shall develop and present two (2) or three (3) recommended courses

of action for modernizing and improving each location through an Alternative Analysis Report. The Alternative Analysis process

shall consider the findings of the Existing Conditions and Needs Assessments and shall present options that best satisfy the

requirements or requests of the Authority. A final submission shall identify a Preferred Alternative for each location included in the

study.

The Authority will utilize a Secure File Sharing site (“Kiteworks”) to share with and receive information from the Qualified Firms.

Access to Kiteworks will be provided to the Qualified Firms via e-mail. Reference materials (preliminary plans, studies, reports,

etc.) for this RFEOI will be made available for review in the “Reference Materials” folder.

If there are any questions or issues related to Kiteworks, please contact Jennifer Romero via e-mail at jromero@njta.com. The

subject line should read “OPS No. A4171, Kiteworks Information”.

Request for Expressions of Interest

OPS No. A4171

Assessment and Programming for Water and Sewer Facility

Upgrades at Various Locations

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Submission Requirements for Expression of Interest

Qualified Firms that are interested in being considered to perform these services as specified in the RFEOI, must submit a total

of five (5) copies of their Expression of Interest (EOI), no later than 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024 as follows: One

(1) PDF copy uploaded to the “EOI” folder on Kiteworks in accordance with the following naming convention: “OPS No.

A4171_EOI_Qualified Firm Name”; and four (4) hard copies of the EOI shall be delivered to the Authority’s Headquarters, clearly

marked with the Qualified Firm’s name and the words, “EOI, OPS No. A4171”, no later than the date and time referenced above.

Late submissions will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Expressions of Interest received by the date and time specified above, will be publicly opened by conference call only. Conference

call details are available on the Authority’s website at https://www.njta.com/doing-business/current-solicitations.

For anyone who wishes to participate, conference call access shall be open five (5) minutes prior to the EOI opening and shall

remain open until all submitted proposer firm names have been read.

Expressions of Interest shall be delivered/addressed as follows:

Hand or Overnight Delivery

U.S. Mail

New Jersey Turnpike Authority

1 Turnpike Plaza

Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Attn: Engineering Department, Facilities

Anthony Emma, Assistant Engineer

New Jersey Turnpike Authority

P.O. Box 5042

Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5042

Attn: Engineering Department, Facilities

Anthony Emma, Assistant Engineer

Inquiries

Inquiries pertaining to this RFEOI are to be directed in writing to Anthony Emma, via e-mail emma@njta.com with a copy to

Gabrielle Coleman at gcoleman@njta.com. The subject line should read “OPS No. A4171, EOI Inquiry”. The deadline for

inquiries is Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The Authority will respond to all written inquiries received by the deadline. Each

inquiry will be stated, and a written response provided. Responses will be posted on the Authority’s website under Doing

Business, Current Solicitations on or before Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Qualified Firms will be responsible for submitting their EOIs in accordance with this RFEOI and any modifications, revisions and/or

clarifications to this RFEOI as may be issued by the Authority.

Consultant Selection

Upon receipt of the EOIs, and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:9-2.8(e), the Authority will review each Qualified Firm’s submission

for completeness and shall reject those EOIs that are incomplete. The Authority shall notify all Firms whose EOIs are determined

to be incomplete in writing.

The EOI Evaluation Committee shall rank each Qualified Firms Expression of Interest on the basis of numerical scores using the

eight (8) rating factors and relative weights specified below, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:9-2.8(e), and final selection shall be

made in accordance N.J.A.C. 19:9-2.8(g).

Request for Expressions of Interest

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Assessment and Programming for Water and Sewer Facility

Upgrades at Various Locations

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The EOIs will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of numerical scores resulting from pre-established weighted factors. For this

project, the rating factors and their relative weights are:

RATING FACTORS

1. Experience of the Qualified Firm and its Subconsultants

2. Experience of the Project Manager on Similar Projects

3. Key Personnel’s Qualifications and Relevant Experience

4. Understanding of the Project and the Authority’s Needs, and

Reasonableness of Staffing Estimate

5. Approach and Methodology in Performing the Services Required

6. Commitment and Ability to Perform the Project and Outstanding Work with

the Authority

7. Commitment to Quality Management

8. Attainment of DVOB and SBE Participation Goals

WEIGHT (%)

100%

POINTS

300

Rating Factors (to be summarized in the Letter of Interest):

1. Experience of the Qualified Firm and its Subconsultants

The Qualified Firm shall provide information on past projects which it has performed that demonstrate similar service of

those required for this assignment. Each project listed shall include a brief description of the project scope performed

by the Qualified Firm and its relevance to the proposed assignment. It shall identify the Qualified Firm’s office(s) the

work was performed from, the date (time frame) the services were performed, magnitude and cost of the project, and

contact/reference information for each project listed.

2. Experience of the Project Manager on Similar Projects

The Qualified Firm shall identify the Project Manager that will be assigned to the project and identify the individual’s

education, credentials, and work experience. The Qualified Firm should discuss the proposed Project Manager’s

experience and its application to the assignment. The Qualified Firm shall review the criteria set forth by the Authority in

the RFEOI in consideration of the person proposed for the assignment. If the Qualified Firm is proposing an individual

with credentials considerably different than those identified by the Authority, the Qualified Firm must explain its rationale

and identify/demonstrate the benefit the individual brings to the assignment.

The resume of the Project Manager proposed, included in the EOI, shall be clear, dated and detailed to the related

assignment experience. References shall be furnished for each project listed (include date when work performed and

relevance to subject assignment and at least one contact name and phone number for each project). Unless otherwise

noted, the Project Manager shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

3. Key Personnel’s Qualifications and Relevant Experience

The Qualified Firm shall identify the Project Manager and/or other key personnel that will be assigned to the project and

their role and responsibilities specific to the assignment. Information concerning their education, credentials and work

experience should be provided along with contact/reference information. The Qualified Firm shall discuss the individuals

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Upgrades at Various Locations

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proposed for the assignment and identify how their education, credentials and work experience are applicable to their

role on the assignment.

The resumes of key personnel proposed, included in the EOI shall be clear, dated and detailed to the related assignment

experience. References shall be furnished for each project listed (include at least one contact name and phone number

for each project).

4. Understanding of the Project and the Authority’s Needs, and Reasonableness of Staffing Estimate

Provide an explanation of the Qualified Firm’s understanding of the project and Authority’s needs required for the

successful completion of the assignment. Provide a summary of the Qualified Firm’s qualifications, and state how they

relate to the Qualified Firm’s ability to provide the requested services. Through attached organizational chart and

resumes identify the person(s), or subconsultant(s), responsible for each division of the assignment and their relevant

experience.

Understanding of the Project

The Qualified Firm shall provide information to demonstrate that it fully understands the overall objective of the project

and why the Authority is undertaking the assignment. This may include discussions providing background information

on the need for the project, its effect on the Authority’s facilities, and impact on the overall transportation network.

Qualified Firms should demonstrate specific first-hand knowledge of the location affected by the project and the long-

term effects the project has on the Authority, its patrons, or other relevant issues.

Understanding of the Authority’s Needs

The Qualified Firm shall demonstrate that it fully understands the needs of the Authority as it relates to the specific scope-

of-work identified in the RFEOI. The Qualified Firm must confirm the deliverables and the schedule for design and

construction associated with project specific deliverables. The Qualified Firm should also discuss project management

items, including deliverables such as submittal of wage rate approvals and invoicing.

Reasonableness of Staffing Estimate

The Qualified Firm shall demonstrate through an attached Staffing Estimate the workhours required for this assignment,

including any work anticipated to be performed by subconsultants. The staffing schedule shall follow the guidelines set

forth herein and sample in Attachment B, Subsection B3.

5. Approach and Methodology in Performing the Services Required

The Qualified Firm shall identify the major tasks comprising the project and describe in detail how they will be

accomplished. Provide an explanation of the process the Qualified Firm will use to schedule, manage, and perform the

required tasks within the scope of services and identify the key milestones and the project’s critical path. The Qualified

Firm shall identify key issues and potential problems and discuss alternatives and options which would lead to resolution.

The Qualified Firm should discuss innovative concepts with cost benefits and/or accelerated project delivery, where

applicable. The subconsultant roles, value to the team/project, and reporting relationship shall be clearly identified.

6. Commitment and Ability to Perform the Project and Outstanding Work with the Authority

The Qualified Firm shall identify its commitment and ability to complete the proposed work as well as any outstanding

work they currently have with the Authority. The Qualified Firm shall provide an explanation of the anticipated project

schedule and demonstrate that the Qualified Firm can commit the required staff resources and management to perform

the assignment. A listing of the Qualified Firm’s facilities, including the address of the office where the project will be

performed, and how they relate to the Qualified Firm’s ability to provide the requested services shall be provided.

➢ Commitment and Ability to Perform the Project

The Qualified Firm shall discuss its commitment and availability of required staff for the assignment as shown on

the completed “Commitments of Proposed Project Staff” and “Certification of Staff Availability” forms.

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