Passaic Civicplus #RFP - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PASSAIC AVENUE UNDERPASS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

This opportunity seeks qualified engineering firms to provide design and construction management services for the Passaic Avenue Underpass Drainage Improvements Project in Passaic, New Jersey. - Government Buyer: - City of Passaic, Division of Purchasing, under the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Resilient Communities Program - Scope of Work: - 30% design submission to establish preliminary stormwater management concepts and initiate environmental review - Final design, specifications, cost estimate, and permitting for public bidding, including field work, utility mapping, and preparation of bid-ready contract documents - Construction management and inspection, including full-time resident inspection, compliance monitoring (Davis-Bacon, Section 3, M/WBE), and progress reporting - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering design services for distributed stormwater management systems (e.g., infiltration basins, storage components, outlet control structures, storm sewer conveyance improvements, pervious pavement systems) - Construction management and inspection services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal, state, and local standards, including NJDEP, NJDOT, Green Acres, and CDBG-DR funding rules - Coordination with DCA's environmental review consultant (Michael Baker International); proposers do not perform the environmental review themselves - Coordination with NJ Transit and other stakeholders - Compliance monitoring for labor and diversity requirements (Davis-Bacon, Section 3, M/WBE) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified New Jersey licensed Professional Engineering firms - Place of Performance: - Passaic Avenue underpass and upstream contributing roadways in Passaic, NJ - Third Ward Park parcels within project limits - City of Passaic Engineering Division office for contract administration

The City of Passaic is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified New Jersey licensed Professional Engineering firms to provide design, permitting, bid-phase assistance, and construction management services for the Passaic Avenue Underpass Drainage Improvements Project. This project aims to mitigate recurring stormwater flooding at the Passaic Avenue Underpass through upstream runoff reduction, infiltration, distributed storage, and selective conveyance improvements. The scope includes three phases: 30% design submission, final design and permitting for public bidding, and construction management and inspection. The project is funded through the Department of Community Affairs Resilient Communities Program and requires compliance with federal and state regulations.