Opportunity
Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey Bonfire #GWB-244.306 (RFx 7*785)
George Washington Bridge – Replacement of Bridge Tower Transformers and Electrical Room Rehabilitation
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
GWB-244.306 (RFx 7*785)
NAICS
237310, 237130, 237990, 238210
This opportunity involves major electrical and structural upgrades at the George Washington Bridge, managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Construction Contracts Department. - Scope of Work: - Replacement of bridge tower electrical transformers - Installation of new concrete pads, conduits, cabling, structural steel, grating, and fencing - Rehabilitation of electrical distribution rooms at both New Jersey and New York towers - Maintenance of traffic during construction - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Experience Requirements: - Bidders must have at least ten years of construction experience - Must have completed three contracts of similar type and complexity - Project Manager and General Superintendent must each have at least ten years of relevant experience - Experience in urban, high-traffic environments is required - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on non-discrimination and participation from disadvantaged, minority, and woman-owned business enterprises
Description
This solicitation is for the replacement of electrical transformers, concrete pads, conduits, cabling, structural steel, grating, and fencing; maintenance of traffic; and related work at the New Jersey and New York towers of the George Washington Bridge and the surrounding areas in New Jersey and New York. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years construction experience with at least three comparable contracts, experience managing work in urban, congested areas with high traffic volume, and have a full-time Project Manager and General Superintendent each with at least ten years of relevant experience. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey affirms its commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity in bidding, including for disadvantaged, minority, and woman-owned business enterprises. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and is currently open with a close date of August 12, 2026.