Route 9W Bridge over Route 95, 1&9, 46 & 4 – Design‑Build (DB‑002)

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is seeking qualified design‑build firms to replace the Route 9W bridge over Route 95, 1&9, 46 and 4 in the Borough of Fort Lee, Bergen County. The contractor will be responsible for complete design, construction, quality‑control, inspection, utility relocation, traffic‑control, drainage, lighting, ITS relocation, and all related civil‑engineering tasks. The solicitation requires a robust team of key personnel – a Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Project Superintendent, Design Manager, Quality Manager, Lead Structural Engineer, Lead Civil Engineer, and Lead Geotechnical Engineer – each meeting strict experience, licensing, and full‑time commitment criteria. Up to five firms may be shortlisted, with a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) expected in early 2027. The estimated contract value ranges from $85 million to $125 million, and bonding requirements include a 50 % proposal bond and 100 % performance/payment bonds. • Design‑Build delivery for a major bridge replacement (~$85‑$125 M) in Fort Lee, NJ • Mandatory key‑personnel qualifications (PE licenses, ≥ $50 M bridge experience, full‑time commitment) • Submission deadline: Oct 1 2026; questions due Aug 25 2026; shortlist announced Dec 21 2026 • Anticipated award and notice‑to‑proceed in late Fall 2027 • No ESB/DBE participation requirement; stipend up to $200 K for shortlisted proposers who submit a proposal.