Jersey City Redevelopment Agency

FAIR AND OPEN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS

Civil Engineering Services

Bayfront Redevelopment Area

Qualification Term

August 2025 to August 2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

August 14, 2025

11:00 A.M. EST

RFQ-P-CIVIL-ENGINEERING-SERVICES-BAYFRONT-August-2025.pdf

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Request for Proposals for

Upland Soils Remediation for Mill Creek Property Addendum 1

Questions Received by the JCRA and JCRA Responses

Question 1: Which bid item(s) are we to add mobilization costs to?

Response 1: Mobilization costs shall be included in Task 1 General Conditions.

Question 2: Please confirm a laydown area for contractor support zone will be available for contractors’
use on the northern adjacent property.

Response 2: As noted in Section 2.0 of the Technical Specifications, access to the work area will be
coordinated through properties located north of the site. The Contractor is responsible for installing any
temporary access roads, if needed, and must fully restore all disturbed areas prior to demobilization.
Coordination and approval from the property owner, Argent, will be required. The JCRA and the Owner’s
Representative will facilitate coordination with Argent. This may also apply to Contractor Support Zone
area, if approved by Argent. Note that no contaminated materials can be stored on the Argent property,
or any other offsite location.

Question 3: At what elevation is bed rock located?

Response 3: The geotechnical report will be provided with Addendum 2, to be issued no later than
August 28, 2025.

Question 4: Please provide all soil boring logs.

Response 4: Available soil boring logs are included in the historic reports and included in the in the
Hightail link provided in Section 1.2 of the Technical Specifications:
https://spaces.hightail.com/space/reuOgLRnlH

Question 5: Please provide all well installation logs

Response 5: See Attachment 18: Monitoring Well Records (January 2017) in the Hightail link as provided
in Section 1.2 of the Technical Specifications: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/reuOgLRnlH

Question 6: Please confirm access road location on site drawings.

Response 6: See response to question #2.

Question 7: Please explain scope of work item # 7.1-7.1A – Time for completion/notice to proceed. Total
duration of work is 180 days to complete. Is the substantial invoice date of September 30th for the
EPA/DEP grant money only? Does the contractor have 180 days to complete the project?

Response 7: See Clarification #3 above.

Question 8: Please confirm the potential post excavation sampling locations to each AOC that would
potentially extend the AOC’s excavation limits. TAT’s, analysis durations.

Response 8: Please refer to locations provided in SIP. 48 hour expedited TAT is anticipated. LSRP review
is anticipated to be within 24-48 hours after receipt of data.

Question 9: Will lateral expansion of any of the AOC’s be possible?

Response 9: As noted in Section 3.4 of the Technical Specifications, excavation limits are shown on the
Contract Documents. Based on field conditions, or as indicated by post-excavation sampling, excavation
limits may be extended by the LSRP. The Contractor will facilitate post excavation sampling to be
conducted by others. The LSRP will verify all post excavation results.

Question 10: What will the maximum depth of any of the AOC’s be if potential post excavation samples
fail?

Response 10: Depths will increase based on sample results until remedial objectives are met. Excavation
depths have been proposed based on previously collected data.

Question 11: What is the anticipated ground water treatment volume?

Response 11: Ground water treatment volume will be heavily impacted by contractor selected means
and methods.

Question 12: What is the treated ground water discharge rate to Mill Creek?

Response 12: A total of 100,000 GPD may be discharged to the Mill Creek following treatment.

Question 13: Is union labor a requirement on this project?

Response 13: No. Contractors shall comply with requirements as stated in the bid documents.

Question 14: Please provide construction drawings/specifications for the new 6’ high fence and the
double swing vehicle access gates.

Response 14: Refer to Attachment 19 – Chain Link Fence and Gates, which has been added to the
Hightail link: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/reuOgLRnlH

Question 15: Please identify which AOC’s have to have interlocking sheeting installed? Is sheeting a
requirement for this project?

Response 15: As noted in Section 2.4 of the Technical Specification, due to shallow groundwater and
high recharge rates, sidewall stabilization (e.g., trench boxes, sheeting) will be required for all
excavations.

Means and methods with be determined by the contractor, however, as noted in Section 7.4.A in the
Special Conditions, the Contractor is responsible for preparing and submitting the pre-construction
submittals to the Owner, ECM and the Engineer, including a Sheeting & Shoring Plan (signed by a NJ
Professional Engineer).

Question 16: Please confirm that any installed interlocking sheeting will remain in place.

Response 16: Contractor should assume they will remove sheeting installed unless otherwise notified.

Question 17: May all decontamination fluids be put through the onsite GW treatment system? Or will
they have to be containerized and disposed of separately? If disposal is required, can a line item be
added to the bid form?

Response 17: Yes, it is preferred is to have all fluids pass through wastewater treatment system. Per
Section 2.5 of the Technical Specifications, captured decontamination fluids will be sent offsite for
disposal or, if applicable, transferred to the onsite wastewater treatment plant.

Question 18: Please confirm the contractor will not be responsible for the PAMP implementation (PAM
Units set up/break down) or any vibration monitoring.

Response 18: Per Section 3.3 of the Technical Specifications, the LSRP is responsible for developing the Perimeter Air Monitoring Plan (PAMP) and performing the Perimeter Air Monitoring activities, including real-time monitoring and sampling. The Contractor will be responsible for adhering to the LSRP-approved implementing continuous/full-time dust, odor, and vapor controls (as necessary), and providing proper mitigation response in the event of elevated concentrations of either. Vibration monitoring is not required as part of these bid specifications.

Question 19: Does the contractor have to perform a geophysical survey for the site prior to intrusive
work?

Response 19: A geophysical survey is not required as part of these bid specifications.

Question 20: What are the quantity’s for the Unit pricing/additions/deductions- III Unit Pricing?
Clean Common fill
¾” clean stone
Clean topsoil
Collect/store ground water

Response 20: Unit Pricing is not intended for a set quantity, it is for additions and deductions purposes,
should it be required.

Question 21: We understand per the bid specs that all waste transporters are required to hold an A901
license. Does that requirement also apply to the Contractor?

Response 21: Per the Instructions to Bidders, all respondents to this bid must themselves hold a valid A-901 License pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-126 et seq., as well as a current Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:13A-1 et seq. Respondents must include copies of both the A-901 License and CPCN with their bid submission. Failure to do so shall result in rejection of the bid.

Question 22: Is there a budget estimate?

Response 22: An estimated budget is not included with the bid documents.

Question 23: Is there a reason for having a specific disposal permit?

Response 23: See response to question #21.

Question 24: What is the expected turnaround time?

Response 24: See Clarification #3.

Question 25: Is this a union job?

Response 25: See response to question #13.

Question 26: What is the deepest excavation point?

Response 26: See Attachment 14 – Figure 2 Excavation Extents

Question 27: Do we know how deep the water table is?

Response 27: Refer to Section 2.4 of Technical Specifications.

Question 28: Do we have a soil report as part of the bid documents?

Response 28: See response to question #3.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 AT 11:00 A.M. AT THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOCATED AT 39 KEARNEY AVE., JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07305. THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING TO THE EXTENT KNOWN AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE IS AS FOLLOWS.

OFFICIAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN:

Item #1         RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BAYFRONT PARTNERS 32 URBAN RENEWAL, L.P., BAYFRONT PARTNERS 32 URBAN RENEWAL COMMERCIAL L.P., AND BAYFRONT PARTNERS 32 URBAN RENEWAL RESIDENTIAL B L.P., WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 26105.32, LOT 1, AND F/K/A DEVELOPMENT LOT 32 ON A PORTION OF BLOCK 21901.01, LOT 6, WITHIN THE BAYFRONT I REDEVELOPMENT AREA

Item #2          ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD

OFFICIAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN

           PUBLIC NOTICE

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR JULY 15, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

July 7, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary to the Board

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Request for Proposals for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of

84 Sip Avenue and 68-74 Sip Avenue

within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area

Questions Received by the JCRA and JCRA Responses

1. Does the JCRA has a desired type of building/development that they would want to have happen on this site that would greatly benefit the City and its people.

Please refer to the RFP.

2. Regarding RDP section (X)(A)(9) on page 44, please clarify the intent for any pedestrian walkway on Lot 22 (84 Sip site). The language is unclear regarding which obligations apply to Lot 22 vs. Lot 23 (One Journal Square).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

3. Regarding RDP section (X)(A)(10) on page 44, please clarify whether the obligations to beautify Concourse East apply to the northern boundary of Lot 22.

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

4. Please clarify whether hotel square footage would be governed by the “residential primary use” or “office primary use” FAR parameters reflected in RDP Section (X)(A)(5) regarding density in Zone 1.

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

5. Map 5 in the RDP indicates a required 8’ sidewalk on the western and eastern frontages of Lot 22 (84 Sip). Please confirm whether this is accurate or if the intent is for an 8’ wide sidewalk on the western frontage of Lot 21 (68-74 Sip).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

6. Please clarify whether the Port Authority parcel on Block 9501, Lot 1 is considered a “lower density zone” for purposes of compliance with RDP Section (VII)(D)(7) regarding Tower on a Base regulations. Similarly, please confirm which lot line for Block 9501 Lot 1 is considered its rear for purposes of compliance with RDP Section (VII)(D)(8).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

Responses to questions received during the walk through of the 84 Sip Avenue:

7. Is the building historic?

The Pathside Building is subject to Zone 6 requirements of the Redevelopment Plan.  

8. How many floors is the Pathside Building?

There are 4 floors.

9. What was the original use of the Pathside building?

Trolley terminal and the offices for Public Service.

10. In what zone in the Redevelopment Plan are the buildings located?

Please consult the Redevelopment Plan.

11. Is the property line the curb of the One Journal Square property?

Yes.

12. Are the documents uploaded accessible from the JCRA website?

Yes.

13. Are there any issues from a load bearing capacity for conversion to a hotel or restaurants?

Applicable structural documents may be found in folder accessible on the JCRA website.

14. Is the parking lot on Sip behind the brick apartment building privately owned?

This question is unclear.  If an answer is required, please provide an address or Block and Lot reference on the City tax map.

15. Is there a preference to preserve the Pathside Building?

 Please refer to the RFP and Redevelopment Plan

16. Is there more flexibility for reuse and demo on 68-74 Sip?

This question is unclear. If an answer is required, please clarify.

17. Is the roof the same size as the lot line?

Please consult the survey in the folder on the website.

18. Is there flexibility on density related to the proposal?

All proposals must be in conformance with the Redevelopment Plan and applicable zoning.

19. Is it possible to tear both buildings down?

Please refer to the Redevelopment Plan.

DATE: June 18, 2025

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Request for Proposals for Food Service Consultant

For 808 Pavonia Avenue Cultural Arts Space Project

Questions and Answers 

Questions received by the JCRA with the JCRA’s responses:

1. Of the proposed 85,000 SF for the Cultural Arts Space, approximately how much space is allocated toward foodservice amenities and how much is allocated toward banquet and conference space?

The design has not yet been finalized.

1. What is the scheduled length of time for the Feasibility Study before entering Schematic design?

The timeframe for preparation of the Feasibility Study has not yet been determined.  ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE A PROPOSAL FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY (described in the Section 2.1.2(c) of the RFP) AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE.

1. With respect to the RFP Feasibility Study Section 2.1.2(c)(1): Can you please provide an overview of the initial programming intent and plans for the development and/or has there been any type of Master Plan conducted that outlines potential patron traffic and usage?

As set forth in Section 1.1 of the RFP, the intent is that the Cultural Arts Space will be used to house the Centre Pompidou Jersey City. There is no Master Plan that outlines potential patron traffic and usage.

1. For the Feasibility Study, Section 2.1.2(c)(8) requests recommending potential foodservice partners.  Are you looking for support with the Request for Proposal solicitation process?

Yes.

1. Does the JCRA have a peer institutions list it desires the foodservice consultant to refer to for its feasibility study?

No.

1. Is the Feasibility Study intended to include a study of food and beverage offerings in the Jersey City and Central and Norther area exclusively?

The Feasibility Study should include a study of comparable institutions and offerings in Jersey City as well as the Northern and Central New Jersey area. It should also include a study of comparable cultural institutions within 50 miles of Jersey City. This scope is subject to change and will be defined in consultation between the JCRA and the Respondent selected by the JCRA.   

7. Can you confirm the food service areas and square footage requirements?

No. The design has not yet been finalized.

8. Are reimbursable expenses to be included in contract amount?

All proposals should be for the total contract amount. 

1. Has an architect been selected? If so, can you share who it is?

OMA is architect retained by the JCRA for the Cultural Arts Space/Centre Pompidou Jersey City project.

1. We are aware of the previous project at 84 Pathside. What are the differences between the space plan for this new location and the previous location?

The prior and current locations are approximately the same square footage. There are numerous differences, the most significant of which is that the current version of the project will be in new construction. The design has not yet been finalized.

1. How many square feet have been allocated to any kitchen, prep or back of house areas? The design has not yet been finalized.

1. Is it the intention to have a full-service restaurant open to the public within the facility? No.

1. Will the event space be on the same level as the kitchen and café?

The design has not yet been finalized.

1. Is the intent to have more than one foodservice outlet?

No.

1. Will the public space in the museum be used for events as well as the stand-alone events space?

The design has not yet been finalized but it is likely that it will be used for both.

1. Will the foodservice operations be all on one floor level?

The design has not yet been finalized.

1. What is the overall size of the facility?

The information on the size of the facility is set forth in the RFP.

DATE: June 12, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

                            THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR JUNE 17, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

June 9, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary to the Board

Proposal Due Date: Tuesday June 24^th, 2025

The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Food Service Consultant services for the 808 Pavonia Avenue Museum Building, located within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area. All submissions must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Please send all proposals to the attention of Victoria Bonners, Project Manager, Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, 39 Kearney Avenue, 4 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305.

https://thejcra.org/opportunities/