According to agency, the new facility will replace the “aging and flood-prone” Wood-Ridge location, “creating a more resilient and modernized base of operations to support NJT’s growing maintenance and repair needs.”
The new location in Clifton, the agency says, “will enhance NJT’s ability to maintain the right-of-way and railroad infrastructure by providing modernized space for maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles. The design will enhance the current functions performed at the existing facility, accommodate increased maintenance demands and incorporate updated features that meet current codes and operational needs.”
The project includes:
- Demolition and environmental abatement of an existing building and substructures at 99 Kuller Road.
- Construction of three new buildings across two NJT-owned sites.
- Site grading, new access roads and dedicated parking areas.
- Coordination of site utilities and integration of maintenance equipment.
“This facility will provide more efficient maintenance and more dependable service, by ensuring our track repair equipment remains in a state of good repair,” said NJT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “With this RFQ, we’re advancing a project that directly supports the long-term reliability and safety of our rail network.”
The special prequalification process will evaluate design-build teams based on their technical qualifications, relevant experience and project approach, the agency noted. Following the evaluation, NJT says it anticipates shortlisting the most qualified firms to move forward to the next phase. At that point, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued.
Additional procurement details, including submission deadlines and evaluation criteria, will be outlined in the RFQ and made available here upon release.
