Underground Fiber Optic Cable Placement - Horizontal Directional Drilling Under the Delaware & Raritan Canal, City of Trenton, Mercer County, NJ
ID: WSA - Q26031 • State: New Jersey
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Background
The New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) is responsible for managing the Delaware & Raritan Canal, which serves as a vital water supply transmission system for central New Jersey. The Canal, originally built in the 1830s, provides up to 100 million gallons per day of raw water to purveyors who treat it for potable use. This solicitation seeks professional engineering consultants with expertise in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to oversee the design and construction of a fiber optic cable installation project that will cross beneath the Canal, ensuring protection of this critical water supply infrastructure.
Work Details
The selected consultant will perform the following tasks:
1. Phase I: Review of Information & Design
- Conduct a site visit to assess existing conditions.
- Review documents from the applicant and provide comments on design plans.
- Prepare a letter report detailing potential impacts to the Canal and recommendations for project approval conditions.
2. Phase II: Pre-Construction
- Review contractor's HDD methods and plans for drill fluid management.
- Provide comments regarding the protection of the Authority's interests.
- Attend coordination calls with stakeholders.
3. Phase III: Construction
- Offer general consultation during construction activities.
- Conduct onsite inspections of drilling operations beneath the Canal infrastructure.
- Prepare a letter report on construction activities, identifying any impacts to the Canal and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
Period of Performance
The contract period is not explicitly stated; however, proposals are due by April 16, 2026, indicating that work may commence shortly thereafter.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, specifically under the Delaware & Raritan Canal adjacent to Prospect Street Bridge.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a signed statement certifying no known conflict of interest that would prevent them from representing NJWSA on this project. Proposals should include qualifications, project understanding, fee breakdowns for each phase (I-III), and an anticipated schedule for design review activities.
The New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) is responsible for managing the Delaware & Raritan Canal, which serves as a vital water supply transmission system for central New Jersey. The Canal, originally built in the 1830s, provides up to 100 million gallons per day of raw water to purveyors who treat it for potable use. This solicitation seeks professional engineering consultants with expertise in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to oversee the design and construction of a fiber optic cable installation project that will cross beneath the Canal, ensuring protection of this critical water supply infrastructure.
Work Details
The selected consultant will perform the following tasks:
1. Phase I: Review of Information & Design
- Conduct a site visit to assess existing conditions.
- Review documents from the applicant and provide comments on design plans.
- Prepare a letter report detailing potential impacts to the Canal and recommendations for project approval conditions.
2. Phase II: Pre-Construction
- Review contractor's HDD methods and plans for drill fluid management.
- Provide comments regarding the protection of the Authority's interests.
- Attend coordination calls with stakeholders.
3. Phase III: Construction
- Offer general consultation during construction activities.
- Conduct onsite inspections of drilling operations beneath the Canal infrastructure.
- Prepare a letter report on construction activities, identifying any impacts to the Canal and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
Period of Performance
The contract period is not explicitly stated; however, proposals are due by April 16, 2026, indicating that work may commence shortly thereafter.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, specifically under the Delaware & Raritan Canal adjacent to Prospect Street Bridge.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a signed statement certifying no known conflict of interest that would prevent them from representing NJWSA on this project. Proposals should include qualifications, project understanding, fee breakdowns for each phase (I-III), and an anticipated schedule for design review activities.
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Opportunity ID
WSA - Q26031
Response Deadline
April 16, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
April 2, 2026
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000
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Source
On 4/2/26 New Jersey Water Supply Authority in New Jersey issued Underground Fiber Optic Cable Placement - Horizontal Directional Drilling Under the Delaware & Raritan Canal, City of Trenton, Mercer County, NJ with ID WSA - Q26031 due 4/15/26.
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