The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is requesting qualifications for the services for Construction Project Management for Various Road and Bridge Projects in Ocean County. The Construction Project Manager (CPM) will participate in the review of construction documents, provide input relative to the staging of the project and organize and conduct a preconstruction meeting. The CPM will provide a review of engineering, inspection, estimates and project management services for the duration of the project. The CPM will oversee and coordinate all contractors/subcontractors and utilities during all phases of the project. The CPM will also perform the following tasks: 1. Provide a qualified Resident Engineer and Resident Inspector (part time) who has experience in bridge and highway construction and inspection and possesses communication and coordination skills required to carry out the responsibilities of construction management; 2. Review and provide comments to the County Engineer on the bid specifications, drawings and documents to identify issues prior to their release for competitive bidding; 3. In conjunction with County staff, review bids submitted by the Contractor(s) and make a recommendation of award. 4. In conjunction with the County Engineer, review the Contractor's proposed schedule for all project tasks and activities prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. 5. In conjunction with the County Engineer, coordinate, review and provide recommendations for all shop drawings. 6. Review and provide recommendations for all material questionnaires. 7. Review and approve all requests for payments submitted by the Contractor(s) to the County in accordance with the contract document. 8. Review and prepare all change orders either resulting from unforeseen circumstances or owner initiated prior to submission for approval by the Board of Commissioners. 9. Consult with the County Engineer if any Contractor requests interpretations of the meaning and intent of the drawings and specifications and assist in the resolution of questions which may arise. 10. Endeavor to achieve satisfactory performance from the Contractor. Recommend courses of action to the County when requirements of a contract are not being fulfilled and the non-performing party will not take satisfactory corrective action. 11. Record the progress of the project. Provide written progress reports to the County Engineer including information showing percentages of completion, project budget and the number and amount of approved change orders and maintain a project log. The County of Ocean intends to either award a contract or qualify the vendor or vendors that best meet the needs and interests of Ocean County. The County reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of a contract with the successful vendor or vendors to obtain the most cost advantageous services for the County. When awarding a contract to a qualified vendor, it will be done on a Project Specific basis and a Purchase Order will be generated that will be the contract for that project. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2, or to waive any informalities and non-material defects in the proposals and to accept any proposal deemed in the best interest of the County.