Request for Proposals of Design and Construction Services

Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and construction opportunities within RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) facilities is a formal solicitation issued by RWJBH to invite qualified firms to submit proposals. This RFP process is critical in selecting design and construction teams that can meet the complex needs and stringent standards of our healthcare environments. This process aims to foster competitive bidding, ensuring that the selected firm is capable of delivering a project that aligns with RWJBH’s vision, budget, and timeline, ultimately enhancing patient care and operational effectiveness. RWJBH encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprises to participate in the process.

Prequalification

Prequalification for design and construction services is a critical process aimed at ensuring that only qualified firms with the requisite healthcare experience, expertise, and resources are considered for such specialized and sensitive work. This process involves an evaluation of a firm's past performance on similar projects, technical capabilities, financial stability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. By prequalifying firms, RWJBH can mitigate risks, ensure compliance with stringent healthcare construction standards, and ultimately secure a high-quality outcome that meets the specific needs and safety requirements of RWJBH facilities. This prequalification process is essential for fostering a competitive, transparent, and efficient selection process that prioritizes patient safety, operational efficiency, and the delivery of advanced healthcare facilities.

If you are interested in being considered for opportunities to provide design and construction related services and have worked for RWJBH performing design and construction services in the last 6 months, please see the list below for current bid opportunities. If you have not worked for RWJBH in the last 6 months, or are new to our organization please complete one of the Prequalification forms below to qualify for future opportunities.

Design Application Form Construction Application Form

Please e-mail a completed questionnaire and attachments to the Planning, Design & Construction Department at: RWJBHPlanConstruct@rwjbh.org.

Please note that RWJBH review of prequalification forms may take up to 15 business days to complete and may not be completed in time for an interested firm to bid on a current opportunity within the bid periods listed.

**Please ensure that you have reduced file size as much as possible prior to sending. A submission larger than 5MB cannot be accepted.

Bid Opportunities

RFPs are available ONLY on line via our Kahua platform to prequalified design and construction professionals. Documents are not available for pick-up from RWJBH and submission of paper responses is not permitted.

For existing Kahua account users, please e-mail the RWJBH Planning, Design & Construction Department at RWJBHPlanConstruct@rwjbh.org with the project number and name for RFP access. Even if you are an existing Kahua user you must still be prequalified by RWJBH in order to access the projects in Kahua.

For new Kahua accounts and to request access to the Kahua Platform, please e-mail the RWJBH Planning, Design & Construction Department at RWJBHPlanConstruct@rwjbh.org with the following information to obtain a Kahua account set up.

  • Company name and address
  • Contact person name, phone number and e-mail
  • Project name and number

Please be aware that only one account per company can be issued to respond to RFPs, therefore, the individual from your company that registers as a Kahua user is by default, your company’s Kahua Administrator and who is permitted to respond to RFPs. There are instructions in Kahua if you wish to change the administrative rights at a later time.

Current Projects

Design Services

Affiliate: Clara Maass Medical Center
Project Number and Name: CLM-0003 -Labor & Delivery Unit Alteration
Project Description: This will be a three-phase construction project at Clara Maasss Medical Center. 1 & 2) Renovation of postpartum units to convert to 27 single occupant rooms. 3) Alteration of L&D Clinical Space.
Posting Date: 5/30/24
Bid Start: 5/31/24
Bid Due Date: 6/17/24 -3:00 PM EST
Status: Open

Affiliate: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Project Number and Name: TRMC-0044 -Cardiac Cath Lab Relocation
Project Description: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Relocation
Posting Date: 5/30/24
Bid Start: 5/31/24
Bid Due Date: 6/17/24 -3:00 PM EST
Status: Open

Affiliate: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Project Number and Name: NBI-0088 -UAC Food Hub
Project Description: A collective space to connect farmers with patients of Newark and expand on our Food as Medicine philosophy.
Posting Date: 5/30/24
Bid Start: 5/31/24
Bid Due Date: 6/17/24 -3:00 PM EST
Status: Open

Affiliate: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Project Number and Name: NBI-0089 -SJH FQHC at 604 Market Street
Project Description: New three level FQHC for Saint James Health
Posting Date: 5/30/24
Bid Start: 5/31/24
Bid Due Date: 6/17/24 -3:00 PM EST
Status: Open

Affiliate: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Project Number and Name: NBI 0090 -SJH FQHJC at Willing Heart (555 MLK)
Project Description: New FQHC for Saint James Health
Posting Date: 5/30/24
Bid Start: 5/31/24
Bid Due Date: 6/17/24 -3:00 PM EST
Status: Open

Construction Services

No current projects at this time.