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
Address: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville
Project Description: Behavioral Health Expansion
Project Number: CLM-0009-Admin
Solicitation Number: DES-01
Solicitation Type: Architecture and Engineering
Solicitation Description: Administrative office relocations
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/16/24
Deadline for questions: 01/03/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/17/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: N/A
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: N/A
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: N/A

Affiliate: Clara Maass Medical Center
Address: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville
Project Description: Behavioral Health Expansion
Project Number: CLM-0009-CC2 & CC3
Solicitation Number: DES-01
Solicitation Type: Architecture and Engineering
Solicitation Description: Behavioral Health Expansion
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/16/24
Deadline for questions: 01/03/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/17/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: N/A
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: N/A
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: N/A

  • Construction Services

Affiliate: Jersey City Medical Center
Address: 335 Grand Street, Jersey City
Project Description: Construction of 2 Operating Rooms and Support spaces
Project Number: JCM-00015
Solicitation Number: CONST-01
Solicitation Type: Construction
Solicitation Description: Construction Manger services
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/16/24
Deadline for questions: 01/15/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/28/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: 1/08/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: 10:30 am
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: Meet in Jersey City Medical Center Lobby

Affiliate: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Address: 46 Halsey Street, Newark
Project Description: Build out of new food hub for Urban Agriculture Cooperative
Project Number: NBI-0088
Solicitation Number: CONST-01
Solicitation Type: General Construction
Solicitation Description: Construction of food storage and kitchen areas
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/16/24
Deadline for questions: 01/15/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/24/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: 1/06/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: 11:00 am
Pre-Proposal Conference Instructions: Meet 46 Halsey Street, Newark

  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

Affiliate: Clara Maass Medical Center
Address: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville
Project Description: Labor and Delivery Renovation
Project Number: CLM-0003
Solicitation Number: MEQ-01
Solicitation Type: Equipment
Solicitation Description: Hospital Beds
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/16/24
Deadline for questions: 12/31/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/15/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: N/A
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: N/A
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: N/A

Affiliate: Jersey City Medical Center & Trinitas Medical Center
Address: N/A
Project Description: OR Equipment & Integration – JCM/TRM
Project Number: JCM-00015
Solicitation Number: MEQ-02
Solicitation Type: Equipment
Solicitation Description: OR Equipment & Integration
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/20/24
Deadline for questions: 1/7/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/21/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: N/A
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: N/A
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: N/A

Affiliate: Jersey City Medical Center
Address: 335 Grand Street, Jersey City
Project Description: Construction of 2 Operating Rooms and Support spaces
Project Number: JCM-0015
Solicitation Number: MEQ-01
Solicitation Type: Equipment
Solicitation Description: Surgical Robot
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/20/24
Deadline for questions: 1/7/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/21/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: N/A
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: N/A
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: N/A

Affiliate: Trinitas Medical Center
Address: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth
Project Description: Cath Lab Relocation
Project Number: TRIM-0044
Solicitation Number: MEQ-01
Solicitation Type: Equipment
Solicitation Description: Single Plane
Solicitation Posting Date: 12/20/24
Deadline for questions: 1/7/25
Solicitation Due Date: 01/21/25
Pre-Proposal Conference Date: N/A
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: N/A
Pre-Proposal Location Instructions: N/A