NJ TRANSIT TO LAUNCH PROCUREMENT FOR NEW NORTHERN RAIL MOW FACILITY

NJ TRANSIT is preparing to advance the Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) facility project, a major infrastructure initiative located in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Special Prequalification in June 2025 pending approval from the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller. This RFQ marks the first step in a two-phase procurement process to engage a qualified design-build team for the project’s final design, construction, and commissioning.

The project will construct a new Maintenance-of-Way facility and yard at 99 Kuller Road in Clifton, NJ, replacing the aging and flood-prone Wood-Ridge facility. The new location will enhance NJ TRANSIT’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:

The Special Prequalification process will evaluate design-build teams based on their technical qualifications, relevant experience and project approach. Following the evaluation, NJ TRANSIT 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.