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County awards Livingston roundabout construction and approves multiple DPW contracts
Summary
Essex County awarded engineering and construction contracts for a Walnut Street/West Hobart Gap roundabout in Livingston (construction bid about $1.15 million, federally funded) and approved several facility and equipment contracts and a $4.43 million NJTPA grant application for Jackson Street bridge planning.
The board approved several Department of Public Works contract awards and a federal grant application for county infrastructure projects.
David Antonio, director of Public Works, outlined multiple items: an award to Amsohn/Amsohn Engineering (construction engineering support) for the Walnut Street/West Hobart Gap roundabout in Livingston (estimated over $254,991), a construction award to JA Alexander for about $1,147,967 (the low bid and fully federally funded), a window caulking contract (~$388,600), a two‑year extension for fueling-station maintenance (~$167,100), purchase of a heavy-duty truck chassis, and submission of an NJTPA local capital project delivery application for $4,427,750 toward planning and preliminary engineering to replace the Jackson Street bridge over the Passaic River.
Representatives from selected firms introduced themselves and answered commissioners’ questions about start dates and duration. JA Alexander estimated a roughly six‑month construction duration after pre‑construction steps. Commissioners asked about tree removals and right‑of‑way impacts; the contractor said no property takings were required on the church side.
The board voted by roll call to approve the DPW package, and staff said federal funds will cover the major construction cost for the Livingston roundabout. Further scheduling and coordination with municipal engineers were identified as next steps before construction begins.
