Project will build infrastructure to support 1.5 miles of above ground tracks connecting the existing
Northeast Corridor in New Jersey to the new Hudson Tunnel

Newark/New York – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced today that it has
issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) Package 3: the New
Jersey Surace Alignment (NJSA) Project. GDC is seeking a single design-build contractor for the
project.

The NJSA Project involves building approximately 7,540 feet of above ground viaduct and berm
trackway adjacent to the Northeast Corridor (NEC), that will enable the construction of new tracks
connecting the existing NEC tracks in New Jersey to the entrance to the new Hudson Tunnel.

The RFQ is available here. Responses are due January 14, 2025. After evaluating the Statements of
Qualifications, GDC plans to shortlist entities and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP). Only
shortlisted respondents will be eligible to submit a proposal.

GDC Acting CEO Patrick McCoy said, “We have made incredible progress since we broke ground
on the HTP last November. This RFQ marks the beginning of a move into a critical new phase of
construction that will integrate the new tunnel into our existing rail network. Starting the
procurement process for this project is an exciting milestone that reflects how far we’ve come in
just one year of construction and keeps us moving full steam ahead.”

The scope of work for the NJSA Project encompasses designing and building new trackway
infrastructure, including retaining walls, a new viaduct, bridges, and an access road, as well as
relocating overhead electric, gas, and communication lines.

This project does not include building new railroad systems, such as new track and signals. GDC
will award the contract for that work via future solicitations.

Source: Gateway Development Commission press release.