American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey

The American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey has filed a protest with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), charging that its December 28, 2011 RFP for Surveying Services violates the federal Brooks Act.

In a letter issued today to FMERA leadership, ACECNJ called for the RFP to be rescinded and amended to incorporate the qualifications based selection (QBS) process for selection of the services provider.

The Brooks Act is a long-standing federal law that requires engineering and design related services to be procured through a QBS process. The Brooks Act applies to projects receiving federal funding, including the Surveying Services included in FMERA’s recent RFP.

Click below to access ACECNJ’s letter. Member firms are encouraged to immediately report possible QBS violations to ACECNJ so that appropriate action may be taken.

ACECNJ’s Letter to FMERA

ACECNJ will hold its December meeting on Tuesday December 6, 2011. Breakfast will begin at 8:00am; the program will start at 8:30am and the meeting will adjourn at 9:30am. Rick Hammer, Assistant Commissioner for Capital Programs at the New Jersey Department of Transportation, will provide keynote remarks.

Visit the EVENTS page of our website for registration and sponsorship information

ACECNJ’s Fall Conference itinerary has been announced.  This important event is highlighted by presentations from key decision-makers, continuing education sessions, networking opportunities, golf, legislative leaders reception, and business development opportunities for your firm.

This is a can’t miss event for New Jersey’s engineering profession.  Register now!

Download the conference brochure HERE.

ACECNJ now offers PayPal as a convenient payment option.  See below:

Reservations

Dinner Reception Host (Savings of $150) $1,350.00 Foursome Combination Reservation (Savings of $150) $1,250.00 Combination Reservation with Golf $350.00 Golf Reservation $200.00 Dinner Reception Reservation $150.00 Breakfast Reception Reservation $100.00

 

Sponsorships

Event Sponsor $2,500.00 Luncheon Sponsor $1,500.00 Breakfast Sponsor $1,000.00 Breakout Session Sponsor $750.00 Golf Beverage Cart Sponsor $750.00 Golf Flag Sponsor $500.00 Vendor Table Sponsor $300.00 Golf Cart Sponsor $250.00 Golf Hole Sponsor $150.00

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Transportation Continuing Education (Topic TBD) Engineering Economic Recovery

In response to concerns raised by the American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey (ACECNJ) regarding the widespread impacts of Hurricane Irene, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has pushed back the closing dates for six EOI’s that were previously due this week.

ACECNJ thanks the NJDOT for revising these six closing dates so that firms affected by power loss, flooding or other impacts from the hurricane will have adequate opportunity to finalize their submissions.

Please access the link below for additional information and specifics.

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/procurement/ProfServ/CurrentSolic.shtm

The American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey has proposed a number of revisions to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s evaluation criteria for professional service procurements.  NJDOT has a number of projects in its queue and plans to advertise once ACECNJ’s concerns have been addressed.  These revisions are the product of a significant and collaborative effort between ACECNJ’s Transportation Committee and NJDOT professional staff and are a prime example of ACECNJ’s advocacy of New Jersey’s engineering profession.  A full record of ACECNJ’s correspondence including all proposed revisions can be viewed in the Members Only section of this site.  Please contact ACECNJ directly for a password if you have not previously received one.

New Jersey is second only to California in solar power capacity thanks to financial incentives and public policy commitments made by key decision-makers in the public and private sectors.  Proposed wind farms that harness power from off-shore turbines may soon help meet New Jersey’s energy demand.  Capital projects intended to modernize, expand and enhance our State’s aging transmission infrastructure are proposed or in the pipeline.

Energy is perhaps New Jersey’s most active infrastructure market.  Lee Solomon and Ralph LaRossa are two key decision-makers at the center of this issue, and their priorities will help shape New Jersey’s energy market for years to come.  Hear directly from Governor Christie’s Cabinet member focused on energy and one of New Jersey’s corporate leaders.

Thursday June 16, 2011

8:00am Breakfast – 8:30am Program – 9:30am Adjourn

Forsgate Country Club

375 Forsgate Drive

Jamesburg, NJ 08831

***SEATS & SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE***

Register at info@acecnj.org.  Send a check or make a quick and easy credit card payment here.  For information regarding sponsorship, click here. 

The Newark Regional Business Partnership’s upcoming Transportation Awards Breakfast announces Keynote speaker Bill Baroni.

Mr. Baroni, Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, will highlight one of NRBP’s signature events of the year.

ACECNJ is pleased to announce its sponsorship of this important program, to be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 8:00am-10:00am at The Newark Club, One Newark Center, 22nd floor, Newark.

Through a special partnership with NRBP, ACECNJ members may attend this signature event at the NRBP member rate by calling NRBP at 973-242-4255 and using the promotional code “ACECNJ member”.

For more information regarding this event, including a full listing of honorees, visit NRBP at www.newarkrbp.org.

Well over 200 participants representing over 70 consulting firms packed The Newark Club in Newark, NJ on Tuesday April 12, 2011 for an important program hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey (ACECNJ), ACEC New York and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey:  “Doing Business with the Engineering Department of the PANYNJ.

ACECNJ Chairperson-elect Lissette Miquel and ACEC New York Chairman Neil Lucey both lauded the program and discussed the significance of a strong working relationship with the PANYNJ.  Chief Engineer Peter Zipf led an informative and insightful discussion that included presentations from six senior PANYNJ personnel.

Speaker bios and the powerpoint presentation from this important program may be accessed from the “Members Only” section of this site.  Please contact ACECNJ (info@acecnj.org) for user name and password information.

Programs like “Doing Business with the PANYNJ” are an important part of ACECNJ’s commitment to delivering value to its member firms and aggressively advocating for the consulting industry in New Jersey and throughout the region.  Look for similar programs in the future.

Register now for ACECNJ’s 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet!

WHEN:  Wednesday March 16, 2011 – 6:00pm Cocktail Reception, 7:00pm Dinner & Program

WHERE:  Neilson Hall, Rutgers University – 177 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Registration Documents:

REGISTRATION FORM

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR FORM