NJSDA Site Feasibility Investigation Services

The New Jersey School Development Authority, a subsidiary of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, retained HMM to provide Site Feasibility Investigation Services for primary and secondary schools in New Jersey. This three year, multi-million dollar contract involves conducting pre-development site evaluations to assess the feasibility of proposed sites for use as primary and secondary school construction and /or rehabilitation.

The site feasibility investigations generally consist of the following: preliminary environmental screening; boundary and topography survey; utility survey; preliminary assessment, site investigation; geotechnical investigation; wetland investigation; asbestos/lead paint/mold and PCB investigation; environmental remedial costs; traffic and air quality analysis; Executive Order 215/EIS evaluation; historical and cultural resource evaluation; building evaluation; architectural pre-design evaluation; local planning board presentation; and meetings.

To undertake the comprehensive and diverse nature of the tasks, HMM assembled a team of eight multi-faceted and multi-disciplined firms. A number of the team members are designated minority-owned businesses, small business enterprises, as well as women-owned businesses. HMM, as team leader, is capable of easily undertaking multiple assignments given the technical strength provided through the team approach.  With tight time frames required to complete the assigned tasks, HMM coordinated all efforts to meet the given schedules delivering high quality products.

To date, HMM has been awarded 25 projects as a part of this contract. The work on these projects included assessments of the availability of sewer service; potable water supply, location of wetlands, flood hazard areas and water bodies; presence of historic and archeological resources; soil and/or groundwater contamination; permit issues; geotechnical design; and, preparation of a conceptual design.