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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (also known as The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ) is the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure in a century, and it’s a big deal for New Jersey. When you hear the word infrastructure, you probably think about roads and bridges. But this landmark legislation covers a lot more than that. It includes resources to ensure that our state is ready to take advantage of clean energy like solar and wind, providing reliable, affordable clean energy, even in extreme weather.  It’s also about to get a lot easier to drive an electric vehicle (EV) in New Jersey. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes resources to build thousands of new EV chargers across the state, ensuring that everyone who wants to drive an EV can. Combine that with billions of dollars to improve public transportation like buses and trains, and it’s easy to see how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will reduce pollution, improve air quality, and create good-paying jobs right here in New Jersey.

These programs encourage investment in those transportation projects that will yield the greatest mobility, have the least environmental impact and make the most cost-effective use of available resources. Some federal funding programs are for Urbanized Areas or the National Highway System. For more information, visit the New Jersey Urbanized Areas Map.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. It is also referred to as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL. This page provides information on the additional funding available through the IIJA and how to access it. IIJA funds target five main modalities: Transit, Climate, Existing Roadway and Bridge Maintenance, Water, and Broadband and Cybersecurity. Federal guidance favors projects that address equity, safety, sustainability, and reliability. These commitments should be considered from the initial ideation stage through the design, construction and maintenance of projects. The Department’s goals are to: Maximize federal dollars won by New Jersey, by prioritizing and supporting the most competitive applications Ensure efficient deployment of funds by working with our county and municipal partners

This page provides updates and resources related to the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) — also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) — signed into law on November 15, 2021. The NJTPA has a central role in ensuring that North Jersey can take full advantage of the funding and programs in the Act. In particular, the Act provides much needed funding to repair and improve road, rail and bridge infrastructure in the region. To be eligible for this funding, all projects will have to be approved by the NJTPA Board for inclusion in the region's Transportation Improvement Program or TIP . The Act also offers a host of funding opportunities for local governments to improve mobility for residents which can bolster local economies and quality of life (see resources below). As the region's Metropolitan Planning Organization, the NJTPA can assist in coordinating and helping with grant applications and submissions, including: Providing letters of support indicating that proposed activities are consistent with the region's long range transportation plan, Plan 2050 Providing data on regional travel or directing applicants to appropriate data sources Providing information on related or complementary activities in the region Providing assistance on strategies to address planning issues, conduct outreach and assess equity and environmental impacts. The NJTPA urges local governments or other organizations to contact the NJTPA and keep us informed regarding proposed applications for IIJA funding. This will ensure all concerned parties throughout the region can support and coordinate activities and realize the greatest benefits for the region's residents.

NJSTART is designed to streamline the procurement process and make it more efficient for companies to do business with the State.  Key features of NJSTART include:  direct notifications about new bidding opportunities emailed to vendors based on the commodity codes they select during registration;  an online repository for vendor forms, eliminating the need to prepare forms repeatedly;  vendors can view their remittance addresses to ensure their accuracy and select their preferred form of payment; and  vendors can see a snapshot of the certifications required to do business with the State along with their status.

Welcome to NJSTART! Our easy-to-use eProcurement system puts the power to do business with the State of New Jersey in your hands by automating the procurement process.

The $100 filing fee to become certified as a Small, Minority, Woman, or Veteran-owned Business Enterprise (SMWVBE) was indefinitely waived as of June 1st, 2021.  Learn to apply Applying for certifications can help your business find funding and qualify for government contracting opportunities. This video helps you learn about the online forms required to apply on the Uniform Certification Services (UCS) . The UCS is the online application service for applying for State certifications, like Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE). Important Timestamps: 3:03 Learn what documents will be required with the application 3:40 Create a Uniform Certification Service account 4:23 Walk through the application process 11:09 Check your application status