The Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) Project Management department plans, develops and manages public improvements such as schools, municipal buildings, transportation facilities, housing developments, infrastructure redevelopment, roadway construction and beautification, and convention facilities.
Our role varies from project to project and includes planning and permitting, selection and oversight of design/development teams, requests for proposal and contract administration, contractor oversight and coordination, infrastructure construction, SHPO (State Historic) compliance, environmental assessment and asbestos abatement, and post-construction monitoring.
Director of Projects and Engineering
Edward Perkin
609-343-2156
perkin_edward@aclink.org
The ACIA is acted as the project manager for the erection of a new 40' x 30' laminated wave beam band shell in JFK Plaza in front of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The structure was purchased by the CRDA through the Atlantic City Special Improvement District.
The new Atlantic County Criminal Court Complex, located at 4997 Unami Boulevard in Mays Landing, opened on May 3, 2004. The 176,000 square foot complex houses the offices of the county prosecutor and sheriff in addition to the criminal court operations. As project manager of the $40 million complex, the Improvement Authority’s responsibilities included design and development, contract administration, planning and permit approvals, road construction, utility installation, and post-construction activities.
The ACIA was project manager and held the construction contract for the reconstruction of Jeffers Landing Road in Egg Harbor Township, two bridges in Egg Harbor City, and one bridge in Galloway Township. The Office of Community Development secured $742,000 in funds for the project from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The ACIA acted as the project manager for the Exterior Façade Renovations to the stores along the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ in 2006 through 2008.
The ACIA has managed the microsurfacing, mill/overlay and repaving of over 18 miles of roadways in Atlantic County with construction budgets totaling $5.2 million dollars Our services included the management of bid cycles, the award of construction contracts, project management, and field inspections. Project management included daily construction reports, construction photos, change order processing, job progress meetings (including minutes), and project closeout activities.
The Authority oversaw the $90 million Renovation of the Historic Boardwalk Hall. The project included installation of “The New Atlantic Globe” or “The Mermaid and the Bathing Beauty” by Kenneth Leap of Runnemede, New Jersey, and cleaning of the ten (10) organ chambers..
The Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) provided project management services for the County of Atlantic’s ongoing ADA Entrance Improvements initiative for five (5) County owned buildings at eight (8) locations. Improvements included the following work: 1. A new concrete front entrances, step, ramps and walkways from sidewalk to front doors to comply with accessibility codes. 2. Installation of automatic door closer for front and vestibule doors. 3. Renovation to single men's and women's restrooms to make them accessible. 4. Replacement of some doors and openings throughout the buildings to comply with accessibility codes. 5. New accessible parking spaces to comply with accessibility codes.
The work required consisted of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform demolition of the residential structure and in-ground swimming pool together with the removal and disposal of all materials as described in the technical specifications. All equipment, materials and any other work required for proper completion implied or intended in the Plans or Specifications, was furnished/installed without extra cost to the Owner. The work included the removal and documented proper disposal of the asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) referenced in the ACER Associates, LLC summary report which was a component of the Project Manual.
The ACIA is acted as the project manager for the Camp Acagisca ADA Retrofit project. The Architect for this project is Sykes O’Connor Salerno Hazaveh Architects (SOSH). The project consisted of renovations to the Lodge, Pavilion, Restrooms, plumbing, mechanical, & electrical work. The site previously was an old girl scout camp. With the help of ACIA and the County Funds Camp Acagisca was renovated in the summer, 2007.
