NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Retention of Engineering Firms
[27 Pa.B. 68]
McKean County
Reference No. 08430AG2037The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately five inspectors, under the Department's Inspector-in-Charge, for construction inspection and documentation services on S. R. 0219, Section C04, Tally Ho climbing lanes.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three firms for the purpose of negotiating an engineering agreement based on the Departments evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking. The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of inspectors resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the maintenance and protection of traffic, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving and drainage.
b. Past performance.
c. Understanding of Departments requirements, policies and specifications.
d. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Workload.
The qualifications and experience required of the firms inspectors will be established by the Department for each work order, and the qualifications of the firms proposed employes will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Insp. Super. 1 (1) (TCIS) (NICET Highway Construction Level 3 or equivalent) Transportation Construction Inspector 3 (3) (TCI) (NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent) Technical Assistant 1 (0) (TA) (NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent) The numbers in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year 1997 will be the following rates:
Payroll Classification Payroll Rate Transportation
Construction
Inspector
Supervisor(TCIS) $38.90 (ST) $44.88 (OT) Transportation
Construction
Inspector(TCI) $34.42 (ST) $39.28 (OT) Technical Assistant (TA) $24.60 (ST) $27.00 (OT) Maximum reimbursable per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting. The maximum rate per hour of inspection includes all costs to have the inspector on the project site.
The firm selected may be required to attend a preconstruction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item, and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation or construction.
Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals proposed for all TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their names in the letter of interest for this specific project. The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be 15% of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised projects.
Transmittal letters for the letters of interest shall be four pages or less.
A maximum of two resumes for the TCIS classification and four resumes for the TCI classifications shall be included with the letters of interest. No resumes are required for the TA classification. The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: District Engineer, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy St., P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Vasco A. Ordonez, P.E., District 2-0, at (814) 765-0439. Questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, Mifflin, McKean and Potter Counties
Reference No. 08430AG2038The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately five inspectors, under the Districts Permit Supervisor, for construction inspection and documentation services on various highway occupancy permit construction projects in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, Mifflin, McKean and Potter Counties. The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three firms for the purpose of negotiating an open-end contract based on the Departments evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of inspectors resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the maintenance and protection of traffic, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving and drainage.
b. Past performance.
c. Understanding of Departments requirements, policies and specifications.
d. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Ability to provide CPM scheduling.
The qualifications and experience required of the firms inspectors will be established by the Department for each work order, and the qualifications of the firms proposed employes will be reviewed and approved by the Department. It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Inspector 5 (5) (TCI) (NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent) The numbers in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year 1997 will be the following rates:
Payroll Classification Payroll Rate Transportation
Construction
Inspector(TCI) $34.42 (ST) $39.28 (OT) Maximum reimbursable rate per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting. The maximum rate per hour of inspection includes all costs to have the inspector on the project site.
The firm selected may be required to attend a preconstruction conference with the Department and/or the permittee and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; insure that the specific and general requirements of the permit are carried out in the best interest of the Department; and perform other duties as may be required.
Transmittal letters for the letters of interest shall be four pages or less.
A maximum of six resumes shall be included with the letters of interest.
The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: District Engineer, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy St., P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Vasco A. Ordonez, P.E., District 2-0, at (814) 765-0439. Questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Mifflin County
Reference No. 08430AG2039The Department of Transportation will retain engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately 16 inspectors, under the Departments Inspector-in-Charge, for construction inspection and documentation services on S. R. 0322, Section B01, Milroy Bypass Project, Mifflin County.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three firms for the purpose of negotiating an open-end contract based on the Departments evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of inspectors resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the maintenance and protection of traffic, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving and drainage.
b. Past performance.
c. Understanding of Departments requirements, policies and specifications.
d. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Workload.
The qualifications and experience required of the firms inspectors will be established by the Department for each Work Order, and the qualifications of the firms proposed employes will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Manager 12 (2) (TCM-1) (NICET Highway Construction Level 4 or equivalent) Transportation Construction Insp. Super. 1 (1) (TCIS) (NICET Highway Construction Level 3 or equivalent) Transportation Construction Inspector
Materials1 (1) (TCI Materials) (NICET Highway Materials Level 2 or equivalent) Transportation Construction Inspector 8 (8) (TCI) (NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent) Technical Assistant 4 (0) (TA) (NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent) The numbers in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year 1997 will be the following rates:
Payroll Classification Payroll Rate Transportation
Construction
Manager 1(TCM-1) $43.96 (ST) $51.20 (OT) Transportation
Construction
Inspector
Supervisor(TCIS) $38.90 (ST) $44.88 (OT) Transportation
Construction
Inspector
Materials(TCI--M) $35.42 (ST) $40.53 (OT) Transportation
Construction
Inspector(TCI) $34.42 (ST) $39.28 (OT) Technical Assistant (TA) $24.60 (ST) $27.00 (OT) Maximum reimbursable direct payroll rates for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting. The firm selected may be required to attend a preconstruction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation or construction.
Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals proposed for all TCM-1 and/or TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their names in the letter of interest for this specific project.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be 15% of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised projects.
The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: District Engineer, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy St., P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Vasco A. Ordonez, P.E., District 2-0, at (814) 765-0439. Questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Open-End Contract
Bridge Inspection
Reference No. 08430AG2040The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for an open-end contract to perform Statewide periodic NBIS bridge and various structural safety inspections for designated bridges and structures on the State System throughout the Commonwealth. This contract can also include special studies and investigations of structural problems on an as-needed basis and also selected nonroutine local bridges. This contract will be for a period of 60 months from the date of execution with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The maximum amount of the open-end contract will be $1.0 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide all necessary professional and nonpresenile services, work, material and equipment necessary to inspect/reinspect and evaluate the condition of State owned bridges and structures at various locations and also selected nonroutine local bridges. The firm will provide updates inspection reports including a bridge load capacity rating/re-inventory and operation ratings based on existing conditions for AASHTO and PDT loadings using the Department's computer programs and/or other programs with prior approval when the Department's program is not applicable, may be required.
Firms responding to this solicitation shall provide the following additional information in their letter of interest:
1. Indicate the lead person or subconsultant on each of the expert service elements and indicate the qualifications and experience of the lead person or subconsultant specifically related to each expert service area.
2. Indicate how the firm will provide ''on demand'' responses for urgent problems.
3. Indicate internal procedures for cost containment and quality assurances.
4. Indicate computer capabilities including PDT programs and other software.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of five firms for the purpose of negotiating based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation.
The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Responses to the information requested above.
b. Specialized technical expertise and experience of the individuals committed to this project.
c. Capabilities of the proposed team to address the bridge inspection, engineering evaluations and recommendations, and related aspects identified in the advertisement.
d. Prior technical successes and timeliness in performing work, especially bridge inspection work, with the Department.
e. Available staffing and ''on demand'' responses capabilities in the event of emergencies.
f. Location, current workload, cost containment and quality assurances program.
The engineering services studies identified above are the general work activities that can be expected under this contract.
Letters of interest for this project will only be accepted from individuals, firms or corporations duly authorized to engage in the practice of engineering. If an individual, firm or corporation not authorized to engage in the practice of engineering desires to submit a letter of interest, said individual, firm or corporation may do so as part of a joint venture with an individual, firm or corporation which is permitted under State law to engage in the practice of engineering.
A second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirement and information section) shall be sent to The Director, Bureau of Design, Attention: Chief Bridge Engineering, Forum Place, 7th Floor, 555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1900.
Project management will be by the Bridge Quality Assurance Division, Bureau of Design. Engineering inspections will be directed by the respective District Office.
Technical questions concerning the requirements of this project should be directed to Harold C. Rodgers, P.E., at (717 ) 787-3767.
Questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties
Reference No. 08430AG2041The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately two inspectors, under the Department's Inspector-In-Charge, for electrical construction inspection and documentation services on various S.R.'s and Department property (highway, sign lighting and maintenance stockpile electrical work in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties).
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be required prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firm submitting letters of interest:
a. Each TCIS shall have at least his or her own Pennsylvania Journeyman electrician's license.
b. Show the expiration date for the electrician's license in the resumes of the prospective TCIS.
c. Have knowledge of PennDOT Publication 203 Short Term Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.
d. Past performance.
e. Workload.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employes will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Insp. Supr.
(TCIS)2 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar years, 1997 will be the following rate;
Payroll Classification Rate per hour Transportation Construction
Inspection Supervisor
(TCIS)$38.90 (ST) $44.88 (OT) Maximum reimbursable per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting. The maximum rate per hour of inspection includes all cost to have the inspection on the project site.
The firm selected may be required to attend a preconstruction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item. TCIS personnel must be able to climb a ladder up to 24 feet high. There will be inspection done at night (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) for one person and inspection done during the day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for one person. This contract would run for 2 years. Each TCIS must have at least his or her own Journeyman Electrician's license. Each TCIS will work under the supervision of the Department Project Manager who has the responsibility in the District 6-0 Maintenance Unit for inspecting all electrical repairs done under maintenance contracts for highway and sign lighting, storm and groundwater pumping stations at various locations on Interstate Highways, lighting and electrical work at Department maintenance buildings and stockpile parking areas, electrical work in District 6-0 office building, and lighting electrical repairs at the Tourist center on I-95 Delaware County and the Tourist Center on I-95 in Bucks County. The work is spread over Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties with the bulk of the work being in the City of Philadelphia. The work includes the inspection of lighting and electrical work being done by contractors in accordance with the installation procedures, Department standards for lighting and electrical work, Form 408, and design criteria in the maintenance contract. Also included is inspection of electrical components and systems such as permanent and temporary electrical components and systems such as permanent and temporary electrical circuits, service cables, electrical switches, receptacles and junction boxes, and control panels and transformers. Work may involve high electrical voltage (over 12,000 volts). The TCIS must be able to conduct job conferences and assist the Department Supervisor in resolving construction and materials problems and be able to prepare inspection reports on a daily basis. Seventy percent of inspector's work will require inspection of workmanship and materials at Department facilities and ensure that the building and support electrical systems in the overall stockpile areas meet electrical codes, safety standards, and plans and specifications.
Inspect four pumping stations owned by the Department in the City of Philadelphia and monitor contractor's progress. Read, interpret and understand the circuit maps, shed and salt dome plans and maps, standard drawings and electrical maintenance contracts that will be supplied to the inspectors by the Department. Determine the possible causes of power outages along highway lighting systems by checking the circuit breakers in cabinets or checking blown fuses in the circuit breakers in panels. Perform other duties as may be required.
Letters of Interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individual proposed for TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their names in the letter of interest for a maximum of three resumes for the TCI classification shall be included with the letter of interest for this specific project.
The District's copy of the letter of interest and required forms (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: Andrew Warren, District Administrator, 200 Radnor-Chester Road, St. Davids, PA 19087.
Technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to James Kirkpatrick, District 6-0 at (610) 964-6553.
Questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter Counties
Reference No. 08430AG2042The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for an open-end contract to provide supplementary construction inspection staff under the Departments Inspectors-in-Charge to perform construction inspection services on various projects in Engineering District 2-0, that is Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter Counties. The contract will include roadway and bridge construction projects, and material plan inspection. The contract will be for a minimum period of 30 months with a minimum cost of $750,000.
It is anticipated that a maximum supplementary construction inspection staff of 15 inspectors will be required for this assignment. The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three firms for the purpose of negotiating an open-end contract based on the Departments evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of inspectors resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the maintenance and protection of traffic, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving and drainage.
b. Past performance.
c. Understanding of Departments requirements, policies and specifications.
d. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Ability to provide CPM scheduling.
The qualifications and experience required of the firms inspectors will be established by the Department for each Work Order, and the qualifications of the firms proposed employes will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Inspector
Materials1 (1) (TCI Materials) (NICET Highway Materials Level 2 or equivalent) Transportation Construction Inspector 11 (11) (TCI) (NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent) Technical Assistant 4 (0) (TA) (NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent) The numbers in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year 1997 will be the following rates:
Payroll Classification Rate Per Hour Transportation
Construction
Inspector
Materials(TCI--M) $35.42 (ST) $40.53 (OT) Transportation
Construction
Inspector(TCI) $34.42 (ST) $39.28 (OT) Technical Assistant (TA) $24.60 (ST) $27.00 (OT) Maximum reimbursable per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting. The maximum rate per hour of inspection includes all costs to have the inspector on the project site.
The firm selected may be required to attend a preconstruction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item, and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation or construction.
Transmittal letters for the letters of interest shall be four pages or less.
A maximum of 14 resumes for the TCI classification and two resumes for the TCI-M classification shall be included with the letter of interest. No resumes are required for the TA classification.
The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: District Engineer, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy St., P O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Vasco A. Ordonez, P.E., District 2-0, at (814) 765-0439. Questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the above work and services are invited to submit two copies of a letter of interest and required forms for each Project Reference Number for which the applicant wishes to be considered.
One copy of the letter of interest and required forms must be submitted to Director, Bureau of Design, Consultant Selection Committee, Forum Place, 555 Walnut Street, 7th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1900.
The letter of interest and required forms must be received within 13 calendar days of this notice. The deadline for receipt of a letter of interest at the above address is 4:30 p.m. prevailing tiime of the thirteenth day.
The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms must be submitted to the appropriate District Engineer/Administrator or the Bureau Director as indicated in the individual advertisement. This copy must be postmarked or delivered on or before the deadline indicated above.
If an individual, firm or corporation not authorized to engage in the practice of engineering desires to submit a letter of interest, said individual, firm or corporation may do so as part of a joint venture with an individual, firm or corporation which is permitted under State law to engage in the practice of engineering.
If a Joint Venture responds to a project advertisement, the Department of Transportation will not accept separate Letters of Interest from the Joint Venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit on more than one Joint Venture for the same Project Reference Number. Also a firm that responds to a project as a prime may not be included as a designated subcontractor to another firm that responds as a prime to the project. Multiple responses under any of the foregoing situations will cause the rejection of all responses of the firm or firms involved. The above does not preclude a firm from being set forth as a designated subcontractor to more than one prime responding to the project advertisement.
If a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is established for an advertised project, firms expressing interest in the project must agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as defined in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 and currently certified by the Department of Transportation shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in any subcontracting or furnishing supplies or services approved under Form 442, Section 1.10(a). The act requires that firms owned and controlled by women (WBEs) be included, as a presumptive group, within the definition of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The goal for DBE participation shall be as stated in the individual project advertisement. Responding firms shall make good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal using DBEs (as they were defined prior to the act), WBEs or combinations thereof.
Proposed DBE firms must be certified at the time of submission of the letter of interest. If the selected firm fails to meet the goal established, it shall be required to demonstrate its good faith efforts to attain the goal.
Responses are encouraged by small engineering firms, disadvantaged business enterprise engineering firms and other engineering firms who have not previously performed work for the Department of Transportation.
Each letter of interest must include the following:
1. The project reference number for which the applicant wishes to be considered.
2. The firm's legal name, factious name (if applicable), and the firm's Federal identification number.
3. If the project advertisement indicated the Department will retain an engineering firm for the project, the applicant must indicate the names and license number of individuals who are directing heads or employes of the firm who is responsible of the firm's engineering activities, and whose names and seal shall be stamped on all plans, specifications, plats and reports issued by the firm.
4. Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project.'' The Standard Form 255 must be signed, dated and filled out in its entirety including Item No. 6 listing the proposed subconsultants and the type of work or service they will perform on the project.
If a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is specified for the project the DBE must be currently certified by the Department of Transportation, and the name of the firm and the work to be performed must be indicated in Item No. 6.
If a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) firm is substituted for the DBE, the WBE firm must also be presently certified by the Department of Transportation and indicated in Item 6.
5. Standard Form 254, ''Architect-Engineer for Related Services Questionnaire'' not more than 1 year old as of the date of this advertisement, must accompany each letter of interest for the firm, each party to a joint venture and for each subconsultant the firm or joint venture is proposing to use for the performance of professional services regardless of whether the subconsultant is an individual, a college professor of a Company, unless an acceptable Standard Form 254 for the prie and each subconsultant/subcontractor is on file in both the Bureau of Design and the Engineering District Office of Central Office Bureau identified in the individual project advertisement.
If the Standard Form 254 is not submitted with the letter of interest the transmittal letter shall indicate the dates that the Standard Forms 254 were submitted to the Bureau of Design and appropriate Engineering District/Central Office Bureau.
6. A ''Workload Projection'' form for the prime and each subconsultant/subcontractor. The ''Workload Projection'' form should indicate the firms current and anticipated workload compared to the anticipated capacity available during the agreement projected time frame.
4. Firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania must include with each letter of interest a copy of their registration to do business in the Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State. Firms who are not registered to do business in Pennsylvania at the time of this advertisement must document that they have applied for registration to the Department of State, Corporation Bureau. The telephone number for the Corporation Bureau is (717) 787-1057 or (717) 787-2004.
8. The latest audited overhead rate of the prime consultant and each subconsultant.
The assignment of the agreement/contract for the above advertisements will be made to one of the firms who submitted an acceptable letter of interest in response to this project advertisement. The assignment will be made based on the Department's evaluation of the firm's qualification and capabilities. The Department reserves the right to reject all letters submitted, to cancel the solicitations requested under this notice, and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-22. Filed for public inspection January 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
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