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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1781

NOTICES

Request for Expanded Letters of Interest; Ref. No. 3-089 and 3-090

[26 Pa.B. 5072]

   The Turnpike Commission is seeking interested firms to submit Expanded Letters of Interest for the following projects:

   Reference No. 3-089:  Architectural/Engineering firm, Turnpike Commission Central Office Administration Building Renovation and Addition, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, PA. A brief description of the project is as follows:  Architectural Engineering firm for Design Services for building renovation and addition, hazardous material abatement, and site improvements. The A/E firm is not acting as constructor or contract manager. The existing building of approximately 105,000 SF will be renovated and a new facility of approximately 45,000 SF will be constructed adjacent to the existing building utilizing current budget constraints as a control. The time frame for design shall not exceed 30 months from notice to proceed until completion.

   Direct inquiries to W. Keith Libengood, Facilities Department, at (717) 986-9659.

   Reference No. 3-090:  Construction Management/Engineering firm, Turnpike Commission Central Office Administration Building Renovation and Addition, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, PA. A brief description of the project is as follows:  Construction Management firm for Pre-Construction and Construction phases of building renovation and addition, hazardous material abatement, and site improvements. The Construction Management firm is not acting as constructor. The existing building of approximately 105,000 SF will be renovated and a new facility of approximately 45,000 SF will be constructed adjacent to the existing building utilizing current budget constraints as a control. The time frame for design shall not exceed 30 months from notice to proceed until completion.

   Construction Management/Engineering firm or subconsultant shall not be an architectural/engineering firm or subconsultant, contractor or subcontractor for this project or in any way associated with the design or construction of this project.

   Direct inquiries to W. Keith Libengood, Facilities Department, at (717) 986-9659.

General Requirements and Information

   Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit expanded letters of interest to Selection Committee (c/o Engineering Department), Administration Building located on Eisenhower Boulevard at the Harrisburg-East Interchange near Highspire, PA (Mailing Address:  P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).

   The expanded letters of interest must include in the heading the project reference number indicated in the advertisement. A Standard Form 254, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire,'' not more than 1 year old as of the date of this advertisement, and Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project,'' must accompany each expanded letter of interest. Explanation that the firm has successfully completed similar type projects, of the same magnitude, is required. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.

   The Architectural/Engineering firm must have a minimum of 5 years experience and, at least five design projects for renovations and additions of $10 million or more each.

   The Construction Management/Engineering firm must have a minimum of 5 years experience and, at least five construction management projects for renovations and additions of $10 million or more each.

   Firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania must include with each expanded letter of interest a copy of their registration to do business in the Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State.

   The Turnpike Commission currently limits its participation in the remuneration of principals or consultant employes performing work on projects to $72,800 per annum or $35 per hour or their actual audited remuneration, whichever is less. The Commission currently limits its participation in the consultant's indirect payroll costs (overhead) on design projects to 130% and the consultant's actual audited overhead rate, whichever is less.

   The following factors will be considered by the Committee during their evaluation of the firms submitting expanded letters of interest:

   (A)  Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. The firm must clearly demonstrate their capabilities of completing this project by identifying similar projects that have been completed, the magnitude of the project, and the client.

   (B)  Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality and ability to meet schedules. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms shall be considered.

   (C)  Expanded letters of interest must include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload by submitting Form D-427 (revised 6/89) expanded to include current public and private sector workload, in addition to listing all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects. Expanded letters of interest not including Form D-427 are subject to nonconsideration by the Selection Committee.

   (D)  Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.

   (E)  Listing of subconsultants intended. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the expanded letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission.

   (F)  Special requirements of the project.

   (G)  Other factors, if any, specific to the project.

   Each firm should demonstrate in their expanded letter of interest their ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project.

   The expanded letters of interest and required forms must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, November 1, 1996. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.

   Based on an evaluation of acceptable expanded letters of interest received in response to this solicitation, the order of selection will be established for the purpose of negotiating an agreement with the highest selected firm. Technical Proposals or Requests for Proposals will not be requested prior to selection.

   The assignment of the above services will be made to one of the firms which responds to this notice and returns a completed expanded letter of interest, but the Commission reserves the right to reject all expanded letters of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice, and/or to readvertise solicitation for these services.

JAMES F. MALONE, III,   
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-1781. Filed for public inspection October 18, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]


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