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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-750

NOTICES

Retention of Engineering Firms

Westmoreland County
Reference No. 1-109

[27 Pa.B. 2358]

   The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain two engineering firms for the design for the total reconstruction project between Mileposts 76.00 and 85.00 in Westmoreland County. Each firm selected will be responsible for the Prefinal and Final Design of an approximate 5-mile section between these limits. Coordination will be required between the two consultants as portions of the work will overlap into the other consultant's area.

   The engineering services required would include supplemental field surveys, cross sections, evaluation of utility conflicts and potential relocations, development of erosion and sedimentation control plans and specifications, preparation of hydraulic reports for waterway approvals, preparation of TS&L and final bridge plans, preliminary and final traffic control plans, structural foundation reports, roadway core borings, preparation of preliminary and final construction plans and specifications in order for the Commission to bid the total reconstruction of the roadway between Milepost 76.00 and 85.00.

   In addition, low-level photography has been performed on this area to an accuracy of + .05 feet. Hard copies of the mapping and a disk will be provided to the consultants for their use. A digital terrain model in AUTOCAD format will also be provided. The consultants will be required to perform supplemental surveys and reestablish the existing centerline of the Turnpike. Also, cross sections will be cut and plotted from the available information.

   Direct inquiries to Michael D. Shaak at (717) 939-9551, Extension 5380.

General Requirements and Information

   Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit Expanded Letters of Interest to Barry L. Troup, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer--Design, 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 letter of interest. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.

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

   The 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% or 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 letters of interest:

   (A)  Specialized experience and technical competence of firm.

   (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 should include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload for all Department of Transportation and Commission projects.

   (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 letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission, if selected.

   (F)  Special requirements of the project.

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

   Each firm shall demonstrate in their Expanded Letter of Interest their ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project by including a maximum three page report on this subject.

   The Expanded Letter of Interest and required forms must be received by 12 noon, Friday, May 23, 1997. 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 in response to this advertisement, two firms will be selected for this project. The order of preference will be established for the purpose of negotiating an agreement with the two highest ranked firms established by the Technical Review Committee and approved by the Selection Committee. Technical Proposals will not be requested for final selection.

   The Commission reserves the right to reject all Letters of Interest submitted, to cancel the solicitation requested under this notice and/or to readvertise solicitation for these services.

JAMES F. MALONE, III,   
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-750. Filed for public inspection May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]


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