NOTICES
Request for Expanded Letters of Interest; Retention of Engineering Firm
[27 Pa.B. 2611]
Frankling County
Reference No. 2-052The Turnpike Commission will retain an engineering firm to design the total reconstruction project between Mileposts 187.00 and 197.00 in Franklin County. The selected firm will be responsible for the Pre-Final and Final Design.
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, preliminary and final traffic control plans, 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 187.00 and 197.00. The intent is to rebuild the roadway utilizing the existing 10-foot median and not impact the numerous mainline structures in the area. The intent is to either rubbilize or remove the existing concrete and overlay with bituminous material. An entirely new drainage system will be installed.
Also, 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 consultant. A digital terrain model in AUTOCAD format will also be provided. The consultant 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, P.E., 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 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% 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 would be involved in the project shall be considered, including the Project Manager.
(C) Expanded Letters of Interest should include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload by submitting Form D-427 (as revised 6/89) listing all Department of Transportation and Turnpike 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) An organization chart for the project identifying key personnel. Only resumes of key personnel should be included.
(H) Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Each firm shall demonstrate in its Expanded Letter of Interest its ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project by including a maximum three page report on this subject.
The Expanded Letters of Interest and required forms must be received by 12 noon, Friday, June 6, 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 solicitation, one firm will be selected for this project. The order of preference will be established for the purpose of negotiating an agreement with the highest ranked firm 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. 97-869. Filed for public inspection May 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
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