NOTICES
Retention of Engineering Firm
Systemwide
[27 Pa.B. 6755]
Reference No. 3-100 The Turnpike Commission will retain two engineering firms for open-end contracts for engineering services on various projects located on the entire length of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System.
The services will encompass a wide range of design efforts with the possibility of several different types of projects being designed under short completion schedules. The anticipated types of projects include bridge replacements or bridge rehabilitation with minor approach work; roadway rehabilitation or resurfacing projects; capital improvement projects (bridges or roadway); minor location studies, traffic studies or any other engineering-related activity as determined by the Engineering Department to expedite a project. Each contract will be for a maximum cost of $750,000, or for a period of 2 years, whichever occurs first.
Each firm may be required to: perform field surveys; plot topography and cross sections; prepare submissions for utility verification and relocation engineering; prepare submissions for field view meetings; prepare all pertinent submissions and material necessary for the Commission to prepare the application to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and for a PUC field conference; attend and supply any required information for all PUC meetings during the design of a project; develop erosion control details and narrative; develop right-of-way plans; prepare hydraulic report for waterway approvals; prepare type, size and location report; prepare structure drawings, including culverts, bridges and sign supports, for repair, rehabilitation or replacement; prepare traffic control plans with narrative; procure core borings; provide soil and foundation engineering reports; investigate utility and property involvements; perform traffic counts and speed and delay studies; and prepare construction plans, specifications and estimates.
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Jeffrey C. Davis, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5160.
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, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission 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 one 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 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.
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 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 listing all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania 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) Other factors, if any, specific to the project. Each firm shall demonstrate in his Expanded Letter of Interest his ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project by including a maximum three page report on this subject.
There will not be a DBE/WBE/MBE requirement for these contracts, but participation is encouraged.
The Expanded Letters of Interest and required forms must be received by 12 p.m., Friday, January 16, 1998. 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 entering into an Open-End Agreement with the two highest ranked firms. Technical Proposals or Requests for Proposals will not be requested.
The assignment of the above services will be made to two of the firms responding to this notice, but 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. 97-2073. Filed for public inspection December 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
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