NOTICES
Retention of Engineering Firms
[27 Pa.B. 1127]
Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Butler, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lawrence, Somerset and Westmoreland Counties
Reference No. 1-107 The Turnpike Commission will retain an engineering firm for an open-end contract for construction materials inspection and testing services both at the project site and at related plant locations in the Western Region (Milepost 0.0 to Milepost 199.0) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A testing laboratory capable of performing concrete, bituminous, aggregate and soils tests in a timely manner must be available throughout the life of the contract. The types of projects that materials inspection and testing will be conducted on under this contract may include, but are not limited to, roadway reconstruction, bituminous overlays, bridge construction and rehabilitations, service plaza parking lot expansions and toll plaza construction.
The contract will be for a maximum cost of $750,000 or for a 36 month period.
The firm will be required to provide sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. In addition, the firm selected may be required to attend construction meetings with the Commission.
The selected firm may be required to test materials at asphalt and concrete plants, perform soils and aggregate testing, or perform testing associated with the manufacture of selected construction materials. Duties may also include the witnessing of on-site testing by the contractor. In addition, the selected firm may be required to keep records, document the construction work, attend monthly job conferences, determine from the project records the final quantities of certain contract items and perform other duties as may be required.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable 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 highest selected firm. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
Direct inquiries to John S. Ozimok at (717) 939-9551, extension 3501.
Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgomery and York Counties
Reference No. 3-091 The Turnpike Commission will retain an engineering firm for an open-end contract for construction materials inspection and testing services both at the project site and at related plant locations in the Eastern Region (Milepost 200.0 to Milepost 359.0 and the Northeast Extension) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A testing laboratory capable of performing concrete, bituminous, aggregate, and soils tests in a timely manner must be available throughout the life of the contract. The types of projects that materials inspection and testing will be conducted on under this contract may include, but are not limited to, roadway reconstruction, bituminous overlays, bridge construction and rehabilitations, service plaza parking lot expansions and toll plaza construction.
The contract will be for a maximum cost of $750,000 or for a 36 month period.
The firm will be required to provide sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. In addition, the firm selected may be required to attend construction meetings with the Commission.
The selected firm may be required to test materials at asphalt and concrete plants, perform soils and aggregate testing, or perform testing associated with the manufacture of selected construction materials. Duties may also include the witnessing of on-site testing by the contractor. In addition, the selected firm may be required to keep records, document the construction work, attend monthly job conferences, determine from the project records the final quantities of certain contract items and perform other duties as may be required.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable letter 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 highest selected firm. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
Direct inquiries to John S. Ozimok at (717) 939-9551, extension 3501.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit letters of interest to Paul A. Edmunds, P.E., Acting Deputy Executive Director--Engineering/Chief Engineer, 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 letters of interest must include in the heading the firm's Federal Identification Number and 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 must be submitted for the firm, each party in a joint venture and for each subconsultant the firm or joint venture is proposing to use for the performance of professional services. Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project,'' must accompany each letter of interest. DOT Form D-427 (as revised 6/89) must be completed to show an indication of both the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload by listing all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
Standard Form 255 must be filled out in its entirety, including Item No. 6 listing the proposed subconsultants and the type of work or service they will perform on this project.
Firm 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) to 130% and the consultant's field indirect payroll costs (overhead) to 100% 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) The prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload as indicated on DOT Form D-427 (as revised 6/89). Letters of interest not including Form D-427 are subject to nonconsideration by the Selection Committee.
(D) Location of consultant's and subconsultant'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.
(F) Previous experience in construction material inspection and testing of large highway or public works projects.
(G) Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
The letters of interest and required forms must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, March 21, 1997. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
The assignment of the above services will be made to one of the firms responding to this notice, but the Commission reserves the right to reject all 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. 97-345. Filed for public inspection February 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
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