NOTICES
Retention of Engineering Firm
[28 Pa.B. 444]
Systemwide Reference No. 3-102 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering firm for open-end contract to perform traffic engineering services. The amount of the contract will be $500,000, and will be for a period of 2 years, with work orders assigned on an as needed basis.
The services will encompass but may not be limited to the following: capacity analysis, traffic and revenue studies, origination and destination studies, traffic studies including counts, traffic signal design, accident evaluation, modal interrelationships and deficiencies, review of traffic control standards, preparation of interstate guide signing plans, design of intelligent transportation systems and evaluation of intelligent transportation systems.
The Commission intends to utilize this contract on Federally funded and/or potentially Federally funded projects as well as other Commission projects on an as needed basis..
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Timothy M. Scanlon, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5590.
General Requirements and Information for Reference No. 3-102 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 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 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. This overhead limitation will be utilized on all work orders, under this open end contract, being funded by the Commission. However, any work orders that may have Federal participation will utilize the consultant's latest audited overhead rate. Therefore, a single page summary must be included in the letter of interest, indicating the latest audited overhead rate developed in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for the prime consultant and each subconsultant. If a FAR rate is not available, the latest overhead rate available from a Certified Public Accountant must be presented. New firms should indicate how long the firm has been in existence and when an audited overhead rate would be available.
The following factors may be considered by the Committee during their evaluation of the firms submitting expanded letters of interest:
(A) Specialized experience and technical competence of firm, including the firm's experience with similar type projects and their ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
(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 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 (Please note DBE/MBE/WBE requirements below).
(F) Special requirements of the project.
(G) 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 Commission is committed to the inclusion of disadvantaged, minority and woman firms in contracting opportunities. The minimum participation level for DBE/MBE/WBEs for work orders in this contract will be 12%. The particular participation may vary depending on the efforts required for each work order. Responding firms shall identify DBE/MBE/WBE firms, expected to participate in this contract, in their letter of interest. If the selected firm does not meet the minimum requirement for DBE/MBE/WBE participation, they will be required to demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve the required level. Proposed DBE/MBE/WBE firms must be certified by the Department of Transportation at the time of the submission of the letter of interest. If further information is desired concerning DBE/MBE/WBE participation, direct inquiries to the Office of Equal Opportunity Development, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at the above address, or by calling (717) 939-9551, Ext. 4241.
The expanded letters of interest and required forms must be received by 12 p.m., Friday, February 6, 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 in response to this advertisement, 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 re-advertise solicitation for these services.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-155. Filed for public inspection January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
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