NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Design Professional Selections
[28 Pa.B. 5529] The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:
Project No. DGS 160-1 Phase 2--Park Development, Benjamin Rush State Park, Philadelphia, County, PA. Construction Cost: $2,170,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, park entrance, parking facilities, roadway, gates, lighted bicycle-hiking trails, site development/landscaping as required including demolition of unneeded areas and utility relocation/replacement as required.
Project No. DGS 201-3 Phase 4--Expansion and Renovation of Headquarters Building, Pennsylvania State Police, Troop ''G'' Hollidaysburg Headquarters, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA. Construction Cost: $2,233,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, flood condition study to determine if building should be renovated or a new building constructed. Renovations would include HVAC, electrical service/distribution, plumbing system/fixtures and fire/security system.
Project No. DGS 417-33--Construction of Multi-Purpose Activities Center and Rehabilitation/Renovation of Existing Gym, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA. Construction Cost: $4,167,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a multi-purpose center which will include a gymnasium, which can be easily converted to an auditorium and will include fitness training, aerobics, exercise, weight rooms and indoor track. The existing gymnasium will be renovated to accommodate two vocational-technical programs.
Project No. DGS 417-34--Repair and Rebuild Underground Utility Tunnel System and Repair Masonry Retaining Wall, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA. Construction Cost: $292,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, rebuilding/replacing utility tunnel-ceiling slabs especially in the areas under the parking lot and entrances to Cottages ''A'' and ''B.'' Also included is replacement of a 192` retaining wall along Stevens Avenue.
Project No. DGS 557-14--Installation of Integrated and Updated Fire Alarm System for Entire Facility, South Mountain Restoration Center, South Mountain, Franklin County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,800,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of existing fire alarm system with current updated system including alarm devices, control panels, smoke/heat detectors, wiring, duct detectors fire doors and sprinkler systems.
Project No. DGS 577-27--Construction of a Level 2 Housing Unit, State Correctional Institution, Graterford, Montgomery County, PA. Construction Cost: $5,120,773. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of an approximately 40,000 sq. ft. building to include 50 double rooms and 4 dormitories. Also included in the L-2 Unit are dayrooms, offices, toilet rooms, support areas and program areas. Provide a 14`-0" fence (approximately 1,200 feet) around unit.
Project No. DGS 655-9--Convention Arena, Louis J. Tuillo Convention Center, Erie Civic Center Complex, Erie, Erie County, PA. Construction Cost: $416,667. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, upgrade of the HVAC system, replacement of the ice making system and the rink board/dasher system. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding Design Expertise.)
Project No. DGS 948-49--Upgrade Elevator and Escalator Systems, State Museum Building, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,000,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of escalators in the Museum Building. Also included are replacement of elevator cab and equipment in the Museum Building and the Archive Building.
Project No. DGS 1103-38-46--Central Chilled Water Plant and Distribution System--Replacement of Steam Distribution, Phase 2, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA. Construction Cost: $7,566,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a chilled water generation plant of approximately 7,000 ton capacity, to be located within the Convocation/Events Center. Also included are the related power supply and auxiliary utilities/equipment to distribute within the Convocation/Events Center and also piping distribution to other campus buildings. The replacement of Steam Distribution includes replacement and extension of the University high pressure steam line to the Upper Campus. This project will be administered along with DGS 1103-48-Convocation/Events Center, by the Department using the services of a Construction Manager. The professional will be required to adhere to schedules and bid packaging and other procedures conducive to the construction management process.
Requirements and Information Special Note
Firms applying for Project No. DGS 655-9 shall have demonstrated experience in ice arenas and ice making equipment.
Firms applying for Project No. DGS 1103-38-46 must substantiate their experience and expertise in mechanical design, with emphasis on large central cooling plants; expertise in piping design and fabrication, chiller and cooling tower selection and energy efficient operation through intelligent control schemes and systems. Previous experience in the design of a chilled water plant for an educational facility is preferred. The project will be located within an existing facility. Some architectural design expertise will be required.
Note--Project Program
A Project Program, prepared by the Using Agency, for the above advertised projects may be available and can be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, (717) 783-8468.
Instructions for Filing Application
Professionals will not be considered by the Committee until all of the following requirements are met.
(a) Signed Revised 1994 Form 150, not more than 1 year old as of the deadline date stated in paragraph (d) below, must be filed with the Department of General Services for the requesting professional firm and the designated key consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S). All signatures on Form 150 must be original signatures. Consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) shall be deemed to be designated key consultants. If these documents are not on file with the Department, the requesting professional firm must submit them with firm's application (Form l50-S). A photocopy of Form 150 without an original signature of a principal of the firm is not acceptable. Revised 1994 Form 150, Architect/Engineer Questionnaire, may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17125, (717) 783-8468.
(b) The requesting professional firm shall obtain from each consultant listed in the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) a signed letter of certification on the consultant's letterhead, attesting to the firm's consent to participate in the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) for the specific project. Signed letters of certification from consultants are required and constitute a part of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) for the specific project. All signatures on letters of certification must be original signatures.
(c) The requesting professional firm must submit six signed copies of Revised 1994 Form 150-S, Specific Project Form, for each project herein advertised in which the firm is interested and qualified to perform. All signatures on Form 150-S must be original signatures. For architectural projects and, when appropriate, for engineering projects, the Professional shall supply photographs showing a maximum of two different views of each of the three projects described in Question 14, Page 5 of the application (Form 150-S). The requesting professional firm or Joint Venture members must be the Professional of Record for the projects described in Question 14, Page 5 of the application (Form 150-S). It is not acceptable to list work performed by key consultants. The identification and appropriate supportive information concerning each photograph shall include the name, project title, location, and the name of the Professional of Record. Renderings and brochures will not be accepted in lieu of photographs. The photographs shall be attached to each copy of the application, (Form 150-S). The pages of each copy of revised 1994 Form 150-S must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by photocopies of licenses of registered professionals included as the last section of the application. Do not bind the application (Form 150-S) in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application (Form 150-S) in a binder of any type. Revised 1994 Form 150-S may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17125. Telephone: (717) 783-8468.
(d) A complete project submission, which consists of documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, must be received on or before the close of business (5 p.m.) Monday, November 16, 1998, and addressed to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125. Fax applications are not acceptable.
Project submissions must be made on the current 1994 forms. Outdated forms are not acceptable.
(e) The Selections Committee may at its discretion establish interviews with any or all of the Professionals who have requested consideration for appointment as designer for the above projects. If an interview is required, the Professional will be notified by the Committee as to the date, time and location.
(f) Additional information, in writing, may be requested by the Committee as required.
Additional Services--Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program and Hazardous Materials The Professional firm selected to design a project will be expected to perform and administer, when required by the Department as Additional Services, an Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program during Building or Renovation Commissioning and the sampling, testing, inspection and monitoring for removal of any asbestos, other hazardous waste or contaminants encountered during project design or construction, unless otherwise stated in the Scope.
The professional agrees to comply with the terms of the Agreement and specifically as it relates to the Professional Liability Insurance and the General Liability Insurance Requirements.
The Selections Committee encourages responses from small firms, minority firms, women-owned firms and firms who have not previously performed state work, and will consider Joint Ventures, which will enable them to participate in this program.
All applications submitted are subject to review by the Selections Committee. The Selections Committee disclaims any liability whatsoever as to its review of the applications submitted and in formulating its recommendations for selection. All recommendations for selection made by the Committee shall be final under the act of July 22, 1975 (PL. 75, No. 45).
GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1800. Filed for public inspection October 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
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