NOTICES
Retention of Engineering Firms
[29 Pa.B. 3132]
Butler County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2364 The Department will retain an engineering firm, under a multi-phase specific project agreement, to provide preliminary engineering, environmental studies, final design and construction services for S.R. 3025, Section 230 (Seneca Missing Ramps) in Jackson Township, Butler County. The project is located at the I-79/S.R. 3025 Interchange and will provide for the upgrade of the existing ramps and the construction of the two (2) missing ramps. The estimated construction cost for this project is $18 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services: field survey; environmental clearance (environmental assessment); point of access study; public involvement; design field view; erosion and sedimentation control plans; highway and bridge plans, specifications and estimates.
Construction services will consist of shop drawing review and construction consultation.
Letters of Interest will be evaluated at the District 10-0 Office with emphasis on the following factors:
a. Demonstrated ability to meet project schedules and control costs.
b. Experience and competence of project manager and key personnel.
c. Past performance and experience on similar projects.
d. Method of controlling quality on project and submissions.
e. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
f. Location of office to perform work.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be ten (10%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section for additional requirements for the Letter of Interest).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Richard H. Hogg, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 10-0
P. O. Box 429, Route 286 South
Indiana, PA 15701
Attention: Mr. Brian N. Allen, P.E.The Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Engineering District 10-0 will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in the District Office. All firms that have submitted a letter of interest will be notified of the time and date. Specify two (2) contact persons in the letter of interest.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Brian N. Allen, P.E., at (724) 357-2842.
Butler County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2365 The Department will retain an engineering firm, under a multi-phase specific project agreement, to provide preliminary engineering and environmental studies for S. R. 228, Section 290 (Criders Corners East) in Adams, Cranberry and Middlesex Townships, Butler County. The project is located on S.R. 228 between S. R. 19 and S. R. 8 and will provide for the development of a multi-lane facility. The project is approximately 15 km in length and the estimated construction cost is $25 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services: field survey; environmental clearance (Environmental Impact Statement); traffic studies; public involvement; design field view; erosion and sedimentation control plan; type, size and location report; preliminary utility and right of way plans; and preliminary traffic control plans.
Letters of Interest will be evaluated at the District 10-0 Office with emphasis on the following factors:
a. Demonstrated ability to meet project schedules and control costs.
b. Experience and competence of project manager and key personnel.
c. Past performance and experience on similar projects.
d. Method of controlling quality on project and submissions.
e. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
f. Location of office to perform work.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be ten (10%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section for additional requirements for the Letter of Interest).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Richard H. Hogg, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 10-0
P. O. Box 429, Route 286 South
Indiana, PA 15701
Attention: Mr. Brian N. Allen, P.E.The Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Engineering District 10-0 will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in the District Office. All firms that have submitted a letter of interest will be notified of the time and date. Specify two (2) contact persons in the letter of interest.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Brian N. Allen, P.E., at (724) 357-2842.
Jefferson County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2366 The Department will retain an engineering firm, under a multi-phase specific project agreement, to provide preliminary engineering and environmental studies for S.R. 830, Section 590 (Airport Access Road) in Washington Township, Jefferson County. The project corridor is located between Interstate 80 and the Jefferson County Airport and will provide for the development of an improved access to the airport facility. The project is approximately 8 km in length and the estimated construction cost is $22 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services: field survey; alternative analysis; environmental clearance (Environmental Impact Statement); point of access study; traffic studies; public involvement; design field view; erosion and sedimentation control plan; type, size and location report; preliminary utility and right of way plans; and preliminary traffic control plans.
Letters of Interest will be evaluated at the District 10-0 Office with emphasis on the following factors:
a. Demonstrated ability to meet project schedules and control costs.
b. Experience and competence of project manager and key personnel.
c. Past performance and experience on similar projects.
d. Method of controlling quality on project and submissions.
e. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
f. Location of office to perform work.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be ten (10%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section for additional requirements for the Letter of Interest).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Richard H. Hogg, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 10-0
P. O. Box 429, Route 286 South
Indiana, PA 15701
Attention: Mr. Brian N. Allen, P.E.The Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Engineering District 10-0 will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in the District Office. All firms that have submitted a letter of interest will be notified of the time and date. Specify two (2) contact persons in the letter of interest.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Brian N. Allen, P.E., at (724) 357-2842.
Erie County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2367 The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide the preparation of an environmental assessment, needs document update, alternative alignment investigations and preliminary engineering for S.R. 0299, Section A00, (Powell Avenue relocation). The purpose of this project is twofold: (1) is to provide for the extension of the Erie Airport Runway system to permit the airport to handle larger airplanes at the terminal and (2) is to replace a deteriorating bridge which carries S.R. 0299 over the multiple rail lines in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Engineering District 1-0.
The selected firm will be required to: prepare an Environmental Assessment; perform field surveys; prepare a location study with a preferred alternative; prepare for the chosen alternative: preliminary roadway design; cross sections; topography; soils and geological investigation; erosion and sedimentation control plan; preliminary right-of-way submission; preliminary utility and railway investigation; preliminary traffic investigation (which will update and substantiate the existing needs document); prepare structure design in detail to submit a type, size and location submission with all associated permits. The attendance at various public involvement meetings is required. The consultant will be required to provide material for and attend a safety review meeting; attend various field views to be held on the site; provide material for and participate in value engineering reviews; and provide efficient project management.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting acceptable letters of interest:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms will be considered.
b. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
c. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules.
d. Project management skills and public involvement experience. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms will be considered.
e. Method of controlling quality of projects and submissions. Consideration will be given to coordination between disciplines, subconsultants, etc.
f. Location of consultant with respect to the District. This will include ability/provisions for quick responses to District requests.
g. Specialized experience in aviation design.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen (15%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section for additional requirements for the Letter of Interest).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. John L. Baker, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 1-0
1140 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Attention: Mr. Michael L. McMullenThe Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the sixth (6th) day following the date of this Notice.
Engineering District 1-0 will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in the District Office. All firms that have submitted a letter of interest will be notified of the time and date. Specify two (2) contact persons in the letter of interest.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Michael L. McMullen, P.E., District 1-0, at (814) 437-4331 or Ms. E. Mariah Baker, District 1-0, at (814) 437-4395.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the above work and services are invited to submit a Letter of Interest with the required information for each Project Reference Number for which the applicant wishes to be considered.
The Letter of Interest and required information must be submitted to the person designated in the individual advertisement.
The Letter of Interest and required information must be received by the Deadline indicated in the individual advertisement.
All consultants, both prime consultants and subconsultants, who desire to be included in a Letter of Interest must have an Annual Qualification Package on file with the appropriate District Office, by the deadline stipulated in the individual advertisements.
For Statewide projects, all consultants, both prime consultants and subconsultants, who desire to be included in a Letter of Interest must have an Annual Qualification Package on file with the Central Office, Bureau of Design by the deadline stipulated in the individual advertisements.
By submitting a letter of interest for the projects that requests engineering services, the consulting firm is certifying that the firm is qualified to perform engineering services in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Information concerning the Annual Qualification Package can be found in Strike-off Letter No. 433-99-04 or under the Notice to all Consultants published in the February 27, 1999 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
The requirements for Letters of Interest, in addition to the requirements stipulated in the individual advertisement, are as follows:
1. The Letter of Interest must include the project reference number, the firm's legal name, and the firm's federal identification number.
2. Identify the project manager.
3. Identify subconsultants, if any, including DBE/WBE, if required.
4. Identify key project staff.
If a Joint Venture responds to a project advertisement, the Department of Transportation will not accept separate Letters of Interest from the Joint Venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a Letter of Interest on more than one (1) Joint Venture for the same Project Reference Number. Also a firm that responds to a project as a prime may not be included as a designated subcontractor to another firm that responds as a prime to the project. Multiple responses under any of the foregoing situations will cause the rejection of all responses of the firm or firms involved. The above does not preclude a firm from being set forth as a designated subcontractor to more than one (1) prime responding to the project advertisement.
If a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is established for an advertised project, firms expressing interest in the project must agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as defined in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century (TEA-21) and currently certified by the Department of Transportation shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in any subcontracting or furnishing supplies or services approved under Form 442, Section 1.10(a). The TEA-21 requires that firms owned and controlled by women (WBEs) be included, as a presumptive group, within the definition of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The goal for DBE participation shall be as stated in the individual project advertisement. Responding firms shall make good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal using DBEs (as they are defined prior to the act, WBEs or combinations thereof).
Proposing DBE firms must be certified at the time of submission of the Letter of Interest. If the selected firm fails to meet the established DBE participation goal, it shall be required to demonstrate its good faith efforts to attain the goal.
Responses are encouraged by small firms, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms, and other firms who have not previously performed work for the Department of Transportation.
The assignment of the agreement/contract for the above advertisement(s) will be made to one of the firms who submitted an acceptable Letter of Interest in response to the project advertisement. The assignment will be made based on the Department's evaluation of the firm's qualification and capabilities. The Department reserves the right to reject all letters submitted, to cancel the solicitations requested under this Notice, and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-981. Filed for public inspection June 18, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
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