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Montgomery County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2377The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately seven (7) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services in Montgomery County on various S. R.'s for the inspection and documentation of Highway Occupancy Permit Projects, Guide Rail Repair, and Roadside Development Contracts and other general maintenance contracts. The Contract will be for a period of sixty (60) months.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of resumes with emphasis on ability to perform the basic needs of the contract which are understanding and interpreting of current design criteria and the inspection of guide rail, concrete median barriers and impact attenuator installation; assisting construction permit applicants and inspection of drainage, curb, roadway widening and utility installations on state highways; and the inspection of roadside development work done by contractors for brushing, herbicide applications, landscaping, mowing, revitalization, and tree and stump removal.
b. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies and specifications.
c. Past performance.
d. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Availability of listed staff.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent)4 (3) Technical Assistant (TA)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent)3 (0) The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 1999:
Payroll Classification Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Of Inspection (TCI) $35.47 (TA) $24.39 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item. The firm selected will be required to provide two (2) Transportation Construction Inspectors for permit work who have the ability to perform the following: To conduct on-site inspection including all necessary information for evaluation, which includes but is not limited to sight distance, existing drainage, road condition, shoulder condition, grade of roadway and any additional condition which may require further study by the County Permit Engineer, Traffic Engineer, or Utility Engineer; assist applicant--private citizen, Township or Municipal authority and utility company by interpreting Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations on the driveway access, utility openings and method of restoration; attend municipal and utility preconstruction meetings to insure compliance with the Department of Transportation Regulations and coordination of inspection; enforce compliance with the Department of Transportation Publication 203--Work Zone Traffic Control; inspect work being conducted by the permittee as well as insure restoration of occupancy area within our right-of-way; coordinate inspection efforts with the County Permit Inspector of the Maintenance Department in the County to insure permittee's compliance with regulations; maintain a diary of permits which require intensive study and follow up on violation; have sufficient physical stamina to work under adverse weather conditions and hazardous terrain and stress; appear as a witness if required by the Assistant District Attorney's office; perform the above duties and any other related work assignment that requires the same knowledge that a permit inspector has as directed or assigned by the County Maintenance Manager.
One (1) Transportation Construction Inspector must have the ability to inspect brushing, herbicide application, landscaping, mowing operations, revitalization, and tree and stump removal. This inspector must have the ability to identify dead and dying trees and do roadside restoration inspection and help with preparation of contract specifications and documents and obtain compliance with Work Zone Traffic Control specifications. One (1) Transportation Construction Inspector must be familiar with PennDOT guide rail construction specifications, and be able to prepare estimates and work orders, and obtain compliance with Work Zone Traffic Control specifications. All inspectors may be required to perform other duties as required.
TA's may have to perform some work at the District 6-0 office.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
1 Transportable Cellular Phone
4 Telephone Pagers
1 Polaroid Spectra II Camera
2 5-Power Abney Levels with StadiaThe maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCI 5 No resumes are required for the TA Classification
This project reference assignment is considered non-complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) 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).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Andrew L. Warren, District Administrator
Engineering District 6-0
200 Radnor-Chester Road
St. Davids, PA 19087-5178The 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.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Charles Stone, P.E., District 6-0, at (610) 964-6520.
Delaware County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2378The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately six (6) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services in Delaware County on various S. R.'s for the inspection and documentation of Highway Occupancy Permit Projects, Guide Rail Repair, and Roadside Development Contracts and other general maintenance contracts. The Contract will be for a period of sixty (60) months.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of resumes with emphasis on ability to perform the basic needs of the contract which are understanding and interpreting of current design criteria and the inspection of guide rail, concrete median barriers and impact attenuator installation; assisting construction permit applicants and inspection of drainage, curb, roadway widening and utility installations on state highways; and the inspection of roadside development work done by contractors for brushing, herbicide applications, landscaping, mowing, revitalization, and tree and stump removal.
b. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies and specifications.
c. Past performance.
d. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Availability of listed staff.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent)3 (2) Technical Assistant (TA)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent)3 (0) The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 1999:
Payroll Classification Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Of Inspection (TCI) $35.47 (TA) $24.39 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item. The firm selected will be required to provide two (2) Transportation Construction Inspectors for permit work who have the ability to perform the following: To conduct on-site inspection including all necessary information for evaluation, which includes but is not limited to sight distance, existing drainage, road condition, shoulder condition, grade of roadway and any additional condition which may require further study by the County Permit Engineer, Traffic Engineer, or Utility Engineer; assist applicant--private citizen, Township or Municipal authority and utility company by interpreting Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations on the driveway access, utility openings and method of restoration; attend municipal and utility preconstruction meetings to insure compliance with the Department of Transportation Regulations and coordination of inspection; enforce compliance with the Department of Transportation Publication 203--Work Zone Traffic Control; inspect work being conducted by the permittee as well as insure restoration of occupancy area within our right-of-way; coordinate inspection efforts with the County Permit Inspector of the Maintenance Department in the County to insure permittee's compliance with regulations; maintain a diary of permits which require intensive study and follow up on violation; have sufficient physical stamina to work under adverse weather conditions and hazardous terrain and stress; appear as a witness if required by the Assistant District Attorney's office; perform the above duties and any other related work assignment that requires the same knowledge that a permit inspector has as directed or assigned by the County Maintenance Manager.
One (1) Transportation Construction Inspector must have the ability to inspect brushing, herbicide application, landscaping, mowing operations, revitalization, and tree and stump removal. This inspector must have the ability to identify dead and dying trees and do roadside restoration inspection and help with preparation of contract specifications and documents and obtain compliance with Work Zone Traffic Control specifications. One (1) Transportation Construction Inspector must be familiar with PennDOT guide rail construction specifications, and be able to prepare estimates and work orders, and obtain compliance with Work Zone Traffic Control specifications. All inspectors may be required to perform other duties as required.
TA's may have to perform some work at the District 6-0 office.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
3 Transportable Cellular Phones
3 Telephone Pagers
1 Polaroid Spectra II Camera
2 5-Power Abney Levels with StadiaThe maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCI 4 No resumes are required for the TA Classification
This project reference assignment is considered non-complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) 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).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Andrew L. Warren, District Administrator
Engineering District 6-0
200 Radnor-Chester Road
St. Davids, PA 19087-5178The 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.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Charles Stone, P.E., District 6-0, at (610) 964-6520.
Berks County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2379The Department will retain an engineering firm, for a multi-phase, specific project agreement to perform environmental studies and preliminary engineering, final design and services during construction (shop drawing reviews and consultation during construction) for the betterment and upgrade of S. R. 0061, Section 15S in the Township of Ontelaunee and the Borough of Leesport in Berks County, Engineering District 5-0. The design of this project is expected to have an overall duration of twenty-one (21) months with shorter, varying schedules for individual phases. This agreement will be administered by Engineering District 5-0. The estimated construction cost is $9.0 million.
The existing S. R. 0061 in the project area is a four (4) lane major arterial highway that extends North and South through central and northern Berks County. The project study limits will extend from 150 meters South of the interchange between S. R. 061 and S. R. 0222 (formerly known as S. R. 3055) North along S. R. 0061 to 240 meters South of the intersection of S. R. 0061 and S. R. 4017 (Belleman's Church Road). The highway traverses rolling terrain and areas of heavy residential and commercial development in the southern portion of the project area and gradually turns into areas of farmland near the northern extents of the project area.
The selected engineering firm will be required to provide a variety of engineering services as indicated below, but not limited to:
1. All studies necessary for the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion Evaluation Level 3 (or Level 4 if there are archeological findings or if the project requires additional right-of-way) and associated documents including: cultural resource surveys; wetlands delineation and evaluation; Section 106 documents; hazardous waste reports; archeological surveys, etc.
2. Preliminary engineering including, but not limited to: field surveying; traffic studies (intersection analyses, traffic counts, signal warrants, etc.); Type, Size, and Location drawings (if necessary); Step 9 Submission; roadway design; E & S plans; soils and geotechnical reconnaissance; maintenance and protection of traffic; right-of-way investigation; and coordination with utility companies.
3. Preparation of final roadway plan, structure plans (if necessary), including, but not limited to: roadway and structure borings (if necessary); final design; and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.
4. Consultation during construction.
All engineering services for this project will be performed in accordance with current Department Metric Design Standards.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during evaluation of the firms submitting acceptable Letters of Interest:
a. Specialized expertise and technical competence.
b. Project team composition.
c. Project team experience.
d. Ability to expedite project and maintain schedule and budget.
e. Past performance.
f. Location of consultant to project and to District Office.
The District will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. All candidates that have submitted a Letter of Interest will be notified of the date. Specify a contact person in the letter of interest.
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).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Walter E. Bortree, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 5-0
1713 Lehigh Street
Allentown, PA 18103
Attention: Mr. Stephen L. Caruano, 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 sixth (6th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Stephen L. Caruano, P.E., District 5-0, at (610) 791-6062.
Allegheny County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2380The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately fifteen (15) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services on the following projects:
1. S. R. 4003, Section A09, Allegheny County Local Name: S. R. 4003/Nelson-Houston This project involves milling and resurfacing, paved shoulders, concrete median barriers, guiderail work, drainage, pavement markings, and Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in Ross Township, Allegheny County.
2. S. R. 4003, Section A10, Allegheny County Local Name: McKnight Road This project involves milling and resurfacing, paved shoulders, concrete median barriers, guiderail work, drainage, pavement markings, and Maintenance and Protection of traffic in Ross and McCandless Townships, Allegheny County.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Review of inspectors' resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, asphalt paving, drainage, milling, guiderail work, concrete median barriers and pavement markings. (References should be supplied for each inspector).
b. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies, and specifications.
c. Past Performance.
d. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
e. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Ins. Super.
(TCIS)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 3 or equivalent)2 (2) Transportation Construction Inspector--
Materials (TCI-Materials)
(NICET Highway Materials Level 2 or equivalent)2 (2) Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent)7 (5) Technical Assistant (TA)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent)4 (0) The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 1999:
Payroll Classification Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Of Inspection (TCIS) $40.54 (TCI--Materials) $36.55 (TCI) $35.47 (TA) $24.39 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; two (2) inspectors certified in computer documentation and perform other duties as may be required.
Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals you propose for TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their name in your letter of interest for this specific project. The Technical Assistants do not need to be identified in the letter of interest.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) 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).
The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCIS 3 TCI--M 3 TCI 9 No resumes are required for the TA Classification
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
1 Nuclear Densometer Gauge/License***
1 Vehicle for the Transportation of that
Nuclear Gauge***
4 Cellular Telephones (Two-way Radios also
acceptable)*** At point of need when needed
This project reference assignment is considered non-complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) 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).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Raymond S. Hack, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 11-0
45 Thoms Run Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Attention: Design Liaison UnitThe 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.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Brian A. Krul, District 11-0, at (412) 429-3801.
Jefferson County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2381The Department will retain an engineering firm for a multi-phase agreement to provide preliminary engineering, environmental studies, final design, and services during construction for State Route 80, Section 545 (S. R. 80/36 Interchange) in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. The project is located at Exit 13, State Route 80/State Route 36 Interchange, and will provide for the upgrading and realignment of the four (4) existing ramps. The estimated construction cost for this project is $4.8 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services:
Develop and evaluate interchange alternatives, perform field surveys, plot topography and cross-sections, provide environmental studies and clearances, utility coordination, prepare preliminary plans for design field view submission, prepare categorical exclusion evaluation and other related documents, develop erosion and sedimentation control details and narrative, pavement design, geotechnical evaluation, reconnaissance and geological engineer report. Provide maintenance and protection of traffic plans, provide traffic signal study and plan, study and development of interchange lighting, geotechnical exploration, final roadway plans, minor bridge rehabilitation plan, prepare preliminary and final right-of-way plan. Provide materials for and participate in value engineering reviews, document engineering study findings and activities, drainage for ramps, prepare final construction plan specification and estimates, provide for project management and CPM scheduling using WELCOM or compatible software.
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. Demonstrate ability to meet project schedules and control costs.
b. Understanding of the Department's requirements, design manuals, policies and specifications.
c. Past performance and experience on similar projects.
d. Method of controlling quality on project and submissions.
e. Experience and competence of project manager and key personnel.
f. Location of consultant office to perform work with respect to the District office. This will include ability/provisions for quick response to District request.
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).
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 short listed 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. George R. Boros, District 10-0, at (724) 357-2810.
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. 99-1197. Filed for public inspection July 23, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
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