NOTICES
TURNPIKE COMMISSION
Retention of an Engineering or Construction Management Firm
[29 Pa.B. 6079]
Project Oversite
Fiber Optic Resource Sharing Project Systemwide
Reference No. 3-122 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) may retain an Engineering or Construction Management firm to provide project oversight services for the design and construction of a Statewide fiber optic system along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This project is scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2000 and be completed within a 2-year period. Construction costs are estimated to be $125,000,000.
The consultant agreement is anticipated to begin by February 2000 and have a completion date of October 31, 2002.
The firm will be required to work and coordinate with representatives of the Turnpike's Engineering and Information Technology Departments and the Fiber Optic Resource Sharing Partner, who will design and construct the project. During the design phase, the selected consultant will review, comment and provide recommendations of preliminary design, final design, and other submissions received from the Fiber Optic Resource Sharing Partner. In addition, the consultant may distribute documents, conduct and prepare minutes from Review Team meetings, review proposed contractors submitted by the Fiber Optic Resource Sharing Partner, and perform constructability reviews. During the construction phase, the selected consultant will inspect and document the construction activities, verify compliance with plans and specifications, assist in obtaining construction permits, approve cable path changes, review contractor submissions, prepare correspondence, provide as-built drawings, assist with public relations, interact with public agencies and Turnpike neighbors, coordinate operations and other duties as required. Testing or witnessing of quality control testing of onsite materials will also be required.
Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission constructed project must meet the following Requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, (NICET) as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.
2. Be registered as a professional engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 1 year highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education--Graduation from High School or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for High School graduation.
Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which requires reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
The Commission is committed to the inclusion of disadvantaged, minority and woman firms in contracting opportunities. The minimum participation level for DBE/MBE/WBEs in this contract will be 10%. Responding firms shall clearly 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 Pennsylvania 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 following factors will be considered by the Commission during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest for this project:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of prime consultant and subconsultants. The Team must clearly demonstrate an ability to analyze available data to make decisions and develop plans to complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner.
b. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules and previous experience on similar projects. The consultant should identify similar projects that have been completed by that firm as the prime, the magnitude of the project, and the client.
c. The specific experience and number of individuals who constitute the firm.
d. Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
e. Workload of the prime consultant and subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
f. Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Address these items and any necessary further details in a brief yet comprehensive manner in the letter of interest.
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by email at mwagner@paturnpike.com.
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. The Letters of Interest must include the following:
1. One page transmittal letter clearly identifying the project reference number, brief description of the project from the advertisement, the firm's Federal identification number, the firm's legal name, contact person or project manager, address of corporate office and project office. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.
2. Three page expression of interest in the advertised project. Each firm should demonstrate their ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project and provide explanation that the firm has successfully completed similar type projects of the same magnitude.
3. An organization chart for the Project, identifying key personnel and any subconsultants and their roles. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission.
4. Tabulation of workload for the prime consultant and all subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
5. A copy of the Annual Qualification Package submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the current year that is in the same District as this project or one that is best suited for this project.
The Annual Qualification Package should contain at a minimum, the following information for the prime consultant and all subconsultants which should be attached to the back of the letter of interest (subs to follow primes):
* Standard Form (SF) 254--Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire in its entirety, not more than 1 year old as of the date of the advertisement.
* Resumes of key personnel expected to be involved in the project. (limit to one 8 1/2 x 11 page, one side, per person). Only resumes of key personnel should be included.
* Copy of the firm's registration to do business in this Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State for firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania.
* A copy of the Department's DBE/WBE Certification, if applicable.
If a Joint Venture responds to a project advertisement, the Commission will not accept separate letters of interest from joint venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a letter of interest on more than one 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 subconsultant to another firm that responds to the same project advertisement. This does not preclude a firm from being set forth as a designated subconsultant to more than one prime consultant responding to the project advertisement.
Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit a letter of interest and required information to Michael W. Flack, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer for Construction, at the Turnpike Commission Administration Building located at 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-9779 (parcel delivery address) (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The letter of interest and required information must be received by 12 p.m. (noon), Friday, December 10, 1999. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation, 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 or Requests for Proposals will not be requested prior to selection.
The Commission reserves the right to reject all letters of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice, and/or to re-advertise solicitation for the work and services.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-2032. Filed for public inspection November 24, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
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