[30 Pa.B. 2309]
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Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2553 The Department will retain two (2) engineering firms for Open-End Contracts to provide supplementary construction inspection staffing under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge to perform construction inspection services on various projects in Engineering District 8-0, that is: Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry Counties. The Contract will include roadway and bridge construction projects. Each Contract will be for a period of sixty (60) months, with a maximum cost of $ 1.5 Million dollars.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating these Engineering Agreements based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The final ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the final rankings.
The following, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest.
a. Review of inspector's resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the maintenance and protection of traffic, soils, structures, concrete placement, rigid and bituminous concrete paving and drainage.
b. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
c. Number of NECEPT certified inspectors, with the exception of the TCM-1 and TA personnel in each payroll classification. To receive the highest rating 50% of the inspectors shown in the letter of interest must be certified and a training plan to achieve 75% and 100% certification by January of 2002 and 2003 respectively must be presented.
d. Understanding of the Department's requirements, policies and specifications.
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 Manager 1
(TCM-1) (NICET Highway Construction
Level 4 or equivalent)1 (1) Transportation Construction Inspector Su-
pervisor (TCIS) (NICET Highway Con-
struction Level 3 or equivalent)6 (6) Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or
equivalent)15 (12) Technical Assistant (TA) (NICET Highway
Construction Level 1 or equivalent6 (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 Technology (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 experience Specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for the calendar year 2000:
Payroll Classification Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour of Inspection TCM-1 $ 47.65 TCIS $ 41.75 TCI $ 36.53 TA $ 25.12 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all cost for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal workweek.
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 the 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 labor standards, safety and accident prevention and equal opportunity provisions of the contract; personnel should be proficient with the Department's construction documentation policies and procedures as well as ''CDS'' operations, also, knowledgeable of the Department's final project documentation close out audit procedures and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation or construction.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
Cellular Telephones (For Engineer's employees only)
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the total Agreement cost. Additional information concerning DBE Participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information Section after the advertised project.
Letters of Interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals you propose for all TCM-1 and TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their name in your Letter of Interest for this specific project.
The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCM-1 2 TCIS 8 TCI 18 TA 0 No resumes are required for the TA Classification.
This project reference assignment is considered to be of a non-complex nature. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages, 81/2" 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. Barry G. Hoffman, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 8-0
2140 Herr Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103-1699
Attention: Mr. Richard K. WaddellThe 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 Richard K. Waddell, District 8-0, Construction Unit at (717) 787-5054, fax (717) 772-0397.
Warren County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2554 The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately seven (7) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services on S.R. 0006, Section A01, Warren County.
This project involves the reconstruction of approximately 5.76 miles of S.R. 0006 from Thatcher's Lane (approximately the Brokenstraw Township/Youngsville Borough Line - Seg 0390/1859) east to the Village of Starbrick (Conewango Township Seg 0520/0000). Items of work include overlay and reconstruction (break and seat) of the existing 8'' depth reinforced cement concrete pavement, new left and right turning lanes, guide rail updates, new signs and traffic signals, and drainage improvements.
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 final 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, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving, and drainage.
b. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies, and specifications.
c. Past Performance.
d. Ability to provide CPM scheduling.
e. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Number of NICET certified 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 Manager 1
(TCM-1) (NICET Highway Construction
Level 4 or equivalent)1 (1) Transportation Construction Ins. Super.
(TCIS) (NICET Highway Construction
Level 3 or equivalent)1 (1) Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or
equivalent)4 (3)* Technical Assistant (TA) (NICET Highway
Construction Level 1 or equivalent)1 (0) * At least one TCI to be a nuclear gage operator.
The numbers 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 2000:
Payroll Classification Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Of Inspection (TCM-1) $47.65 (TCIS) $41.75 (TCI) $36.53 (TA) $25.12 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 opportunityprovisions of the contract item; and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation, or construction.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
1 Nuclear Densometer Gauges/License at point of need when needed 4 Two-Way Radios 2 Cellular Phones (for Engineer's employees only) 1 Camera--Digital with date and time 1 Smart Level The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the total Agreement price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information Section after the advertised project.
Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals you propose for all TCM-1 and TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their name in your letter of interest for this specific project.
The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCM-1 2 TCIS 2 TCI 5 TA 0 This project reference assignment is considered moderately 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. John L. Baker, P.E. District Engineer
Engineering District 1-0
255 Elm Street
P. O. Box 398
Oil City, Pa. 16301-0398The 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 20th day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Mr. Terry J. Nye, P.E., Assistant District Engineer Construction, District 1-0, phone number (814)678-7120, fax number (814)618-7020.
Mercer County
Project Reference Nos. 08430AG2538 and 08430AG2539 On April 22, 2000 the above Project Reference Numbers solicited letters of interest to supply supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately nine (9) inspectors under the Department's Inspector-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services on S.R. 0018, Section A01, Mercer County, North Hermitage Road.
This assignment will be made under Project Reference Number 08430AG2538 however the Department will accept letters of interest submitted under either Project Reference Number. If a firm proposed the same project team for both Project Reference Numbers no further action is required. However if a firm proposed a different project team for each Reference Number and they desire to have the Letter of Interest for Reference Number 08430AG2539 considered instead of the Letter of Interest for Reference Number 08430AG2538 than the firm must notify the Department in writing no later than May 12, 2000.
The Notification shall be sent to:
Mr. John L. Baker, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 1-0
255 Elm Street
P. O. Box 398
Oil City, PA 16301-0398Otherwise, the Department will evaluate the firm based on the content of the Letter of Interest for Reference Number 08430AG2538 and discard the Letter of Interest for Reference No. 08430AG2539.
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 request 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. A firm not conforming to this requirement may submit a letter of interest as a part of a joint venture with an individual, firm or corporation which is permitted under State law to engage in the practice of engineering.
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.
5. Include full disclosure of any potential conflict of interest by the prime or any subconsultant based on Engineering Involvement Restrictions Guidelines as established in Strike-off Letter No. 433-00-02 published March 27, 2000. If there are no potential conflicts you shall include the following statement: I have reviewed Strike-off Letter No. 433-00-02 and determine that there are no potential conflicts of interest for anyone on this project team.
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 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 solicita-tions requested under this Notice, and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-757. Filed for public inspection May 5, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
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