NOTICES
Design Professional Selections
[30 Pa.B. 6384] The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:
Project No. DGS 103-8--Linesville Spillway Improvements, Pymatuning State Park, Crawford County, PA. Construction Cost: $2,012,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, improvements to vehicular and pedestrian access/circulation; relocate utilities; new concession building; new flush comfort station; expand/improve parking/walkways; develop/stabilize shoreline and concrete repairs to the spillway.
Project No. DGS 170-11--Rehabilitation and Construction of a New Dam, Lyman Run State Park, Potter County, PA. Construction Cost: $12,500,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, demolition and removal of existing dam; salvage/stockpile usable materials; construct new dam; erosion/sedimentation control; diversion/care of water and necessary utilities for proper operation. Possible CM services (limited tasks) may be provided utilizing our existing Regional Construction Manager contract.
Project No. DGS 183-15--Recut the Channel in the Long Run Watershed, City of McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,878,330. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, excavating approximately 2,000 linear feet of existing channel establishing uniform invert slope. Also included is, construction of a 1,525 foot concrete wall along Route 48 downstream of Ripple Road.
Project No. DGS 403-74--Demolition of Evangeline Rachel Hall Education Building and Water Tower, Cheyney University, Cheyney, Delaware County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,667,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, demolition and razing the existing 37,000 sq. ft. building and 120,000 gallon water storage tank and provide a landscaped park area with lighting/seating/walkways. Utility and water supply cross-connection are required.
Project No. DGS 414-64--Construction of School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, Chester County, PA. Construction Cost: $18,545,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a 75,000 + sq. ft. School of Music and Performing Arts Center providing a high-tech teaching/learning facility. Included are modern studios and teaching laboratories, practice and recital facilities, adequate support and storage space, professional recording studio, office space and classrooms. Possible CM services (limited tasks) may be provided utilizing our existing Regional Construction Manager contract.
Project No. DGS 515-24--Building No. 37, Installation of Central Air-Conditioning, Wernersville State Hospital, Wernersville, Berks County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,725,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, installation of central air-conditioning in the Basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. If necessary, and funding permits, other floors are to be added. Also included are window replacement, upgrade of HVAC and electric systems as required. Possible CM services (limited tasks) may be provided utilizing our existing Regional Construction Manager contract.
Project No. DGS 578-19--Reconstruction of Three Boilers, Installation of New Controls, Sate Correctional Institution, Dallas, Luzerne County, PA. Construction Cost: $5,650,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, reconstruction of three coal fired boilers and stokers with new boiler controls. Also included are repair/replacement of coal bunker, coal elevator and coal handling equipment.
Project No. DGS 800-269--Construct Library Addition and Classroom Building Addition, The Pennsylvania State University, York Campus, York, York County, PA. Construct Cost: $9,917,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of an approximately 60,000 gross sq. ft. multi-story structure with three connected and integrated units: Library, Performing Arts Center with Classrooms and a Connecting Unit. The library will provide for increased shelving/stacking, seating and study rooms with a separate entrance and lobby. The Performing Arts Center/Theatre will be a multi-use facility seating 1,000 and include office/administrative areas, general classrooms and art classrooms/studios. Required Design Expertise: The Professional must have previous experience in design of a similar facility or must retain the services of a consultant that does have the expertise designing similar facilities for higher education. Possible CM services (limited tasks) may be provided utilizing our existing Regional Construction Manager contract.
Project No. DGS 1103-67 Phase 2 Part A--Hillman Library Renovation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA. Construction Cost: $7,900,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, design and cost estimating of the complete renovation of Hillman Library including roof, exterior plaza, exterior repairs, hazardous material abatement, upgrade of all building systems, which include telecommunications/data/video, interior space and replacement/upgrade of interior finishes. Required Design Expertise: The Professional Team must have considerable expertise in the planning/renovation of Libraries for teaching and research universities, where the presence of environmental contaminants is an issue. The following fields of expertise must be included as part of the Professional Team: Library design consultant, architectural, mechanical and building controls, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, structural, acoustics, telecommunications/data and environmental abatement consultant. Possible CM services (limited tasks) may be provided utilizing our existing Regional Construction Manager contract.
Project No. DGS 1570-7--Upgrade Electric Utility System, State Correctional Institution, Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. Construction Cost: $2,600,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of existing distribution system in original construction, remove poles-overhead lines-transformers from inside security fence. Provide new service for modular buildings, visitor center and pole barn. Provide: second redundant service, additional emergency generator, upgrade emergency system, fuel oil storage, two parallel 600 KW diesel units and second electrical room and panelboards.
Requirements and Information Note--Project Program
A Project Program, prepared by the Using Agency, is available for the following projects: DGS 103-8, DGS 170-11, DGS 183-15, DGS 403-74, DGS 414-64, DGS 515-24, DGS 578-19, DGS 800-269, DGS 1103-67 Phase 2 Part A and DGS 1570-7. Project Programs are available on the Internet by clicking on the project number in the advertisement which can be accessed through the Public Works section on the Department of General Services' Home Page at www.dgs.state.pa.us. Copies of the Project Programs may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, telephone (717) 783-8468, or via e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchistate.pa.us.
Instructions for Filing Application
Professionals will not be considered by the Committee until all of the following requirements are met.
(a) Signed Form 150-ASP must be filed with the Department of General Services. The signature on Form 150-ASP must be an original signature. Consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application, Form 150-ASP shall be deemed to be designated Key Consultants. Form 150-ASP, Application For Specific Project, may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17125, telephone: (717) 783-8468. The Form 150-ASP can be downloaded from the Professional Selections Web Site of the Department of General Services' Internet Home Page at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us. In addition, the Form 150-ASP can be obtained via e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchistate.pa.us.
(b) The requesting professional firm shall obtain from each consultant listed in Question 9, page 4 of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) 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-ASP) 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-ASP) for the specific project. The signature on the letter of certification must be an original signature.
(c) The requesting professional firm must submit six copies of Form 150-ASP, Application for Specific Project, for each project herein advertised in which the firm is interested and qualified to perform. At least one of the six copies submitted must contain all 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 relevant projects described in Question 12, Pages 7 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). The requesting professional firm or joint venture firm must be the Professional of Record for the projects described in Question 12, Pages 7 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). 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. Color photo copies are acceptable, however, renderings and brochures will not be accepted in lieu of photographs. The photographs shall be attached to each copy of the application, (Form 150-ASP). The pages of each copy of Form 150-ASP must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by the resume(s) of Key Personnel (listed in Question 10 and/or 11 on Pages 5 and/or 6) included as the last section of the application. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) in a binder of any type.
(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 (5:00 p.m.) Thursday, December 28, 2000, and addressed to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17125. FAX applications are not acceptable.
Project submissions must be made on the Form 150-ASP. Applications submitted on any other form are unacceptable and will not be considered by the Committee.
(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 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 pursuant to Act 57 of May 15, 1998.
GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-2135. Filed for public inspection December 8, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
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