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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-1536

NOTICES

Retention of an Engineering Firm

[33 Pa.B. 3927]

I-95/I-276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) Interchange Project

Design of Overpass Structures, I-95-S

Bucks County

Reference No. 4-063

   The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering firm to provide preliminary and final design services for early reconstruction of a group of overpass structures located throughout the I-95/I-276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) Interchange Project (project) in Bucks County. This contract is one of approximately eight contracts for design of specific sections of the project.

   Overall Project Description--The project includes: construction of a new interchange between I-95 and I-276; six-lane widening and reconstruction of approximately 8 miles of the Turnpike from west of Interchange 28/351 to the Delaware River Bridge; six-lane widening and reconstruction of approximately 3 miles of I-95 within the Interchange limits southward to Neshaminy Creek Bridge; widening of U. S. Route 1 where it crosses over the Turnpike and Turnpike ramps at Interchange 28/351; construction of a new mainline toll plaza; and modification of existing toll plazas at Interchanges 29/358 and 30/359 (at the west abutment of the Delaware River Bridge).

   Description of Design Contract Section--The specific structures included in this design contract are:  Richlieu Road over the Turnpike; Galloway Road over the Turnpike; SR 513, Hulmeville Road over the Turnpike; Bensalem Boulevard over the Turnpike; Bristol-Oxford Valley Road over the Turnpike; and Ford Road over I-95. These structures all require lengthening to accommodate Interstate highway widening and/or widening to accommodate future traffic.

   Contract Requirements--The early action contract involves all aspects of preliminary and final design for the structures and approaches, including: preparation of related right-of-way acquisition plans; utility relocation plans and coordination; geotechnical services; pavement design for approach roadways; traffic control plan preparation and detour plans; erosion and sedimentation control plans; hydraulic and hydrologic analysis; information needed to secure all permits; related retaining walls; support of public involvement program including attendance at public/community meetings; coordination with the design manager, other design firms, the Department of Transportation (Department) and municipalities, including attendance at design meetings; constructability reviews; and contract document preparation. This designer must group structures and contracts so as to maintain satisfactory flow of traffic on the over-crossing routes and meet staging and construction scheduling requirements of the overall project.

   Base mapping (50 scale) is being prepared by another firm and will be provided to the successful firm.

General Requirements and Information

   Firms interested in providing the previous work and services are invited to submit a statement of interest with the required information. The statements 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.  A three-page expression of interest on the advertised project. Each firm should demonstrate their ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for each project and provide explanation of the technical approach.

   3.  An organization chart for the project, identifying key personnel and any subconsultants and their roles. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the statement of interest will require written approval from the Commission.

   4.  Tabulation or listing of workload for the prime consultant and all subconsultants for all Department and Commission projects. Do not graphically represent the firm's workload.

   5.  A Consultant Qualification Package similar to the one submitted to the Department for the current year or one that is best suited for this project. A copy of the Consultant Qualification Package printed directly from the Department's ECMS website is acceptable.

   The Consultant Qualification Package should contain, at a minimum, the following information for the prime consultant and all subconsultants and attached to the back of the statement of interest (subs to follow primes):

   *  ECMS General Information and Project Experience Forms or Standard Form (SF) 254--Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire in its entirety, either 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 two 8 1/2" x 11" pages, 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 this Commonwealth.

   *  A copy of the Department's DBE/WBE Certification, if applicable.

   Small firms, DBE firms and other firms who have not previously performed work for the Commission are encouraged to submit a statement of interest.

   Firms interested in performing the previous services are invited to submit a statement of interest and required information to George M. Hatalowich, Manager, Contract Administration, Turnpike Commission, Administration Building, 700 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Middletown, PA 17057 (street address). The Commission mailing address is P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676.

   The statement of interest and required information must be received by 12 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2003. Statements of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.

   Based on an evaluation of acceptable statements of interest received in response to this solicitation, one firm will be selected for each contract. 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 Commission. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the final ranking.

   The Commission reserves the right to reject all statements of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.

MITCHELL RUBIN,   
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1536. Filed for public inspection August 1, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]


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