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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1752

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

Design Professional Selections

[26 Pa.B. 5056]

   The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:

   Project No. DGS A 207-10. Reroofing and Air Conditioning Replacement, Troop K, Philadelphia HQ, Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Construction cost: $445,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of existing roof with single ply membrane system; replacement of rooftop air conditioning units, ventilators and condensing units. Modifications to basement air handling systems and related electrical modifications. Clean and sanitize ductwork throughout the building. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding accelerated design schedule.)

   Project No. DGS A 251-299. Addition/Renovation to Driver Licensing Facility, New Kensington Driver Exam Site, New Kensington (Plumboro), Allegheny County, PA. Construction cost: $333,048. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, partial renovation of the existing facility and an approximately 2,000 sq.ft. addition to the existing facility including license processing area; secure computer area; office and storage area. Replacement of the existing HVAC system with a system to include the existing facility and the addition. Upgrades to the existing electrical systems and a new electrical system for the addition. Miscellaneous site work also included. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding accelerated design schedule.)

   Project No. DGS A 251-325. Addition/Renovation to Driver Licensing Facility, Norristown Driver Exam Site, Norristown, Montgomery County, PA. Construction cost: $272,728. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, complete renovation of the existing building and an approximately 1,000 sq.ft. addition to the existing facility including license processing area; secure computer area; office and storage area. Replacement of the existing HVAC system with a system to include the existing facility and the addition. Upgrades to the existing electrical systems and a new electrical system for the addition. Miscellaneous site work also included. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding accelerated design schedule.)

   Project No. DGS A 251-340. Office Renovations, Department of Transportation District Office No. 5, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA. Construction cost: $665,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, new windows, ceiling, flooring; new entrance doors, HVAC system for the Front Office and North Wing; and renovation of the existing heating system. Also included are upgrade of the electrical distribution system; lighting system; fire alarm system and a voice/data system. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding accelerated design schedule.)

   Project No. DGS A 251-344. Basement Renovations and New File Area, Department of Transportation District Office No. 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA. Construction cost: $731,678. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, complete renovation of basement area including HVAC, electrical and asbestos removal. Also included is conversion of part of a metal building to storage area with temperature controls. Construction will be completed in three phases.

   Project No. DGS A 251-468. New Sheet Metal Maintenance Building, Department of Transportation, Tionesta, Forest County, PA. Estimated construction cost: $600,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a 200' x 60' metal building to provide offices, storage rooms, lunch room and mens/ladies rest rooms. Building to include HVAC, electrical and plumbing in addition to floor mounted vehicle lift, weld shop with overhead crane, air lines and lube system. Sit work to be included. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding accelerated design schedule.)

   Project No. DGS 409-56. Construction of Clearfield Center of Lock Haven University, Lock Haven University, Clearfield, Clearfield County, PA. Construction cost: $4,167,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a 40,000 G.S.F. facility to include classroom/laboratory, administration offices, library, seminar/lecture rooms, student lounge and conference room.

   Project No. DGS 577-26. Exterior Improvements to Cell Blocks, State Correctional Institution, Graterford, Montgomery County, PA. Construction cost: $1,346,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of approximately 600 windows and 2,000 lineal feet of brick facing for Cell Block B and one-half of Cell Block C.

   Project No. DGS 1574-3. Dining Room Expansion, State Correctional Institution, Cresson, Cambria County, PA. Construction cost: $1,815,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of approximately 10,000 square feet of kitchen/dining rooms space, which will limit groupings of no more than 250 persons.

Requirements and Information

Special Note

   Projects No. DGS A 207-10, A 251-299, A 251-325, A 251-340 and A 251-468 will be funded through a lapsing appropriation; therefore, a rigid design schedule is mandatory. The professional must guarantee that design of the lapsing fund project will be completed and ready for bidding no later than April 15, 1997. Professionals who cannot meet these requirements should not apply for these projects. There will be no additional fee provided for the required acceleration in the design schedule.

Instructions for Filing Application

   Professionals will not be considered by the Committee until all of the following requirements are met.

   (a)  Signed Revised 1994 Form 150, not more than 1 year old as of the deadline date stated in paragraph (d) below, must be filed with the Department of General Services for the requesting professional firm and the designated key consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S). All signatures on Form 150 must be original signatures. Consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) shall be deemed to be designated key consultants. If these documents are not on file with the Department, the requesting professional firm must submit them with firm's application (Form 150-S). A photocopy of Form 150 without an original signature of a principal of the firm is not acceptable. Revised 1994 Form 150, Architect/Engineer Questionnaire, may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, telephone (717) 783-8468.

   (b)  The requesting professional firm shall obtain from each consultant listed in the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) a signed letter of certification on the consultant's letter head, attesting to the firm's consent to participate in the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-S) 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-S) for the specific project. All signatures on letters of certification must be original signatures.

   (c)  The requesting professional firm must submit six signed copies of Revised 1994 Form 150-S, Specific Project Form, for each project herein advertised in which the firm is interested and qualified to perform. All signatures on Form 150-S must be 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 projects described in Question 14, Page 5 of the application (Form 150-S). The requesting professional firm or joint venture members must be the professional of record for the projects described in Question 14, Page 5 of the application (Form 150-S). 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. Renderings and brochures will not be accepted in lieu of photographs. The photographs shall be attached to each copy of the application, (Form 150-S). The pages of each copy of revised 1994 Form 150-S must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by photocopies of licenses of registered professionals included as the last section of the application. Do not bind the application (Form 150-S) in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application (Form 150-S) in a binder of any type. Revised 1994 Form 150-S may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, telephone (717) 783-8468.

   (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 p.m.) Friday, November 8, 1996, and addressed to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125. Fax applications are not acceptable.

   Project submissions must be made on the current 1994 forms. Outdated forms are not acceptable.

   (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 professional agrees to comply with the term of the agreement and specifically as it relates to the Professional Liability Insurance and the General Liability Insurance Requirements.

   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 under the act of July 22, 1975 (P. L. 75, No. 45).

GARY E. CROWELL,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-1752. Filed for public inspection October 18, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]


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