NOTICES
Retention of Engineering Firms
[27 Pa.B. 3970]
Bucks County
Reference No. 4-047The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering firm to perform preliminary and final design for the deck replacement of the deck truss spans on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River Bridge (seven spans totaling approximately 1,724 feet in length). The Delaware River Bridge connects the New Jersey Turnpike and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The engineering services required will include the following tasks: review of an existing redecking study and in-depth bridge inspection report, development of preliminary traffic control and structure plans, utility investigation and coordination, preparation of final traffic control and structure plans, and preparation of all necessary contract documents in order for the Commission to proceed with advertisement and construction. In addition, coordination will be necessary with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Game Commission and other associated agencies. This coordination is necessary to provide the proper protection during construction for any Peregrine Falcons that may nest on the Delaware River Bridge.
Direct inquiries to Brian M. Ranck, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, ext. 3630.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit expanded letters of interest to Barry L. Troup, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer for Design, Turnpike Commission Administration Building located on Eisenhower Boulevard at the Harrisburg-East Interchange near Highspire, PA (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The expanded letters of interest must include in the heading the project reference number indicated in the advertisement. A Standard Form 254, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire,'' not more than 1 year old as of the date of this advertisement, and Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project,'' must accompany each expanded letter of interest. Explanation that the firm has successfully completed similar type projects of the same magnitude is required. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.
Firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporation not incorporated in this Commonwealth must include with each expanded letter of interest a copy of its registration to do business in this Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State.
The Commission currently limits its participation in the remuneration of principals or consultant employes performing work on projects to $72,800 per annum or $35 per hour or their actual audited remuneration, whichever is less. The Commission currently limits its participation in the consultant's indirect payroll costs (overhead) on design projects to 130% or the consultant's actual audited overhead rate, whichever is less.
The following factors should be identified by the Consultant in their submission:
(A) Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. The firm must clearly demonstrate its capabilities of completing this project by identifying similar projects that have been completed, the magnitude of the project and the client.
(B) Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality and ability to meet schedules. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms shall be considered.
(C) Expanded letters of interest must include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload for all Department of Transportation and Commission projects.
(D) Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
(E) Listing of subconsultants intended. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the expanded letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission.
(F) Special requirements of the project.
(G) An organization chart for the Project, identifying key personnel. Only resumes of key personnel should be included.
(H) Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Each firm should demonstrate in its expanded letter of interest its ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project by including a maximum three page report on this Project.
The expanded letter of interest and required forms must be received by 12 p.m., Friday, August 15, 1997. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable expanded 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 expanded letters of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice and/or to re-advertise solicitation for these services.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-1240. Filed for public inspection August 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
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