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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-1259

NOTICES

Retention of an Engineering Firm

[28 Pa.B. 3730]

Pre-final Design of the Findlay Connector

Allegheny and Washington Counties, Pennsylvania

Reference No. E-008

   The Turnpike Commission will select an engineering firm to perform the pre-final design of the Findlay Connector portion of the Southern Beltway Transportation Project in Allegheny and Washington Counties. One consultant will be selected to perform the pre-final design of the entire Findlay Connector (up through and including Step 9) from U. S. 22, north to State Route 60.

   An Open End Contract will be executed with the selected consultant. Project teams will be evaluated for the workload of the prime consultant and subconsultant in relation to the team's capacity to perform the work and meet the schedules.

   Firms selected may be required to perform field surveying; base mapping; geotechnical and mining investigations; development of line and grade; type size and location (TS&L) of structures; foundation investigations; typical and cross sections; utility verification, and coordination; Step 9 field view plans; field views; stormwater management; defining environmental impacts; traffic analysis; preparation of preliminary construction estimates; and public involvement; coordination with various Federal and State agencies and special interests groups.

   The work and services that are provided under this Open End Contract will be under the direction and supervision of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and possibly the Federal Highway Administration.

   Firms interested in this project must agree to ensure that the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as defined in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, certified by the Pa Department of Transportation shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in any subcontracting or furnishing supplies or services approved under Form 442, section 1.10(a). The act requires that firms owned and controlled by women (WBE) be included, as a presumptive group, within the definition of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The goal for DBE/WBE participation in each of these contracts shall be 12% of the total cost of all work orders executed under each individual Open End Contract. Responding firms shall make good faith efforts to meet the DBE/WBE goal using DBEs (as defined prior to the act), WBEs or combinations of both. Proposed DBE firms must be certified at the time of submission of the letter of interest. If the selected firm fails to meet the goal established, it shall be required to demonstrate its good faith efforts to attain the goal. Failure to meet the goal and demonstrate good faith efforts may result in termination of the contract.

   Direct inquiries to Mark F. Raup, at (717) 939-9551, extension 3632, or by E-mail at mraup@paturnpike.com.

General Requirements and Information
for Reference No. E-008

   Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit Letters of Interest to Alexander R. Jansen, P. E., Deputy Executive Director, Maintenance/Engineering, Chief Engineer, Engineering Department, Turnpike Administration Building, located on Eisenhower Boulevard at the Harrisburg-East Interchange near Highspire, PA 17034 (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).

   The 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 date of this advertisement, and Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire'' for Specific Project, must accompany each letter of interest. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.

   Firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania must include with each letter of interest a copy of their registration to do business in the Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State.

   The Pennsylvania Turnpike 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 Consultant in their submission should identify the following factors:

   (A)  Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. The firm must clearly demonstrate their 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.

   (C)  Letters of Interest should include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload for all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.

   (D)  Location of consultants office where the work will be performed.

   (E)  Listing of subconsultants intended. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission, if selected (Please note DBE/MBE/WBE requirements below).

   (F)  Special requirements of the project.

   (G)  An organizational chart for the project identifying key personnel. Only resumes of key personnel should be included. The specific experience of individuals who would be involved in the project shall be identified, including the Project Manager.

   (H)  Other factors, if any, specific to the project.

   The Turnpike Commission is committed to the inclusion of disadvantaged, minority, and woman firms in contracting opportunities. The minimum participation level for DBE/MBE/WBEs in this contract will be 12%. Responding firms shall identify DBE/MBE/WBE firms, expected to participate in this contract, in their Letter of Interest. If the selected firm does not meet the minimum requirement for DBE/MBE/WBE participation, they will be required to demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve the required level. Proposed DBE/MBE/WBE firms must be certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at the time of the submission of the Letter of Interest. If further information is desired concerning DBE/MBE/WBE participation, directed inquiries to the Office of Equal Opportunity Development, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at the above address, or by calling (717) 939-9551 Ext. 4241.

   The Letters of Interest and required forms must be received by 12 PM, Friday, August 14, 1998. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.

   The Commission reserves the right to reject all Letters of Interest submitted, to cancel the solicitation requested under this notice and/or to re-advertise solicitation for these services.

JAMES F. MALONE, III,   
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1259. Filed for public inspection July 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]


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