NOTICES
Retention of an Aerial Photogrammetric Mapping Firm for an Open End Contract
[28 Pa.B. 755]
Reference No. 3-105 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain one aerial photogrammetric mapping firm for an Open End Contract to provide analytical aerial triangulation, digital and conventional map compilation, cross section readout and conventional map drafting services. The work to be performed on each specific project may include any or all of the above phases of work on various projects located throughout the entire length of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System. Mapping control will be provided by the Commission. The contract will be for a maximum cost of $750,000, or for a period of 3 years, whichever occurs first.
The photogrammetric mapping work must be performed in accordance with the requirements of applicable sections of the ''Specifications For Aerial Photography, Field Control Surveys, and Topographic Mapping'' contained in Form 442, PA Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design Specifications For Consultant Engineering Agreements and/or the ''Surveying And Mapping Manual,'' Publication 122M, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design as directed by the Commission. The services will encompass a wide range of design related mapping efforts with the possibility of several different types of projects being mapped under short completion schedules.
The firm may be required to: provide digital data in AutoCAD, DXF, ARC/INFO and Microstation formats; provide topographic mapping, GIS data, digital orthophoto mapping; provide low altitude photography for high accuracy aerial surveys; and provide DTM and DEM collection.
The firm will provide analytically determined supplemental mapping control points meeting Commission specifications. Map compilation may be in digital format with drafting by automated processes. Translation capability to other CADD systems will be required.
Firms submitting an expanded letter of interest for this work should have prior experience in large scale photogrammetric mapping and low altitude photography for high accuracy aerial surveys for highway design. Firms should have sufficient qualified permanent full-time personnel to complete mapping work assignments with short delivery schedules utilizing current state-of-the-art photogrammetric instruments, equipment and software.
Questions and inquiries concerning this project should be directed to Thomas E. Farcht, Jr. at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5761.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit one copy of the expanded letters of interest to Barry L. Troup, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Administration Building located at the intersection of Eisenhower Boulevard and State Route 283, Highspire, PA 17034 (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 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 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 may be considered by the Committee during their evaluation of the firms submitting expanded letters of interest:
(A) Specialized experience and technical competence of firm, including the firm's experience with similar type projects and their ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
(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 should include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload listing all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike 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 letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission, if selected.
(F) Special requirements of the project.
(G) Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Each firm shall 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 subject.
The expanded letters of interest and required forms must be received by 12 p.m., Friday, February 20, 1998. 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 in response to this advertisement, 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 will not be requested for final selection.
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. 98-238. Filed for public inspection February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
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