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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-71

NOTICES

Retention of an Engineering Firm

[29 Pa.B. 257]

Open-End Construction Inspection
Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 200.0

Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Butler, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lawrence, Somerset and Westmoreland Counties, PA

Reference No. 1-112

   The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering or construction management firm to provide open-end construction inspection services for various projects in the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Western Region (Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 200.0). The types of projects to be inspected under this agreement may include, but are not limited to, bituminous overlays, bridge rehabilitation and replacements, service plaza parking lot expansions and building modifications.

   The agreement will have a completion date of December 31, 2000, with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The agreement will be for a maximum cost of $500,000.

   The main service to be provided under this agreement will be to supply construction inspectors on an as-needed basis as a supplement to our existing inspection staff. On limited occasions, the selected firm may be required to provide a full-time on-site construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm may be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write project correspondence and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm may be required to keep records utilizing the Turnpike's Construction Documentation System (CDS) to document the construction progress, prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities and communities, conduct semifinal and final inspections, determine the final quantities for each contract item and perform other duties as required.

   Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission construction project must meet at least one of the following requirements:

   1.  Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.

   2.  Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 1 year of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.

   3.  Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.

   4.  Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.

   5.  Hold a Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.

   The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:

   Education--Graduation from high school or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for high school graduation.

   Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which required reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

   Questions and inquires concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by e-mail at mwagner@paturnpike.com.

JAMES F. MALONE, III,   
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-71. Filed for public inspection January 8, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]


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