NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Retention of Engineering Firms
[29 Pa.B. 502]
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2280The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide staff for the review and documentation of preliminary submittals of Developer's Highway Occupancy Permit applications and the review of traffic, construction, and hydraulic considerations for Highway Occupancy Permit applications for driveways of all classifications and other roadway improvements. The selected engineering firm will also assist in the final inspection of permit work. Also, other traffic related services such as the performance of studies for speed limit changes or school student walking route evaluations may be required. Upon request, the selected engineering firm must be capable of providing qualified technical or engineering personnel to the District 6-0 Traffic Unit on a full time basis. This contract will be to assist the Department of Transportation District 6-0 Traffic Unit in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.
The selected firm will be required to perform timely and accurate reviews under the direction of the District Traffic Engineer. At times, it may be necessary to meet with developers and/or their engineers. Qualified engineers and/or technicians must be provided in order to complete these tasks.
This agreement will be a Specific Project Engineering Agreement for a period of thirty (30) months.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following personnel:
* One (1) Manager with a Professional Engineer's License.
* Six (6) Registered Professional Engineers by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or an equivalent combination of a Bachelors Degree in Transportation Engineering and five (5) years of highway engineering experience.
* Two (2) engineers possessing Pennsylvania Engineer-in-Training Certificates with a minimum of two (2) years of highway engineering experience.
* Five (5) Traffic Control Technicians with a minimum of three (3) years of highway experience.
* One (1) Clerk Typist to type written correspondence and/or reports.
The following factors, in general order of descending importance, will be used during the evaluation of firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
b. Education, experience and competence of those employees to be associated with the performance of the contract. Particularly important is their traffic and drainage experience and past record of performance with similar projects.
c. Past performance record of firm on Department projects.
d. Facilities and equipment.
e. Ability to utilize the firm considering the conflict of interest issue.
f. General quality of the letter of interest and technical proposal submitted to the Department by the firm.
g. Location of firm.
The consultant must use his own offices and must be located in Pennsylvania within the District 6-0 jurisdictional area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties). The selected firm shall not be permitted to work on any assignment for which it has a conflict of interest.
The District will announce the firms which have been shortlisted at an open public meeting scheduled for February 22, 1999 in Engineering District 6-0's large conference room.
The District's copy of the letter of interest and required forms (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: Mr. Andrew L. Warren, District Administrator, Engineering District 6-0, 200 Radnor-Chester Road, St. Davids, PA 19087.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Barry Snyder, P.E., District 6-0 at (610) 768-3083.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the Letter of Interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Berks County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2281The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm, for a multi-phase, specific project agreement to conduct environmental studies, prepare preliminary engineering plans, perform final design and provide services during construction (shop drawing review and consultation during construction) for the proposed bridge rehabilitation on S.R. 4028, Section 01B (State Street) over the Schuylkill River in Tilden Township, Berks County within Engineering District 5-0. The design of this project is expected to have an overall duration of approximately thirty (30) months with shorter, varying schedules for individual phases. This agreement will be administered by Engineering District 5-0. The estimated construction cost of the project is $900 thousand.
The existing structure, built in 1927, is a six (6) span structure, 161 meters long, consisting of a four (4) span reinforced concrete open spandrel arch and a two (2) span reinforced concrete slab. There are two (2) 3.65-meter lanes and two (2) 1.7-meter sidewalks. S.R. 4028 in the project area is a 2 lane, major collector highway that extends east and west through Berks County. The project study limits will extend 150 meters on each end of the existing structure. The structure is bounded by mature forest and residential structures on the west and by commercial and residential structures on the east. On the northeast side, there is an existing retaining wall and a residential structure within approximately 4.5 meters of the existing structure.
The selected engineering firm will be required to provide a variety of engineering services as indicated below, but not limited to:
1. All studies necessary for the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion Evaluation Level 3 (or Level 4 if the existing structure is historic or the project requires additional right-of-way or construction easements) and associated documents including: cultural resource surveys, wetlands delineation and evaluation, Section 106 documents, hazardous waste reports, archaeological surveys, etc.
2. Preliminary engineering including, but not limited to: field surveys, T S & L, Step 9, roadway design hydrologic and hydraulic report, E & S plans, soils and geological reconnaissance, maintenance and protection of traffic plans, right-of-way investigation and coordination with utility companies.
3. Preparation of final roadway and structure plans, including, but not limited to: final design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates.
4. Consultation during construction.
All engineering services for this project will be performed in accordance with current Department Metric Design Standards.
The following factors listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting acceptable Letters of Interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
b. Specialized experience and technical competence.
c. Project team composition.
d. Project team experience.
e. Ability to expedite project and maintain schedule and budget.
f. Past Performance.
g. Current Workload.
h. Location of Consultant.
The District will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. All candidates that have submitted a letter of interest will be notified of the date. Specify a contact person in the letter of interest.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen (15%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
The District's copy of the letter of interest and required forms (see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: Mr. Walter Bortree, P.E., District Engineer, Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Donald E. Lerch, P.E., at (610) 791-6019 or Mr. Jack W. Hubbard at (610) 791-6020.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the Letter of Interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2282The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately thirteen (13) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services on the following four (4) group projects in Engineering District 12-0:
1. Group 12-99-SI2, Greene County
These projects involve various surface improvements.2. Group 12-99-SI4, Washington County
These projects involve various surface improvements.3. Group 12-99-SI4-2, Washington County
These projects involve various surface improvements.4. Group 12-98-SI5, Westmoreland County
These projects involve various surface improvements.The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting acceptable letters of interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
b. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
c. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
d. Review of inspectors' resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, soils, structures, concrete asphalt paving, and drainage.
e. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies, and specifications.
f. Past Performance.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or
equivalent)13 (9) The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 1999:
Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Payroll Classification Of Inspection (TCI) $35.47 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation, or construction.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
4 Cellular Phones 13 Pagers Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals you propose for all TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their name in your letter of interest for this specific project.
The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCI 16 No resumes are required for the TA Classification. The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section shall be sent to: Mr. Michael H. Dufalla, P.E., District Engineer, Engineering District 12-0, North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. John A. Knapik, Jr., P.E., District 12-0 at (724) 439-7253.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2283The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for an Open-End Contract for various geotechnical engineering services, various engineering services and environmental studies on various projects located in Engineering District 12-0, that is, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties. The majority of the work and services under this Open-End Contract is anticipated to be for various geotechnical engineering services. The Contract will be for a sixty (60) month period with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The maximum amount of the Open-End Contract will be $1.0 million.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Open-End Contract based on the Department's evaluation of the letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the acceptable letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
b. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm in geotechnical engineering. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms will be considered.
c. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specification.
d. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules, and previous experience with Open-end Contract.
e. Location of consultants with respect to the District. This will include ability/provisions for quick responses to District requests.
f. Method of controlling quality of projects and submissions. Consideration will be given to coordination between disciplines, subconsultants, etc.
The firm may be required to perform, but will not be limited to, the following geotechnical engineering services: review of geotechnical work performed by private engineering firms; perform geotechnical design for major Department designed projects; perform geotechnical investigations under a Health and safety Plan; develop Health and Safety Plans (HASP) for projects; investigate and prioritize slope movements and other geologic hazards for future programming; install and/or monitor geotechnical instruments; perform geophysical investigations; geotechnical consultation during and after construction; review of wetland designs from a geological and geotechnical perspective; emergency response to geologic hazards; investigate stability of retaining systems; develop specifications; water quality sampling and evaluation; review erosion and sedimentation plans from a geological or geotechnical perspective; develop experimental work plan activities and other research activities; review preliminary area reconnaissances (PAR'S), initial site assessments (ISA'S), preliminary site investigations (PSI'S), detailed site investigations (DSI'S) and waste management plans; develop and administer subsurface boring sampling and testing contracts; perform stability analyses of slopes and retaining structures; review of contour grading plans; review of storm water management plans; develop remediation schemes for acid mine drainage (AMD) problems; and preparation of geotechnical engineering reports. These services may include, but not be limited to, the following specific items: attend field views and prepare minutes; prepare submissions for field views and safety review meeting; perform related field surveys; plot topography and cross sections.
Most of the drilling services will be provided by the Department through separate service purchase contracts with other contractors. However, the firm may be required to assist with letting separate nonprofessional contracts for drilling and soil, rock and water testing. The soil and rock testing must be performed at an AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) accredited laboratory and the water testing must be performed at a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection certified laboratory. Some tests may be required to be performed under a HASP.
Although this Open-End Contract will primarily be for geotechnical services, some engineering and environmental services may be required.
The engineering work and services which may be required under this contract includes, but is not limited to; perform field surveys; plot topography and cross sections; prepare submission for utility verification and relocations engineering; prepare all pertinent submissions and materials necessary for the Department to prepare the application to PUC and for the PUC field conference; attend and supply any required information for all PUC meeting and hearings during the design of the project; develop erosion control details and narrative; prepare right of way plans; complete structure designs including type, size and location reports, core boring layouts and foundation designs and reports; develop traffic control plans with narratives; conduct soils investigations and prepare soils reports, investigate utility involvement on projects; provide material for and participate in value engineering reviews; coordinate contracts with railroad officials, and procure railroad related costs, permits, and insurance; collect signal timing, accident data and other traffic flow data; document engineering study findings and activities, alternative analysis to assess impacts and mitigation; and prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
The environmental services required under the Contract may include, but are not limited to; air quality; noise; energy; vibration; hazardous wastes; surface water and ground water quality; surface water and ground water hydrology; terrestrial ecology including threatened and endangered species; wetlands; soils; geology; farmlands; visual quality; socio-economic resources; cultural resources; Section 4(f) Evaluations; early coordination and scoping correspondence; meeting minutes; public meeting and hearing presentations; visualization materials, handouts and displays; technical basis reports (TBR's) and/or technical files; NEPA environmental documents; Section 106 documents; mitigation plans and reports; wetland and floodplain findings; and preliminary engineering plans, and remote sensing/mapping innovations; the format and contents of all documents will be consistent with applicable State and Federal regulations, policies and guidelines.
The geotechnical, engineering, and environmental services identified above are the general work activities that can be expected under this Open-End Contract. A more specific and project-related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under the Open-End Contract.
The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms (see ''General Requirements and Information'' section) shall be sent to: Mr. Michael H. Dufalla, P.E., District Engineer, Engineering District 12-0, North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Jeff Thompson, P.E., Engineering District 12-0 at (724) 439-7134.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest for this Open-End Contract can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2284This Open-End Contract previously appeared in the January 9, 1999 Pennsylvania Bulletin under Project Reference Number 08430AG2277. Since the Project Reference Number was incorrect, this Contract is hereby re-advertised. All Letters of Interest received under Project Reference No. 08430AG2277 for the January 9, 1999 advertisement, for this Open-End Contract, will be honored by the Department. Engineering firms who submitted a Letter of Interest under Project Reference Number 08430AG2277, for this Open-End Contract, are not required to re-submit a Letter of Interest unless they desire to revise the previously submitted documentation.
The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for one (1) engineering firm for an Open-End Contract for various environmental services on various projects located in Engineering District 12-0; that is Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. The Contract will be for a sixty (60) month period with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The maximum amount for the open-End Contract will be $500,000.00.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms will be considered.
b. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
c. Past Record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules, and previous experience with Open-end Contracts.
d. Location of consultants with respect to the District. This will include ability/provisions for quick responses to District request.
e. Methods of controlling quality of projects and submissions. Consideration will be given to coordination between disciplines, subcontractors, etc.
f. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
The areas of environmental study required under the Contract may include, but are not limited to; air quality; noise; energy; vibration; hazardous waste; surface water and ground water quality; surface water and ground water hydrology; terrestrial ecology including threatened and endangered species; wetlands; soils; geology; farmlands; visual quality; socio-economic resources; cultural resources; Section 4(f) Evaluations; early coordination and visualization materials, handouts and displays; technical basis reports (TBRs) and/or technical files; NEPA environmental documents; Section 106 documents; mitigation plans and reports; wetlands and floodplain findings; and preliminary engineering plans; and remote sensing/mapping innovations; The format and content of all documents will be consistent with applicable State and Federal regulations, policies and guidelines.
Although this contract will primarily be for environmental services, some engineering services may be required. The engineering work and services which may be required under this contract include, but are not limited to: perform field surveys; plot topography and cross sections; prepare submission for utility verification and relocations engineering; prepare all pertinent submission and materials necessary for the Department to prepare the application to PUC and for the PUC field conference; attend and supply any required information for all PUC meetings and hearings during the design of the project; develop erosion control details and narrative; prepare right of way plans; complete structure designs including type, size and location reports, core boring layouts and foundation designs and reports; develop traffic control plans with narratives; conduct soils investigations and prepare soils reports; investigate utility involvement on projects; provide material for and participate in value engineering reviews; coordinate contracts with railroad officials and procure railroad related costs, permits, and insurance; collect signal timing, accident data and other traffic flow data; document engineering study findings and activities; alternative analysis to assess impacts and mitigation; and prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
The environmental and engineering studies identified above are the general work activities that can be expected under this Open-End contract. A more specific and project related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this Open-end Contract.
The second copy of the Letter of Interest and required forms) see general requirements and information section) shall be sent to: Mr. Michael H. Dufalla, P.E., District Engineer, District 12-0, P. O. Box 459, North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Jeff Thompson, P.E., District 12-0, at (724) 439-7134.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2285The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for an Open-End Contract for designating and locating utilities on various projects located in Engineering District 3-0, that is Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties. The Contract will be for a sixty (60) month period with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The maximum amount for the Open-End Contract will be $250 thousand.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Open-End Contract based on the Department's evaluation of the Letters of Interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
b. Specialized experience, availability of appropriate equipment, and technical competence of firm in performing subsurface utility engineering for highway projects.
c. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules, and previous experience on Open-End Contracts. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms shall be considered.
d. Available staffing for this assignment.
e. Location of consultant in respect to the District.
f. Resumes of all key personnel.
The selected firm will be required to provide: all professional designating and locating services to designate, with electronic equipment, existing subsurface utility facilities, including detection and mapping of underground storage tanks, drums, and similar type facilities in progressive phases; to locate, by test holes, existing subsurface utility facilities which may be affected by our highway projects; to provide valuation problem identification and solutions in the field; to provide utility facility identification by survey; and other related services as may be required.
For the purpose of this advertisement, ''designate'' means to indicate, by marking, the presence and approximate horizontal location of a subsurface utility using geophysical prospecting techniques, and ''locate'' means to obtain the accurate horizontal and vertical location of a subsurface utility by digging a test hole.
The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms (see ''General Requirements and Information'' section) shall be sent to: Mr. Paul E. Heise, P.E., District Engineer, District 3-0, 715 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Gary R. Williams, P.E., District 3-0 at (717) 368-4391.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest for this Open-End Contract can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Centre County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2286The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately twenty (20) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services on S.R. 0026, Section C02, in Centre County, Route 26 relocation--Mount Nittany to Spring Creek. This project involves the construction of a four lane limited access highway and interchange on new alignment approximately 5.0 miles in length with ten (10) bridges, three (3) culverts, and two (2) retaining walls.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
b. Review of inspectors' resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving, and drainage.
c. Past Performance.
d. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies, and specifications.
e. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Manager 1
(TCM-1)
(NICET Highway Construction Level
4 or equivalent)2 (2) Transportation Construction Ins. Super.
(TCIS)
(NICET Highway Construction Level
3 or equivalent)2 (2) Transportation Construction Inspector--
Materials (TCI-Materials)
(NICET Highway Materials Level 2 or
equivalent)1 (1) Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or
equivalent)12 (7) * Technical Assistant (TA)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or
equivalent)3 (0) * One TCI must be CDS certified and another one must be bituminous field certified
The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 1999:
Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Payroll Classification Of Inspection (TCM-1) $46.27 (TCIS) $40.54 (TCI-Materials) $36.55 (TCI) $35.47 (TA) $24.39 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation, or construction.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
1 Nuclear Densometer Gauge/License * 1 Vehicle for the Transportation of Nuclear Gauge * 5 Cellular Phones * at point of need when needed The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information Section after the advertised project(s).
Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals you propose for all TCM-1 and/or TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their name in your letter of interest for this specific project.
The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCM-1 3 TCIS 3 TCI-M 2 TCI 15 No resumes are required for the TA Classification. The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section shall be sent to: Mr. George M. Khoury, P.E., District Engineer, District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Vasco A. Ordonez, P.E., District 2-0, at (814) 765-0439.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
Centre County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2287The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of approximately seventeen (17) inspectors, under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge for construction inspection and documentation services on S.R. 0026, Section A02, Centre County, Route 26 relocation--Research Park Connector to Spring Creek. This project involves the construction of a four lane limited access highway and new alignment approximately 2.0 miles in length with nine (9) bridges.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Ability to package and present the Letter of Interest in accordance with the ''General Requirements and Information'' section.
b. Review of inspectors' resumes with emphasis on construction inspection capabilities and specialized experience in the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, soils, structures, concrete, asphalt paving, and drainage.
c. Past Performance.
d. Understanding of Department's requirements, policies, and specifications.
e. Number of available inspectors in each payroll classification.
f. Number of NICET certified inspectors in each payroll classification.
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of
Classification Inspectors Transportation Construction Manager 1
(TCM-1)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 4 or
equivalent)2 (2) Transportation Construction Ins. Super.
(TCIS)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 3 or
equivalent)2 (2) Transportation Construction Inspector--
Materials (TCI-Materials)
(NICET Highway Materials Level 2 or
equivalent)1 (1) Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or
equivalent)10 (6)* Technical Assistant (TA)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or
equivalent)2 (0) * One TCI must be CDS certified, and another one must be bituminous field certified
The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 1999:
Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Payroll Classification Of Inspection (TCM-1) $46.27 (TCIS) $40.54 (TCI-Materials) $36.55 (TCI) $35.47 (TA) $24.39 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation, or construction.
The firm selected will be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
1 Nuclear Densometer Gauge/License * 1 Vehicle for the Transportation of Nuclear Gauge * 5 Cellular Phones * at point of need when needed The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information Section after the advertised project(s).
Letters of interest for this project must include a letter, signed by the individuals you propose for all TCM-1 and/or TCIS positions, giving their approval to use their name in your letter of interest for this specific project.
Transmittal letters for the letter of interest shall be four (4) pages or less.
The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification No. of Resumes TCM-1 3 TCIS 3 TCI-M 2 TCI 12 No resumes are required for the TA Classification. The second copy of the letter of interest and required forms, (see general requirements and information section shall be sent to: Mr. George Khoury, P.E., District Engineer, District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Vasco A. Ordonez, P.E., District 2-0, at (814) 765-0439.
Any questions concerning the submittal of the letter of interest can be directed to the Consultant Agreement Division at (717) 783-9309.
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