[30 Pa.B. 276]
[Continued from previous Web Page]
Adams County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2479The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide environmental studies, preliminary engineering, final design, including preparation of bridge and roadway plans, specifications and estimates; construction consultation and viewers plans for:
* SR 0097 Section 003, Segment 0150 Offset 0340 (LR 42 Sta. 366+1) over Littles Run, Mount Joy Township, Adams County. Work will involve replacement of an existing two span structure and new roadway alignment. Within the project limits are several properties that may be eligible for the National Register, therefore, the project may require a Section 4(f) evaluation.
* SR 0116 Section 012, Segment 0040 Offset 0000 (LR 44 Sta. 354+76) over Toms Creek, Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. Work will involve replacement of an existing two span structure and new roadway alignment.
The required services will include preparation of intent to enter notices, field surveys, plotting of topography, cultural resources, Categorical Exclusion Evaluation, wetlands, preliminary area reconnaissance, utility investigation, safety review meeting, hydrologic and hydraulic report, type, size and location submission, agency coordination, Step 9 submission, preparation of a joint permit application, development of a soils and foundation engineering report, erosion and sediment control plan and narrative, field view, right-of-way plans, utility engineering, structure plans, value engineering, maintenance and protection of traffic plan and narrative, preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates, construction consultation, shop drawing review project management and viewers plans.
* The design of the project will be developed using metric units.
* Welcom's Open Plan software will be used for project management and tracking.
* A project specific Quality Development Plan will be developed.
The Department is seeking a multi-disciplined team with environmental, geotechnical, highway design and structure design experience.
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 with the replacement and rehabilitation bridge projects and their ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
b) Experience in environmental, highway design, structure design, geotechnical design, and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design.
c) Past record with respect to cost control, work quality, and ability to meet schedules.
The goal for the 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).
This project reference assignment is considered moderately complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" × 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" × 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section for additional requirements for the Letter of Interest).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Barry G. Hoffman, P.E.
Engineering District 8-0
2140 Herr Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Attention: Mr. Michael LapanoThe Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Michael Lapano, District 8-0, at (717)787-7482.
Lebanon County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2480The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide environmental studies, preliminary engineering, final design, including preparation of bridge and roadway plans, specifications and estimates; construction consultation and viewers plans for:
SR 1014 Section 005, Segment 0062 Offset 0000 (LR 38005 SLD STA 420+35) over Elizabeth Run, Bethel Township, Lebanon County. Work will involve replacement of an existing single span structure and roadway approach work.
The required services will include preparation of intent to enter notices, field surveys, plotting of topography, cultural resources, Categorical Exclusion Evaluation, wetlands, preliminary area reconnaissance, utility investigation, safety review meeting, hydrologic and hydraulic report, type, size and location submission, agency coordination, Step 9 submission, preparation of a joint permit application, development of a soils and foundation engineering report, erosion and sediment control plan and narrative, field view, right-of-way plans, utility engineering, structure plans, value engineering, maintenance and protection of traffic plan and narrative, preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates, construction consultation, shop drawing review project management and viewers plans.
* The design of the project will be developed using metric units.
* Welcom's Open Plan software will be used for project management and tracking.
* A project specific Quality Development Plan will be developed.
The Department is seeking a multi-disciplined team with environmental, geotechnical, highway design and structure design experience.
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 with the replacement and rehabilitation bridge projects and their ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
b) Experience in environmental, highway design, structure design, geotechnical design, and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design.
c) Past record with respect to cost control, work quality, and ability to meet schedules.
The goal for the 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).
This project reference assignment is considered non-complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages, 8 1/2" × 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" × 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section for additional requirements for the Letter of Interest).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Barry G. Hoffman, P.E.
Engineering District 8-0
2140 Herr Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Attention: Mr. Michael LapanoThe Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Michael Lapano, District 8-0, at (717)787-7482.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the above work and services are invited to submit a Letter of Interest with the required information for each Project Reference Number for which the applicant wishes to be considered.
The Letter of Interest and required information must be submitted to the person designated in the individual advertisement.
The Letter of Interest and required information must be received by the Deadline indicated in the individual advertisement.
All consultants, both prime consultants and subconsultants, who desire to be included in a Letter of Interest must have an Annual Qualification Package on file with the appropriate District Office, by the deadline stipulated in the individual advertisements.
For Statewide projects, all consultants, both prime consultants and subconsultants, who desire to be included in a Letter of Interest must have an Annual Qualification Package on file with the Central Office, Bureau of Design by the deadline stipulated in the individual advertisements.
By submitting a letter of interest for the projects that request engineering services, the consulting firm is certifying that the firm is qualified to perform engineering services in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A firm not conforming to this requirement may submit a letter of interest as a part of a joint venture with an individual, firm or corporation which is permitted under State law to engage in the practice of engineering.
Information concerning the Annual Qualification Package can be found in Strike-off Letter No. 433-99-04 or under the Notice to all Consultants published in the February 27, 1999 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
The requirements for Letters of Interest, in addition to the requirements stipulated in the individual advertisement, are as follows:
1. The Letter of Interest must include the project reference number, the firm's legal name, and the firm's federal identification number.
2. Identify the project manager.
3. Identify subconsultants, if any, including DBE/WBE, if required.
4. Identify key project staff.
If a Joint Venture responds to a project advertisement, the Department of Transportation will not accept separate Letters of Interest from the Joint Venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a Letter of Interest on more than one (1) Joint Venture for the same Project Reference Number. Also a firm that responds to a project as a prime may not be included as a designated subcontractor to another firm that responds as a prime to the project. Multiple responses under any of the foregoing situations will cause the rejection of all responses of the firm or firms involved. The above does not preclude a firm from being set forth as a designated subcontractor to more than one (1) prime responding to the project advertisement.
If a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is established for an advertised project, firms expressing interest in the project must agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as defined in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century (TEA-21) and currently certified by the Department of Transportation shall have the opportunity to participate in any subcontracting or furnishing supplies or services approved under Form 442, Section 1.10(a). The TEA-21 requires that firms owned and controlled by women (WBEs) be included, as a presumptive group, within the definition of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The goal for DBE participation shall be as stated in the individual project advertisement. Responding firms shall make good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal using DBEs (as they are defined prior to the act, WBEs or combinations thereof).
Proposing DBE firms must be certified at the time of submission of the Letter of Interest. If the selected firm fails to meet the established DBE participation goal, it shall be required to demonstrate its good faith efforts to attain the goal.
Responses are encouraged by small firms, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms, and other firms who have not previously performed work for the Department of Transportation.
The assignment of the agreement/contract for the above advertisement(s) will be made to one of the firms who submitted an acceptable Letter of Interest in response to the project advertisement. The assignment will be made based on the Department's evaluation of the firm's qualification and capabilities. The Department reserves the right to reject all letters submitted, to cancel the solicitations requested under this Notice, and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-80. Filed for public inspection January 7, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit.This material has been drawn directly from the official Pennsylvania Bulletin full text database. Due to the limitations of HTML or differences in display capabilities of different browsers, this version may differ slightly from the official printed version.
