TURNPIKE COMMISSION Retention of an Engineering Firm [31 Pa.B. 222] Open End Environmental Services
Engineering Contract, Districts 1 and 2Reference No. 1-121 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain one Environmental Engineering Firm for an open-end contract to perform design and construction services for a variety of facility-related projects along the Turnpike system in the western portion of the State. Services from the Engineering Firm include, but are not limited to: studies, concept plans, preliminary/final designs, production of construction documents suitable for competitive bidding, inspection services, operation and maintenance analysis, and monitoring and sampling as required by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
The firm selected will have experience with underground and above ground storage tank facilities; including soil and groundwater characterizations, soil and groundwater remediation systems as required by the Department. The firm must be capable of arriving at all sites within a 2-hour time period for emergency situations. The firm must have staff available with experience in hydrogeology, underground storage tank technology, remediation and recycling technologies.
The contract will be for a maximum cost of $500,000 or for a 24 month period. The firm will be required to provide sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. In addition, the firm selected may be required to attend construction meetings with the Commission.
The following factors will be considered by the Commission during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest for this project:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of prime consultant and subconsultants. The Team must clearly demonstrate an ability to analyze available data to make decisions and develop plans to complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner.
b. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality ability to meet schedules and previous experience on similar projects. The consultant should identify similar projects that have been completed by that firm as the prime, the magnitude of the project, and the client.
c. The specific experience and number of individuals who constitute the firm.
d. Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
e. Workload of the prime consultant and subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
f. Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Address these items and any necessary further details in a brief yet comprehensive manner in the letter of interest.
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Deann S. Metro at (717) 939-9551, extension 3731; or by e-mail at dmetro@paturnpike.com.
Open End Environmental Services
Engineering Contract, Districts 3, 4, & 5Reference No. 4-058 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain one Environmental Engineering Firm for an open-end contract to perform design and construction services for a variety of facility-related projects along the Turnpike system in the eastern portion of the State. Services from the Engineering Firm include, but are not limited to: studies, concept plans, preliminary/final designs, production of construction documents suitable for competitive bidding, inspection services, operation and maintenance analysis, and monitoring and sampling as required by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
The firm selected will have experience with underground and above ground storage tank facilities; including soil and groundwater characterizations, soil and groundwater remediation systems as required by the Department. The firm must be capable of arriving at all sites within a 2-hour time period for emergency situations. The firm must have staff available with experience in hydrogeology, underground storage tank technology, remediation and recycling technologies.
The contract will be for a maximum cost of $500,000 or for a 24 month period. The firm will be required to provide sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. In addition, the firm selected may be required to attend construction meetings with the Commission.
The following factors will be considered by the Commission during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest for this project:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of prime consultant and subconsultants. The Team must clearly demonstrate an ability to analyze available data to make decisions and develop plans to complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner.
b. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules and previous experience on similar projects. The consultant should identify similar projects that have been completed by that firm as the prime, the magnitude of the project, and the client.
c. The specific experience and number of individuals who constitute the firm.
d. Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
e. Workload of the prime consultant and subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
f. Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Address these items and any necessary further details in a brief yet comprehensive manner in the letter of interest.
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Deann S. Metro at (717) 939-9551, extension 3731; or by e-mail at dmetro@paturnpike.com.
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. The Letters of Interest must include the following:
1. One page transmittal letter clearly identifying the project reference number, brief description of the project from the advertisement, the firm's Federal identification number, the firm's legal name, contact person or project manager, address of corporate office and project office. (If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified)
2. A three page expression of interest on the advertised project. Each firm should demonstrate their ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for each project and provide explanation that the firm has successfully completed similar type projects of the same magnitude.
3. An organization chart for the Project, identifying key personnel and any subconsultants and their roles. Any deviation from the subconsultant's listed in the letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission.
4. Tabulation of workload for the prime consultant and all subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
5. An Annual Qualification Package similar to the one submitted to the Department of Transportation for the current year that is in the same District as this project or one that is best suited for this project.
The Annual Qualification Package should contain at a minimum the following information for the prime consultant and all subconsultants and attached to the back of the letter of interest (subs to follow primes):
* Standard Form (SF) 254--Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire in its entirety, not more than 1 year old as of the date of the advertisement.
* Resumes of key personnel expected to be involved in the project. (limit to one 8 1/2 x 11 page, one side, per person). Only resumes of key personnel should be included.
* Copy of the firm's registration to do business in the Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State for firms with out-of-state headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania.
* A copy of the Department's DBE/WBE Certification, if applicable.
If a Joint Venture responds to a project advertisement, the Commission will not accept separate letters of interest from joint venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a letter of interest on more than one 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 subconsultant to another firm that responds to the same project advertisement. This does not preclude a firm from being set forth as a designated subconsultant to more than one prime consultant responding to the project advertisement.
Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit a letter of interest and required information to Don Santostefano, Facilities Manager, at the PA Turnpike Commission Administration Building located at 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-0779. (FedEx address: 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-0779) (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The letter of interest and required information must be received by 12 noon, Friday, February 2, 2001. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable letters of interest received in response to these solicitations, one firm will be selected for this contract. The order of preference will be established by the Technical Review Committee and approved by the Commission. Technical Proposals or Requests for Proposals will not be requested prior to selection.
The Commission reserves the right to reject all letters of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice, and/or to re-advertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Chairperson[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-56. Filed for public inspection January 12, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]
