DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICESDesign Professional Selections [29 Pa.B. 5655] The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:
Project No. DGS 168-2 PHASE 2--Tunnel Rehabilitation, Trail Development, Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. Trail, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette and Somerset Counties, PA. Construction Cost: $3,000,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, structural, lighting and safety repairs to the Tunnel. Also included are relocation of utilities, site work and development of the trail through the Tunnel including ADA compliance.
Project No. DGS 405-52--Renovation of Zimbar Gymnasium, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Construction Cost: $3,394,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, renovation/repair/replacement of architectural components, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems. Demolition of swimming pool with conversion of space into a teaching gym. Construction of second floor over existing gym with an elevator for access to second floor. Expansion of East Wing and conversion of existing space into New Child Care Center.
Project No. DGS 506-23--Renovate Building No. 17, Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA. Construction Cost: $3,600,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, installation of new heating and air-conditioning for the 64,476 square feet of heated space in Building No. 17, also known as the Petry Building. Also included are electrical upgrades required to carry additional load. Bathrooms and showers must be renovated to comply with current standards.
Project No. DGS 578-20--Electrical System Upgrades, State Correctional Institution, Dallas, Luzerne County, PA. Construction Cost: $6,400,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of underground primary electric distribution system for current and future load. Also included is construction of a building to house emergency generators.
Project No. DGS 581-9--Renovate Pocono Hall, White Haven Center, White Haven, Luzerne County, PA. Construction Cost: $599,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, upgrade of the bathroom, bedroom and program areas. These upgrades include electrical, HVAC and partitioning of dayrooms and bedrooms. Also included is construction of a solarium.
Project No. DGS 588-6--Air Condition Allegheny Building, Loysville Youth Development Center, Loysville, Perry County, PA. Construction Cost: $190,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing HVAC system to the basement, first and second floors (approximately 9,100 sq. ft.) of the building. System to be controlled by stand-alone control system interfaced with existing EMS.
Project No. DGS 977-3-5-6--Expansion and Addition to Building, Installation of Fire Protection Systems, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. Total Construction Cost: $2,301,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, rehabilitation of the existing Museum to provide visitor support facilities, new exhibit galleries and to house collection storage which will require special environmental controls. Project includes new HVAC systems, lighting and roof. In addition, new construction will be required to expand the facility. The completed facility will provide administrative offices, restrooms and other visitor services. Project also provides for installation of an appropriate fire suppression system for the Museum.
Project No. DGS 1104-62--Education/Learning Technology Center, Temple University, Ambler Campus, Ambler, Montgomery County, PA. Construction Cost: $8,333,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of an approximately 50,000 sq. ft. building to house classrooms, computer science and engineering laboratories, distance education facilities and offices. The building will also include television studios and on-line learning facilities.
Requirements and Information Note--Project Program
A Project Program, prepared by the Using Agency, is available for the following projects: DGS 168-2 Phase 2, DGS 405-52, DGS 506-23, DGS 578-20, DGS 581-9, DGS 588-6, DGS 977-3-5-6 and DGS 1104-62. Copies of the Project Programs may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, (717) 783-8468.
Instructions for Filing Application
Professionals will not be considered by the Committee until all of the following requirements are met.
(a) Signed Form 150-ASP must be filed with the Department of General Services. The signature on Form 150-ASP must be an original signature. Consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application, Form 150-ASP shall be deemed to be designated Key Consultants. Form 150-ASP, Application For Specific Project, may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, (717) 783-8468. The Form 150-ASP can be downloaded from the Department of General Services Internet Home Page at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/cnprs.htm. In addition, the Form 150-ASP can be obtained by e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchi@exec.gsinc.state.pa.us.
(b) The requesting professional firm shall obtain from each consultant listed in Question 9, page 4 of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) a signed letter of certification on the consultant's letterhead, attesting to the firm's consent to participate in the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) for the specific project. Signed letters of certification from consultants are required and constitute a part of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) for the specific project. The signature on the letter of certification must be an original signature.
(c) The requesting professional firm must submit six copies of Form 150-ASP, Application for Specific Project, for each project herein advertised in which the firm is interested and qualified to perform. At least one of the six copies submitted must contain all original signatures. For architectural projects and, when appropriate, for engineering projects, the Professional shall supply photographs showing a maximum of two different views of each of the three relevant projects described in Question 12, Pages 7 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). The requesting professional firm or joint venture firm must be the Professional of Record for the projects described in Question 12, Pages 7 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). It is not acceptable to list work performed by Key Consultants. The identification and appropriate supportive information concerning each photograph shall include the name, project title, location and the name of the Professional of Record. Color Xerox copies are acceptable, however, renderings and brochures will not be accepted in lieu of photographs. The photographs shall be attached to each copy of the application, (Form 150-ASP). The pages of each copy of Form 150-ASP must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by the resume(s) of Key Personnel (listed in Question 10 and/or 11 on Pages 5 and/or 6) included as the last section of the application. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) in a binder of any type.
(d) A complete project submission, which consists of documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, must be received on or before the close of business (5 p.m.) Wednesday, November 17, 1999, and addressed to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125. Fax applications are not acceptable.
Project submissions must be made on the Form 150-ASP. Applications submitted on any other form are unacceptable and will not be considered by the Committee.
(e) The Selections Committee may at its discretion establish interviews with any or all of the Professionals who have requested consideration for appointment as designer for the above projects. If an interview is required, the Professional will be notified by the Committee as to the date, time and location.
(f) Additional information, in writing, may be requested by the Committee as required.
Additional Services--Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program and Hazardous Materials
The Professional firm selected to design a project will be expected to perform and administer, when required by the Department as Additional Services, an Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program during Building or Renovation Commissioning and the sampling, testing, inspection and monitoring for removal of any asbestos, other hazardous waste or contaminants encountered during project design or construction, unless otherwise stated in the Scope.
The Selections Committee encourages responses from small firms, minority firms, women-owned firms and firms who have not previously performed state work, and will consider joint ventures, which will enable them to participate in this program.
All applications submitted are subject to review by the Selections Committee. The Selections Committee disclaims any liability whatsoever as to its review of the applications submitted and in formulating its recommendations for selection. All recommendations for selection made by the Committee shall be final under Act 57 of May 15, 1998.
GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-1837. Filed for public inspection October 29, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
