Retention of Engineering Firms [29 Pa.B. 5672] Somerset County Project Reference No. 08430AG2431 The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide preliminary engineering and environmental studies for S. R. 6219, Section 020 (U. S. 0219 Improvements) in Somerset County between the Meyersdale Bypass and the four (4) lane section of Route 0219 near the Borough of Somerset, a distance of approximately 15.2 miles. The total estimated construction cost is $293 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services: review existing needs analysis report; perform field surveys; provide preliminary engineering and environmental overview; perform agency coordination and public involvement; perform cost analysis; develop alternatives and make alternative alignment recommendations to the District.
All engineering services for this project will be performed in accordance with the current Department Metric Design Standards. English measurements will also be included on the plans.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during evaluation of the firms submitting acceptable Letters of Interest:
a. Past performance of firm with respect to quality of work, administrative and cost controls, ability to meet schedules, and previous experience on similar engineering projects. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firm shall be considered.
b. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm.
c. Resumes of key personnel and listing of proposed subconsultants.
d. Relative size of firm to size of project to be completed under this contract.
e. Demonstrated capacity for innovative engineering to resolve complex problems.
f. Geographic location of the consultant with respect to District 9-0.
The standard selection procedures will be used.
The District will announce the shortlisted firms at an open public meeting to be held in Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. 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 ten (10%) 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 complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and no more than six (6) additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Earl L. Neiderhiser, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 9-0
1620 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Attention: Mr. David L. Sherman, P.E.The 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 (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. David L. Sherman, P.E., District 9-0, at (814) 696-7172.
Chester County Project Reference No. 08430AG2432 The Department will retain an engineering firm to perform environmental studies, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction consultation for S. R. 0202, Section 300, Route 202 in Tredyffrin and West Whiteland Township in Chester County. This project involves roadway widening to accommodate a third center lane in each direction, complete roadway reconstruction, bridge and drainage improvements. The limit of work is from Segments 0240 and 0241, Offsets 000 to Segments 0390 and 0391, Offset 000. The estimated project construction costs is $100 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services: surveys; roadway design; pavement design; preparation of cross sections; soils and geological investigations; erosion and sedimentation control design; right-of-way investigation and plan; structure design; environmental documentation; hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; preparation of traffic control, pavement marking, and signing plans; utility coordination and design; coordination with PennDEP, municipal officials, and the public; preparation of final plans, specifications, and estimates; shop drawing review and consultation during construction.
Firms that are currently serving, or are being considered for selection, as the municipal engineer in the municipalities listed in the project description will not be considered for this assignment. Also, firms that are under contract, or are being considered, to provide engineering services to a land developer for a site located along the project will likewise not be considered for this assignment. Firms should state in the letter of interest that they are not serving in either capacity. Any questions concerning this requirement should be directed to Mr. Timothy R. O'Brien, P.E., at the telephone number listed below.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be ten (10%) 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).
We encourage small firms to submit a letter of interest for this assignment.
Letters of interest will be evaluated at the Engineering District 6-0 office with emphasis on the following factors listed in order of importance:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm including the firm's experience with similar type projects and their ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
b. Experience of employees to be associated with this project. Particularly important are the key people assigned to the project including their experience and past record of performance with similar projects.
c. Relative size of firm to size of project to be completed under this Agreement.
d. Past performance record.
e. Geographic location of the consultant with respect to District 6-0.
The District will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting scheduled for November 19, 1999, at 10:00 A.M., at Engineering District 6-0's Large Conference Room.
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and six (6) additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Andrew Warren, District Administrator
Engineering District 6-0
20 Radnor-Chester Road
St. Davids, PA 19087
Attention: Mr. Lawrence J. Link, P.E.The 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 sixth (6th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Timothy R. O'Brien, P.E., District 6-0, at (610) 964-6526, or Mr. Lawrence J. Link, P.E., District 6-0, at (610) 964-6536.
Fayette and Westmoreland Counties Project Reference No. 08430AG2433 The Department will retain an engineering firm to perform preliminary engineering, final design, and services during construction for S. R. 3007, Section A20, the replacement of a bridge over Georges Creek at Segment 0060, Offset 0000 located in Georges Township, Fayette County and S. R. 4027, Section A20, the replacement of a bridge over Little Redstone Creek at Segment 0010, Offset 1879 located in Jefferson Township, Westmoreland County.
The S. R. 3007, Section A20 project replaces an existing two (2) barrel spandral arch with an existing total span of 48`-0". The adjacent roadway will be realigned. The estimated construction cost is $1.0 million.
The S. R. 4027, Section A10 project replaces an existing 25`-6" simple span encased I-Beam bridge. The estimated construction cost is $500 thousand.
The selected firm will be required to: develop and evaluate highway improvement alternatives; perform field surveys; plot topography and cross sections; prepare Design Field View Submission; prepare a Categorical Exclusion Evaluation and other related documents; prepare submissions for utility verification and relocations engineering; develop erosion control details and narrative; prepare right-of-way plans; perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; obtain permits; complete structure designs including type, size, and location reports; develop core boring layouts and foundation designs and reports; develop traffic control plans with narratives; conduct soils investigations and prepare soils reports; investigate utility involvement; provide material for and participate in value engineering reviews; collect accident data and other traffic flow data; document engineering study findings and activities; perform alternative analysis to assess impacts and mitigation; engineer roadway drainage; prepare construction plans, specifications; and estimates; and provide services during construction.
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. 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.
d. Location of the consultant with respect to the District Office. This will include ability/provisions for quick responses to District requests.
e. Method of controlling between disciplines, subconsultants, etc.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be ten (10%) 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" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Michael H. Dufalla, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 12-0
N. Gallatin Avenue, Extension
Uniontown, PA 15401
Attention: Mr. William L. Beaumariage, P.E.The 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 (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. William L. Beaumariage, P.E., District 12-0, at (724) 439-7264.
Pike County Project Reference No. 08430AG2434 The Department will retain an engineering firm to perform preliminary engineering/environmental studies, final design and services during construction for S. R. 2001, Sections 401 and 402. This project is a 3R type project involving environmental clearance, roadway widening, pavement overlay, paved shoulders, base replacement, vertical and horizontal realignments, intersection daylighting, guiderail and drainage improvements, tree trimming and removal, and signing updating. Also included in the design will be the widening/rehabilitation or replacement of two (2) bridges in Section 401 and two (2) bridges in Section 402, along with the installation of two (2) box culverts, each approximately 40 ft. =/- in length.
The project is located on S. R. 2001 in Lehman and Delaware Townships, Pike County, from Traffic Route 209 to S. R. 0739 and on S. R. 0739 from S. R. 2001 to Traffic Route 209. The project limits for Section 401 will be from Traffic Route 209 North to Sunset Lake Road, a distance of approximately 7.0 miles. The project limits for Section 402 will be from Sunset Lake Road to a point approximately 500 lineal feet north of S. R. 0739, a distance of approximately 4.6 miles. Section 402 will also include corrective work on S. R. 0739 from Traffic Route 209 West to S. R. 201, a distance of approximately 2.2 miles.
The selected engineering firm will be required to prepare the environmental clearance document; perform Cultural Resource investigations; perform wetland delineations; perform field surveys; plot photography and cross sections; prepare design field view submissions; develop erosion control plans, details and narratives; prepare right-of-way plans; prepare hydraulic and hydrologic analyses; prepare permit applications; prepare type, size and location reports; prepare/inspect core boring layouts; prepare foundation designs and reports; perform capacity analyses; prepare a traffic signal plan, develop traffic control plans; coordinate with utilities; prepare bidding documents, specifications and estimates; provide project management and construction services.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during evaluation of the firm submitting acceptable Letters of Interest:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of this firm. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firm 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 and ability to meet schedule.
d. Method of controlling quality of products and submissions.
e. Ability to meet project schedule.
The District will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in Engineering District 4-0, O'Neill Highway, Dunmore, PA 18512. 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 ten (10%) 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" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Charles M. Mattei, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 4-0
O'Neill Highway
Dunmore, PA 18512The 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 sixth (6th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Ms. Denise Youorski, District 4-0, at (570) 963-4998.
Allegheny County Project Reference No. 08430AG2435 The Department will retain an engineering firm for a multi-phase, specific project Agreement to perform preliminary engineering and environmental studies for the construction of a roadway facility to connect the Wabash Tunnel HOV Facility to S. R. 0279, the Parkway West, and S. R. 0019, Banksville Road utilizing the existing Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Right-of-Way in Allegheny County.
Required services will include an Alternatives Analysis and Environmental Assessment including Section 4(f) evaluation: Wel-Com Open Plan schedule; existing structure inspections/investigations; alternative development; traffic volume development and traffic volume distributions; design field view; public, local officials and agency participation; notice to local officials meeting coordination; and project management and meeting coordination.
The design of this project will be developed in metric units.
Letters of interest will be evaluated at the Engineering District 11-0 office with emphasis on the following factors:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm.
b. Experience and abilities of key personnel (project manager, bridge engineer, etc.) that will be assigned to the project.
c. Past record of performance for similar type projects with respect to cost control, work quality and ability to meet schedules.
d. Subconsultants assigned to this project.
e. Special requirements of project.
The District will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held at Engineering District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017. 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 ten (10%) 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 complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. Raymond S. Hack, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 11-0
45 Thoms Run Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Attention: Ms. Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, P.E.The 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 (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Ms. Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, P.E., District 11-0, at (412) 429-4871.
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. 99-1844. Filed for public inspection October 29, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
