Retention of an Engineering Firm [32 Pa.B. 5832] Open-End Construction Inspection
Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 247.0Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Butler, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lawrence, Somerset, Westmoreland and York Counties Reference No. 2-063 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering or construction management firm to provide open-end construction inspection services for various projects in the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Western Region (Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 246.0). The types of projects to be inspected under this agreement may include, but are not limited to, bituminous overlays, bridge rehabilitation and replacements, service plaza parking lot expansions, building modifications and other similar projects.
The contract will be for a maximum cost of $750,000 or for a 24-month period, with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The number of required inspectors is contingent upon the workload and has been historically in the average range of zero to seven inspectors at any given time.
The main service to be provided under this agreement will be to supply construction inspectors on an as-needed basis as a supplement to our existing inspection staff. On limited occasions, the selected firm may be required to provide a full-time onsite construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm may be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write project correspondence and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm may be required to keep records utilizing the Turnpike's Construction Documentation System to document the construction progress, prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities and communities, conduct semifinal and final inspections, determine the final quantities for each contract item and perform other duties as required.
Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission construction project must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth with 1 year of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
4. Hold a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
5. Hold an associate degree in civil engineering technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education--Graduation from high school or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for high school graduation.
Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which required reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 of experience.
Questions and inquires concerning this project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P. E., (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, mwagner@paturnipke.com. Contractual questions should be directed to George M. Hatalowich, (717) 986-8737, ghatalow@paturnpike.com.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the previous work and services are invited to submit a statement of interest with the required information. The statements 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 of the technical approach.
3. An organization chart for the project, identifying key personnel and any subconsultants and their roles. Deviation from the subconsultant's listed in the statement of interest will require written approval from the Commission.
4. Tabulation or listing of workload for the prime consultant and all subconsultants for all Department of Transportation (Department) and Commission projects. Do not graphically represent the firm's workload.
5. A Consultant Qualification Package similar to the one submitted to the Department for the current year or one that is best suited for this project. A copy of the Consultant Qualification Package printed directly from the Department's ECMS website is acceptable.
The Consultant Qualification Package should contain at a minimum the following information for the prime consultant and all subconsultants and attached to the back of the statement of interest (subs to follow primes):
* ECMS General Information and Project Experience Forms or Standard Form (SF) 254--Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire in its entirety, either 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 two 8 1/2 x 11 pages, per person). Only resumes of key personnel should be included.
* Copy of the firm's registration to do business in this Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State for firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in this Commonwealth.
* 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 statements of interest from joint venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a statement 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. Multiple responses under any of the forgoing situations will cause the rejection of all responses of the firm or firms involved. 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.
Small firms, DBE firms and other firms who have not previously performed work for the Commission are encouraged to submit a statement of interest.
Firms interested in performing the previous services are invited to submit a statement of interest and required information to George M. Hatalowich, Engineering Contract Manager, Turnpike Commission Administration Building, 700 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Middletown, PA 17057 (street address). The Commission's mailing address is P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676.
The statement of interest and required information must be received by 12 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2002. Statements of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable statements of interest received in response to these solicitations, one firm will be selected for each contract. The order of preference will be established for the purpose of negotiating an agreement with the highest ranked firm established by the Technical Review Committee and approved by the Commission. Technical Proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the final ranking.
The Commission reserves the right to reject all statements of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Chairperson[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-2131. Filed for public inspection November 22, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]
