Retention of an Engineering Firm [28 Pa.B. 6265] Reference No. 3-108 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain three engineering firms for open-end contracts for engineering services on various projects located on the entire length of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System.
The services will encompass a wide range of design efforts with the possibility of several different types of projects being designed under short completion schedules. The anticipated types of projects include bridge replacements or bridge rehabilitation with minor approach work;roadway rehabilitation or resurfacing projects; capital improvement projects (bridges or roadway); minor location studies, traffic studies or any other engineering-related activity as determined by the Engineering Department to expedite a project. Each contract will be for a maximum cost of $750,000, or for a period of 2 years, whichever occurs first.
Each firm may be required to: perform field surveys; plot topography and cross sections; prepare submissions for utility verification and relocation engineering; prepare submissions for field view meetings; prepare all pertinent submissions and material necessary for the Commission to prepare the application to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and for a PUC field conference; attend and supply any required information for all PUC meetings during the design of a project; develop erosion control details and narrative; develop right-of-way plans; prepare hydraulic report for waterway approvals; prepare type, size and location report; prepare structure drawings, including culverts, bridges and sign supports, for repair, rehabilitation or replacement; prepare traffic control plans with narrative; procure core borings; provide soil and foundation engineering reports; investigate utility and property involvement; perform traffic counts and speed and delay studies; and prepare construction plans, specifications and estimates.
Questions and inquiries concerning this project should be directed to Jeffrey C. Davis, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5160, or by e-mail at jdavis@paturnpike.com.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-2095. Filed for public inspection December 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
