STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Request for Qualifications [28 Pa.B. 6366] California University of Pennsylvania
Washington County, PACalifornia University of Pennsylvania in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the PA Department of Transportation will retain a professional firm or firms to conduct feasibility studies and environmental studies for a safety oriented people mover and parking facility consistent with the University's Master Plan on the University Campus in California, PA. Interested consultants must submit letters of interest if they wish to be considered.
The project will provide analysis of a campus-wide people mover and parking facility. The services required include, but are not limited to, mapping, traffic impact study/needs analysis, preliminary engineering and analysis, parking study, preparation of an environmental impact assessment, geological investigation, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, preliminary size and route study, public involvement, analysis of financing alternatives and detailed cost estimates and constructability reviews.
A short list will be made from the letters of interest of those firms responding to this advertisement. Submission must include a Standard Form 254 and 255.
Letters of interest will be evaluated on the basis of the following:
1. Experience and technical competence of firm/team.
2. Experience of key team members in regards to Federal and State requirements.
3. Ability to expedite the study, keep on schedule and control quality.
4. Demonstration of past performance on safety or transportation related projects.
5. Workloads and availability of staff.
6. Location of the consultant with respect to the project area.
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this project is 10% of the total contract. DBE firms must be certified by the PA Department of Transportation at the time the proposal is submitted. The University encourages responses from small firms, minority firms and firms that have not previously worked for the University.
The University reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted for the solicitations requested by this notice, and/or readvertise solicitation for work and services.
Responses are due by 4 p.m. on January 22, 1999, to Thomas L. Jameson, Director of Physical Plant, California University of Pennsylvania, Administration Building Room 222, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419.
JAMES H. MCCORMICK,
Chancellor[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-2145. Filed for public inspection December 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
