Retention of an Engineering Firm [30 Pa.B. 845] Susquehanna River Structure
Dauphin and York Counties
Reference No. 3-127 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering firm to provide preliminary and final design services for replacing the existing structure crossing the Susquehanna River at Milepost 245.72 with dual precast concrete segmental structures. The estimated total lengths of the replacement structures are approximately 5,765 feet each. The out-to-out deck width of each of the dual structures will be approximately 55 feet. The new river crossing will be on a new alignment, north of the existing alignment, extending from the west shore of the Susquehanna River to the east of S. R. 0230. The selected firm will be responsible for the prefinal and final design of these structures.
The engineering services required will include supplemental field surveys, evaluation of utility and railroad conflicts and potential relocations, development of erosion and sedimentation control plans and specifications, preparation of hydraulic reports for waterway approvals, causeway design, preparation of preliminary and final bridge plans, geotechnical investigations and structural foundation report, preparation of construction plans and specifi-cations for the Commission to bid a precast concrete segmental structure across the Susquehanna River, and the demolition of the existing river crossing, the existing bridge at Milepost 246.65 over the Steelton and Highspire Railroad, and the existing bridge at Milepost 246.76 over S. R. 0230. The firm selected will be responsible for coordinating with various agencies and with the consultant involved with the approach roadway design.
In addition, low-level photography will be available in this area to an accuracy of + .05 feet. Hard copies of the mapping and a disk will be provided to the consultant for their use. A digital terrain model in AutoCAD DWG format will also be provided. The consultant will be required to perform supplemental surveys. Plans (drawings), profiles, and the like will be prepared in English units utilizing AutoCAD DWG format. Translation of the plans into AutoCAD DWG format is not acceptable.
The Commission is committed to the inclusion of disadvantaged, minority and woman firms in contracting opportunities. The minimum participation level for DBE/MBE/WBEs in this contract will be 5%. Responding firms shall clearly identify DBE/MBE/WBE firms, expected to participate in this contract, in their letter of interest. If the selected firm does not meet the minimum requirement for DBE/MBE/WBE participation, they will be required to demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve the required level. Proposed DBE/MBE/WBE firms must be certified by the Department of Transportation (Department) at the time of the submission of the letter of interest. If further information is desired concerning DBE/MBE/WBE participation, direct inquiries to the Office of Equal Opportunity Development, Turnpike Commission by calling (717) 939-9551, ext. 4241.
Direct inquiries to Bradley J. Heigel, P.E., at 939-9551, ext. 5591; or by E-mail at bheigel@paturnpike.com.
Roadway and Bridge Reconstruction
Dauphin and York CountiesReference No. 3-128 The Commission will retain an Engineering firm for the design of the Roadway and Bridge Reconstruction between approximate Mileposts 245.00 and 247.50 in Dauphin and York Counties. The roadway reconstruction will be on a new alignment, north of the existing alignment, and will comprise the approaches to a new structure across the Susquehanna River (to be designed by others). It is anticipated that the mainline structure over S. R. 3001 (Eisenhower Boulevard) and the ramp bridge at the Harrisburg-East Interchange will both be replaced as part of this design. Also, the reinforced concrete box culvert over Laurel Run at Milepost 246.97 will be rehabilitated and lengthened. The selected firm will be responsible for the prefinal and final design of this project.
The engineering services required will include supplemental field surveys, cross sections, evaluation of utility conflicts and potential relocations, development of erosion and sedimentation control plans and specifications, preparation of hydraulic reports for waterway approvals, preliminary and final traffic control plans, preparation of preliminary and final bridge plans, preparation of preliminary and final right-of-way plans, geotechnical investigations and structural foundation reports, various environmental studies, preparation of preliminary and final construction plans and specifications for the Commission to bid the roadway and bridge reconstruction generally between Milepost 245.00 and 247.50, excluding the struc-ture crossing the Susquehanna River. The firm selected will be responsible for coordinating with various agencies and with the consultant involved with the Susquehanna River structure design.
In addition, low-level photography will be available in this area to an accuracy of ±.05 feet. Hard copies of the mapping and a disk will be provided to the consultant for their use. A digital terrain model in AutoCAD DWG format will also be provided. The consultant will be required to perform supplemental surveys and reestablish the existing centerline of the Turnpike. Also, cross sections will be cut and plotted from the available information. Plans (drawings), including cross-sections, profiles, and the like will be prepared in English units utilizing AutoCAD DWG format. Translation of the plans into AutoCAD DWG format is not acceptable.
The Commission is committed to the inclusion of disadvantaged, minority and woman firms in contracting opportunities. The minimum participation level for DBE/MBE/WBEs in this contract will be 15%. Responding firms shall clearly identify DBE/MBE/WBE firms, expected to participate in this contract, in their letter of interest. If the selected firm does not meet the minimum requirement for DBE/MBE/WBE participation, they will be required to demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve the required level. Proposed DBE/MBE/WBE firms must be certified by the Department of Transportation (Department) at the time of the submission of the letter of interest. If further information is desired concerning DBE/MBE/WBE participation, direct inquiries to the Office of Equal Opportunity Development, Turnpike Commission by calling (717) 939-9551, ext. 4241.
Direct inquiries to Bradley J. Heigel, P.E., at 939-9551, ext. 5591; or by E-mail at bheigel@paturnpike.com.
The following factors will be considered by the Commission during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest for these projects:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of prime consultant and subconsultants. The Team must clearly demonstrate an ability to analyze available data to make decisions and develop plans to complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner.
b. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules and previous experience on similar projects. The consultant should identify similar projects that have been completed by that firm as the prime, the magnitude of the project, and the client.
c. The specific experience and number of individuals who constitute the firm.
d. Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
e. Workload of the prime consultant and subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
f. Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the work and services are invited to submit a Letter of Interest with the required information. The Letters 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 five page expression of interest for Reference No. 3-127, and a three page expression of interest for Reference No. 3-128. Each firm should demonstrate their ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for each project and provide explanation that the firm has successfully completed similar type projects of the same magnitude.
3. An organization chart for the project, identifying key personnel and any subconsultants and their roles. Any deviation from the subconsultant's listed in the letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission.
4. Tabulation of workload for the prime consultant and all subconsultants for all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
5. A copy of the annual qualification package similar to the one submitted to the Department of Transportation for the current year that is in the same District as this project or one that is best suited for this project.
The annual qualification package should contain at a minimum the following information for the prime consultant and all subconsultants and attached to the back of the letter of interest (subs to follow primes):
* Standard Form (SF) 254--Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire in is entirety, 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 one 8 1/2 x 11 page, one side, 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 letters of interest from joint venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a letter 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. 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.
Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit a letter of interest and required information to Barry L. Troup, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer for Design, Turnpike Commission Administration Building, 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17103-0779. (FedEx address: 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17103-0779) (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The letter of interest and required information must be received by 12 noon, local time, Friday, March 3, 2000. Letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable letters of interest received in response to these solicitations, one firm will be selected for each project. 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 Selection Committee. Technical Proposals or Requests for Proposals will not be requested prior to selection.
The Commission reserves the right to reject all letters of interest, to cancel solicitation requested under this notice, and/or to re-advertise solicitation for the work and services.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-279. Filed for public inspection February 11, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
