Retention of Engineering Firm [27 Pa.B. 1126] Westmoreland County
Reference No. 1-108The Turnpike Commission will retain an engineering firm to perform preliminary and final design for the replacement of Bridge No. B-451, Milepost 78.98 (State Route 819 over the Turnpike).
The engineering services required would include surveys, preliminary roadway and structural design, traffic control plans, geotechnical investigations, utility investigation, preparation of preliminary and final right-of-way plans, and preparation of final roadway and structural plans and specifications in order for the Commission to proceed with advertisement and construction for this structure.
Direct inquiries to Gary L. Graham, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, ext. 5990.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit expanded letters of interest to Paul A. Edmunds, P.E., Acting Deputy Executive Director--Engineering/Chief Engineer, Administration Building located on Eisenhower Boulevard at the Harrisburg-East Interchange near Highspire, PA (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The expanded letters of interest must include in the heading the project reference number indicated in the advertisement. A Standard Form 254, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire,'' not more than 1 year old as of the date of this advertisement, and Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project,'' must accompany each letter of interest. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.
Firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania must include with each letter of interest a copy of their registration to do business in the Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State.
The Turnpike Commission currently limits its participation in the remuneration of principals or consultant employes performing work on projects to $72,800 per annum or $35 per hour of their actual audited remuneration, whichever is less. The Commission currently limits its participation in the consultant's indirect payroll costs (overhead) on design projects to 130% and the consultant's actual audited overhead rate, whichever is less.
The following factors will be considered by the Committee during their evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
(A) Specialized experience and technical competence of firm.
(B) Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality and ability to meet schedules. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms shall be considered.
(C) Expanded letters of interest should include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload by submitting Form D-427 (as revised 6/89) listing all Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission projects.
(D) Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
(E) Project Manager must be identified and have qualifications listed. Any deviation from the Project Manager identified in the expanded letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission, if selected.
(F) Listing of subconsultants intended. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission, if selected.
(G) Special requirements of the project.
(H) Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Each firm shall demonstrate in the expanded letter of interest its ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project by including a maximum three page report on this subject.
The expanded letters of interest and required forms must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, March 14, 1997. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
The assignment of the above services will be made to one of the firms responding to this notice, but the Commission reserves the right to reject all letters of interest submitted, to cancel the solicitation requested under this notice and/or to readvertise solicitation for these services.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-344. Filed for public inspection February 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
