DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Design Professional Selections [31 Pa.B. 1421] The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services (Department) will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:
Project No. DGS 946-12 --Infrastructure Renovations and Upgrade, State Museum and Archives, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA. Construction Cost: $49,000,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the renovation and upgrade of all basic building systems including but not limited to HVAC, fire alarm/suppression systems, electrical distribution, conveying systems and plumbing. Also included are exterior structural upgrades to the building and the adjoining plaza as well as fixed collection storage equipment. (See Special Note Under Requirements and Information Section regarding Design Expertise)
Project No. DGS 1103-68--Library Renovations, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA. Construction Cost: $4,716,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, design and cost estimating of complete renovation of Owens Library including roof replacement, exterior repairs, hazardous materials abatement, upgrade of building systems--including telecommunications, data and video. Also included are interior space renovations and replacement of interior finishes.
Design Professional Selection: Updated Information The Selections Committee will meet to consider selection of Design Professionals for the following project which was advertised in the March 3, 2001, issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin and now contains updated information.
Project No. DGS 996-15--Upgrade Visitor Center, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing, Bucks County, PA. Construct Cost: $1,877,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, renovation of the existing Visitor Center Building comprised of auditorium, sales area, staff and public restrooms and administrative office space. Renovations include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/security and roof system. Also included is construction of additional space. (See Special Note Under Requirements and Information Section regarding Design Expertise.)
Requirements and Information Special Note--Design Expertise
Firms applying for Project No. DGS 946-12 must have demonstrated successful experience in the design for renovation and new construction of major museum and archives facilities. Mechanical engineering members of the team must have demonstrated successful experience in the design of HVAC systems to meet exacting requirements of museums/archives for adherence to modern conservation and curatorial standards and experience with specification of BAC net compatible DDC control systems and environmental monitoring systems. Professional team must have demonstrated successful experience in coordination with exhibit designers, which will be under a separate contract, and have demonstrated successful experience in working with construction management firms. Also required is demonstrated successful experience in the planning and design of planetariums.
Firms applying for Project No. DGS 996-15 should note that inasmuch as Archaeology may be required, the Professional must retain an experienced archaeologist to perform this work. The Professional shall have extensive experience in renovation projects and in the design of museums and visitor centers. The Professional firm and its mechanical and electrical engineering consultants, shall have successful experience in applying modern museum curatorial/conservation standards to the design of HVAC and lighting systems in a museum setting.
Note--Project Program
A Project Program, prepared by the Using Agency, is available for the following projects: DGS 996-15 and DGS 1103-68. Project Programs are available on the Internet by clicking on the project number in the advertisement which can be accessed through the Public Works section on the Department's Home Page at www.dgs.state.pa.us. Copies of the Project Programs may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, (717) 783-8468, or via e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchi@state.pa.us.
Instructions for Filing Application
Professionals will not be considered by the Selections Committee (Committee) until all of the following requirements are met.
(a) Signed Form 150-ASP must be filed with the Department. The signature on Form 150-ASP must be an original signature. Consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application, Form 150-ASP shall be deemed to be designated Key Consultants. Form 150-ASP, Application For Specific Project, may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125 (717) 783-8468. The Form 150-ASP can be downloaded from the Professional Selections Web Site of the Department's Internet Home Page at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us. In addition, the Form 150-ASP can be obtained via e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchi@state.pa.us.
(b) The requesting professional firm shall obtain from each consultant listed in Question 9, page 4 of the requesting professional firm's application a signed letter of certification on the consultant's letterhead, attesting to the firm's consent to participate in the requesting professional firm's application for the specific project. Signed letters of certification from consultants are required and constitute a part of the requesting professional firm's application for the specific project. The signature on the letter of certification must be an original signature.
(c) The requesting professional firm must submit six copies of Form 150-ASP, Application for Specific Project, for each project herein advertised in which the firm is interested and qualified to perform. At least one of the six copies submitted must contain all original signatures. For architectural projects and, when appropriate, for engineering projects, the Professional shall supply photographs showing a maximum of two different views of each of the three relevant projects described in Question 12, Pages 7--9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). The requesting professional firm or joint venture firm must be the Professional of Record for the projects described in Question 12, Pages 7--9 of the application. It is not acceptable to list work performed by Key Consultants. The identification and appropriate supportive information concerning each photograph shall include the name, project title, location and the name of the Professional of Record. Color photo copies are acceptable, however, renderings and brochures will not be accepted in lieu of photographs. The photographs shall be attached to each copy of the application The pages of each copy of Form 150-ASP must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by the resumes of Key Personnel (listed in Question 10 and/or 11 on Pages 5 and/or 6) included as the last section of the application. Do not bind the application in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application in a binder of any type.
(d) A complete project submission, which consists of documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, must be received on or before the close of business (5 p.m.) Friday, March 23, 2001, and addressed to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125. Fax applications are not acceptable.
Project submissions must be made on the Form 150-ASP. Applications submitted on any other form are unacceptable and will not be considered by the Committee.
(e) The Committee may at its discretion establish interviews with any or all of the Professionals who have requested consideration for appointment as designer for the above projects. If an interview is required, the Professional will be notified by the Committee as to the date, time and location.
(f) Additional information, in writing, may be requested by the Committee as required.
Additional Services--Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program and Hazardous Materials
The Professional firm selected to design a project will be expected to perform and administer, when required by the Department as Additional Services, an Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program during Building or Renovation Commissioning and the sampling, testing, inspection and monitoring for removal of any asbestos, other hazardous waste or contaminants encountered during project design or construction, unless otherwise stated in the Scope.
The Committee encourages responses from small firms, minority firms, women-owned firms and firms who have not previously performed State work, and will consider joint ventures, which will enable them to participate in this program.
All applications submitted are subject to review by the Committee. The Committee disclaims any liability whatsoever as to its review of the applications submitted and in formulating its recommendations for selection. All recommendations for selection made by the Committee shall be final under to Act 57 of May 15, 1998.
GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-414. Filed for public inspection March 9, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]
