DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Retention of Engineering Firms [30 Pa.B. 1423] Butler County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2514The Department will retain an engineering firm under a multi-phase agreement to provide preliminary engineering, environmental studies, final design and services during construction for S.R. 0422, Section 291 (Route 68 interchange) in Summit and Butler Townships, Butler County. The project is located at the interchange of S.R. 0422, SR 68 and S.R. 0038. It will consist of redesign of the interchange and adjacent intersecting roads. The estimated construction cost is $12 million.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following engineering and design services: field survey; traffic studies; public involvement; safety review meeting; design field view; environmental studies; erosion and sedimentation control plan; type, size and location report; foundation report; highway lighting plan; utility and right-of-way plans; traffic control plans; design exception report; Step 9 submission; final construction plans; two signal plans; signing plans; H&H Report; NPDES Permit; final structure plans for one widened bridge, one rehabilitated concrete arch bridge and one widened or replaced bridge; value engineering; CPM and project management. Services during construction will include consultation and shop drawing review.
Letters of Interest will be evaluated at the District 10-0 office with emphasis of the following factors:
a) Demonstrated ability to meet project schedules and control costs.
b) Experience and competence of project manager and key personnel.
c) Past performance and experience on similar projects.
d) Method of controlling quality on project and submissions.
e) Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
f) Location of office to perform work.
g) Understanding of the specific project requirements.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8.5" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable (see the General Requirements and Information Section).
The letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Richard H. Hogg, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 10-0
P. O. Box 429, Route 286 South
Indiana, PA 15701
Attn: Mark S. RozichThe letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the above listed address by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth (20th) day following the date of this notice.
Engineering District 10-0 will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open public meeting to be held in the District Office. All firms that have submitted a letter of interest will be notified of the date and time. Specify two (2) contact persons in the letter of interest.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Mark Rozich, P.E., District 10-0, at (724) 357-2852.
Erie County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2515The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide final design services and services during construction for S.R. 9900, Section 000, the realignment of West 38th Street in the City of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The project involves the realignment of approximately 1433m (4701 ft.) of West 38th Street and 420m (1378 ft.) of S.R. 0505. In addition to the roadway design, traffic signal designs will need to be prepared for four intersections and structure designs will be required for two retaining walls and two structures to span Mill Creek. A small portion of the Mill Creek Channel will require relocation.
The selected firm will be required to provide the following services or perform the following tasks (note: this list may be expanded or reduced as project requirements dictate): field surveys; utility coordination; foundation reports; final structure designs; final traffic signal designs; final erosion and sedimentation control plans; final roadway design and construction drawings; completion of all applicable forms, specifications and estimates; preparation of CPM schedules; public and agency coordination; and, project management and administration. Services during construction activities will include construction consultation, alternative review and shop drawing reviews.
The environmental clearance document for this project is currently under review. The project is being advanced through the completion of the preliminary design submission and field view and type, size & location report(s). These tasks are being completed by others along with a right-of-way plan. The selected firm must build upon the work that has been performed to date with minimal redundancy.
Firms that are under contract, or are being considered, to provide engineering services to a land developer for a site that is located along the project corridor will not be considered for this assignment. Firms are to state within their letter-of-interest that they are not under contract nor are being considered for a contract with interests in the project area.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of firms submitting letters-of-interest:
a) Proven ability to meet project schedules and control costs.
b) Experience and competence of project manager and key personnel.
c) Cooperation, innovations and flexibility in thinking, particularly with respect to the needs of the local community.
d) Past record of performance on similar projects.
e) Past performance record of listed subconsultants.
f) Availability of listed staff.
Engineering District 1-0 will announce the firms that have been shortlisted at an open, public meeting to be held in the District Office. All firms that have submitted letters-of-interest will be notified of the time and date of this announcement. Specify two (2) contact persons in the letter-of-interest.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this Agreement shall be fifteen (15%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning the DBE participation in this agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project reference assignment is considered complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8-1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The letter-of-interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. John L. Baker, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 1-0
255 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Attention: Mr. Michael L. McMullen, P.E.The Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth (20th) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Mr. Michael L. McMullen, P.E., District 1-0, at (814) 678-7077.
Mercer County
Project Reference No. 08430AG2516The Department will retain an engineering firm to provide the preparation of an Environmental Assessment, Alternative Investigations and Preliminary Engineering for S.R. 0208, Section A00 in Springfield Township, Mercer County, Engineering District 1-0. The primary purpose is to relieve traffic congestion and to improve the level of service at the S.R. 0208/I-79 interchange. The secondary purpose is to improve the intersection with S.R. 0208 and S.R. 0258 west of the interchange.
The selected firm will be required to prepare an Environmental Assessment, perform field surveys, prepare a location study with a preferred alternative, prepare for the chosen alternative the preliminary roadway design, cross sections, topography, soils and geological investigation, erosion and sedimentation control plan, preliminary right-of-way submission, preliminary utility investigation, preliminary traffic investigation, and prepare structure design in detail to submit a type, size and location submission with all associated permits. The attendance at various public involvement meetings is a must. The consultant will be required to provide material for and attend a safety review meeting, attend various field views to be held on the site, and provide efficient project management.
The Department will reserve the option to add final design activities and services during construction to the scope of this Agreement. Final design activities will include the preparation of a final right-of-way plan, final utility coordination, final roadway design, final structure design, construction plans and PS&E (plans, specifications and estimates submission). Services during construction will include construction consultation and shop drawing review.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting acceptable letters of interest:
a. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms will be considered.
b. Understanding of the Department's requirements, Design Manuals, policies and specifications.
c. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality, ability to meet schedules.
d. Project management skills and public involvement experience. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms will be considered.
e. Method of controlling quality of projects and submissions. Consideration will be given to coordination between disciplines, subconsultants, etc.
f. Location of consultant with respect to the District. This will include ability/provisions for quick responses to District requests.
The goal for Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be fifteen (15%) percent of the total contract price. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this Agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information section after the advertised project(s).
This project is a complex project. The Letter of Interest shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" in size), and additional resumes, if applicable (See General Requirements and Information Section).
The letter of interest submission shall be sent to:
Mr. John L. Baker, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 1-0
255 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Attention: Mr. Michael L. McMullen, P.E.The Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the tenth (10) day following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to: Mr. Michael L. McMullen, P.E., District 1-0, at (814) 678-7077 or Ms. E. Mariah Hanson, District 1-0, at (814) 678-7078.
Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
Project Reference No. 08430AG2517The Department will retain an engineering firm for an Open-End Contract to provide supplementary construction inspection staff under the Department's Inspector(s)-in-Charge to perform construction inspection services on various projects in Engineering District 12-0, that is in Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties. The Contract will include roadway and bridge construction projects, and material plant inspection. The Contract will be for a period of sixty (60) months, with a maximum cost of $2 Million dollars.
The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of three (3) firms for the purpose of negotiating an Engineering Agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the acceptable letters of interest received in response to this solicitation. The ranking will be established directly from the letters of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the firms submitting letters of interest:
a. Number of available inspectors in each class.
b. Previous District 12 experience.
c. Past performance ratings for District 12.
d. Number of NICET/NECEPT certified inspectors.
e. Ability to provide CDS operator.
f. Understanding of District's and Department's policies Requirements, and specifications
The qualifications and experience required of the firm's inspectors will be established by the Department, and the qualifications of the firm's proposed employees will be reviewed and approved by the Department.
It is anticipated that the supplementary construction inspection staff for this assignment will consist of the following number of inspectors who meet the requirements for the following inspection classifications:
No. of Classification
Inspectors Transportation Construction Manager 1 (TCM-1)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 4 or equivalent)1 (1) Transportation Construction Ins. Super. (TCIS)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 3 or equivalent)3 (3) Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 2 or equivalent)12 (8) Technical Assistant (TA)
(NICET Highway Construction Level 1 or equivalent)4 (0) The number(s) in parenthesis above indicate the number of inspectors in each Classification that must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the field of Transportation Engineering Technology, subfield of Highway Construction, or subfield of Highway Materials, at the Level required for the Inspection Classification.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with the required highway experience specified for the Inspection Classification.
The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for each Department Payroll Classification for calendar year of 2000:
Payroll Classification
Maximum Straight Time Reimbursement Per Hour Of Inspection (TCM-1) $47.65 (TCIS) $41.75 (TCI) $36.53 (TA) $25.12 The maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection includes all costs for providing construction inspection services at the project site during the normal work week.
Maximum reimbursement per hour of inspection for subsequent calendar years, if applicable, will be established at the scope of work meeting.
The firm selected may be required to attend a pre-construction conference with the Department and the construction contractor for this project. Under the supervision and direction of the Department, the selected firm will be required to keep records and document the construction work; prepare current and final estimates for payment to the construction contractor; assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety and accident prevention, and equal opportunity provisions of the contract item; and perform other duties as may be required. Firms applying must have qualified personnel capable of climbing structures during painting, rehabilitation, or construction.
The firm selected may be required to supply the following equipment at no direct cost to the Department:
2 Nuclear Densometer Gauges/License at point of need when needed 1 Paint Test Kit 10 Cellular Phones (for Engineer's employees only) The maximum number of resumes to be included in the letter of interest shall be as follows:
Classification
No. of Resumes TCM-1
2 TCIS
4 TCI
15 TA
0 This project reference assignment is considered non-complex. The letter of interest shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages, 8 1/2" x 11", one sided, plus an organizational chart (up to 11" x 17" size), and additional resumes, if applicable. (See the General Requirements and Information Section).
The Letter of Interest submission shall be sent to:
Michael Dufalla, P.E., District Engineer
Engineering District 12-0
North Gallatin Ave Ext.
Uniontown, PA 15401
Attn: Charles Thompson P.E.The Letter of Interest submission for this project reference number must be received at the address listed above by 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on the twentieth day (20th) following the date of this Notice.
Any technical questions concerning the requirements for this project should be directed to Charles Thompson, District 12-0, at (724) 439-7137.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the above work and services are invited to submit a Letter of Interest with the required information for each Project Reference Number for which the applicant wishes to be considered.
The Letter of Interest and required information must be submitted to the person designated in the individual advertisement.
The Letter of Interest and required information must be received by the Deadline indicated in the individual advertisement.
All consultants, both prime consultants and subconsultants, who desire to be included in a Letter of Interest must have an Annual Qualification Package on file with the appropriate District Office, by the deadline stipulated in the individual advertisements.
For Statewide projects, all consultants, both prime consultants and subconsultants, who desire to be included in a Letter of Interest must have an Annual Qualification Package on file with the Central Office, Bureau of Design by the deadline stipulated in the individual advertisements.
By submitting a letter of interest for the projects that request engineering services, the consulting firm is certifying that the firm is qualified to perform engineering services in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A firm not conforming to this requirement may submit a letter of interest as a part of a joint venture with an individual, firm or corporation which is permitted under State law to engage in the practice of engineering.
Information concerning the Annual Qualification Package can be found in Strike-off Letter No. 433-99-04 or under the Notice to all Consultants published in the February 27, 1999 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
The requirements for Letters of Interest, in addition to the requirements stipulated in the individual advertisement, are as follows:
1. The Letter of Interest must include the project reference number, the firm's legal name, and the firm's federal identification number.
2. Identify the project manager.
3. Identify subconsultants, if any, including DBE/WBE, if required.
4. Identify key project staff.
If a Joint Venture responds to a project advertisement, the Department of Transportation will not accept separate Letters of Interest from the Joint Venture constituents. A firm will not be permitted to submit a Letter of Interest on more than one (1) 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 subcontractor to another firm that responds as a prime to the project. Multiple responses under any of the foregoing situations will cause the rejection of all responses of the firm or firms involved. The above does not preclude a firm from being set forth as a designated subcontractor to more than one (1) prime responding to the project advertisement.
If a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is established for an advertised project, firms expressing interest in the project must agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as defined in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century (TEA-21) and currently certified by the Department of Transportation shall have the opportunity to participate in any subcontracting or furnishing supplies or services approved under Form 442, Section 1.10(a). The TEA-21 requires that firms owned and controlled by women (WBEs) be included, as a presumptive group, within the definition of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The goal for DBE participation shall be as stated in the individual project advertisement. Responding firms shall make good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal using DBEs (as they are defined prior to the act, WBEs or combinations thereof).
Proposing DBE firms must be certified at the time of submission of the Letter of Interest. If the selected firm fails to meet the established DBE participation goal, it shall be required to demonstrate its good faith efforts to attain the goal.
Responses are encouraged by small firms, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms, and other firms who have not previously performed work for the Department of Transportation.
The assignment of the agreement/contract for the above advertisement(s) will be made to one of the firms who submitted an acceptable Letter of Interest in response to the project advertisement. The assignment will be made based on the Department's evaluation of the firm's qualification and capabilities. The Department reserves the right to reject all letters submitted, to cancel the solicitations requested under this Notice, and/or to readvertise solicitation for the work and services.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-443. Filed for public inspection March 10, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
