DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Design Professional Selections [29 Pa.B. 2724] The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:
Project No. DGS 413-48--Renovation of West Hall, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Butler County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,915,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, renovations to the 19,380 sq. ft. West Hall including HVAC, roof/atrium, masonry, relocation of main entrance, plumbing, fire alarm and ADA upgrade (elevator). The facility will be utilized by the Modern Languages Department, Office of International Initiatives and Art Gallery. The renovated facility will include office spaces, classrooms, conference rooms, language lab and computer lab.
Project No. DGS 417-36--Reconstruct and separate stormwater and sewer conduit systems, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA. Construction Cost: $900,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, reconstruction and separation of existing storm and sewer conduit system, currently common to a single conduit.
Project No. DGS 574-21--Combination Garage, Maintenance Shop and Warehouse, State Correctional Institution, Muncy, Lycoming County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,293,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a 50' x 80' maintenance shop/garage with garage doors, 10' ceiling, and 14' high fence enclosure. The 18,000 sq. ft. new warehouse will be located outside the perimeter fence.
Project No. DGS 960-75--Construction of a New Veterans' Home, Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Total Construction Cost: $16,785,486. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a new veterans' center to accommodate 170 beds, allocated as follows: 30 personal care residents and 140 nursing care residents (including 40 beds for dementia/alzheimers care).
Requirements and Information Note--Project Program
A Project Program, prepared by the Using Agency, is available for the following projects: DGS 413-48, 417-36 and DGS 574-21 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, telephone (717) 783-8468.
Instructions for Filing Application
Please Be Advised:
Design Firms which may have downloaded the Form 150-ASP from our Home Page on the Internet, prior to February 18, 1999, are advised to download again. In addition to updated Navigating Instructions, there have been minor adjustments made to entry field areas. These adjustments, made to entry field areas only, were made for the convenience of Design Firms.
Professionals will not be considered by the Committee until all of the following requirements are met.
(a) Signed Form 150-ASP must be filed with the Department of General Services. 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, Pennsylvania 17125, telephone: (717) 783-8468. The Form 150-ASP can be downloaded from the Department of General Services Internet Home Page at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/cnprs.htm. In addition, the Form 150-ASP can be obtained via e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchi@exec.gsinc.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 (Form 150-ASP) 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 (Form 150-ASP) for the specific project. Signed letters of certification from consultants are required and constitute a part of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) 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 through 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 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). 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 Xerox 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, (Form 150-ASP). The pages of each copy of Form 150-ASP must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by the resume(s) 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 (Form 150-ASP) in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) 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 (5:00 p.m.) Friday, June 4, 1999, 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 Selections 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 Selections 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 Selections Committee. The Selections 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 Act 57 of May 15, 1998.
GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-826. Filed for public inspection May 21, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
