TURNPIKE COMMISSION Retention of Engineering Firms [30 Pa.B. 4324] Open-End Construction Inspection
Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 246.0Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Butler, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lawrence, Somerset, Westmoreland and York Counties, PA Reference No. 2-059 The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an Engineering or Construction Management firm to provide open-end construction inspection services for various projects in the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Western Region (Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 246.0). The types of projects to be inspected under this agreement may include, but are not limited to, bituminous overlays, bridge rehabilitation and replacements, service plaza parking lot expansions and building modifications.
The agreement will have a completion date of December 31, 2002 with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The agreement will be for a maximum cost of $750,000.
The main service to be provided under this agreement will be to supply construction inspectors on an as-needed basis as a supplement to our existing inspection staff. On limited occasions, the selected firm may be required to provide a full time onsite construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm may be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write project correspondence, and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm may be required to keep records utilizing the Turnpike's Construction Documentation System (CDS) to document the construction progress, prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities and communities, conduct semifinal and final inspections, determine the final quantities for each contract item, and perform other duties as required.
Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission construction project must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 1 year of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education--Graduation from High School or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for high school graduation.
Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which required reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
Questions and inquires concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by e-mail at mwagner@paturnpike.com.
Open-End Coating Consultation Services
SystemwideReference No. 3-131 The Commission may retain an Engineering firm specializing in protective coatings to provide open-end construction coating inspection services and consultation for various projects Statewide on the Pennsylvania Turnpike System. The types of projects to be inspected under this agreement may include, but are not limited to, existing steel bridges, water tanks, radio towers, sign structures and field applications of coatings to shop primed steel. Other tasks that may be assigned include review of new coating and paint removal products, recommendation of coating selection, specification preparation, existing steel corrosion surveys, cost effective paint maintenance strategy development, identification of candidate structures for maintenance painting, coating failure analysis, and training of Commission personnel in coating related issues.
The agreement will have a completion date of December 31, 2002 with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The agreement will be for a maximum cost of $500,000.
The firm will be required to provide technical expertise in all aspects of coating management. On limited occasions, the selected firm may be required to provide a full time onsite construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm may be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write project correspondence, and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm may be required to document the construction progress, prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities and communities, conduct semifinal and final inspections, determine the final quantities for each contract item, and perform other duties as required. All other assigned tasks not directly involved with inspection work will require appropriate written reports.
Questions and inquires concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by e-mail at mwagner@paturnpike.com.
Open-End Construction Inspection Milepost 246.00 to Milepost 359.0 and the Northeast Extension Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne and Montgomery Counties Reference No. 4-056 The Commission will retain an Engineering or Construction Management firm to provide open-end construction inspection services for various projects in the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Eastern Region (Milepost 246.00 to Milepost 359.0 and the Northeast Extension). The types of projects to be inspected under this agreement may include, but are not limited to, bituminous overlays, bridge rehabilitation and replacements, service plaza parking lot expansions and building modifications.
The agreement will have a completion date of December 31, 2002 with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The agreement will be for a maximum cost of $750,000.
The main service to be provided under this agreement will be to supply construction inspectors on an as-needed basis as a supplement to our existing inspection staff. On limited occasions, the selected firm may be required to provide a full time onsite construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm may be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write project correspondence, and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm may be required to keep records utilizing the Turnpike's Construction Documentation System (CDS) to document the construction progress, prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities and communities, conduct semifinal and final inspections, determine the final quantities for each contract item, and perform other duties as required.
Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission construction project must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.
2. Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 1 year of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education--Graduation from High School or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for high school graduation.
Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which required reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
Questions and inquires concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by e-mail at mwagner@paturnpike.com.
Construction Inspection/Project Management Services for the Roadway Reconstruction and Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement between Mileposts 85.00 and 94.00 Westmoreland County, PA Reference No. 1-118 The Commission will retain an Engineering or construction Management firm with full depth highway pavement replacement inspection experience to provide a staff of approximately 15 field inspection personnel for the complete construction inspection, management, administration and documentation for the Roadway Reconstruction and Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement between Mileposts 85.00 and 94.00, in Westmoreland County. Construction documents were prepared using metric units. Construction will include the reconstruction and widening of the roadway with 3.6 meter width shoulders, 5.5 meter width median, and 19 meter width of full depth Bituminous Roadway with an ID-3 Wearing Course. Additional work includes the replacement of several overhead bridge structures, installation of an Asphalt Permeable Base Course, and the replacement of the existing drainage structures. The total estimated cost of this construction is $60 million. The Consultant Agreement is anticipated to start in March 2001 and terminate in December 2006.
The selected firm will be required to provide a full time onsite construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm will be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write all project correspondence, and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm will be required to keep records utilizing the Turnpike's Construction Documentation System (CDS) to document the construction progress. The selected firm will also be expected to prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities, communities and the press, conduct semifinal and final inspections, and determine the final quantities for each contract item. The Construction Management team will also be expected to handle public relation activities for the project, which would include but may not limited to, development and maintenance of a project web site, press conferences, answering customer questions, informational brochures, and other duties as required.
Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission constructed project must meet the following Requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, (NICET) as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.
2. Be registered as a professional engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 1 year of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education--Graduation from High School or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for High School graduation.
Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which requires reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
The Commission reserves the right to place Commission personnel on the project to assist the Construction Manager with various Construction Management duties.
The following factors will be considered by the Commission during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest for this project:
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, completing 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
f. Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Address these items and any necessary further details in a brief yet comprehensive manner in the letter of interest.
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by e-mail at mwagner@paturnpike.com.
Construction Inspection/Project Management Services for the Roadway Reconstruction and Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement between Mileposts 109.00 and 122.00
Somerset County, PAReference No. 2-060 The Commission will retain an Engineering or Construction Management firm with full depth highway pavement replacement inspection experience to provide a staff of approximately 15 field inspection personnel for the complete construction inspection, management, administration and documentation for the Roadway Reconstruction and Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement between Mileposts 109.00 and 122.00, in Somerset County. Construction documents were prepared using metric units. Construction will include the reconstruction and widening of the roadway with 3.6 meter width shoulders, a variable width median ranging from 3.1 to 7.8 meters, and 15.2 meter width of full depth Bituminous Roadway with an ID-3 Wearing Course. Additional work includes the replacement of several overhead bridge structures, installation of an Asphalt Permeable Base Course, Geo-grid slope fill construction and the replacement of the existing drainage structures. The total estimated cost of this construction is $65 million. The Consultant Agreement is anticipated to start in January 2001 and terminate in May 2006.
The selected firm will be required to provide a full time onsite construction inspection staff, with sufficient office personnel, managers, engineers, technicians and clerical staff to support the field functions. The selected firm will be required to attend the prebid meeting and preconstruction conference, write all project correspondence, and review and approve contractor's submissions. In addition, the selected firm will be required to keep records utilizing the Turnpike's Construction Documentation System (CDS) to document the construction progress. The selected firm will also be expected to prepare current and final estimates for payment to contractors, prepare change orders, conduct monthly job conferences, monitor monthly progress, provide liaison with affected utilities, communities and the press, conduct semifinal and final inspections, and determine the final quantities for each contract item. The Construction Management team will also be expected to handle public relation activities for the project, which would include but may not limited to, development and maintenance of a project web site, press conferences, answering customer questions, informational brochures, and other duties as required.
Eighty percent of the inspection staff assigned to this Commission constructed project must meet the following Requirements:
1. Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, (NICET) as a Transportation Engineering Technician--Construction Level 2 or higher.
2. Be registered as a professional engineer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 1 year highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
3. Be certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with 2 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
5. Hold an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 3 years of highway inspection experience acceptable to the Commission.
The remaining 20% assigned to this project shall meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education--Graduation from High School or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection approved by the Commission may be substituted for High School graduation.
Experience--One year of experience in construction inspection or workmanship which requires reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, or 1 year of experience in a variety of assignments involving the testing of materials used in highway or similar construction projects. A 2 to 4 year engineering college degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
The Commission reserves the right to place Commission personnel on the project to assist the Construction Manager with various Construction Management duties.
The following factors will be considered by the Commission during the evaluation of the firms submitting Letters of Interest for this project:
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, completing 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 preformed.
e. Workload of the prime consultant and subconsultants for all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
f. Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Address these items and any necessary further details in a brief yet comprehensive manner in the letter of interest.
Questions and inquiries concerning this Project should be directed to Matthew J. Wagner, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5210, or by e-mail at mwagner@paturnpike.com.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in providing the described 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 three page expression of interest on the advertised project. 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 subconsultants 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
5. An Annual Qualification Package similar to the one submitted to the Pennsylvania 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 its 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 × 11 page, one side, per person). Only resumes of key personnel should be included.
* Copy of the firm's registration to do business in the Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State for firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania.
* 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.
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 these contracts will be 10% each. Responding firms shall clearly identify DBE/MBE/WBE firms, expected to participate in these contracts, 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 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.
Firms interested in performing the these services are invited to submit a letter of interest and required information to Michael W. Flack, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer for Construction, at the PA Turnpike CommissionAdministration Building located at 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-0779. (FedEx address: 176 Kost Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-0779) (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The letter of interest and required information must be received by 12 p.m. (noon), Local Time, Friday, September 1, 2000. Any 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 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.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Chairperson[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-1412. Filed for public inspection August 11, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
