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- Advertisement - Open End - Various Engineering Services and Environmental Studies
- History
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- 11/02/2026
- Soi Deadline
- 11/12/2026
- Contacts
- Org
- 1200
- Name
- Gary L. Barber
- Email
- gabarber@pa.gov
- Phone
- (724) 439-5517
- Criteria
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- 35%
- Description
- Describe specialized experience related to environmental studies.
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- 25%
- Description
- How did the team perform on past projects?
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- 20%
- Description
- How will the team pursue project delivery in relation to developing and/or meeting design and construction project schedules?
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- 10%
- Description
- Use and experience of subconsultants, how subconsultants are planned to be incorporated into the projects, and how they will be managed to ensure that their work and deliverables are timely and meet high quality standards.
- Weight
- 10%
- Description
- What will the team do to ensure that a proper application of principles will result in more cost-effective solutions that apply design flexibility with consideration of the surrounding land use and all transportation modes?
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- 100%
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- Agreements
- Name
- Environmental Open End
- Number
- E06749
- Soi Deadline
- 11/12/2026
- State Funded
- No
- Requirements
- All questions and answers are required to go through ECMS's "Questions and Responses" forum.
The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be 0 of the total agreement cost. Cost included in a DBE firm's price proposal as direct cost of work and services by others shall not count as DBE participation in this agreement, unless completed by a DBE firm. Additional information concerning DBE participation in this agreement is contained in the General Requirements and Information Section referenced below.
The engineering services and environmental studies identified above are the general work activities that can be expected under this Open-end Contract. A more specific and project-related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this Open-end Contract.
Additional information regarding this Agreement/Advertisement and Statement of Interest requirements are contained in the [General Requirements](SVCOMFileCabinet?action=GETURL&FILE_NAME=Advertisement General Requirements - Non Construction Inspection Services&FILE_DATE=06/26/2026) document.
- Agreement Type
- Open End
- Detail Fetched
- Yes
- Initiating Org
- Engineering District 12-0
- Services Intro
- The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for (1) open-end agreement for the services indicated below on various projects. The projects are administered by Engineering District 12-0 and are located in Engineering District 12-0. The Agreement will be for a period of 5 years. with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The maximum amount of the Open-end Agreement will be 1,500,000 dollars.
- Selection Prose
- The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of (3 ) firms for the purpose of negotiating an agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the statements of interest received in response to this solicitation. The final ranking will be established directly from the statements of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the final ranking.
The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the business partners submitting statements of interest:
- Special Comments
- The anticipated date of selection for this agreement is 12/09/2026, with a NTP on the first work order anticipated for 01/15/2027.
- Selection Process
- Modified
- Services Requested
- Design and Misc Services
- General Requirements
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- 3,083
- Ts
- 06/26/2026 10:53:42 AM
- Type
- 10
- File Date
- 06/26/2026
- File Name
- Advertisement General Requirements - Non Construction Inspection Services
- Listing
- Adv Id
- 19398
- Soi Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- Soi Raw
- 11/12/2026
- Adv Id Raw
- 19,398
- Agreement
- E06749
- Short Desc
- Environmental Open End
- External Id
- PENNDOT_ADV_19398
- As Published Id
- 1
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- Engineering District 12-0
- Type Of Service
- Design and Misc Services
- Fetched At
- Nov 3, 2026
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- Advertisement - Open End - Various Engineering Services and Environmental Studies </td> </tr></table><table class="Section1" ><tr class="Section1" ><td class="Section1" ><table class="Section1Title" ><tr class="Section1Title" ><td class="Section1Title" >Special Comments</td></tr></table><table class="Section1Body" ><tr class="Section1Body" ><td class="Section1Body" ><table class="body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='100%'> </colgroup> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display: none;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p><p>The anticipated date of selection for this agreement is 12/09/2026, with a NTP on the first work order anticipated for 01/15/2027.</p> </td> </tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table class="header1"> <tr class="header1"> <td class="header1"> <table class="header1title"> <tr class="header1title"> <td class="header1title">General</td> </tr> </table> <table class="header1body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='25%'> <col WIDTH='75%'> </colgroup> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label"> Initiating Organization: </td> <td class="body"> <table class="body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='50%'> <col WIDTH='15%'> <col WIDTH='35%'> </colgroup> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> <label class="PDLabel" >Engineering District 12-0</label><input type=hidden name=INIT_ORG_CODE value='1200'> </td> <td class="label">Status:</td> <td class="status" nowrap> Published <A href="SVADVPublish?action=ShowPublishedAdvertisement &ADV_ID=19,398" class="results"> <img border="0" src="images/i_preview.gif" alt="Show Published Advertisement" name="lnkShowPublishedAdvertisement" style="vspace=5;" class="PDImage"> </A> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label">Agreement Type:</td> <td class="data"> Open End </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label">Open End Sub-Type:</td> <td class="data"> Non Project Specific </td> </tr> <!-- Naga Added code for CQ#32259 --> <tr class="body"> <td class="label">100% State Funded:</td> <td><label class="PDLabel" >No</label><input type=hidden name=STATE_FUND_100_PERCENT value='N'> </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label">Services Requested:</td> <td class="data"> Design and Misc Services </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label">Selection Process:</td> <td class="data"> Modified </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label">SOI Deadline:</td> <td class="data"> 11/12/2026 </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="label top"> Agreements: </td> <td class="data"> <table class="body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='5%'> <col WIDTH='2%'> <col WIDTH='0*'> <col WIDTH='*'> </colgroup> <tr class="body"> <td class="dataleft"> <A class="PDLink" href="SVAGR?action=SHOWAGRINFO&AGR=E06749&">E06749</A> </td> <td> </td> <td class="dataleft"> Environmental Open End </td> <td class="dataleft"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr class="header1body"> <td class="info" colspan="2"> <br> * This advertisement was created from Agreement <A class="PDLink" href="SVAGR?action=SHOWAGRINFO&AGR=E06749"> E06749 </A> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr></table><table class="Section1" ><tr class="Section1" ><td class="Section1" ><table class="Section1Title" ><tr class="Section1Title" ><td class="Section1Title" >Services</td></tr></table><table class="Section1Body" ><tr class="Section1Body" ><td class="Section1Body" ><table class="body"> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> The Department of Transportation will retain an engineering firm for (1) open-end agreement for the services indicated below on various projects. The projects are administered by <label class="PDLabel" >Engineering District 12-0</label><input type=hidden name=INIT_ORG_CODE value='1200'> and are located in <label class="PDLabel" >Engineering District 12-0</label><input type=hidden name=WORK_UNIT_CODE value='1200'>. The Agreement will be for a period of <label class="PDLabel" >5 years</label><input type=hidden name=CONTRACT_DURATION_CODE value='05'>. with projects assigned on an as-needed basis. The maximum amount of the Open-end Agreement will be 1,500,000 dollars. </td> </tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table class="Section1" ><tr class="Section1" ><td class="Section1" ><table class="Section1Title" ><tr class="Section1Title" ><td class="Section1Title" >Selection Criteria</td></tr></table><table class="Section1Body" ><tr class="Section1Body" ><td class="Section1Body" ><table class="body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='100%'> </colgroup> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> The Department will establish an order of ranking of a minimum of (3 ) firms for the purpose of negotiating an agreement based on the Department's evaluation of the statements of interest received in response to this solicitation. The final ranking will be established directly from the statements of interest. Technical proposals will not be requested prior to the establishment of the final ranking. <br><br> The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be considered by the Department during the evaluation of the business partners submitting statements of interest:<br> </td> </tr></table><table class="results"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='95%' class="left"> <col WIDTH='5%' class="left"> </colgroup> <tr class="resultsheader"> <th class="results" nowrap> <label class="PDLabel" >Criteria Description</label> </th> <th class="results center"> <label class="PDLabel" >Weight</label> </th> </tr> <tr class='PDEvenRow' onMouseOver="this.className="highlight"" onMouseOut="this.className="PDEvenRow"" > <td class="results"> Describe specialized experience related to environmental studies. </td> <td class="results right"> 35%<input type=hidden name=SELECT_CRITERIA_WEIGHT_PCT value='35'> </td> </tr> <tr class='PDOddRow' onMouseOver="this.className="highlight"" onMouseOut="this.className="PDOddRow"" > <td class="results"> How did the team perform on past projects? </td> <td class="results right"> 25%<input type=hidden name=SELECT_CRITERIA_WEIGHT_PCT value='25'> </td> </tr> <tr class='PDEvenRow' onMouseOver="this.className="highlight"" onMouseOut="this.className="PDEvenRow"" > <td class="results"> How will the team pursue project delivery in relation to developing and/or meeting design and construction project schedules? </td> <td class="results right"> 20%<input type=hidden name=SELECT_CRITERIA_WEIGHT_PCT value='20'> </td> </tr> <tr class='PDOddRow' onMouseOver="this.className="highlight"" onMouseOut="this.className="PDOddRow"" > <td class="results"> Use and experience of subconsultants, how subconsultants are planned to be incorporated into the projects, and how they will be managed to ensure that their work and deliverables are timely and meet high quality standards. </td> <td class="results right"> 10%<input type=hidden name=SELECT_CRITERIA_WEIGHT_PCT value='10'> </td> </tr> <tr class='PDEvenRow' onMouseOver="this.className="highlight"" onMouseOut="this.className="PDEvenRow"" > <td class="results"> What will the team do to ensure that a proper application of principles will result in more cost-effective solutions that apply design flexibility with consideration of the surrounding land use and all transportation modes? </td> <td class="results right"> 10%<input type=hidden name=SELECT_CRITERIA_WEIGHT_PCT value='10'> </td> </tr> <tr class='PDEvenRow' onMouseOver="this.className="highlight"" onMouseOut="this.className="PDEvenRow"" > <td class="label"> Weight Total: </td> <td class="results right"> 100% </td> </tr></table> </td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table class="Section1" ><tr class="Section1" ><td class="Section1" ><table class="Section1Title" ><tr class="Section1Title" ><td class="Section1Title" >Work Task</td></tr></table><table class="Section1Body" ><tr class="Section1Body" ><td class="Section1Body" ><table class="body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='100%'> </colgroup> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> The work and services which may be required under this Agreement encompass a wide range of environmental studies and engineering efforts with the possibility of several different types of projects with short completion schedules being assigned concurrently. The anticipated types of projects include but not limited to: bridge replacements or bridge rehabilitation with minor approach work, environmental studies, roadway betterments (3R type), minor capital improvement projects (bridges or roadway), railroad grade crossing projects, and minor location studies, etc. <br><br> <p>The engineering work and services that may be required under this contract include, but are not limited to: perform field surveys, plot topography and cross sections, prepared submission for utility verification and relocations engineering, prepare all pertinent submissions and materials necessary for the Department to prepare the application to PUC and for the PUC field conference, attend and supply and required information for all PUC meetings and hearings during the design of the project, develop erosion control details and narrative, prepare right of way plans, complete structure designs include type, size and location reports, core boring layouts and foundation designs and reports, develop traffic control plans with narratives, conduct soils investigations and prepare soil reports, investigate utility involvement on the projects, provide material for and participate in value engineering reviews, coordinate contracts with railroad officials and procure railroad related costs, permits, and insurance, collect signal timing, accident data and other traffic flow data, document engineering study findings and activities, perform alternative analysis to assess and mitigate impacts, and prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates. These engineering services identified are the general work activities that can be expected under this Open-end Agreement. A more specific and project-related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this Open-end Agreement.</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display: none;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p> <br><br> <p>The areas of environmental study which may be required under the Agreement include, but are not limited to: air quality, noise energy vibration, hazardous waste, surface water and ground water quality, surface water and ground water hydrology, terrestrial ecology including threatened and endangered species, wetlands, soils, geology, farmlands, visual, quality socioeconomic resources, cultural resources, Section 4(f) Evaluations, early coordination and scoping correspondence meeting, minutes, public meeting and hearing presentations, visualization materials, handouts, and displays, technical basis reports (TBRs), and/or technical files, NEPA environmental documents, Section 106 documents, mitigation plans and reports, wetland and floodplain findings, and preliminary engineering plans, and remote sensing/mapping innovations. The format and content of all documents will be consistent with applicable State and Federal regulations, policies and guidelines. These environmental studies identified are the general work activities that can be expected under this Open-end Agreement. A more specific and project-related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this Open-end Agreement.</p><p>As part of this agreement, a USFWS Qualified Bat Surveyor/Bat will be required.</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display: none;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p> </td> </tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table class="Section1" ><tr class="Section1" ><td class="Section1" ><table class="Section1Title" ><tr class="Section1Title" ><td class="Section1Title" >Requirements</td></tr></table><table class="Section1Body" ><tr class="Section1Body" ><td class="Section1Body" ><table class="body"> <colgroup> <col WIDTH='100%'> </colgroup> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="display: none;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p> <br><br> All questions and answers are required to go through ECMS's "Questions and Responses" forum.<br><br><!-- CQ#11822-Naga --> <!-- Naga-CQ#32260 --> The goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this agreement shall be <label class="PDLabel" >0</label><input type=hidden name=DBE_GOAL_PCT value='0'> of the total agreement cost. 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A more specific and project-related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this Open-end Contract. <br><br> Additional information regarding this Agreement/Advertisement and Statement of Interest requirements are contained in the <A class="pdlink" href="SVCOMFileCabinet?action=GETURL&FILE_NAME=Advertisement General Requirements - Non Construction Inspection Services&FILE_DATE=06/26/2026"> General Requirements</a> document. </td> </tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table class="Section1" ><tr class="Section1" ><td class="Section1" > <table class="Section1Title" ><tr class="Section1Title" ><td class="Section1Title" >Attachment</td></tr></table> <table class="Section1Body" ><tr class="Section1Body" ><td class="Section1Body" > <table class="body"> <tr class="body"> <td class="data"> There is no file attachment. </td> </tr> </table> </td></tr></table></td></tr></table>
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