Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)Issuing agency·Pennsylvania·via a public procurement portalThe anticipated date of selection for this agreement is 01/13/2027, with a NTP on the first work order anticipated for 02/03/2027.
The Department of Transportation will retain a consultant firm for a project specific Open-end agreement for the services indicated below:
This project will be the full reconstruction to interstate standards for I-80 between Lightstreet interchange and the Susquehanna River. This will be a full federal oversight project and schedules will need to reflect all timeframes needed for review and approval by FHWA in design and construction.
The engineering work and services that may be required under this contract includes but are not limited to:
These engineering services identified are the general work activities that can be expected under this Open-end / Project specific Agreement. A more detailed project specific Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this agreement. These projects may be required to be designed with digital delivery. All pre-bid files must be prepared and submitted electronically to be included in contract. These files include but are not limited to MicroStation files, Inroads files for surface, geometry, drainage, templates, corridors, and preferences.
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:
This agreement may consist of preparation of the required environmental documents, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction services. A specific project-related Scope of Work will be outlined for each individual Work Order developed under this Open-end Agreement.
Specific activities may include, but are not limited to:
Environmental Analysis - The areas of environmental study required under the Contract may 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; bridge bat assessments; wetlands; soils; geology; farmlands; visual quality; socio-economic 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. The level of environmental clearance will be determined when the Department has determined the course of action that will be pursued as a result of the environmental studies. The project team will be responsible for all investigations and public involvement to obtain the necessary level of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval.
Preliminary Engineering - The actual Preliminary Engineering services required could include, but not be limited to: field surveys, traffic counts and analysis, signing and lighting activities, hydrologic and hydraulic study, preliminary type, size, and location study, preliminary geotechnical engineering report, borings, preliminary right-of-way activities, utility investigation, preliminary drainage design, safety review/audit, preliminary traffic control plan, preliminary pavement design, typical sections, preliminary line and grade, design field view, public involvement, design exception approval requests, development of miscellaneous construction details, project scheduling, and project management and coordination.
Final Design - Final Design services will depend on the results of Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Analysis and could include, but not be limited to: supplemental surveys, waterway permits, final geotechnical report, final roadway design, utility engineering, highway construction plans (including all also plans), right-of-way plans, right-of-way acquisition. final plan checks, final design office meeting, CPM/constructability review, value engineering reviews, specification and estimate submission, project scheduling, public involvement and coordination, and project management and coordination.
Services During Construction - Shop drawing review and consultation during construction. If design or design related problems are encountered during construction, the District will contact the design consultant to satisfy concerns or misunderstandings.
The design of this project will be developed in English units and will conform to current applicable Department Design Manuals, Publications, Standards and Specifications. Deliverables will be provided as required by the Department of Transportation, FHWA, and all other involved agencies. Deliverables will be in electronic and hard copy. No Mylar.
Work may include but is not limited to: preliminary engineering and/or preliminary design support services, final design and/or final design support services, and construction support services. The project is located in South Center and Scott Townships, Columbia County on SR 80, both eastbound and westbound from the Susquehanna River to Lightstreet interchange.
Preliminary design will include assessment of expected design standards assumptions for construction in mid to late 2030s. Interchange and three-lane criteria should be considered. Construction phasing is anticipated to maintain 2-lanes in each direction at all times. All drainage including deep pipes and culverts should be assessed and issues addressed.
Bridge work may include but is not limited to, overlays, joint sealing, strip seals, bearings, bridge barriers, deteriorated concrete repair, deck replacement, structure replacement or widening, and general bridge preservation activities as needed for design lane width and shoulder.
The corridor is located in a rolling terrain region. The alignment contains many horizontal and vertical curves which meet the requirements for various design speeds. The area does not include any highway lighting or ITS. ITS work will be completed within the project under another contract.
All questions and answers are required to go through ECMS's "Questions and Responses" forum.
The statement of interest, at a minimum, should indicate how the selected firm will accomplish the tasks outlined and provide the services as detailed. The anticipated duration of the agreement is 10 years.
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.
The consultant will provide services for full reconstruction to interstate standards for I-80 between the Lightstreet interchange and the Susquehanna River as a full federal oversight project. Work includes environmental analysis and NEPA clearance, preliminary engineering including surveys, traffic analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, geotechnical investigation, drainage, pavement and traffic control design, final design including roadway, structure, right-of-way plans, utility engineering, permits, plans specifications and estimates, and construction-phase shop drawing review and consultation, plus right-of-way acquisition support, PUC and railroad coordination, erosion control, stormwater management, value engineering and bridge preservation and rehabilitation work, with detailed scope defined per work order.
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Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) (solicitation PENNDOT_ADV_19419), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
