The Delaware River Port Authority ("Authority") hereby invites interested professional consulting engineering firms to submit a Statement of Qualification for provided design services PATCO Right-of-Way Embankment Restoration, Drainage Improvements, and Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project. This public advertisement constitutes the Delaware River Port Authority's formal solicitation to determine the interest of qualified firms in the aforementioned project. The Scope of Services the Authority requires shall include all design Services including, but limited to, surveying; field inspections; developing required permits, repair options, site assessments, cost estimates, and schedule at various PATCO locations; updating the previous preliminary design report; and development of construction drawings and specifications. The Statement of Qualifications shall describe, in five (5) pages or less the following:
- Qualification of the firm including any subconsultants and the key personnel on the inspection team.
- Briefly describe similar consultation projects successfully completed in the last five years by the firm and the key personnel.
- The current workload of the firm.
- Location of the office where the work will be performed. The Authority's Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution stating Consultants seeking contracted work must be prevented from influencing the vendor selection process. In order to be considered in the vendor selection process, a Political Contribution Form and Certification must be completed and submitted with the Statement of Qualifications. The Delaware River Port Authority is firmly committed to providing full and equal business opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or non-job related disability. In that regard, the Delaware River Port Authority will affirmatively assure that minority and female-owned business enterprises are afforded equal opportunities to submit proposals for consideration for all purchases and contracts issued in connection with this project. Prospective proposers should understand that the participation of certified MBEs and WBEs is a matter of great interest in the evaluation of all proposals. To that end, the DRPA has established MBE and WBE goals for this project. Proposers are not expected to name their MBE and WBE team members at the time they submit the Statement of Qualifications; however, should include a statement if they will be committed to using MBE and WBE firms. MBE and WBE team members must be named, and commitment levels must be noted at the time the proposal is submitted. Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Network. Faxed, e-Mailed, and/or hardcopies will not be accepted. The Ariba submission requirement is mandatory and non-waivable. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. Short Listed BT:- WSP USA
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson / Philadelphia
KSE
Michael Baker International LLC
TranSystems Corporation - Philadelphia
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