The County of Berks will retain a PennDOT qualified engineering consultant to provide environmental studies,
preliminary engineering, final design, right-of-way acquisition services, and construction consultation for the
replacement of the Moselem Springs Bridge, County Bridge #63B, Eagle Road over Moselem Creek in Richmond
Township, Berks County. The existing structure, currently weight restricted at 5 Tons and designated as
Functionally Obsolete and Structurally Deficient, was constructed in 1905 and is a single span steel through truss
superstructure supported on concrete abutments with a span length of 52'. The roadway width on the bridge is 18'
out to out. The bridge has an average daily traffic (ADT) of 687 cars per day, as measured in 2019. The new structure will meet current PennDOT design and safety standards as applicable and will be constructed in
accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 while providing a context-sensitive design approach. It is anticipated
that design and construction funding will be 100% Act 13 Fee for Local Use. Berks County encourages responses
from small firms, minority firms, and firms who have not previously performed work for the County. The following factors, listed in order of importance with weighted percentages, will be considered by the County
during the evaluation of the business partners submitting statements of interest:
o Specific experience of the individuals listed for each position that constitutes the proposed project team
with emphasis on their background in working for and familiarity with PennDOT procedures and
specifications. Past Experience with a similar role on PennDOT projects.
o Review of the consultant's overall bridge design experience, abilities, project concept and approach.
o Project Manager's experience with similar projects.
o How will you pursue project delivery in related to developing and/or meeting a realistic design schedule
and completing the project within budget Questions regarding this request can be directed to grodrigues@berkspa.gov. The statement of interest shall, at a minimum,
include the following:
o A concise narrative describing the project including replacement alternatives and any special considerations
(5 pages max.)
o U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Form 330 (Resumes should be of key people stating their
specific role in the project and project descriptions must include client contact information and emphasize
areas of expertise)
o References for similar projects (a minimum of 5)
o List any subconsultants that will be used for this project and their role/responsibility. Please provide
resumes and project references for each subconsultant
o A design schedule
o Statement of current and anticipated workload for the proposed project team
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