Marion Heights Stormwater Improvements

Project: Marion Heights Stormwater Improvements
Location: Brunswick Street, Marion Heights Borough, Northumberland County, PA
Solicited by: Tonia Troup, Project Coordinator, SEDA-COG
📍 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
📞 (570) 524-4491
🌐 www.seda-cog.org

Project Overview

Marion Heights Borough seeks professional engineering services for stormwater drainage improvements along Brunswick Street. Services include:

• Full project design

• Specifications for bidding

• Construction supervision

• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Project Scope

• Stormwater Infrastructure:

  • New inlet boxes at Brunswick & Melrose and Brunswick & Fern

  • Connection to existing inlet at Brunswick & Warsaw

• Accessibility Improvements:

  • Remediation of four curb cuts with truncated domes

  • Removal of architectural barriers

Quotation Submission Details

• Deadline: July 8, 2025, by 11:00 AM (prevailing time)

• Submission Requirements:

  • Three (3) copies, sealed and clearly marked:
    “Engineering Services Quotation – Marion Heights”

  • Delivered to:
    Tonia Troup, SEDA-COG
    201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
    OR
    Marion Heights Borough Office
    224 E North Street, Marion Heights, PA 17832

• Note: Faxed or emailed quotations will not be accepted.

Design & Planning Responsibilities

• Complete engineering design with construction-ready plans

• Address all systems impacted by the project

• Attend up to 4 design meetings and 4 preconstruction/bidding meetings

• Provide cost estimates at preliminary and final design phases

• Identify and obtain all required permits (excluding environmental and archaeological reviews)

• Create a detailed project schedule and timeline

Bidding & Contract Coordination

• Prepare all bid and contract documents (bid forms, specs, compliance forms)

• Manage up to 10 bid document distributions

• Publish advertisements (costs reimbursed by borough)

• Coordinate bid opening, tabulations, award recommendations

• Assist the solicitor throughout the contract process

Construction Supervision

• Conduct regular site visits (as proposed in quotation)

• Review contractor submittals (samples, shop drawings, etc.)

• Approve contractor payment applications

• Attend final inspection and provide “As Built” drawings (both hard copy and electronic)

Additional Engineering Services

• Prepare required federal/state reports

• Assist with agency communications for project approvals

Compensation & Payment

• Contract will be lump sum, including all fees and reimbursables

• Payment based on percentage completion

• Payment contingent on DCED funding disbursement

Participation Goals & Compliance

MBE/WBE Goals:

• MBE: 5%

• WBE: 3%

Section 3 Compliance (24 CFR Part 75):

• Applies to construction contracts over $200,000 (not professional services)

• Engineer expected to support compliance documentation and facilitation

• Benchmarks:

  • Section 3 labor hours = 25%

  • Targeted Section 3 labor hours = 5%

Evaluation Criteria

1. Responsiveness to RFQ

2. Relevant experience & past performance

3. Quality of previous work

4. Resources and timeliness

5. Cost

6. MBE/WBE commitment

Note: Cost is only one of several evaluation factors.

Required Submittals

• Completed Standard Engineering Estimate

• Two references from similar projects (within the last 3 years)

• MBE/WBE Certification (if applicable)

• Documentation of MBE/WBE outreach (if subcontracting or hiring)

Insurance Requirement

• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance must be provided, including limits of coverage.