Bridge Engineering Software Services

OS-34 (6-19)
Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Replace Technical Submittal, Replace Cost Submittal, and
Personal Qualifications sheet.
Solicitation: RFP 3524R13 Bridge Engineering Software Services
Due Date/Time: September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Addendum Number: Two
To All Suppliers:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania defines a solicitation "Addendum" as an addition to
or amendment of the original terms, conditions, specifications, or instructions of a
procurement solicitation (e.g., Invitation for Bids or Request for Proposals), including
but not limited to questions and answers, which are considered a material part of the
solicitation.
Please see the following update:
Addendum Number Two does the following:
1. Replaces the Preproposal Conference Packet attached in its entirety with an
updated version, dated September 14, 2026.
2. Replaces the Cost Submittal attached in Question Group 1.5: Cost
Submittal in its entirety with an updated version, dated September 8, 2026.
3. Replaces the Personnel Qualifications Sheet attached in Buyer
Attachments in its entirety with an updated version, dated September 8, 2026.
4. Extends the RFP Submission Deadline to September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
5. Replaces the Technical Submittal in Question Group 1.1: Technical
Questions in its entirety with an updated version, dated September 8, 2026
reflecting the following changes:
a. Amends language in Section I-3, Part C. Staff Requirements,
Subsection 3:
From:

1. Contract Manager:
The Selected Offeror Contract Manager shall be responsible for the
administration of all Selected Offeror work performed under the
resulting contract (as described in I-4 TASKS) and shall be the primary
point of contact between the Selected Offeror and OA/IED's
Engineering Software Section Manager. The Contract Manager shall
meet the following requirements.
* 10 years' experience of project management.
* 5 years' experience of managing IT projects.
To:
1. Contract Manager:
The Selected Offeror Contract Manager shall be responsible for the
administration of all Selected Offeror work performed under the
resulting contract (as described in I-5 TASKS) and shall be the primary
point of contact between the Selected Offeror and OA/IED's
Engineering Software Section Manager. The Contract Manager shall
meet the following requirements.
* 10 years' experience of project management.
* 5 years' experience of managing IT projects.
b. Amends language in Section I-3, Part C. Staff Requirements,
Subsection 3:
From:
2. Technical Contract Manager:
The Selected Offeror Technical Contract Manager shall be responsible
for all the Selected Offeror engineering recommendations and Selected
Offeror decisions on this contract (as described in I-4 TASKS).
The Technical Contract Manager shall meet the following
requirements.
* 10 years' experience of Bridge Design or Bridge Load Rating
* 5 years' experience of PennDOT Bridge Design or PennDOT
Bridge Load Rating.
* Registered Professional Engineer licensed by the
Commonwealth of PA.

To:
2. Technical Contract Manager:
The Selected Offeror Technical Contract Manager shall be responsible
for all the Selected Offeror engineering recommendations and Selected
Offeror decisions on this contract (as described in I-5 TASKS).
The Technical Contract Manager shall meet the following
requirements.
* 10 years' experience of Bridge Design or Bridge Load Rating
* 5 years' experience of PennDOT Bridge Design or PennDOT
Bridge Load Rating.
* Registered Professional Engineer licensed by the
Commonwealth of PA.
c. Amends language in Section I-3, Part C. Staff Requirements,
Subsection 3:
From:
3. Support Services Personnel:
Each individual to be used for the support services task (as described
in I-4 TASKS), shall meet the following requirements.
* 3 years' experience of Bridge Design or Bridge Load Rating
* Be a registered Professional Engineer licensed by the
Commonwealth of PA or be supervised by a registered
Professional Engineer licensed by the Commonwealth of PA.
To:
3. Support Services Personnel:
Each individual to be used for the support services task (as described
in I-5 TASKS), shall meet the following requirements.
* 3 years' experience of Bridge Design or Bridge Load Rating
* Be a registered Professional Engineer licensed by the
Commonwealth of PA or be supervised by a registered
Professional Engineer licensed by the Commonwealth of PA.

d. Amends language in Section I-3, Part C. Staff Requirements,
Subsection 3:
From:
4. Software Development Testing and Verification Personnel:
Each individual to be used for the Software Development Testing and
Verification task (as described in I-4 TASKS), shall meet the following
requirements.
* 3 years' experience of Bridge Design or Bridge Load Rating
Be a registered Professional Engineer licensed by the
Commonwealth of PA or be supervised by a registered
Professional Engineer licensed by the Commonwealth of PA.
To:
4. Software Development Testing and Verification Personnel:
Each individual to be used for the Software Development Testing and
Verification task (as described in I-5 TASKS), shall meet the following
requirements.
* 3 years' experience of Bridge Design or Bridge Load Rating
* Be a registered Professional Engineer licensed by the
Commonwealth of PA or be supervised by a registered
Professional Engineer licensed by the Commonwealth of PA.
e. Amends language in Section I-5, Tasks:
From:
The tasks below represent the work that will be required under this
contract and as such are being used to evaluate proposal
responses. Any additional work performed will be at the rates
submitted as part of the Cost Submittal.
There are two fixed-schedule tasks described below related to
knowledge transfer at the beginning and end of the contract -
Transition/Implementation (at the start of the contract) and
turnover (at the end of the contract). In addition, there are three
major tasks identified for this contract: project management,
support services, and software development and

maintenance services. For each major task, work will be
prioritized, scheduled, and assigned by OA/IED's Engineering
Software Section Manager in coordination with PennDOT's Bureau
of Bridges (BoB). The Selected Offeror should not anticipate a
uniform distribution of work throughout the contract period.
For the major tasks identified for this contract, meetings, such as
Release Planning Meetings and the Review and Status Meeting.
Meetings will be held via on-line meeting.
As directed by the Engineering Software Section Manager, the
Selected Offeror shall comply with the accessibility standards set
out in IT Policy ACC001, Accessibility Policy issued by the
Governor's Office of Administration, Office for Information
Technology (located
https://www.oa.pa.gov/Policies/Pages/itp.aspx) for our
engineering programs.
The Selected Offeror shall accomplish the objectives through the
following tasks.
I-4.1 Transition/Implementation Task
I-4.2 Project Management Task
I-4.3 Support Services Task
I-4.4 Software Development and Maintenance Services Task
I-4.5 Turnover Task
To:
The tasks below represent the work that will be required under this
contract and as such are being used to evaluate proposal
responses. Any additional work performed will be at the rates
submitted as part of the Cost Submittal.
There are two fixed-schedule tasks described below related to
knowledge transfer at the beginning and end of the contract -
Transition/Implementation (at the start of the contract) and
turnover (at the end of the contract). In addition, there are three
major tasks identified for this contract: project management,
support services, and software development and
maintenance services. For each major task, work will be
prioritized, scheduled, and assigned by OA/IED's Engineering
Software Section Manager in coordination with PennDOT's Bureau

of Bridges (BoB). The Selected Offeror should not anticipate a
uniform distribution of work throughout the contract period.
For the major tasks identified for this contract, meetings, such as
Release Planning Meetings and the Review and Status Meeting.
Meetings will be held via on-line meeting.
As directed by the Engineering Software Section Manager, the
Selected Offeror shall comply with the accessibility standards set
out in IT Policy ACC001, Accessibility Policy issued by the
Governor's Office of Administration, Office for Information
Technology (located
https://www.oa.pa.gov/Policies/Pages/itp.aspx) for our
engineering programs.
The Selected Offeror shall accomplish the objectives through the following
tasks.
I-5.1 Transition/Implementation Task
I-5.2 Project Management Task
I-5.3 Support Services Task
I-5.4 Software Development and Maintenance Services Task
I-5.5 Turnover Task
Except as clarified and amended by this Addendum, the terms, conditions,
specifications, and instructions of the solicitation and any previous Addendum(s),
remain as originally written.
Regards,
Anthony Marazas
Issuing Officer