REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Responses to this RFP should be provided in the following numbered format as listed below.
1. Provide a brief description of the firm, including the number of years the firm has been in existence, range of professional services, office location(s), and staff size.
2. The Township is interested in the experience of the firm and/or the proposed project leaders on similar projects. Please provide information regarding a maximum of five (5) similar projects and include the following items in the narrative:
• Project name and location;
• Year completed;
• Owner representative’s name, title, address, and phone number;
• Project description; and
• Name of project manager and members of the project team.
Projects must have been completed in the last five (5) years.
3. Please include an organizational chart that indicates the project’s key personnel and their responsibilities. This chart should also include any proposed subcontractors.
4. Provide for each of the key personnel and subcontractors related work experience, education, training, and any other pertinent data that would demonstrate competence and experience in this type of work. Please note if any proposed individual would be a subcontractor or consultant outside the lead firm. Explain the firm’s past experience with each subcontractor listed. No change in the proposed key personnel or subcontractors will be approved without express written consent of the Township.
5. Identify the project’s principal contact and contact information.
6. Describe previous project experiences with the DVRPC TASA program and with any completed TASA projects within PennDOT District 6-0. Specific experience with PennDOT managed trail projects must be detailed in the proposal as well.
7. Describe a general project approach that could be employed to complete the project. Describe a process or project that was used in the past to successfully complete a similar pedestrian trail project.
8. The firm should list and describe any prior or ongoing engagements or professional relationships that would constitute a potential conflict of interest, together with a statement explaining why such relationships do not constitute a conflict of interest relative to performing the proposed project. The firm covenants and agrees that the firm and its officers, employees, and subcontractors will have no interest, including personal financial interest, and will acquire no interest, either directly or indirectly, that will conflict in any manner with the performance of the services called for under this RFP.
9. The response should identify and describe any potential problems, the firm’s approach to resolving these problems, and any special assistance that will be requested from the Township.
10. The proposal shall include the costs to prepare for and attend any anticipated meetings that may be required with regulatory agencies such as PennDOT, PA DEP and the Montgomery County Conservation District.
11. A proposed cost breakdown to perform all of the items listed in the Scope of Work (not to exceed) which may include surveying, engineering and all other applicable costs required to prepare the design plans & reports and any supporting construction drawings, bid documents or other items described in this RFP shall be provided for the project. The proposal should specify the number and types of public meetings that are included in the firm’s proposal. A minimum of one meeting is anticipated to present the project to the Township Board of Supervisors.
WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP CONTACT
To obtain the entire RFP and associated concept plan :
Questions regarding the request for proposals shall be submitted in writing no later than July 6th, 2026 to:
James E. Blanch, P.E., Township Engineer
Whitpain Township
960 Wentz Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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