Design

Design professionals interested in performing design contracts with the department must first complete the Vendor Registration process. Upon successful completion of the process, design firms are encouraged to apply for design opportunities by the department.

Selection of design professionals is governed by Section 905 of the Procurement Code. 

Commonwealth Job Opportunity

Are you ready for the challenge of working with the Public Works team to lead a billion dollar portfolio of construction projects? Do you have what it takes to direct a fast-paced collaborative environment that focuses on continuous improvement? 

The Department of General Services seeking a Director for the Bureau of Capital Design located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position involves managing client relations and design services for Commonwealth Capital Construction Projects, projects that help to improve the lives of everyone in Pennsylvania. The projects include renovations and new building construction, as well as other infrastructure improvements. Our mission is to deliver successful construction projects to our Client Agencies and Universities, while continuously improving our processes, operating more efficiently, effectively, safely and to deliver exceptional value for all Pennsylvanians. 

To find out more visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/2784842/director-of-capital-design?keywords=capital&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

DGS is looking forward to resuming the professional selection process.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, DGS is providing a DGS Guidance Document.  A copy of this document has been uploaded into the project solicitation folder for all currently advertised professional selections projects. 

Please review the document.  An authorized representative from each short-listed design firm will be required to acknowledge reading and understanding the document before anyone in the firm or their consultants can visit the project site.

        DGS Guidance Document.pdf

Design Selections Process Resources

• Upcoming Professional Selections

• Public Works Professional Selections Process Guidelines (Revised March 2018) 
• Instructions for completing and  submitting application V4 (updated March 2019)

• Join Skype Meeting 
• https://meet.lync.com/pagov/sstanisic/Q8CFN482?sl=1

Currently Advertised Projects

Click Here to view the Notice of Design Professional Selections.  Applications are due May 1, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

• PROJECT NO. DGS 199-60 Phase 1– Multiple Locations - Dam Rehabilitation Project, Jefferson, Indiana, Somerset, Venango and Fayette Counties, PA
  
• PROJECT NO. DGS 200-56 –  PA Game Commission – New Pymatuning Wildlife Learning Center, 12590 Hartstown Road, Crawford County, PA
  
• Project NO. DGS 371-05 Phase 1 - SCI Albion – Renovate Chilled Water Plant, Erie County, PA
  
• PROJECT NO. DGS 373-07 Phase 1  – SCI Mahanoy – Expand Parking and Re-Pave Roads and Parking Lots, Schuylkill County, PA
  
• PROJECT NO. DGS 409-64 Phase 1 – Lock Haven, Millersville, and West Chester Universities – Demolition of Underutilized and Obsolete Buildings, Clinton, Lancaster and Chester Counties, PA

• PROJECT NO. DGS 417-48 Phase 1 - Thaddeus Stevens College - New Multipurpose/Dorm Building, Lancaster County, PA

• PROJECT NO. DGS 515-33 Phase 1 – Wernersville State Hospital – Upgrade Elevators, Berks County, PA

• PROJECT NO. DGS 571-38 Phase 1 – SCI Rockview – Replace Windows in Treatment Building, Centre County, PA

• PROJECT NO. DGS 1101-54 Phase 1 - Lincoln University - Renovations to Cresson Hall
  

Professional Selections Potential Applicants

Note: Every Monday the potential applicant's list is updated to reflect the most current projects out to bid.

Selections Committee Scoring Summary Sheets

• May 28, 2020.
• February 19, 2020
• September 19, 2019
• July 17, 2019
• May 1, 2019.
• February 27 2019
• December 12, 2018.
• October 24, 2018
• August 28, 2018
• June 19, 2018
• November 15, 2017
• August 22, 2017
• May 18, 2017
• March 30, 2017
  

Recommended Firms

• Results of the May 28, 2020 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the February 19, 2020 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the December 12, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the September 19, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the July 17, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the May 1, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the February 27, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the December 12, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the October 24, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the August 28, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the June 19, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the November 15, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the August 22, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the May 18, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the March 30, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the November 23, 2015 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the September 30, 2015 Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the July 28, 2015, Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the March 17, 2015, Selections Committee Meeting
• Results of the December 18, 2014, Selections Committee Meeting 

• From the September 19, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• From the July 17, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• From the May 1, 2019 Selections Committee Meeting.
• From the February 2019 Selections Committee Meeting
• From the December 12, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting.
• From the October 24, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting.
• From the August 28, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting
  
• From the June 19, 2018 Selections Committee Meeting
  
• From the November 15, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting 
  
• From the August 22, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting 
  
• From the May 18, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting
  
• From the March 30, 2017 Selections Committee Meeting

Professional Appointment Letters From November 23, 2015 Selections Committee Meeting

• Professional Appointment Letters Capital Projects

Professional Appointment Letters From September 30, 2015 Selections Committee Meeting

• Professional Appointment Letters Small Business Projects
• Professional Appointment Letters Capital Projects

Professional Appointment Letters From July 28, 2015 Selections Committee Meeting

• Professional Appointment Letters Small Business Projects
• Professional Appointment Letters Capital Projects

Professional Appointment Letters From March 17, 2015 Selections Committee Meeting

• Professional Appointment Letters Small Business Projects
• Professional Appointment Letters Capital Projects 
  

Professional Appointment Letters From December 18, 2014 Selections Committee Meeting

• Professional Appointment Letters Small Business Projects
• Professional Appointment Letters Capital Projects
  

Selection Committee Members: 

• R. Scott Christie
• Randy Galiotto
• Alan P. Hoffmann
• James D. Lewis, Jr.
• Matthew R. Luttrell
  

Design Documents

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