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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY PUBLIC NOTICE The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is accepting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications from Professional Companies who wish to be considered for the following: NEW ACCESS SHAFT MANHOLES NEAR A-40 AND M-49 (S-474) All questions should also be submitted,in writing, to Suzanne Thomas. Interested … Continued

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