RFP for CSAH 13, 14, 18 Trail

The Washington County Public Works Department is soliciting proposals for project coordination, agency involvement, and design services for four off-road multi-use trail projects located along CSAH 13, 14, and 18 within the cities of Lake Elmo, Oakdale, and Woodbury, Minnesota. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting geotechnical and wetland evaluations, environmental assessments, and developing geometric layouts and final construction plans. The project involves extensive collaboration with MnDOT and local municipalities, as well as leading public engagement efforts. All work must adhere to MnDOT, CSAH, and Washington County design policies, with final deliverables including construction plans, engineer's estimates, and MicroStation design files. The period of performance runs from November 2024 through Summer 2026, with bid letting scheduled for December 2025 and construction anticipated for Spring or Summer 2026. Award is based on a Qualifications-Based Selection process where price is not considered; instead, proposals are evaluated on the project manager's qualifications (30%), key personnel experience (30%), technical competence and approach (20%), and the work plan and schedule (20%). A critical requirement is that the designated project manager must be based in a local office within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the project manager by 2:00 PM on November 1, 2024, and must not exceed six pages.