RFP for CSAH 5, 55, and 96 Final Design

The Washington County Public Works Department has issued a Request for Proposals to engage a qualified consulting firm for the final design engineering of an intersection improvement project involving CSAH 5 (Stonebridge Trail N), County Road 55 (Norell Avenue N), and CSAH 96 (Dellwood Road N) in Stillwater Township, Minnesota. The scope encompasses project management, data collection, stakeholder engagement, utility coordination, permitting, detailed design, bidding assistance, and preparation of construction documents, with the goal of producing municipally approved plans ready for advertisement by January 2027. The project emphasizes minimizing public inconvenience and environmental impacts, with funding from local and federal sources. The contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the selected firm must demonstrate expertise in similar county roadway projects, with key personnel based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The process is qualifications-based, with proposals evaluated primarily on team experience, project approach, schedule, and technical competence, excluding price considerations during selection. The contractual terms incorporate standard county-specific clauses and references to applicable Minnesota statutes and federal regulations, covering nondiscrimination, law compliance, data practices, insurance, indemnification, conflict of interest, safety, and security protocols. Notably, the contract prohibits firearms on County premises unless legally exempt, mandates a project-specific Quality Management Plan, and requires detailed documentation and monthly progress reports. Deliverables include preliminary and final plans, special provisions, cost estimates, and electronic design files, all subject to County review and acceptance. Administrative procedures specify that invoices will be paid within 30 days upon proper documentation, with the County acting as the primary payment and project management authority. Proposal submissions must be concise, limited to five pages excluding cover and appendices, and are due electronically by November 7, 2025, with questions directed to the designated project manager. Overall, the contract emphasizes rigorous qualification assessment, adherence to detailed design and quality standards, and compliance with all applicable laws and safety requirements to ensure successful project delivery.