RFP for Southwest Arterial Highway County Road 19A

The Washington County Public Works Department is soliciting proposals for environmental and design engineering services to realign County Road 19A in the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The project involves creating a new arterial highway connecting US 61 to Jamaica Avenue, which includes a grade-separated crossing over the CPKC Railroad. The scope of work encompasses project coordination, utility and railroad coordination, EAW and CATEX environmental documentation, and the development of design services up to 100 percent bridge plans. Technical requirements include extensive geotechnical investigations involving Standard Penetration Test borings, bedrock cores, and soil laboratory testing to provide recommendations for pavement, foundations, and stormwater infiltration. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on March 14, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to the project manager. Selection is based on Qualification Based Selection, meaning price will not be considered during the evaluation. Proposals will be scored based on the experience and qualifications of the project manager and team, understanding of project goals, the proposed work plan and schedule, and overall technical competence. The successful contractor must maintain significant insurance coverages, including professional liability of up to 4 million dollars annual aggregate, and ensure the project manager is based in a local Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area office. All work and data management must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.