RFP for County Road 50 Corridor Study

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Feb 20, 2026
Due:	Mar 20, 2026
Agency:	Washington County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for

County Road 50 Corridor Study

from Trunk Highway 61 to County State Aid

Highway 15 (Manning Trail)

RFP release date: 2/20/2026

Submission due date: 3/20/2026

North Shop | 11660 Myeron Road North | Stillwater, MN 55082-9537

P: 651-430-4300 | F: 651-430-4350 | TTY: 651-430-6246

www.washingtoncountymn.gov

Washington County is an equal opportunity organization and employer

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. Background Information .......................................................................................................................... 3

1.2. County Authorized Representative .......................................................................................................... 3

1.3. Study Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.4. Schedule ................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Scope of Services ............................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Project Management................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2. Data Collection and Site Visit.......................................................................................................................... 5

2.3. Public and Agency Engagement ............................................................................................................... 5

2.4. Environmental Screening ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.4. Design Services ............................................................................................................................................... 6

2.5. Deliverables .................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.7. Additional Tasks .............................................................................................................................................. 8

3. Proposal Content ............................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1. Appendix A – County’s Standard Terms and Conditions.......................................................................... 9

3.2. Conflict of Interest.................................................................................................................................... 9

4. Proposal Submittal............................................................................................................................................. 9

5. Proposal Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................... 10

5.1. Conditions of this RFP............................................................................................................................. 10

6. Proposal Questions .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Appendix A - County's Standard Terms and Conditions ...................................................................................... 11

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1. Introduction

1.1. Background Information

The Washington County Public Works Department is issuing this request for proposals (RFP) to provide

project coordination, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and preliminary engineering services for

the County Road (CR) 50 Corridor Study.

CR 50 from TH 61 to CSAH 15 (Manning Trail):

• Is approximately 6 miles.

• Is functionally classified as a Major Collector on the

west end of the corridor, and a Minor Collector on the

east end of the corridor.

• Has traffic volumes that range from 700 to 2,000

vehicles/day.

• Has a posted speed limit of 50 mph, with advisory

speeds around curves.

• Has a posted weight limit of 9-tons, with a 7-ton spring

weight restriction.

• Is located within the Cites of Forest Lake and Scandia.

This project is included in the current Washington County

Capital Improvement Plan under the project number ‘RB-2682’.

Funding for this study will come from County Funds.

This study will be a cooperative effort between Washington County, the City of Forest Lake, and the City

of Scandia, with Washington County serving as the lead agency. All work performed under the

anticipated contract must be carried out in accordance with the procedures, requirements, and

regulations of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Minnesota Department of

Natural Resources (MnDNR), Washington County, Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District, Rice

Creek Watershed District, and the Cities.

1.2. County Authorized Representative

The County Authorized Representative for this RFP is Andrew Giesen:

andrew.giesen@washingtoncountymn.gov

1.3. Study Goals and Objectives

The objective of this study is to implement responsible improvements to this corridor. In summary, the

study goals are as follows:

• Utilize a comprehensive agency and public involvement process to engage, obtain feedback, and

build consensus around a publicly supported slate of recommendations for this corridor.

• Compile a planning level corridor inventory using existing and collected data to support an

understanding of existing conditions and potential corridor opportunities/constraints.

• Identify pedestrian/bike, safety, and drainage improvements along the corridor.

• Create an access management plan along the corridor.

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• Review the current corridor Right of Way and outline potential property impacts.

• Evaluate corridor challenges with the proposed improvements.

• Review current corridor for potential realignment within the 90 degree curve areas between

Goodview Ave and Ingersol Ave along with looking at a more direct route/alignment connection

of TH 61 and CSAH 15 (Manning Ave).

• Review and identify areas for storm water management locations with the study that will allow

future projects to meet stormwater permitting requirements.

• Identify cost estimates and potential funding opportunities for recommended improvements.

Show potential local cost shares with concepts being discussed as the preferred option/concept

may be associated to a cost decision

1.4. Schedule

Washington County anticipates the following schedule:

Schedule

Due Date

Study Kick-off

Data Collection

Public/Agency Engagement

Final Deliverables

May 2026

May – July 2026

August 2026 – May 2027

July 2027

2. Scope of Services

The following outline of work tasks and associated items must be included as part of the contracted services.

All reports/documentation must be developed and presented in Microsoft Office and all design files must be

developed and presented in MicroStation or ORD adhering to Washington County approved formats unless

otherwise noted or requested by the Consultant (the selected firm to perform this work) with approval of

the County.

The role of the selected Consultant team will be to complete all tasks necessary to achieve community

acceptance of a slate of recommendations for this corridor. Washington County will partner with the Cities

and act as the lead agency through all aspects of the study. The County’s role as lead agency does not

preclude direct and regular interaction between the Consultant and the Cities, Watershed Districts, and

other agencies. External agency input and review is important; however, the County is to be kept informed

of agency dialogue and will assist the Consultant in determining the need and scope of interaction with each

agency.

The Cities must be involved in early design development, intermediate completion points, and reviews.

Their input must be incorporated on a regular basis to avoid review delays or reworking of design elements.

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2.1. Project Management

The Consultant will perform all work necessary to effectively coordinate project completion, maintain the

project schedule and budget, and manage the Project Management Team (PMT). The Consultant will start

with an in-person kick-off meeting at the County office. After the kick-off meeting, the Consultant should

host monthly PMT meetings, which can be held virtually.

The proposal should include a summary of the project management measures required to ensure that the

study is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, standards, and

good engineering practices. The selected Consultant shall develop and implement a project-specific Quality

Management Plan, which shall be provided to the county on or before the kick-off meeting.

2.2. Data Collection and Site Visit

The Consultant shall collect existing data and reports relevant to the study area and obtain new information

as needed for all aspects of the study. At least one on-site coordination meeting shall be arranged by the

Consultant.

Washington County will provide the following information to the selected Consultant:

• LIDAR

• Right of Way Information

• As-built information

2.3. Public and Agency Engagement

The goal of the Washington County Public Works Department is to achieve excellence in design with every

project we do through comprehensive public involvement. We believe a robust and focused public

engagement plan will be essential to facilitate community acceptance of this study, while maintaining the

transportation objectives and requirements of Washington County, MnDOT, and the Cities.

The Consultant shall develop a public involvement plan to meet the study objective and goals while

facilitating acceptance and approval of the study. The plan should provide an overall approach to

engagement, as well as specific activities, techniques, strategies and how these specific tasks will integrate

into the overall process.

It is anticipated that at least two presentations to the Forest Lake City Council and one presentation to the

Scandia City Council will be needed during the study. The county will present these presentations, with

support from the Consultant.

2.3.1. Project Website

Washington County will create a project-specific website. The selected Consultant will be responsible for

providing text and graphics for the website throughout the study.

2.3.2. Open Houses and Newsletters

Assist the County in conducting public engagement and outreach throughout the study. This will

include, but is not limited to open houses, public mailers, social media, and email outreach as necessary

to maximize attendance and audiences.

The Washington County Style Guide, located at https://www.co.washington.mn.us/styleguide, shall be

used to create documents for the public (newsletters, post cards, posters, etc.). However, Consultants

are encouraged to develop and present cost effective solutions to engage members of the public.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	RFP for County Road 50 Corridor Study
Category:	Washington County Public Works
Status:	Open

RFP for County Road 50 Corridor Study

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