Preliminary and Final Geometric Layout and Final Design of TH 10

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Mar 25, 2026
Due:	Mar 31, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	28 - Engines, Turbines, and Components
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Brief Description: MnDOT requests proposals to deliver a detailed preliminary and final geometric layout, and final plan set for project SP 7102-148 that is located on TH 10 in the City of Big Lake and SP 7102-146 that is located on TH 10 from the east termini of SP 7102-148 in Big Lake to 350 feet west of Joplin Avenue in Elk River.

Date posted: 02/27/2026
Due date: 03/31/2026

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MnDOT Contract No. 1062525

Exhibit A: Scope of Work

Project Overview

State is in need of professional and technical assistance to provide a detailed preliminary, and final geometric

layout, and final design of Trunk Highway (TH) 10. State Project (SP) 7102-146 is a unbonded concrete overlay

with J-turns at 176th, 172nd, 168th, and Waco St, signal replacement at CR 43, Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) improvements, new fiber optics and trail resurfacing at the interchange of County State Aid Highway

(CSAH) 14/15 on TH 10. Project termini are from 0.2 miles east of Eagle Lake Rd in Big Lake to 350 ft west of

Joplin Ave in Elk River (Eastbound (EB) and Westbound (WB)). SP 7102-148 is a full reconstruct with ADA

improvements, signal replacement at Eagle Lake Rd, and fiber optics. Project termini are from 0.3 miles west of

MN 25 to 0.2 miles east of Eagle Lake Rd in Big Lake (EB and WB).

The letting date for both SP 7102-146 and SP 7102-148 is January 31, 2029.

SP 7102-146

This contract is for the development of preliminary and final geometric layout and a biddable final plan-set and

special provisions for TH 10 unbonded overlay project from Big Lake to Elk River.

Overview of Project

1. Use the Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) preferred alternative for 176th, 172nd, 168th, in Big Lake and

Waco St. in Elk River to design the preferred alternative (J-turn).

2. Prepare a preliminary and final level 1 geometric layout and final design for the unbonded overlay of US

10 from 0.2 miles east of Eagle Lake Rd in Big Lake to 350 ft west of Joplin Ave in Elk River and the

reconstruction of the bituminous multi-use trail on CSAH 14/15.

3. Exception area from 840 feet east of 168th St to 0.67 miles west of the CSAH 14/15 Interchange. This

area pavement fix will be a mill and overlay and the HTCB will be replaced.

4. Develop design memo in coordination with the level 1 geometric layout.

5. Prepare access improvement memo for crossovers at 190th Ave NW, 147th St NW, 146th St NW, and

Yankton St NW in Big Lake Township.

6. Develop ICE memo and signal plans for signal replacement at CR 43.

7. Public engagement with businesses, residents, and local units of government.

8. Conduct Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).

9. Wetland Delineation, aquatic permits, and flood plain analysis of the project corridor.

10. Environmental document for project and coordination with State’s Cultural Resources Unit (CRU) regarding

any potential historic properties.

11. Participate in utility coordination.

12. Evaluate condition and hydraulics of all existing storm sewer facilities (i.e. culverts, catch basins, basins,

etc.) within project limits and provide Existing Storm Sewer Conditions and Preliminary and Final

Hydraulic Report for State review and approval.

13. Design storm sewer for the project.

14. Review existing street lighting along US 10 and additional lighting at new intersection modifications.

15. Signing revisions.

16. ADA improvements throughout the corridor. Must meet newest standards.

17. Coordination with the City of Big Lake and Sherburn County to incorporate lighting replacement plans.

18. Design guardrail replacement at the bridge piers at the CSAH 14/15 intersection (tangent terminal).

19. Develop construction staging and detour routes for CSAH 14/15 and local traffic.

MnDOT Contract No. 1062525

Exhibit A: Scope of Work

SP 7102-148

This contract is for the development of preliminary and final geometric layout and a biddable final plan-set and

special provisions for US 10 reconstruction project in the City of Big Lake.

Overview of Project

1. Prepare a preliminary and final geometric layout and final design for the reconstruction of US 10 from

0.3 miles west of MN 25 to 0.2 miles east of Eagle Lake Rd. in Big Lake.

2. Existing lanes need to be redesigned to allow drivers to see oncoming traffic.

3. Develop design memo in coordination with the level 2 geometric layout.

4. Public engagement with businesses, residents, and local units of government.

5. Conduct Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).

6. Wetland Delineation, aquatic permits, and flood plain analysis of the project corridor.

7. Environmental document for project and coordination with State’s Cultural Resources Unit (CRU) regarding

any potential historic properties and 4(f) impacts.

8. Participate in utility coordination.

9. Evaluate condition and hydraulics of all existing storm sewer facilities (i.e. culverts, catch basins, basins,

etc.) within project limits and provide Existing Storm Sewer Conditions and Preliminary and Final

Hydraulic Report for State review and approval.

10. Design storm sewer for the project.

11. Develop ICE memo signal plans for signal replacement at Eagle Lake Rd.

12. Signing revisions.

13. ADA improvements throughout the corridor and extend the sidewalk on the south side of US to Tootsies

Tavern. Design must meet newest standards.

14. Coordination with the City of Big Lake to incorporate city lighting replacement plans.

15. Develop construction staging and detour routes for MN 25 and local traffic.

Final project layout, plans, and specifications for US 10 reconstruction projects will be prepared in accordance

with State Manuals, Standards and Work Types included in the project. The Successful Responder will perform all

tasks necessary to prepare and receive State approval for final plans. Successful Responder’s tasks will include,

but are not limited to:

1) Project Management

2) Quality Control Management

3) Public Outreach/Communication

4) Geometric layout

5) Construction Limits

6) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

7) Preliminary Drainage Design

8) Hydraulic Design

9) Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

10) Utility Coordination

11) Detail Roadway Design

12) Wetland Delineation and Aquatic Permits

13) Flood Plain Assessment

14) Environmental Documentation

15) Traffic Control, Signing, Striping, and Lighting Plan

16) Signal

MnDOT Contract No. 1062525

Exhibit A: Scope of Work

17) Traffic Analysis

18) Consultation During Construction

Project Tasks

1. Project Management [Source Type 1010]

1.1.Project Management

1.1.1. Project Management will include work necessary for communication and completion of the

project tasks on time and within budget. The Successful Responder’s Project Manager (PM) or

their primary duties will not be reassigned without the written consent of the State’s PM. The

Successful Responder’s staff will have the training and expertise necessary for the work tasks to

which they are assigned.

1.1.2. Successful Responder will submit monthly invoices for payment by the State. Invoices will show

labor hours broken down by task and activity code and will include overhead and fixed fee.

1.1.3. Successful Responder will submit to State’s PM progress reports every week via email updates

and provide monthly budget updates. Progress reports will include updates to the project

schedule.

1.1.4. Successful Responder will hold conference calls weekly with the State’s PM, Design Manager, and

other team members as needed to review project status and discuss action items.

1.1.5. Successful Responder will provide monthly updates and meet as needed with project team.

Successful Responder will plan for weekly meetings unless in conjunction with another in-person

meeting to coordinate with the project team. Successful Responder will provide agenda's two

days in advance of meetings and meeting minutes within three days after meeting.

1.1.6. Successful Responder will schedule and attend a combined Project Kickoff Meeting (virtual) and

take meeting minutes.

1.1.7. Successful Responder will make an analysis of existing survey data and information. If the data

are found to be incorrect or incomplete, bring this finding to the attention of the State’s PM

immediately with a survey request, such that district surveys can collect the additional field data

needed for a quality design.

1.1.8. Successful Responder will coordinate the design and staging of the project with other agencies.

Participate in up to four virtual meetings with other agencies. Other agencies include the

County, the City, and regulatory agencies.

1.1.9. Successful Responder will develop a contractor style construction Critical Path Method (CPM)

schedule based on quantities to prepare Contract Time.

1.1.10. Successful Responder will prepare and maintain a detailed project schedule that aligns with

State’s Primavera (P6) schedule. This schedule will be approved by the State’s Project Manager.

Successful Responder and State will manage the schedule to maintain positive float. The project

schedule will be defined by the early dates in the project schedule developed by the Successful

Responder and approved by the State, the late finish for plan turn in will be August 10, 2028.

1.2. Schedule Management

1.2.1. SP 7102-146 and SP 7102-148 are planned for letting on January 31, 2029. The Successful

Responder will work with State’s PM to propose and achieve milestones as identified in the State

P6 project schedule as discussed at the Kick-off meeting. State expects 100% completion of tasks

and deliverables for a final Construction Plan turn in on August 10, 2028. Key anticipated

schedule milestones are:

MnDOT Contract No. 1062525

Exhibit A: Scope of Work

Item

Due Date

Kick off (Start of Design)

06/08/2026

Final Geometric Layout

10/27/2026

Construction Limits & Wetland Impacts

03/25/2027

30% Submittal (Construction Plans)

10/16/2027

60% Submittal (Construction Plans, Engineer’s Construction Cost Estimate) 2/05/2028

90% Submittal (Construction Plans, Engineer’s Construction Cost Estimate, 4/16/2028

Special Provisions)

95% submittals to State TH 169 (Construction Plans, Engineer’s

6/22/2028

Construction Cost Estimate, and Special Provisions)

100% submittals to State (Construction Plans, Vellum Title Sheet,

8/10/2028

Engineer’s Construction cost Estimate, and Special Provisions

1.2.2. Format for Electronic Successful Responder Deliverables

All deliverables will be provided to the State in native format and uploaded to ProjectWise. Specific

required formats:

a. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): OpenRoads Designer (ORD) 2023 (23.00.01.11)

using State CADD Standards

b. Correspondence (Email, Microsoft (MS) Word, Portable Document File (PDF)

c. Plans (PDF, Bluebeam)

d. Cost Estimate (Excel, PDF)

1.3. State Provided Information

State will provide the following information and data:

1.3.1. Existing Right-of-way (ROW) limits in digital format

1.3.2. Existing Sign locations

1.3.3. ICE report for 176th, 172nd, 168th in Big Lake, and Waco St. in Elk River and ICE Memo for Eagle

Lake Rd/CSAH 5 and CSAH 43 Big Lake

1.3.4. Early Notification Memo (ENM) for the project and ENM responses

1.3.5. Record plans of roadways.

1.3.6. Material Desing Recommendations (MDR) and core information.

1.3.7. Survey data including: Mapping/Topographic, Tin, Alignment, and Existing ROW.

1.3.8. State’s electronic project directory standards and file naming standards.

1.3.9. State’s CADD Standards at:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/caes/files/pdf/mndot-caddstandardsdocumentation.pdf

1.3.10. State’s Quality Management Process for Design-bid-build projects at:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/design/qmp/documents/OMP-manual.pdf

1.3.11. State’s Pavement Message Guidelines at:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/pavement/index.html

1.3.12. Temporary Traffic Control template sheets at:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/workzone/ttc-templets.html

1.3.13. Signing plan information at:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/signingplansheets.html

1.3.14. Current Transport Pay Item List at: https://transport.dot.state.mn.us/Reference/refItem.aspx

1.3.15. The State’s Standard Plans and Plates at: http://standardplans.dot.state.mn.us/ and

http://standardplates.dot.state.mn.us/stdplate.aspx

1.3.16. Specific special provisions examples to be utilized on the project.

1.3.17. Example plan sets

MnDOT Contract No. 1062525

Exhibit A: Scope of Work

1.3.18. Seeding manual at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/environment/erosion/pdfseedingmanual.pdf

1.3.19. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) template

2. Quality Control Management [Source Type 1250]

Successful Responder will adhere to the processes in State’s Design-Bid-Build Quality Management Process and

assign a key team member the title of quality control manager. Quality control manager will make sure the

following specific requirements are performed:

2.1. Ensure coordination with State’s Bridge Office throughout plan development through the bidding

process.

2.2. Perform Discipline Coordination Reviews(DCR) at 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and 100% Submittals.

2.3. Perform DCR reviews for City prepared utility plans at each milestone submittal.

2.4. Provide formal responses to State’s functional group reviews at 30%, 60%, 90% and 100%.

2.5. Perform quality control & quality assurance checking prior to each geometric layout submittal (draft and

final) and at 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and 100% Plan Submittals.

2.6. Use the following basic format for quality certification: checking, back checking, and verifying format as

according to State’s Design-Bid-Build Quality Management Process. Refer to

https://www.dot.MnDOT.mn.us/design/qmp/index.html for further information.

2.7. Develop a specific Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) detailing the quality process to be used.

2.8. Submit the Project QMP to the State for review and approval.

3. Public Outreach/Communication

3.1. Successful Responder will develop ADA compliant materials for State project website throughout the life

of the project. Work with State communications staff regarding updates to project websites. Materials

must meet current ADA standards.

3.2. Successful Responder will prepare exhibits for and conduct up to two public meetings with local

businesses, residents, and stakeholders during the layout development and final plan development to

communicate project intent. The two meetings anticipated are:

a. Present Layout

b. Final design /construction

3.3. Successful Responder will be responsible for sending out the public mailers. For this project, the

Successful Responder must assume public mailers will be sent out for the up to two public open houses,

and the two business owner meetings.

3.4. Successful Responder will prepare exhibits for in-person and online if needed and conduct up to two City

public meetings (i.e. City Council) during the layout design to communicate project intent.

4. Geometric Layout [Source Type 1140, unless otherwise noted]

4.1. File Format

4.1.1. Preliminary geometric layout and profiles (PDF)

4.1.2. Final, certified geometric layout and profiles (PDF)

4.2. Standards and Guidance

4.2.1. Highway Project Development Process (HPDP)/Minnesota Department of Transportation:

Geometric Layouts (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/hpdp/

4.2.2. Geometric Layout Development (Geometric layout development [PDF] [state.mn.us])

4.2.3. Road Design Manual (https://roaddesign.dot.state.mn.us/roaddesign.aspx)

4.2.4. Standard Plans (https://standardplans.dot.state.mn.us/StdPlan.aspx)

4.2.5. Standard Plates (https://standardplates.dot.state.mn.us/StdPlate.aspx)

4.2.6. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Manual

(http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bridge/lrfd.html)

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