RFP for CSAH 32 Final Design

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Feb 14, 2026
Due:	Feb 27, 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

PROJECT COORDINATION, FINAL DESIGN ENGINEERING, STAKEHOLDER

AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION,

UTILITY COORDINATION, PERMITTING, AND BIDDING AND

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

County State Aid Highway 32 Corridor

Improvements

City of Forest Lake

RFP release date: 02/13/2026

Proposal due date: 02/27/2026

Government Center | 14949 62nd Street North | P. O. Box 6 | Stillwater, MN 55082-0006

P: 651-430-6001 | F: 651-430-6017 | 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. Project Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................................... 4

1.3. Schedule ................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Scope of Work and Deliverables ....................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Project Management................................................................................................................................ 4

2.2. Data Collection ......................................................................................................................................... 5

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

2.4. Design Services ......................................................................................................................................... 5

2.5. Construction Plans and Specifications...................................................................................................... 6

2.6. Project Costs............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.7. Permits and Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 7

2.8. Environmental Documentation ................................................................................................................ 7

2.9. Deliverables .............................................................................................................................................. 7

2.10. Bidding and Construction Assistance Services ......................................................................................... 7

2.11. Additional Tasks........................................................................................................................................ 8

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

3.1. Title Page/Cover Letter............................................................................................................................. 8

3.2. Project Understanding & Approach ......................................................................................................... 8

3.3. Key Personnel ........................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4. Work Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 8

3.5. Qualifications and Experience .................................................................................................................. 8

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

3.7. Conflict of Interest.................................................................................................................................... 9

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

5. Proposal Evaluation........................................................................................................................................... 9

5.1. Reserved Rights ........................................................................................................................................ 9

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

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CSAH 32 Final Design Services

1. Introduction

1.1. Background Information

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

consultant to provide final design engineering services for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 Corridor

Improvement Project.

A preliminary design phase for this project kicked off in early 2022 and was completed in 2025. Through this

phase, multiple alternatives were evaluated, a preferred design was identified, and a preferred layout is

complete. More information can be found on the project website at:

https://www.washingtonCountymn.gov/County32.

In addition, topographic survey has been collected, wetlands have been delineated, utility data has been

collected to Quality Level D, a preliminary hydraulics analysis has been completed, and a CATEX is underway.

SRF Consulting, Inc. is currently under contract to complete the preliminary design phase. This work included

public engagement, stakeholder coordination, provide a 30% project layout and associated cost estimate, as

well as start environmental documentation. These materials will be shared with the selected Consultant for

final design services.

This design phase of this project will use local funds. The future construction phase of this project will be

funded with a combination of federal and local funds.

This project will be a cooperative project between Washington County and the City of Forest Lake, 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 Minnesota Department of

Transportation (MnDOT) State Aid, Washington County, and the City.

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

be developed and presented in MicroStation/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 take the project to

approved construction documents. Washington County will act as the lead agency through all aspects of

the project.

The County’s role as lead agency does not preclude direct and regular interaction between the Consultant

and the City, the Watershed District, MnDOT 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 a particular

agency.

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CSAH 32 Final Design Services

1.2. Project Goals and Objectives

The objective of this project is to improve the safety, mobility, and bikeability/walkability along the CSAH 32

corridor. In summary, the project goals are as follows:

 Produce municipally approved construction documents that meet all State Aid, Washington County,

and local requirements for final design and environmental documentation.

 Meet a schedule that assures project advertisement by June 2027.

 Achieve a construction schedule that minimizes public inconvenience, while being sensitive to

reducing overall project costs and environmental impacts.

1.3. Schedule

Washington County anticipates the following schedule:

Overall Project Schedule

RFP Solicitation

Questions Due

Question Responses

Proposals Due

County Board Awards Consultant Contract

Project Kick-off

ROW Acquisition (by Washington County)

60% Plans

90% Plans

Final Plans

Environmental Documentation Complete

Bid Letting (by Washington County)

Bid Opening (by Washington County)

Preconstruction Open House

Construction

2. Scope of Work and Deliverables

Anticipated Date

February 13, 2026

February 20, 2026

February 23, 2026

February 27, 2026

April 2026

May 2026 –June 2027

October 2026

February 2027

April 2027

June 2027

July 2027

August 2027

August 2027 - October 2028

The following lists outline work tasks and associated items that shall be included as part of the

contracted services.

2.1. Project Management

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

maintain the project schedule and budget, as well as manage the Project Management Team (PMT). The

Consultant should host monthly PMT meetings, which will be a mix of virtual and in-person meetings.

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

the project is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable laws, policies,

standards, and good engineering practice. Monthly progress reports shall be submitted with each

invoice.

The selected Consultant shall develop and implement a project specific Quality Management Plan, which

shall be available for review upon request during the project.

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2.2. Data Collection

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

information as needed for all aspects of the project, including all relevant documentation required

for the federal funding requirements.

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

 Aerial imagery

 Topographic Survey

 Existing CAD files associated with approved layout

 Existing Right of Way information

 Record Plans

 Existing Project Tech Memos

2.3. Public and Agency Engagement

2.3.1. Public Engagement

Project Website

Washington County has created a project-specific website, which will be available

throughout the duration of work, as well as throughout construction. The selected

Consultant will be responsible for providing text and graphics to support the website

throughout the project.

Public Events and Newsletters

Assist the County in conducting public engagement and outreach throughout the project.

This will include but is not limited to public open house(s), public mailers, social media, and

email outreach as necessary to maximize attendance and audiences. The County

anticipates at least one additional open house will be needed prior to construction to share

construction stagging/detours and overall construction schedules.

The Washington County Style Guide, shall be used to create documents for the public

(newsletters, post cards, posters, etc.), but Consultants are encouraged to develop and

present cost effective solutions to get the public involved.

2.4. Design Services

2.4.1 Utility Coordination

For the purposes of this RFP, "utilities" shall mean and include, but not be limited to,

all privately, publicly, or cooperatively-owned pipes, lines, antennas, or facilities for

the distribution or transmission of electrical energy, gasoline, oil, natural gas, water,

sewage, steam, cable TV, telephone or other material and communication lines and

devices.

The Consultant shall obtain the locations of all utilities that exist within the limits of

construction and which may be affected by the project. Utility location information

shall be obtained directly from the utility owner unless such means is not feasible. All

utilities shall be identified as to owner, type and size. All utilities shall be shown on

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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 CSAH 32 Final Design
Category:	Washington County Public Works
Status:	Open

RFP for CSAH 32 Final Design

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