TH 53 NB Bridge over St. Louis River and CSAH 16 RCI

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Jan 16, 2026
Due:	Feb 2, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for project development and design deliverables for State Project (SP) 6917-149 and SP 6917-155. These tied projects include the replacement of the Trunk Highway (TH) 53 northbound Bridge 6602 over the Saint Louis River and construction of a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) at TH 53 and Townline/Ellsmere Road. The goal of this solicitation is to obtain consultant services needed to bring both projects through preliminary and final design phases.

Date posted: 01/15/2026
Due date: 02/02/2026

Announcement
Scope of Work
Addendum #1
TGB/VET Special Provisions
Official List : In order to submit a letter of interest to this project, consultants must be pre-qualified in the following work types: *Updated 1/16/2025*
- 1.12 Environmental Documentation - Class II Actions
- 1.21 Geometric Layouts - Level 1
- 2.12 Highway Design - Level 2
- 14.3 Roadway Lighting Design
- 14.42 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions - Level 2
- 14.62 Signing Plan Design & Special Provisions - Level 2
- 14.7 Traffic Engineering Special Studies

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MnDOT Contract No. 1061785

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Scope of Work

1. Project Overview

1.1. Independent Contractor

1.1.1. The Contractor agrees it is acting in the role of an independent contractor. The Contractor, and

its employees and subcontractors, will not be considered employees of the State for any reason. The

Contractor acknowledges that it is responsible for its own financial control. The Contractor has

negotiated the payment for this contract with the State, which may result in a profit or loss for the

Contractor. The Contractor also acknowledges that it is responsible for the behavioral control of itself,

its operations, and its staff. The Contractor is solely responsible for determining the means, methods,

and sequence of performing the work covered by this contract. The State has included deliverable dates

in this contract, not to provide a “sequence” of work but because the State must coordinate these

deliverables with (1) the State’s financial plans, (2) other contracts managed by the State, and (3) work

performed by the State’s own staff. The parties have mutually drafted and agreed upon a scope of work.

The level of detail used to describe the work is intended only to establish minimum standards and

ensure consistency across the hundreds of projects managed by the State; the Contractor remains

responsible for determining the means and methods of performing the work to meet or exceed those

requirements. The State will not directly supervise the Contractor’s work but will provide oversight and

monitoring, as required by Minnesota Statutes §16C.08 and 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part

172.5, to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of this contract. At the

conclusion of this contract, the State will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract for

potential use in future evaluations and selections as required by Minnesota Statutes §16C.08 and 23 CFR

Part 172.5.

1.2. General Statement of Scope of Work

1.2.1.

This contract includes preliminary and final highway design for State Projects (SP) 6917-149

(Trunk Highway (TH) 53 Northbound (NB) Bridge Replacement over Saint Louis River) and

SP 6917-155 (TH 53 / County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 16 Reduced Conflict Intersection

(RCI)). Preliminary design will include preparation of a Level 1 geometric layout related to

the bridge replacement which will require a vertical alignment grade raise and the

proposed RCI. Final design will include preparation of Construction Limits Map,

Contaminated Materials Management Team (CMMT) Coordination Map, and project final

design milestone submittals (30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and 100% design submittals). The

Contractor’s tasks under this contract will include, but are not limited to, project

management, approved geometric layout, construction limits, preliminary and final

roadway design, lighting design, stormwater design, temporary traffic control plans,

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, pavement marking plans,

signing plans, utility coordination, public engagement support, environmental

documentation, traffic engineering study, special provisions, cost estimating, and

construction design support.

State’s Bridge Office will be responsible for the structural design of the replacement bridge.

The Contractor will be responsible for the roadway design of approaches, approach panels,

geometrics, drainage, traffic control, construction staging plans and permitting exhibits

necessary to facilitate both roadway and bridge construction, as well as all other non-

structural elements. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Bridge Office throughout pre-

design and plan development stages to ensure compatibility between roadway and

structural bridge design elements.

MnDOT Contract No. 1061785

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

1.2.1.1. For SP 6917-149, the proposed project includes:

a. Remove existing Bridge 6602.

b. Construct new three span bridge 69146 over Saint Louis River. Proposed bridge

structure assumes an approximate 3-ft grade raise to TH 53 NB.

c. Reconstruct TH 53 NB bridge approaches to accommodate grade raise.

d. Utilize inplace cross-overs north and south of inplace bridge to facilitate

construction. Remove cross-overs at the conclusion of the project.

e. Provide traffic control and staged construction to complete both projects in a

single construction season.

f. Provide new ditching, culvert and storm sewer revisions to accommodate removal

of inplace cross-overs and rehabilitate existing culverts.

g. Replace all signs within the project limits.

h. Provide centerline and shoulder rumble strips.

i. Provide new pavement markings.

j. Remove and replace existing guardrail.

1.2.1.2. For SP 6917-155, the proposed project includes:

a. Construct new RCI at the intersection of TH 53 and Townline Road / Ellsmere Road

(CSAH 16 / Unorganized Territory (UT) 9132). RCI is anticipated to include

pedestrian and All-Terrain Vehicle/snowmobile trail crossing across TH 53.

b. Re-align Townline Road / Ellsmere Road approaches and reconstruct/re-align

adjacent multi-use trail affected by project.

c. Provide intersection lighting at the RCI.

d. Provide traffic control and staged construction to complete both projects in a

single construction season.

e. Provide new ditching, culvert and storm sewer revisions to accommodate removal

of inplace cross-overs within the project limits and the new RCI.

f. Replace all signs within the project limits. Provide new signage to accommodate

the new RCI configuration.

g. Provide centerline and shoulder rumble strips.

h. Provide new pavement markings.

1.3. Web-Based Teleconferencing

1.3.1.

The Contractor must provide the means for the project team to meet via web-based

teleconferencing that allows participants to view the desktop of the meeting organizer.

Participants must be able to “take control” of the virtual desktop as needed to point out

things on the file being displayed. Voice communication may occur via computer or phone.

1.4. Source Type Codes and Primavera P6 (P6) Activity Codes

1.4.1.

Every deliverable must list a P6 activity code that matches the P6 activity in the P6

schedule. The Contractor may use this code to understand the due dates for that

deliverable in the schedule and how the activity relates to other activities in the schedule.

1.4.2.

If requested by the State's Project Manager, every deliverable must list a source type code.

The source type code may be used in the Contractor’s invoice to subtotal the deliverables

together under that source type code.

1.4.3. The Contractor is not required to know how to use P6 or work within the program itself

unless stated in Project Management section. The Contractor is, however, expected to

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Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

understand the concept of Critical Path Method scheduling, understand hardcopy reports

printed by the P6 schedule, update the hardcopy reports, and recommend changes to the

schedule to reflect changes in the scope or flow of work.

1.5. Milestones and Contract Completion Timeline

Final Geometric Layout (LAY1050)

August 12, 2026

Final Construction Limits (LIM1020)

October 21, 2026

Final CMMT Work Map for Drilling (ESA0900)

October 28, 2026

30% Detailed Design Submittal (PLN3000)

April 12, 2027

60% Detailed Design Submittal (PLN6000)

September 2, 2027

90% Detailed Design Submittal (PLN9000)

January 31, 2028

95% Submittal Design Submittal (PLN9500)

April 4, 2028

Plan Turn-In (MS230)

May 2, 2028

Letting (MS270)

September 27, 2028

1.6. Format of Deliverables

1.6.1. Plain Language

a. All documents or exhibits specifically designed to be used by the public must be

developed in “plain language.” Executive Order 14-07 requires the Office of the

Governor and all Executive Branch agencies to communicate with Minnesotans

using plain language and defines plain language as a communication that an

audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. Additional

information is available at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plain Language.

To meet the requirements of this executive order, the Contractor will:

i. Use language commonly understood by the public

ii. Write in short and complete sentences

iii. Present information in a format that is easy to find and easy to

understand

iv. Clearly state directions and deadlines to the audience

b. Technical documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and drawings used by

technical staff do not need to be in plain language.

1.6.2. Accessibility Standards

1.6.3. Software

a. Report source files must be in current versions of Microsoft Word and Microsoft

Excel. Files must be delivered to the State by email or ProjectWise

b. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) deliverable source files must meet

the State’s Level 2 Enhanced CADD Data Delivery Specifications.

c. All applicable spatial data and maps created in Geographic Information System

(GIS) software must be provided in a standard shapefile format (.shp) that is

compatible with current versions of ArcMap software.

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Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

d. All source files also must be converted to Adobe Acrobat (Portable document

format (.pdf) extension), and the PDF must be searchable, with scanned pages

eliminated except for signature pages.

1.6.3.2.

The Contractor must comply with the State of Minnesota’s Accessibility Standards

for all documents or exhibits specifically designed to be used by the public. The

State of Minnesota’s Accessibility Standards are based on the Web Content

Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 (Level AA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation

Act, as amended. Additional requirements can be found at

Accessibility/Accommodations and include:

a. Providing interpreters, translators, or other special accommodations.

b. Providing documents in an alternative format.

c. Following the PDF accessibility guidance.

1.6.3.3. The State of Minnesota’s Accessibility Standard also includes:

a. All videos must include closed captions, audio descriptions, and a link to a

complete transcript.

b. All documents, presentations, spreadsheets, drawings, and other material must

be provided in an accessible format. Native files must be provided in an editable

format. Acceptable formats include InDesign, Word, and Excel.

c. All materials intended for downloading and printing must be labeled as such,

and the content must be provided in an accessible format.

1.6.3.4. Technical documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and drawings used by technical

staff do not need to comply with the State of Minnesota’s Accessibility Standard.

1.6.3.5. All outward-facing Microsoft Word documents to be used during the project must

be designed with ADA-accessible features, including alt text and screen-reader

compatibility.

1.6.4. All deliverables must be provided in electronic file format.

1.7. Standards and Guidance

1.7.1. All design must be conducted by or under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer

licensed in Minnesota.

1.7.2. All survey work must be conducted by or under the direct supervision of a Professional

Land Surveyor.

1.7.3.

All design work must be done in conformance with current State Bentley OpenRoads

Designer (ORD) Connect Edition (CE) standards, following Level 2 Enhanced CADD Data

Delivery Specifications.

1.7.4.

All field data must be provided in GIS/Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/County Coordinates

– the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) (1996) County Datum and the North

American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) vertical datum (check with District Surveys

staff for correct datums), current Bentley ORD CE standards, and Microsoft Excel/Word

formats.

1.7.5.

Failure of this scope of work to list a specific standard under a specific deliverable does not

absolve the Contractor’s obligation to comply with all laws, regulations, and standards that

apply to highway projects within the State of Minnesota. The Contractor must comply with

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Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

all state, federal, and local standards, laws, and regulations related to the scope of work

and project area. Work must comply with the latest edition or revision of that standard in

effect on the proposal due date, including any amendments in effect on that date, unless

otherwise specified in the contract or otherwise directed by the State.

1.7.6.

Websites have been supplied to the Contractor for some of the standards and guidance

documents listed for convenience only in an effort to help the Contractor locate the

required standard or guidance. The websites are not guaranteed to be correct. It is

ultimately the Contractor’s responsibility to locate the required standard and to determine

if the standard has been modified pursuant to this Contract.

1.7.7. All deliverables must be prepared in accordance with the State Transportation Project

Development Process (TPDP).

1.7.8. Additional requirements for standards may be provided within the scope tasks that follow.

1.7.9. The State uses the P6 scheduling tool. Scheduling deliverables must be compatible with P6

format and work package dictionary.

1.8. Items Provided by the State

1.8.1.

The State will provide the following items. Some items must be provided at notice to

proceed. Other items are developed as the project progresses. The Contractor is

responsible for requesting the needed information when it is available during the project

development.

a. Base mapping: topography, Triangulated Irregular Network (tin), Digital Terrain

Model (DTM), right-of-way, property lines

b. MicroStation files of base mapping, cross-sections, utilities, detail design

plans/layout and construction plans

c. Proposed right-of-way acquisition map

d. Pavement recommendations and material design recommendations

e. Sample plan

f. Example or existing/draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and

title sheet

g. Project scoping document

h. Special provisions template and guidance information

i. Required agreements

j. Wetland delineation report and permitting

k. Early Notification Memo (ENM)

l. District-modified standard detail sheets

m. Time and Traffic specifications

n. Process B project submittal letter template

o. Draft ADA design recommendations

p. State signing records

2. Project Management (Source Type 1010)

2.1. Project Coordination and Administration (P6 Activity Code OPM1000)

2.1.1. Project management includes work necessary for communicating and completing the

project tasks on time and within budget. The Contractor must not reassign the project

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