Final Bridge Design: TH 13 Corridor in Savage

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	May 22, 2026
Due:	May 27, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for final bridge design and plans for the TH 13 corridor reconstruction from Savage to Burnsville. Through this solicitation, MnDOT will procure four separate professional/technical contracts—separate consultants for each contract—to complete the bridge design services for the bridges in this solicitation. The goal of this project is to produce certified bridge construction plans, Division SB Special Provisions, load ratings, and approach panel plan sheets for all bridges described in Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work.

Date posted: 05/08/2026
Due date: 05/27/2026 - Updated 5/22*

Announcement
Scope of Work
Addendum #1
Questions
BR 70057 Quentin Ave
BR 70058 Huntington Ave
BR 70059 N Ramp TH 13
BR 70060 SE Ramp TH 13
BR 19100 Chowen Ave
BR 19100 Foundation Rec
BR 70057 Foundation Rec
BR 70058 Foundation Rec
BR 70059 Foundation Rec
BR 70060 Foundation Rec
TGBVET 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:
- 3.13 Bridge and Structure Design - Level 3

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MNDOT CONTRACT NO. 1063376 - 1063379

EXHIBIT A: SPECIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Through State Project No. (SP) 1901-203, State has programmed the reconstruction of the TH 13 corridor

through Savage, Minnesota for an August 2027 construction letting. This scope of work is for a multi-

award procurement for final bridge design services, broken into four professional/technical contracts as

follows:

Contract No.

1063376

1063377

1063378

1063379

Bridge Nos.

70057

70058

70059 & 70060

19100

Description

TH 13 over Quentin Ave. and Credit River

TH 13 over Huntington Ave.

TH 13 eastbound and westbound ramps over Credit River

TH 13 over Chowen Ave.

1.0 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, COORDINATION, AND MEETINGS (SOURCE TYPE: 1010)

State will provide a Project Manager to give direction to Contractor’s activities. It will be the responsibility

of State’s Project Manager to receive the work produced by Contractor, review the work for accuracy and

compliance with State standards, and to recommend payment for such work.

Contractor will conduct the administration of the project, which will include communication with

State, invoicing, preparation of any necessary supplemental agreements, cost and schedule updates,

and other non-technical work.

No changes in Contractor’s project management or lead design personnel will be permitted without

prior written notice to State’s Project Manager. State will notify Contractor immediately if there are

changes to State’s assigned project management personnel.

1.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

Kick-Off Meeting: Contractor will participate in a kick-off meeting. The meeting will establish

communication protocol for the project, discuss known project issues, and review the project

schedule. Assume a 4-hour meeting duration.

Monthly Project Meetings: Contractor will participate monthly progress review meetings to

coordinate specific design details and provide project updates with State staff. Assume 2-hour

meeting durations. State’s anticipated participants will include:

a) Bridge Office Final Design Unit Leaders/Project Managers

b) Metro District Project Manager

c) Metro District Roadway Design Lead/Consultant

Plan Review Meetings: Contractor will participate in plan review meetings at each plan submittal

stage identified in this exhibit (as directed by State’s Project Manager, assumed for resolution of

plan comments if necessary). If needed, Contractor will supply meeting agendas to State’s Project

Manager at least three business days prior to each meeting. Contractor will also record and

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furnish meeting minutes within three business days after each meeting. Assume 2-hour meeting

durations.

2.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (QMP) AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (SOURCE TYPE: 1010)

Contractor will develop a project specific QMP for the project that appropriately addresses

applicable components from the MnDOT Bridge Design Manual, Article 4.1. Contractor will update

the QMP as necessary at State’s request. The QMP will specify how Contractor will perform Quality

Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities throughout the duration of the project to ensure

delivery of a quality product in a timely manner that conforms to established contract

requirements. Contractor must submit its QMP to State for final review and concurrence within 5

days of NTP.

2.1 DESIGN AND PLAN SHEET CHECK

Contractor is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of its work. Design calculations

and plan sheets must be independently checked and reconciled prior to submittal to State.

Review comments from State on Contractor’s various plan review submittals does not relieve

Contractor of liability for an inaccurate or incomplete bridge plan. With each plan submittal,

Contractor must supply an electronic copy of plan and calculation check prints, along with a

comment log documenting resolution of all State plan review comments.

2.2 SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Software programs and/or spreadsheets utilized by Contractor must be verified by Contractor’s

in-house Quality Assurance Program.

2.3 QA VERIFICATION

Contractor’s Project Manager or QA Manager must review the entire plan design and production

process to ensure the completeness and accuracy of Contractor’s work and conformance with

Contractor’s QA procedures.

3.0 FINAL BRIDGE DESIGN (SOURCE TYPES: ABUT, DECK, GEOM, PIER)

Contractor will conduct detailed bridge design and prepare Final Certified Bridge Plans in accordance

with the provisions detailed below. All bridge design files and plans must be produced using Bentley

CONNECT Edition software.

Contractor will perform the required engineering to determine the geometric, material, and

procedural requirements for the construction of the bridge(s).

3.1 BRIDGE SURVEYS

State will provide surveys for the bridge(s).

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3.2 FOUNDATIONS

State will provide FADR reports for the bridge(s).

3.3 BRIDGE AESTHETICS

Contractor will incorporate aesthetics as described in the signed Preliminary Bridge Plans and Visual

Quality Manual.

3.4 BRIDGE DECK DRAINAGE EVALUATION

If a bridge deck drainage system is identified in the signed Preliminary Bridge Plans, then Contractor

will incorporate the appropriate deck drainage into its design and plans.

3.5 COST ESTIMATING

Contractor will provide estimated quantities and pay items with its 30%, 60% and 95% submittals

for Bridge Office use in preparing the Engineer’s Estimate.

3.6 DESIGN STANDARDS AND PLAN PREPARATION

Bridge plans will be prepared in accordance with the following design standards and documents:

a) MnDOT Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Manual

b) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge

Design Specifications

c) MnDOT Surveying and Mapping Manual

d) MnDOT Drainage Manual

e) MnDOT Checking List for Final Plans (provided by State)

f) MnDOT Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards

g) MnDOT Summary of Recommended Drafting Standards

h) MnDOT Staff Approved Layout

i) MnDOT Environmental Documents and Design Memorandums

3.7 Final Design Submittals

If State determines at any time during design that major plan revisions are necessary due to

Contractor plan errors, Contractor will furnish revised plan sheets at no cost to State.

3.7.1 30% Plan Review

The 30% Plan provides State an early review of the final plan preparation for conformance

with the signed Preliminary Plan, aesthetic guidelines, and key design specifications. The

intent of this review is to identify design discrepancies at an early stage and avoid major

plan modifications resulting from future reviews. At a minimum, the 30% Plan will include:

a) GP&E

For this submittal, the GP&E sheet(s) need to be completed only to the extent

necessary to show general dimensions, elevations, cross section, architectural

features, stage construction information, and basic design data. The sheet(s) will

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be based on the approved Preliminary Plan.

b) Framing Plan

Include a preliminary beam run with computations.

c) Bridge Layout Sheet(s)

For this submittal, the Bridge Layout Sheet(s) must show a line diagram that

indicates the control point, work line, reference lines, and proposed working point

locations. The tabulations required do not need to be completely filled in;

however, the sheet(s) will indicate the diagonal and other dimensions that will be

included in the Final Plan. It will also contain any corner views sections, and

notations (i.e. expansion joint details at gutters, sidewalks, barriers, etc.) needed to

clarify the working point locations. Corner details may be detailed on a separate

sheet for clarity.

d) Abutment Layout Sheet(s)

For this submittal, the abutment layout sheet(s) need to be completed only to the

extent necessary to show footing size and the top/bottom elevations for

coordination with Final Road Design. It will also contain any tie-in points to adjacent

bridges, retaining walls, or both. Contractor will promptly coordinate any changes

in footing size, elevation, or both that occur between the 30% Plan and the 60%

Plan that would impact Final Road Design plans.

e) Architectural or Special Detail Sheet(s)

Architectural or special detail sheet(s) showing any standardized shapes proposed

to maximize repeatability of pier forms and other special details that require early

coordination between Contractor and State prior to final plan preparation.

f) Bridge Survey Sheet(s)

Survey sheets from the signed Preliminary Plan are to be included in this submittal;

however, they are not required to be completed.

g) Any supporting design computations used to develop the aforementioned items.

Contractor will submit two sets of the 30% Plan to State for review, along with an electronic

copy of the plan and calculation check prints. State will return 30% Plan comments to

Contractor within 20 working days. Contractor may proceed with further design during this

review period.

3.7.2 60% PLAN REVIEW

The intent of the 60% Plan Review is to verify Contractor’s progress toward plan completion

and evaluate against project and contract timelines. The 60% Plan submittal will include two

full sets of in-progress plan sheets, working copies of electronic design files (MicroStation,

Geopak), and Draft Special Provisions. Include PC beam design, abutment details, and pier

design and details. State’s Bridge Office will return 60% Plan review comments within 20

working days. Include an electronic copy of plan and calculation check prints, along with the

comment log documenting resolution of State plan review comments from the 30% review.

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Contractor may continue with design during this submittal.

3.7.3 95% PLAN REVIEW

The intent of the 95% Plan Review is for State to verify that the plan is acceptable for the

State Bridge Engineer’s signature. The 95% Plan should be complete to the extent that it can

be certified by Contractor, although a certification signature is not required until after this

review has been completed. Contractor will submit the 95% Plan to State with the plan and

calculation check prints and comment log or other process documenting resolution of State

plan review comments from the 60% review. State’s Bridge Office will return 95% Plan

review comments within 20 working days. Contractor will also submit finalized Special

Provisions (one electronic copy) with the 95% Plan submittal.

3.7.4 CONSTRUCTION ELEVATIONS

Upon reconciliation of State’s comments on the 95% Plan, Contractor will produce

construction elevations for the bridge. Regardless of the software used, the output format

for construction elevations must be consistent with State’s construction elevation program.

State will provide instructions and an example of construction elevations output upon

request. The construction elevations output must be submitted to State with the Final

Certified Bridge Plan.

3.7.5 FINAL CERTIFIED BRIDGE PLAN

Upon incorporation of State’s 95% Plan comments, Contractor will submit the Certified Final

Bridge Plan to State for each bridge included in this contract.

4.0 LOAD RATINGS (SOURCE TYPE: 2850)

Contractor will provide a load rating analysis for each bridge and provide a Bridge Rating and Load

Posting report. Load rating work will be done in accordance with the AASHTO Manual for Bridge

Evaluation, current edition with interims.

Contractor will provide the load rating using AASHTOWare BrR software. Guidelines for

AASHTOWare BrR input requirements will be provided by State upon request. If the bridge cannot

be rated with AASHTOWare BrR, Contractor must use another commercially available structural

analysis software with the approval of State. The software must be capable of running overweight

vehicles as described below.

Contractor will load rate the bridge carrying vehicular traffic for Load and Resistance Factor Rating

(LRFR) using the following:

a) HL-93 loading

b) Minnesota Standard Permit Trucks G-80

c) Minnesota Standard Permit Trucks G-07, when a non-BrR (VIRTIS) software is used

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