RFP for CSAH 11 Improvement Project

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Feb 14, 2026
Due:	Mar 13, 2026
Agency:	Washington County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for

PROJECT COORDINATION, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING,

STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, UTILITY COORDINATION,

GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

CSAH 11 (Fairy Falls Rd.)

Improvement Project

City of Stillwater and Stillwater Township

RFP release date: 02/13/2026

Submission due date:03/13/2026

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

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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. Project Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Scope of Work and Deliverables .......................................................................................................................... 5

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

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

2.3. Public and Agency Engagement................................................................................................................... 6

2.4. Environmental Documentation ................................................................................................................... 7

2.5. Design Services ............................................................................................................................................ 7

2.6. Deliverables ............................................................................................................................................... 10

2.7. Additional Tasks ......................................................................................................................................... 10

3. Proposal Content ............................................................................................................................................... 10

4. Proposal Submittal............................................................................................................................................. 11

5. Proposal Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................... 11

5.1. Reserved Rights.......................................................................................................................................... 12

6. Proposal Questions ............................................................................................................................................ 12

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CSAH 11 Improvements Project

1. Introduction

1.1. Background Information

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

project coordination, preliminary engineering, stakeholder and public engagement, utility

coordination, geotechnical analysis and environmental documentation for the County State Aid

Highway (CSAH) 11 (Fairy Falls Road North) Improvement Project.

CSAH 11 extends approximately 1.75 miles from Boom Road to CSAH 5 (Stonebridge Trail North). The

corridor functions as a two-lane, rural undivided roadway and carries an average daily traffic volume

of 1,311 vehicles per day. The posted speed limit is 50 miles per hour north of 94th Street North and

35 miles per hour south of 94th Street North. The project corridor is located entirely within the City of

Stillwater and Stillwater Township.

Washington County, through its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), has identified this project as Project

No. RB-2683. The anticipated project schedule includes preliminary design in 2026, final design and

right-of-way acquisition in 2027, and construction in 2028. Funding for the project is expected to

include County State Aid Highway funds, local contributions and Transportation Advancement Account

(TAA) funding.

The project will be delivered as a cooperative effort between Washington County, the City of

Stillwater, Stillwater Township, and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District, with Washington County

serving as the lead agency. All work performed under the anticipated contract shall comply with

applicable procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements of the Minnesota Department of

Transportation (MnDOT), MnDOT State Aid, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

(MnDNR), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Washington County, the City of

Stillwater, and Stillwater Township.

CSAH 11 is characterized by steep grades and sharp horizontal curves descending from Orwell Avenue

toward Boom Road, with challenging topography and ongoing erosion concerns that complicate

stormwater management. The intersection of Boom Road and CSAH 11 includes a tight-radius curve

on a steep slope, which presents operational and safety challenges. The project proposes intersection

improvements to address geometric, grade, and drainage deficiencies. In addition, pavement

improvements will be evaluated along CSAH 11 from Orwell Avenue to CSAH 5 (Stonebridge Trail

North).

The roadway received a two-inch bituminous overlay in 2008, and the pavement has reached the end

of its service life. As part of this project, Washington County intends to evaluate full roadway

reconstruction, with the specific rehabilitation strategy to be determined based on geotechnical

investigation findings. Additional improvements to be considered may include curb and gutter

installation, enhanced pedestrian access to the Fairy Falls Trailhead, multimodal accommodations, and

updated signing and pavement markings.

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CSAH 11 Improvements Project

The project corridor sits adjacent to an active aggregate mining operation (Miller Pit) located at 15250

100th Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082. CSAH 11 serves as a designated haul route for this facility,

with truck traffic distributed across four to five approved routes operated predominantly by

independent haulers. Historical community concerns associated with this corridor have centered on

the perceived incompatibility between heavy commercial vehicle operations and desired multimodal

functionality, including recreational walking and bicycling. Documented complaints include insufficient

shoulder widths for safe evasive maneuvering, heavy vehicle noise attributed to inadequate muffling,

driver behavior issues such as speeding and centerline encroachment hugging the lane-edge, safety

concerns at school bus stop locations and blind horizontal curves along the southern segment. While

traffic count data indicates relatively low overall volumes, the disproportionate ratio of heavy

commercial vehicles to passenger vehicles remains a prominent community concern.

1.2. Project Goals and Objectives

The objective of this project is to improve the safety along the CSAH 11 corridor, while at the same time

implementing responsible long-term solutions along this roadway and the intersection at Boom Rd. In

summary, the project goals are as follows:

• Identify roadway improvements that will enhance user experience and maintenance concerns

along the corridor

• Improve the safety, capacity, and operation for all users along the corridor.

• Review pedestrian facilities and connectivity along the corridor.

• Develop and utilize a comprehensive agency and public engagement strategies to

achieve agency community acceptance of the roadway improvements and a

revised intersection at Boom Rd.

• Produce a municipally approved preliminary geometric layout that meets all

MnDOT, State Aid and Washington County requirements for preliminary design and

environmental documentation.

• Identify and implement stormwater drainage improvements that appropriately

balance the requirements of all agencies with the needs and goals of the

community.

• Maintain the long‐term transportation goals of Washington County, the City of

Stillwater and Stillwater Township.

• Maintain the project schedule allowing for construction in 2028.

• Achieve a construction schedule that minimizes public inconvenience, while being

sensitive to reducing overall project costs and environmental impacts.

1.3. Project Schedule

Washington County anticipates the following schedule for this project:

Overall Project Schedule

RFP Solicitation

Proposals Due

Consultant Selected

Anticipated Date

February 2026

March 2026

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CSAH 11 Improvements Project

County Board Awards Consultant Contract

Project Kick-off

Data Collection

Environmental Document

Preliminary Design & Public Engagement

Preferred Alternative Identified

Geometric Layout

Final Limits, Resolution of Support

Final Design & Public Engagement (Outside Scope)

ROW Acquisition (Outside Scope)

Bid Letting (Outside Scope)

Bid Opening (Outside Scope)

Construction (Outside Scope)

May 2026

June 2026

June - September 2026

September 2026 – June 2027

June 2027

June 2027 - August 2027

August 2027

October 2027 - April 2028

August 2027 – April 2028

May 2028

June 2028

Begin June 2028

2. Scope of Work and Deliverables

The following lists outline work tasks and associated items that shall 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/Open Roads Designer (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 a

municipally-approved preliminary layout. 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, the City of Stillwater, Stillwater Township, the Watershed District, 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.

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

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 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.

2.2. Data Collection and Site Visit

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. At least one on-site coordination meeting shall be

arranged by the Consultant.

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

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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 11 Improvement Project
Category:	Washington County Public Works
Status:	Open

RFP for CSAH 11 Improvement Project

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