RFP for County State Aid Highway 96 Corridor Study

Agency:	Washington County
State:	Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Posted:	Jan 12, 2024
Due:	Feb 9, 2024
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for

County State Aid Highway 96 (Dellwood

Rd) Corridor Study

from TH 61 (Blues Hwy) to TH 95 (St Croix Scenic Way)

RFP release date: 1/12/2024

Submission due date: 2/9/2024

A great place to live, work and play…today and tomorrow

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.co.washington.mn.us

Washington County is an equal opportunity organization and employer

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. Background Information............................................................................................................................ 3

1.2. Study Goals and Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 3

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

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

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

2.2. Data Collection and Site Visit.......................................................................................................................... 4

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

2.4. Environmental Screening ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.5. Corridor Issues/Opportunities Summary........................................................................................................ 6

2.6 Identification of Corridor Improvements................................................................................................... 6

2.7. Deliverables .................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.8. Additional Tasks .............................................................................................................................................. 8

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

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

5. Proposal Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................... 10

5.1. Reserved Rights........................................................................................................................................ 10

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

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1. Introduction

1.1. Background Information

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

project coordination, data collection, stakeholder engagement, corridor planning, and concept level design

services for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 96 (Dellwood Rd) Corridor Study.

CSAH 96 from Trunk Highway (TH) 61 to Trunk Highway (TH) 95 (St Croix Scenic Way):

• A jurisdictional transfer was completed in May of 2023 transferring ownership of roadway to

Washington County from TH 244 to Th 95

• Roadway section within Ramsey County is still under MNDOT jurisdiction

• Is approximately 10.25 miles

• Has a typical section mostly consisting of a 2-lane rural undivided highway with turn lanes in

various locations

• Is functionally classified as a Minor Arterial

• Has variable traffic volumes, that range from 3,510 to 10,000 vehicles/day (2022 counts)

• Has a posted speed limits of 40,50, and 55mph

• Has a posted weight limit of 10-tons

Is located within Washington County and Ramsey County

This study will be a cooperative effort between Washington County and Ramsey County, 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 the Minnesota Department of Transportation

(MnDOT), MnDOT State Aid, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR), Washington County,

Ramsey County, Browns Creek Watershed District, and Rice Creek Watershed District.

The corridor study runs through White Bear Lake Township, Dellwood, Grant, Stillwater and Stillwater Township,

and is adjacent to many other neighboring Cities. It is expected that these Cities are engaged throughout the

corridor study in various different ways.

1.2. Study Goals and Objectives

The objective of this study is to identify responsible long-term solutions to improve this corridor. In

summary, the study process goals are as follows:

• Utilize a comprehensive agency and public involvement process to engage, obtain feedback, and

build consensus around a publicly supported slate of recommendations for this corridor.

• Compile a planning level corridor inventory using existing and collected data to support

understanding of existing conditions and potential corridor opportunities/constraints

• Identify pedestrian and bike improvements along corridor

• Evaluate safety improvements along the corridor

• Review current corridor Right of Way and outline potential property impacts

• Evaluate corridor challenges with the proposed improvements.

• Identify cost estimates and potential funding opportunities for recommended improvements,

broken-down per section or by projects with independent utility.

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1.3. Study Schedule

Overall Study Schedule

Study Kick-off

Data Collection

Public/Agency Engagement

Layout Design

Final Deliverables

Anticipated Date

March 2024

March – May 2024

June – December 2024

Dec. 2024 – Feb. 2025

March. 2025

2. Scope of Work and Deliverables

The following section outlines 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 adhering to Washington County approved formats unless otherwise

noted or requested by the Consultant (the selected firm to perform this work) with approval of Washington

County.

The role of the selected Consultant team will be to complete all tasks necessary to achieve community

acceptance of a slate of recommendations to this corridor. Washington County will partner with Ramsey County

and will act as the lead agency through all aspects of the study. The County’s role as lead agency does not

preclude direct and regular interaction between the Consultant and Ramsey County, Watershed Districts, 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 either Washington County or Ramsey County office. After the

kick-off meeting, the Consultant should host monthly PMT meetings, which can be virtual. The proposal

should include a summary of the project management measures required to ensure that the study is

completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, standards, and good

engineering practice. The selected Consultant shall develop and implement a project specific Quality

Management Plan, which shall be available for review upon request during the study.

2.2. Data Collection and Site Visit

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

as needed to compile a planning-level inventory of the corridor. At least one on-site coordination meeting

shall be arranged by the Consultant with Washington County, and Ramsey County staff.

Washington County and Ramsey County will provide existing information to the successful Consultant,

including:

• LIDAR*

• Right of Way Information within Washington County

• Guardrail inventory

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• Culvert inventory

Examples of information the consultant will be responsible for collecting include the following items (list to

be refined and confirmed with selected consultant prior to start data collection):

• Review of corridor data provided by MnDOT

• Existing site conditions, corridor context/constraints

• Existing typical sections

• Existing right of way conflicts

• Intersection controls and conditions

• Traffic Counts at four intersections identified by the County at the start of the study

• Average daily traffic counts of surrounding and intersecting roadways

• Pulling and reviewing crash data along the corridor

• Desktop review of wetlands along the corridor

• Desktop review of cultural resources

*Note: If it is determined through the study that detailed survey information is needed in specific areas,

Washington County will complete survey and provide data to consultant.

Corridor inventory to be presented using figures and brief narratives in an existing conditions report. Logical

corridor segments to be identified based on corridor characteristics/context to be carried through

remainder of study and stakeholder engagement discussions.

2.3. Public and Agency Engagement

The goal of the Washington County Public Works Department is to achieve excellence in design with every

project we do through comprehensive public involvement. We believe a robust and focused public

engagement plan will be essential to facilitate community acceptance of this study, while maintaining the

transportation objectives and requirements of Washington County, Ramsey County and MNDOT.

The Consultant shall develop a public involvement plan to meet the study objective and goals and facilitate

acceptance and approval of the study. The plan should provide an overall approach to involvement, as well

as specific involvement activities, techniques, strategies and how these specific tasks will integrate into the

overall process. Consultants are encouraged to developed and present cost effective solutions to maximize

public engagement.

2.3.1. Study Website

Washington County will create a project-specific website, which will be available throughout the

duration of work, as well as through construction. The selected Consultant will be responsible for

providing text and graphics for the website throughout the study.

2.3.2. Open Houses

Assist in hosting three public open houses for this corridor study. Washington County will lead the

efforts of securing a location and all mailing efforts. Consultant should assist in board preparation and

meeting materials. Consultant should send 2 team representatives to each open house. Consultant

should also oversee compiling information gathered at open house and creating a summary for each

open house to be presented to the PMT team.

2.3.3. Stakeholder Meetings

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Bid Title:	RFP for County State Aid Highway 96 Corridor Study
Category:	Washington County Public Works
Status:	Open

RFP for County State Aid Highway 96 Corridor Study

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