Washington County is seeking a consultant for final design engineering services for the CR 50 and TH 61 intersection improvement project. The scope includes project management, data collection, public and agency engagement, design services, construction plans and specifications, project cost estimates, permit and approval identification, environmental documentation, bidding and construction assistance. Proposals are due August 7, 2026. The selection will be qualification-based, with price information excluded from the initial proposal. Key evaluation factors include project understanding, technical competence, team qualifications, and work plan.
The anticipated schedule includes final plans and specifications by October 2027, bid letting by Washington County in December 2027, and construction from April 2028 to October 2028.
Contractor invoices will be paid within 30 days of receipt, provided proper documentation is presented. Payments will be made via ACH, check, or virtual credit card. Contractor invoices will be paid within 30 days of receipt of the invoices providing proper documentation is presented.
A qualification-based selection method will be used, with proposals judged on expressed understanding of project objectives, completeness and quality of the proposal, project approach and methodology, experience and qualifications of the project manager and team, and work plan, schedule, and availability of personnel. The factors and weighting on which proposals will be judged are: 1. expressed understanding of the project objectives 20 2. completeness, quality, and overall technical competence of the proposal, 10 project approach, and methodology 3. the experience and qualifications of the project manager and team members 40 and their work on similar projects 4. work plan, schedule, and availability of personnel and other resources to 30 perform the work within the specified project schedule
The proposal must demonstrate the responder's understanding of the project, proposed approach, key personnel qualifications and experience, a detailed work plan, and qualifications and experience with final design, including roadway, trail, and traffic signals, with an emphasis on county roads that utilized federal funding. The consultant pm must be available in a local office minneapolisst. paul metropolitan area during the entire project period.
All questions and notifications must be sent via email by July 31, 2026, by 2:00 pm. All questions and notifications must be sent via email by july 31, 2026, by 2:00pm
Failure to comply with nondiscrimination provisions, applicable laws, or firearm possession on county premises can lead to contract cancellation or termination. The contractors failure to comply with this requirement may result in cancellation or termination of the contract