When responding to a solicitation please make sure you are receiving a confirmation from MnDOT. If you do not, please reach out to the Contract Administrator identified in the solicitation.
PT Notices
MnDOT solicits P/T projects in a variety of ways. P/T notices are open to both pre-qualified consultants only and to the general public. Each section below describes the process being utilized, and the consultants eligible to respond. All documents on this page are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
MnDOT maintains a list of potential, upcoming Professional/Technical projects. This list is updated on a regular basis, and is provided to help consultants plan and prepare for upcoming solicitations. Refer to the link below for the most up to date version.
Districts/Offices: Please submit potential projects to the MnDOT PT Inbox. Make sure to include the following information: Office/District, Project Title, Projects Description (including the selection method if available), Contact Person, identify if the PT contract will be state or federal funded.
Work Force and Equal Pay Declaration Page and Resident Vendor Form
In an effort to reduce the redundancy of forms being submitted during the solicitation process, consultants can now submit certain forms to Consultant Services. Consultant Services will save the forms so that they are accessible to all MnDOT contract administrators for review during a solicitation process. The following forms may be submitted to Consultant Services at ProfessionalTechnicalContractForms.dot@state.mn.us:
Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page MnDOT Consultant Services will only store this document if a firm is a Certificate Holder or Exempt. Must identify the certification end date on the document. If at any point there is a status change, you submit an updated declaration page. Please note, if the information on file is not up to date, it may impact payments or contract executions. If you are unsure of your certification end date visit Contractor Status / Minnesota.gov (mn.gov).
Resident Vendor Form Form must be submitted every 12 months OR if Resident Vendor status changes.
New Solicitation Forms Packet
In an effort to reduce the amount of data entry on the forms submitted with a solicitation, we've created a Solicitation Forms Packet in Adobe Forms. The packet is a compilation of the forms that may be required for a solicitation. The Adobe form will auto populate data entered, throughout the packet so it only needs to be entered once. The forms must be signed individually to acknowledge that each form was reviewed. This can also be found on the Contract Documents page. The posted solicitation will still include a regular .pdf of the forms if you would like to continue to use those.
Notices for Potential Responder Information and Feedback
Meeting Notices, Draft Scopes/Solicitations, Etc.
The following section is used to advertise informational notices. For example, informational meeting notices on an upcoming project; draft scopes of work/RFP's for industry review and/or comment; etc.
None at this time.
Notices for Targeted Group (TG)/Veteran Owned (VET)/Economically Disadvantaged (ED) Consultants
Sheltered Market Pilot Project Request for Proposals
This Sheltered Market procurement is issued under the authority designated in Minnesota Statute §16C.16, subd. 6(c). Only businesses certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement as a TGB/ED/VO are eligible to respond. In order to be an eligible responder to submit a proposal for the following solicitation, the prime responder must be a certified at the time of posting and as a prime responder, must add value to the project.
None at this time.
Minnesota's commitment to diversity and inclusion
The State of Minnesota is committed to diversity and inclusion in its public procurement process. The goal is to ensure that those providing services to the State are representative of our Minnesota communities and include businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with substantial physical disabilities. Creating broader opportunities for historically under-represented groups provides for additional options and greater competition in the marketplace, creates stronger relationships and engagement within our communities, and fosters economic development and equality.
Whenever possible, MnDOT strongly encourages the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's), Targeted Group Businesses (TGB's) and Veteran Owned Businesses (VET).
Important note
The TGB and the DBE programs are different programs. If a project has a TGB goal set, then responders must be looking at TGB firms for the goal. Likewise, if a project has a DBE goal set, then responders must be looking at DBE firms. TGB and DBE are not used interchangeably. For additional information about small business programs, please visit MnDOT’s Civil Rights website at mndot.gov/civilrights.
Notices Open To All Consultants
The following section lists all current P/T RFPs, Informal Solicitations and Quick Call for Proposals. Note: you do not need to be pre-qualified or on any current MnDOT Certified List Programs to respond to these advertisements. P/T solicitations will be posted solely on this webpage, along with all supporting documentation, addendums, questions and/or other related issues. As a potential responder, you are responsible for checking back for changes, addendums and/or questions that have been answered and posted. Each solicitation will identify the last date to submit questions, along with an anticipated date the answers will be posted.
TH 61 Hastings Reconstruction
Brief description: MnDOT requests proposals for managing and designing the reconstruction of Trunk Highway (TH) 61 from 3rd Street (St.) to 36th St. in Hastings This work is a change from the original scope of a mill and overlay. Two roundabouts will be designed, one at TH 316 and one at 36th St. Access modifications throughout the corridor will be evaluated. Traffic will be analyzed throughout the corridor. New signals will be designed. The retaining wall at Todd Field will be replaced. Contractor must work closely with the CM/GC Contractor. The goal of this project is to complete the design for the reconstruction of TH 61.
Osceola Bridge Estimating and Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
Brief description: Through State Project No. 1311-06, the State has programmed replacement of Bridge No. 6347 with new Bridge No. 13011. The goal of this contract is to provide bridge estimating and project scheduling (for bridge work only) at 60%, 95% and 100% final design of project development. The goal of this contract is to provide bridge estimating and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling (for bridge work only) at the 60%, 95%, and 100% (Engineer’s Estimate (EE)) design stages.
Brief description: MnDOT requests proposals for Contractor to provide preliminary design, final design, structural engineering, and plan review Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) work for the two groups of State Projects (SP’s) listed in Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work, posted separately from this RFP. For the purposes of this RFP, there is no Exhibit A or B. MnDOT anticipates that two contracts will result from this RFP. One Contractor will be selected for each group listed in Group 1 and Group 2 at the sole discretion of MnDOT. The goal of this project is to provide experienced technician, Engineer-in-Training or Licensed Engineer personnel to complete Pre-Design, Final Design, Structural Design, and Plan Review in a cost-effective manner for projects listed in Exhibit C.
TH65 Blaine Interchanges Communication and Engagement
Brief description: State requests proposals for communication and outreach planning and execution related to the construction of interchanges on Trunk Highway (TH) 65 at 99th Avenue (Ave.), 105th Ave., 109th Ave., and 117th Ave., construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting 113th Ave./114th Ave., and construction of a frontage road on the west side of TH 65. The project will also include expansion of sidewalk and trails, and intersection improvements on 109th Ave. The Contractor will provide construction communications and outreach work for the duration of the four-year project on TH 65 between 97th Ave. and 121st Ave. Construction is anticipated to start in Spring 2026 and continue through the end of 2029, with outreach work beginning Summer of 2025.
Alternative Contracting General Engineering Consultant
Brief description: MnDOT requests responses for general engineering consultant (“GEC”) services that would support the Department’s alternative contracting framework. The goal of this project is to have the selected GEC function as an extension of the Department’s staff for the purposes of delivering Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contracting approaches. The staff performing this work must be both qualified and highly knowledgeable in their areas of expertise.
Brief description: The purpose of this project is to allow industry and transportation partners to propose innovative projects with the potential to advance Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) desires a wide variety of project ideas from multiple organizations to establish Minnesota as a leader in CAV initiates. This solicitation is being conducted as an open, on-going request for proposals allowing potential responders to submit a proposal at any time. Proposals will be considered on a pre-determined review cycle outlined in this document. This is an opportunity for new and emerging CAV technologies to be developed, tested, and demonstrated in Minnesota. It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in multiple contract awards. The number of contracts awarded will depend on the size of projects submitted and available funding.
Date posted:08/19/2020 Due date: 02/10/2023, 06/09/2023, 10/13/2023, 02/09/2024, 06/14/2024
In order to be eligible as a responder to submit a letter of interest to a project identified below, the prime consultant must 1) be pre-qualified in at least of one work type identified on the project, 2) be pre-qualified at the time the project is posted, 3) add value to the project, and 4) appear on the Official List posted with the project. Each project below has its own "Official List," which identifies the consultants who are eligible to submit for that specific project.
If the responder meets the eligibility requirements above but is not pre-qualified for the remaining work types deemed necessary for project, they must make arrangements to subcontract with firms that are pre-qualified in those work types.
When applicable, the consultant must identify in the letter of interest their sub-consultant(s), and which work type(s) the sub-consultant(s) will be completing. If there are not firms currently listed on the "Official List" for an identified work type(s), the consultant may provide the work themselves or they may subcontract with any firm.
Minnesota Statewide Truck Parking Study Update
Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for Contractor to develop an updated Minnesota Statewide Truck Parking Study. This Study will identify and analyze the current state of truck parking and its issues in Minnesota and develop potential truck parking solutions. The goal of this project is to produce a thorough understanding of the status of truck parking in Minnesota. The study will assess current needs and identify what opportunities the State and private sector partners can act on to address issues. This study will expand the tools the State has at its disposal to address truck parking needs by conducting a detailed examination of potential solutions outlined in the scope’s tasks.
