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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 (ptinbox.dot@state.mn.us). Make sure to include the following information: Office/district, project title, project description (including the selection method if available), contact person, identify if the PT contract will be state or federal funded.
Recently, the Trump Administration announced significant changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program – a program that is critical to ensure we have a broad and diverse base of contractors working on federally funded MnDOT projects across the state.
The US DOT issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) published Friday, Oct. 3, that mandates states remove race and gender presumptions that help businesses qualify as DBEs and requires all currently certified DBE firms to individually demonstrate social and economic disadvantage, without regard to race or sex, if they want to re-qualify as a DBE.
MnDOT is actively reviewing this direction and assessing the options we have to both stay true to our values and successfully deliver a multimodal transportation system that maximizes the health of people, the environment and our economy. While we don’t have all the answers today, we will remain in touch as we navigate this large change.
TGB Program
MnDOT strongly supports our TGB program – it brings tremendous value to the work we do, and we remain committed to this program. We’ve been assessing impacts of legal challenges around the country to programs like this and the potential impacts to us, to our important TGB community and the future of the TGB program here in MN. At this time, we are not making changes to the program, and we plan to engage with our stakeholders moving forward ahead of making any changes. We are committed to keeping you informed as we move forward.
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.
DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK FOR INDUSTRY REVIEW: Priority Preservation Bridge Program Management Plans Project
This is a courtesy review opportunity for the industry, for the following project:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) seeks to develop strategic asset management plans for seven bridge crossings across the state’s Trunk Highway System (nine bridges total; some are paired crossings). MnDOT’s overall vision for asset management is to effectively manage transportation assets by mitigating risks, optimizing return on investment, and using the best available information and tools.
While industry comments are encouraged, these comments will be used at MnDOT's discretion. No response is guaranteed; no posted response is anticipated. After the review period, MnDOT anticipates posting the final solicitation for official public notice. Submission of questions and/or comments will not be a prerequisite for responding to the resulting solicitation.
The below Draft Scope of Work will be posted until August 7, 2026. Comments must be directed to Colleen Lichtsinn at colleen.lichtsinn@state.mn.us
Sheltered Market Pilot Project Request for Proposals
Notices for Targeted Group (TG)/Veteran Owned (VET)/Economically Disadvantaged (ED) Consultants
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.
Materials and Guidance to Maximize the Value of a Weather Services Contract-REPOSTED
Brief Description: MnDOT requests responses for a Clear Roads project to develop a Request For Proposals (RFP) template for use by states DOTs when procuring a contract with a vendor to provide weather forecasting services. While a reliable weather forecast is crucial to winter maintenance operations, many other departments – maintenance, construction, emergency response, aeronautical – within a DOT rely on accurate weather forecasts as well. To optimize the value of a weather forecasting services contract, it is important for a DOT to evaluate all its needs and select the appropriate weather services to request from the vendor in the RFP process, as not contracting for enough services, or contracting for unneeded services, will have negative operational or fiscal outcomes.
Laboratory Assessment of Pre-Wetting Application Rates-REPOSTED
Brief Description: MnDOT requests responses for a Clear Roads project that will develop guidance for determining the optimum pre-wetting application rate of solid materials using different delivery methods and equipment. Pre-wetting refers to the process of coating or treating dry material such as salt, abrasives, or other materials with a liquid, which are spread on roadways from a winter maintenance vehicle to keep roads clear of ice and snow.
MnDOT Moorhead to Duluth Corridor Crossing Elimination and Improvement Study
Brief Description: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will conduct a comprehensive planning study for the Moorhead-Duluth Crossing Elimination and Improvement Study. The Responder will perform professional and technical services to support MnDOT in fulfilling the study's requirements. The study will be conducted in close coordination with the BNSF Railway Company, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The goal of this study is to identify existing conditions, best practices, and opportunities to define and implement a multi-year, multi-phase program of projects, policies, and procedures across the BNSF Railway between Moorhead and the eastern edge of Minnesota that drives measurable improvements in safety outcomes for motorists and pedestrians while also taking steps to eliminate the incidence of trespassing.
Brief Description: Proposals are requested to help MnDOT and City of Maple Grove determine the best alternative for a near term project at the I-94 and I-494 system interchange in Maple Grove. Funded through Corridors of Commerce Readiness Advancement, this study will determine possible long term concepts for the interchange, and help select an agency-supported near term alternative that is expected to receive capital funding through the Corridors of Commerce program. A contract amendment would then be processed for the environmental process that chooses a preferred alternative and proceeds to preliminary design.
Final Design Plans for a Complete Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Submittal for SP 5508-130 and 2505-64
Brief Description: S.P. 5508-130 is an Unbonded Concrete Overlay (UBOL) on southbound (SB) US 52, from the south junction of MN 60 to the 5th St. NW overpass (Br. 55079) in Oronoco. S.P. 2505-64 includes conversion of the existing SB US 52 Entrance ramp from the CSAH 11 Interchange in Pine Island. The proposed project will convert the existing southbound entrance ramp into a hybrid, two-way frontage road and freeway entrance ramp. This new, hybrid frontage road/entrance ramp allows for connectivity of properties and businesses to the CSAH 11 interchange, while allowing for closure of a direct access point along southbound US 52, while maintaining access to SB US 52. The project includes final design deliverables for a complete Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (P.S.&E.) submittal for State Projects (S.Ps). 5508-130 and 2505-64 for a December 1, 2027 Letting.
Corridors of Commerce Project 4 Readiness Advancement – for Planning and Project Development to improve Highway 15 from Highway 23 to Highway 10
Brief Description: Minnesota (MN) Highway 15 functions as a Principal Arterial supporting local and regional mobility, including freight, recreational, commuter, pedestrian, and other non-motorized travel. The corridor is experiencing an increase in crashes as well as growing concerns related to access management and overall mobility. These emerging issues highlight the need for a comprehensive evaluation and strategic planning effort to ensure the corridor continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Brief Description: The Successful Responder will provide Construction Engineering services for State Project (SP) 2758-75 Trunk Highway (TH) 77 Minnesota River Bridge rehabilitation project (Bridges 9600N/9600S Rehabilitation). The goal of this project is to provide the technical expertise necessary to ensure successful construction in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, standards, and procedures established for the project.
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.
Railroad Crossing Inventory (SFY 2027)
Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for Successful Responder to track information regarding each crossing; help identify potential safety issues and develop safety related projects. MnDOT maintains an electronic inventory database for approximately 4,193 highway railroad grade public crossings. Maintaining current information about each crossing is an ongoing effort. MnDOT has a goal of a field review of each crossing, every three years. Successful Responder will update approximately 1293 highway railroad grade public crossing inventories, located in Districts 3, 6, and 8 to keep State’s data current. It is understood that the accessibility of these crossings as well as the geographic distance between crossings will vary and influence the number of crossings that the Successful Responder will be able to accomplish within the budget within this task order. Progress will be assessed monthly to determine necessary adjustments to the scope of crossings to be inventoried.
