Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from various consulting firms to perform design services in 2024 and construction engineering services in 2025 for the University Avenue (I35E to Lafayette Road) project. This project will fully reconstruct the corridor from I-35E to Lafayette Road. The roadway length is approximately 0.25 mile, has an ADT of 15,700, and the corridor serves multiple modes of transportation. The project includes utility work, grading, curb and gutter work, installation of stormwater management treatments, paving, signage/striping, lighting, signal work, landscaping, and sidewalk work. The intersection of Lafayette and University is part of the scope but the geometry has not been defined. A roundabout or removing the pedestrian islands to make a more traditional intersection will be entertained. Design work includes the development of a layout, signed plans, specifications, community engagement, right-of-way work, utility coordination, and development of a cost estimate. This contract will require construction engineering services which include, but are not limited to surveying and staking, construction inspection, materials testing, preparing and submitting paperwork for payment and change-orders, resolving field issues, and coordinating work with city staff and a contractor. This work must be done in the prescribed timeline. The selected firm must must have experience administering projects of this type. Don Pflaum from St. Paul Public Works will be the contract manager for this work.
