The MPRB is soliciting Proposal with the intention of entering into a contract for services to include preliminary design, final design and construction administration for the Lake Harriet Parkway and William Berry Parkway Intersection Improvements project. The Consultant team will be responsible to assist in securing approvals and permits that may be required to advance this project. The MPRB requires the services of a consultant team qualified to design a buildable project, providing detailed construction estimates along the way during various phases of design. It will be important that the development of a design of intersection improvements be achieved within the project budget. The Consultant Team, at a minimum, is expected to: • Provide licensed professionals in the State of Minnesota for all required design disciplines. • Develop conceptual designs. • Have extensive experience in the development of intersection design projects as well as a firm understanding of regulatory trail design standards and code requirements. • Identify and provide supporting materials for any municipal permits and approvals. • Develop a project timetable associated with typical project stages and noting expected deliverables within each project stage, updating the timetable as necessary. • Provide incremental estimates of construction costs and prepare recommendations for aligning estimated costs and community input with project budget. • Effectively develop construction plans and specifications. • Perform services necessary or intended to deliver a superior design and compelling project.
