Project Information

Bid Title

Phase II Investigation, RAP, Special Provisions and Regulatory Assistance: TH 65, SP 0207-130 Corridor

Issuing Agency

State Government of Minnesota

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Feb 19, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Phase II Investigation, RAP, Special Provisions and Regulatory Assistance: TH 65, SP 0207-130 Corridor

Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest to complete a Phase II Drilling Investigation, Response Action Plan and Regulatory Assistance along portions of the TH 65 SP 0207-130 corridor. The Phase II Drilling Investigation will be based on the results of the Limited Phase I ESA and anticipated construction. This information will be used by MnDOT to determine final project design plans/specifications and to potentially obtain liability protections. The purpose of this Contract is also to prepare Special Provisions and a Response Action Plan (RAP) for management of contaminated materials during construction. The goal of this project is to identify, characterize, and properly manage contaminated materials located in the project corridor from pre-letting through construction completion. Contaminated materials include, but are not limited to, soil, groundwater, and soil vapor. The information collected during the investigations will be incorporated by MnDOT into project design plans and specifications, and other pre-letting activities.

Date posted: 02/19/2026
Due date: 03/10/2026

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• Official List : In order to submit a letter of interest to this project, consultants must be pre-qualified in the following work types:
  
  • 5.4 Contaminated Propoerty Investigation - Level I

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1.0 Preliminary Design

1.12 Environmental Documentation – Class II Actions

1.13 Environmental Documentation – Class III Actions

1.21 Geometric Layouts – Level 1

1.22 Geometric Layouts – Level 2

2.0 Highway Design

2.11 Highway Design – Level 1

2.12 Highway Design – Level 2

2.13 Highway Design – Level 3

3.0 Bridge Design

3.11 Bridge and Structure Design – Level 1

3.12 Bridge and Structure Design – Level 2

3.13 Bridge and Structure Design – Level 3

3.14 Bridge and Structure Design – Level 4

4.0 Bridge Inspection

4.1 Structural Metals Inspection

4.4 High Mast Light Tower Weld Inspection

5.0 Environmental Studies

5.2 Air Quality Analysis

5.3 Noise Analysis & Abatement Design

5.4 Contaminated Property Investigation – Level I

5.51 Wetland Services – Level 1

5.52 Wetland Services – Level 2

5.53 Wetland Services – Level 3

6.0 Materials Testing

6.1 Geotechnical Studies

6.2 Highway Materials Testing

6.31 Geotechnical Laboratory Testing – Level 1

6.32 Geotechnical Laboratory Testing – Level 2

6.4 Vibration Analysis & Monitoring

6.5 Pile Load Testing

6.6 Standard Penetration & Rock Coring

6.7 Cone Penetration Test

6.8 Solid Stem Auger Drilling

6.9 Soils Analysis & Recommendations

6.10 Ground Penetration Radar Survey

6.11 Geotechnical Instrumentation

7.0 Transportation Planning

7.11 Planning – Class I

7.12 Planning – Class II

7.13 Planning – Class III

8.0 Right of Way Assistance

8.1 Direct Purchase

8.2 Relocation Assistance – Level 1

8.3 Field Title Investigation

8.4 Title Services

8.51 R/W Appraisals – Level 1

8.52 R/W Appraisals – Level 2

9.0 Land Surveys

9.11 Geodetic Control Surveying – Level 1

9.12 Geodetic Control Surveying – Level 2

9.13 Geodetic Control Surveying – Level 3

9.14 Geodetic Control Surveying – Level 4

9.2 Legal Description Preparation

9.3 Production of Right of Way Acquisition Plats

9.4 Design/Location Surveys

9.5 Right-of-Way Surveys

9.6 Land Surveys

10.0 Photogrammetric Mapping and Aerial Imagery

10.1 Photogrammetric Mapping

10.2 Aerial Imagery and Remote Sensing

11.0 Construction Inspection / Contract Administration

11.1 Construction Inspection Grading and Base, Bituminous and

Concrete

11.2 Construction Inspection Bridge Construction

11.3 Construction Surveying

11.4 Materials Sampling & Testing- Field Sampling and Testing

11.5 Materials Sampling & Testing- Plant Inspection/Bituminous

11.6 Materials Sampling and Testing- Plant Inspection/Concrete

11.7 Construction Contract Administration & Management

11.8 ADA Construction Inspection

12.0 Cultural Resources

12.11 Archaeological Work

12.12 Historic Archaeological Work

12.3 Geomorphology Studies

12.41 Architectural/History Studies (Identification/Evaluation Survey)

12.42 Architectural/History Studies (Historic Property Reg/Document)

12.5 Historic Architect Services

13.0 Hydraulic Structure Inspection, Location and Repair

13.1 Detailed Inspection/Location of Stormwater System Features

13.2 Video Inspection of Stormwater System Features

13.3 Cleaning of Stormwater System Features

14.0 Traffic Engineering

14.1 Traffic Signal Design

14.2 Traffic Signal Operations

14.3 Roadway Lighting Design

14.41 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions – Level 1

14.42 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions – Level 2

14.43 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions – Level 3

14.61 Signing Plan Design & Special Provisions – Level 1

14.62 Signing Plan Design & Special Provisions – Level 2

14.63 Signing Plan Design & Special Provisions – Level 3

14.7 Traffic Engineering Special Studies

14.81 Freeway Modeling – Level 1

14.82 Freeway Modeling – Level 2

14.83 Freeway Modeling – Level 3

15.0 Subsurface Utility Engineering

15.1 Subsurface Utility Engineering

16.0 Value Engineering

16.1 Value Engineering Study/Workshop

17.0 Roundabouts

17.1 Roundabout Design

18.0 Transportation Landscape Architecture

18.1 Transportation Landscape Architecture

19.0 Asbestos and Regulated Waste

19.1 Asbestos Regulated Material Assessment & Removal Oversight

19.2 Asbestos Abatement and Peeling Lead Paint Encapsulation

19.3 Regulated Waste Removal

19.4 Asbestos Containing Waste Material Management Oversight

19.5 Asbestos Containing Waste Material Abatement and Mgmt.

20.0 Project Management

20.11 Preconstruction – Level 1

20.12 Construction – Level 2

20.13 Contract Time Determination – Level 3

21.0 Public Engagement and Communications

21.1 Communications and Public Engagement Project Mgmt.

21.3 Marketing and Advertising Services

21.4 Digital Multimedia Production

21.5 Graphic Design

22.0 Transportation Research & Innovation Assistance (TRIA)

22.1 TRIA: Technology Transfer Activities

22.2 TRIA: Program Support

22.3 TRIA: Data Analysis and Implementation

22.4 Library Support Services

23.0 Document Review

23.11 Document Review Services – Level 1

23.12 Document Review Services – Level 2

23.21 Document Scanning and Data Processing Services – Level 1

23.22 Document Scanning and Data Processing Services – Level 2

23.31 Data Input Services – Level 1

23.32 Data Input Services – Level 2

23.4 Hosted Document Review Services

24.0 Building Services

24.1 Building Planning and Scoping

24.21 Architectural Design

24.22 Civil Engineering

24.23 Electrical Engineering

24.24 Mechanical Engineering

24.25 Structural Engineering

24.31 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Commissioning

24.32 HVAC Test and Balance (TAB) Services

24.33 Building Automation Systems (BAS) Commissioning and Technical Service

24.4 Building Geotechnical Studies and Material Testing and Special Inspection

24.51 Water, Wastewater and Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Services – Level 1

24.52 Water, Wastewater and Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Services – Level 2

24.53 Water, Wastewater and Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Services – Level 3

24.6 Owners Representative and Construction Contract Administration

PRE-QUALIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

Phase II Investigation, RAP, Special Provisions and Regulatory Assistance: TH 65, SP 0207-130

Corridor

MnDOT Contract No. 1062352

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 goods and services to the state are representative of Minnesota’s 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 the state’s communities and

fosters economic development and equality.

To further this commitment, the Minnesota Department of Administration operates a program for Minnesota-

based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and those with substantial physical disabilities. For

additional information on this program, or to determine eligibility, please call 651-296-2600 or go to

www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/mn02001.html.

This document is available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities by calling Michael Friberg at 651-366-4683 or

for persons who are hearing, or speech impaired by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. For other

information on disability rights and protections, contact MnDOT’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.

This request for letters of interest does not obligate MnDOT to award a contract or complete the project, and MnDOT

reserves the right to cancel the Announcement if it is considered to be in its best interest.

As of July 1, 2025, certain terms are unenforceable in state contracts. See Minnesota Statutes §16C.05 subdivision 8.

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Project Overview

MnDOT requests letters of interest to complete a Phase II Drilling Investigation, Response Action Plan and Regulatory

Assistance along portions of the TH 65 SP 0207-130 corridor. The Phase II Drilling Investigation will be based on the results

of the Limited Phase I ESA and anticipated construction. This information will be used by MnDOT to determine final project

design plans/specifications and to potentially obtain liability protections. The purpose of this Contract is also to prepare

Special Provisions and a Response Action Plan (RAP) for management of contaminated materials during construction.

MnDOT plans to complete road construction on Trunk Highway (TH) 65 from the 37th Avenue NE to approximately 640 feet

north of 53rd Avenue NE. Road construction activities include the following:

1. Reconstruct TH 65 from 37th Avenue NE to north of 53rd Avenue NE.

2. Reduce the southern section of the project from two through lanes in each direction to one through lane with left

turn bays at certain intersections, and potentially a northbound Business and Transit Lane.

3. Replace sidewalks with a new shared use path and boulevard on both sides of TH 65.

4. Construct transit bus stops at various locations.

5. Replace several traffic signals in kind or with roundabouts at 46 ½ Avenue NE, 47th Avenue NE, 49th Avenue NE,

51st Avenue NE, and 53rd Avenue NE.

(CSS/CM Last Updated 01/20/2026)

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6. Remove and replace existing traffic management system.

7. Construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps.

8. Construct median to close through access from 42nd Avenue NE and eliminate all left turn access.

9. Construct new pedestrian crossings in the area between the intersection crossings.

10. Construct all new storm water system.

11. Construct stormwater treatment features.

12. Construct a cul-de-sac at the end of Reservoir Boulevard where it intersects with TH 65. Once this is constructed,

TH 65 northbound traffic can only turn right into the cul-de-sac on Reservoir Boulevard and Reservoir Boulevard

traffic will be unable to directly access TH 65.

13. Along TH 65, eliminate several driveways from businesses with multiple driveways.

14. Update the guardrail system near I-694.

15. Remove minor amount of RR track under pavement near 37th Avenue NE.

Work will be completed on existing right of way as well as proposed right of way.

The project is currently scheduled for a November 19, 2027 letting. Construction is scheduled for 2028.

Project Goal

The goal of this project is to identify, characterize, and properly manage contaminated materials located in the project

corridor from pre-letting through construction completion. Contaminated materials include, but are not limited to, soil,

groundwater, and soil vapor. The information collected during the investigations will be incorporated by MnDOT into

project design plans and specifications, and other pre-letting activities. Specifically, the goals of the project are to:

1. Conduct Phase II Drilling Investigations of soil, groundwater and soil vapor throughout the project area.

2. Obtain liability protections for property acquisitions from the MPCA and/or MDA as needed.

3. Engage stakeholders and regulators in discussions regarding findings from the Phase II investigations, the handling

of contaminated materials in the project area, and other questions that arise regarding the project.

4. Write Special Provisions and a Response Action Plan/Construction Contingency Plan for contaminated materials

handling and submit to the appropriate agency.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

The Successful Responder will prepare Phase II work plans to investigate the project area, document the Phase II

investigation work in summary reports, draft a proposed action letter(s), and response action plan, prepare special

provisions and manage all actions necessary to provide assistance to MnDOT in properly managing contaminated soil,

groundwater, soil vapor, and debris (possibly asbestos-containing) encountered during construction of the project. The

work will be done in accordance with regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. The construction activities will be

completed in accordance with a regulatory approved RAP and RAP Addenda, as applicable.

Specific deliverables, project tasks, and personnel requirements/certifications are outlined in the scope of work below.

1. Scheduling

a. Selected Responder will schedule up to two meetings with State’s Project Manager at the request of State’s Project

Manager to discuss project status.

b. Selected Responder will notify State’s Project Manager at least 2 days prior to the beginning of field work. Once field

work begins, and until the field work is completed, Selected Responder will update State’s Project Manager on the

status of the field work a minimum of once per day. Selected Responder will discuss with State’s Project Manager

daily, which samples should be submitted for analysis.

c. Selected Responder will invoice MnDOT monthly or as approved by State Project Manager. Selected Responder will

mark the last project invoice as final invoice.

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2. Phase II Investigation

Phase II Investigation Work Plan

a. Selected Responder will prepare a brief work plan for a Phase II investigation(s) based on the Phase I information and

proposed construction design and/or property acquisition. The work plan will consist of a table(s) and figure(s) that

describe(s) proposed boring locations, including boring identification number, associated Phase I site identification

number, placement strategy, sampling depths, sampling rationale, and analytical parameters. Selected Responder will

review existing MnDOT materials (geotech) boring information if available.

b. Selected Responder will include figures indicating numbered/lettered proposed boring locations in the work plan.

Borings will be placed in areas of known or potential contamination and in areas where historic foundations may still

be present in the subsurface, or as directed by State’s Project Manager. Basemap will include the project construction

layout if applicable.

c. Selected Responder will submit the work plan to the State’s Project Manager electronically two weeks prior to

beginning field work. Field work, including the utility locate, will not begin before State’s Project Manager provides

approval of work plan.

d. Selected Responder will include the Phase II work plan(s) in the Phase II investigation report.

Phase II Investigation

a. Selected Responder will contact Gopher One for a utility locate prior to each drilling mobilization and after receiving

approval of the work plan. Proposed boring locations as well as potential locations for delineation borings will be

included in the utility locate.

b. Selected Responder will hire a private utility locator prior to each drilling mobilization, if determined necessary.

c. Selected Responder will be prepared to complete drilling and sampling to identify the presence of debris, soil or

groundwater contamination.

d. State Project Manager will provide right of entry access forms/permits to Selected Responder, if needed.

e. Selected Responder will provide HAZWOPER certified field personnel.

f. Selected Responder will be able to provide field personnel who are Minnesota Department of Health certified

asbestos inspectors if needed.

g. Selected Responder will determine if traffic control is necessary based on the most recent Minnesota Temporary

Traffic Control Field Manual and will arrange for any necessary traffic control. Traffic Control Plan will be sent for

review and comment to District Traffic Engineer Mitch Bartelt at mitchell.bartelt@state.mn.us. The plan will be sent at

least 5 BUSINESS DAYS before the work is expected to take place.

h. The notifications sent to the District Traffic personnel will follow the notification language, process, and timing

provided by the State’s Project Manager. This process may require the Selected Responder to complete and submit a

511 form.

i. Selected Responder is not required to obtain a MnDOT Highway Access Permit to complete this work, also known as a

Soil and/or Water Sampling Permit (FKA TLA).

j. Selected Responder will mark all investigation locations in the field and use Global Positioning System (GPS) with

submeter

accuracy to obtain coordinates for their locations. Selected Responder will use the coordinate system NAD83

UTM15N (Meters), WGS84 datum when collecting the location information. Selected Responder will provide an

electronic excel spreadsheet of the GPS data, using MnDOT’s GPS spreadsheet template, to the State’s Project

Manager.

k. Selected Responder will advance up to 100 borings. Of those 100 borings, 50 borings to 30 feet, 50 borings to 20 feet

or less, groundwater, or refusal, whichever is first, or as directed by State’s Project Manager. All borings will be

advanced using a hydraulic push probe drilling rig. If it is Selected Responder’s opinion that any boring should be

advanced to a greater depth, for example, to follow contamination downward, Selected Responder will immediately

notify State’s Project Manager to discuss the situation prior to drilling deeper.

l. Selected Responder will screen soil continuously for signs of contamination, and complete continuous organic vapor

detector readings. Field screening and organic vapor detector readings will be completed in accordance with the most

current MPCA/MDA guidelines available at the time the field work is completed or as directed by State’s Project

Manager. Selected Responder will note and describe any debris encountered.

m. Selected Responder will prepare boring logs in general accordance with current MPCA guidelines for each boring

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completed including but not limited to: boring identification number, location, drilling method, sampling method,

date, drilling company, consultant field staff name, description of soil (including color, texture, soil type, grain size,

sorting, etc), USCS classification symbol, organic vapor detector readings, recovery for each sampling interval,

presence and description of staining and odors, amount and type of debris encountered (if applicable), depth to

groundwater, depth and length of screen for groundwater samples, submitted analytical sample name and interval,

and any other pertinent information.

n. Selected Responder will install temporary well points in accordance with all applicable MPCA and Minnesota Department

of Health (MDH) rules and requirements to collect groundwater samples and obtain groundwater depth information.

o. Selected Responder will provide State’s Project Manager with an electronic copy of the field boring logs at the end of

each day. Selected Responder will contact MnDOT project manager at the end of each day that the Selected Responder is

drilling to discuss findings.

p. Selected Responder will seal all bore holes per MDH regulations. Ground surface will be restored similar to preexisting

conditions.

q. Selected Responder will not drum low level petroleum contaminated drill cuttings. For all cuttings that cannot be

spread on the site, Selected Responder will be prepared to drum cuttings.

r. Selected Responder will be prepared to dispose of up to one cubic yard of contaminated drill cuttings at a Minnesota

permitted Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Landfill or as approved by State’s Project Manager. Selected Responder will obtain

all landfill approvals. Selected Responder will obtain copies of shipping papers and landfill scale tickets for inclusion in the

Phase II Investigation Report.

Sample Collection and Analysis

a. Selected Responder will collect 2 soil samples per boring, up to 200 soil samples, and up to 100 groundwater samples,

or as directed by State’s Project Manager. Additionally, the Selected Responder will collect and analyze Quality Assurance

and Quality Control (QA/QC) samples as required by regulatory guidance. State’s Project Manager may adjust analytical

parameters depending on field conditions.

b. The samples will be analyzed using the applicable laboratory certification for the analytical parameters identified in

this scope of work. For MPCA-regulated work, the samples will be analyzed at a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

certified fixed based laboratory, which will include its MDH certification number on analytical reports. For MDA-regulated

work, the samples will be analyzed at a commercial laboratory that has an approved QA/QC Plan and analytical methods on

file with the MDA.

c. Selected Responder will analyze soil samples for the following parameters:

1. 200 Gasoline Range Organics (GRO)

2. 100 Diesel Range Organics (DRO)

3. 100 DRO with silica-gel clean-up

4. 200 RCRA metals (arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, selenium, silver)

5. 200 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

6. 50 Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)

7. 150 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

8. 5 Pesticides (MDA List I and/or List II)

9. 5 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

10. 5 Priority Pollutant Metals (Sb, As, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl, and Zn) with barium (Ba)

d. Selected Responder will analyze groundwater samples for the following parameters:

1. 100 GRO

2. 100 DRO

3. 100 VOCs

4. 50 SVOCs

5. 50 PAHs

6. 100 RCRA Metals (field filtered, dissolved)

7. 5 Pesticides (MDA List I and/or List II)

e. Selected Responder will analyze up to 10 samples for each VOC and RCRA metals analysis under the Toxic

Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). Selected Responder will review laboratory results and compare total

constituent concentrations times twenty against maximum concentrations for Toxicity Characteristic. Samples

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• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541620Environmental Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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