The Washington County Public Works Department is seeking a consultant to provide final design engineering services for the County Road 19A Realignment and Corridor Improvement Project. The project aims to realign County Road 19A to support the southwest arterial highway vision while implementing responsible long-term solutions along the corridor. The selected consultant will be responsible for completing all tasks necessary to take the project to approved construction documents, including project management, data collection, public and agency engagement, design services, construction plans and specifications, project costs, permits and approvals, environmental documentation, and bidding and construction assistance services. The consultant will also be required to provide various deliverables, including final cost participation layouts, draft and final plans, signed final special provisions, and electronic design files.
• The project has a preliminary design phase that was completed in the spring of 2026.
• The project will use local funds for the design phase and a combination of federal, state, and local funds for the future construction phase.
• The project will be a cooperative effort between Washington County and the City of Cottage Grove, with Washington County serving as the lead agency.
• The selected consultant will be required to comply with the procedures, requirements, and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) State Aid, Washington County, and the City.
• The consultant will be responsible for coordinating with various agencies, including the City of Cottage Grove, Watershed District, MnDOT, and other agencies.