Description
The Washington County Public Works Department seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Pedestrian Management Study for County State Aid Highway 13 (Radio Drive). The consultant will manage the project, collect and synthesize existing conditions data, analyze alternatives—including grade‑separated crossing options—develop cost estimates, and produce an actionable implementation plan with phased recommendations. Public and agency engagement, a project‑specific website, and a final study report with executive summary are required. The effort is budgeted for approximately ten months, beginning after contract award in October 2026 and concluding by August 2027.
• Scope: project management, data collection, existing‑conditions synthesis, alternatives analysis, grade‑separated crossing feasibility, cost estimating, implementation planning, public/agency outreach, final report.
• Deliverables: monthly progress reports, public involvement plan, site‑visit findings, GIS maps, cost‑estimate tables, up to three implementation alternatives, one‑page executive summary, full study report.
• Schedule: RFP issued 9/8/2026, proposals due 10/2/2026, consultant selected Oct 2026, study kickoff Nov 2026, final deliverables Aug 2027.
• Funding: County Transportation Advancement Account (Safety & Trails) plus local contributions from the City of Woodbury.
• Evaluation: qualification‑based selection focusing on understanding of objectives, technical approach, experience, and work plan.