MnDOT's standard delivery method of proposals/responses is electronic. Hard copies may be requested in special circumstances. Refer to each individual solicitation for specific proposal submittal requirements.
When responding to a solicitation please make sure you are receiving a confirmation from MnDOT. If you do not, please reach out to the Contract Administrator identified in the solicitation.
PT Notices
MnDOT solicits P/T projects in a variety of ways. P/T notices are open to both pre-qualified consultants only and to the general public. Each section below describes the process being utilized, and the consultants eligible to respond. All documents on this page are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
MnDOT maintains a list of potential, upcoming Professional/Technical projects. This list is updated on a regular basis, and is provided to help consultants plan and prepare for upcoming solicitations. Refer to the link below for the most up to date version.
Work Force and Equal Pay Declaration Page and Resident Vendor Form
In an effort to reduce the redundancy of forms being submitted during the solicitation process, consultants can now submit certain forms to Consultant Services. Consultant Services will save the forms so that they are accessible to all MnDOT contract administrators for review during a solicitation process. The following forms may be submitted to Consultant Services at ProfessionalTechnicalContractForms.dot@state.mn.us:
Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page MnDOT Consultant Services will only store this document if a firm is a Certificate Holder or Exempt. Must identify the certification end date on the document. If at any point there is a status change, you submit an updated declaration page. Please note, if the information on file is not up to date, it may impact payments or contract executions. If you are unsure of your certification end date visit Contractor Status / Minnesota.gov (mn.gov).
Resident Vendor Form Form must be submitted every 12 months OR if Resident Vendor status changes.
New Solicitation Forms Packet
In an effort to reduce the amount of data entry on the forms submitted with a solicitation, we've created a Solicitation Forms Packet in Adobe Forms. The packet is a compilation of the forms that may be required for a solicitation. The Adobe form will auto populate data entered, throughout the packet so it only needs to be entered once. The forms must be signed individually to acknowledge that each form was reviewed. This can also be found on the Contract Documents page. The posted solicitation will still include a regular .pdf of the forms if you would like to continue to use those.
Notices for Potential Responder Information and Feedback
Meeting Notices, Draft Scopes/Solicitations, Etc.
The following section is used to advertise informational notices. For example, informational meeting notices on an upcoming project; draft scopes of work/RFP's for industry review and/or comment; etc.
Alternative Contracting General Engineering Consultant
MnDOT will be holding a pre-selection meeting in order to provide all potential respondents with information related to this advertisement. The pre-selection meeting will be held on April 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This meeting will take place via TEAMS with link and call-in information below.
DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK FOR INDUSTRY REVIEW: Repair of Existing Bridge Piling in Wet Conditions
The goal of this project is to develop cost effective solutions that can be used to either preserve or strengthen existing steel bridge piling.
While industry comments are encouraged, these comments will be used at MnDOT's discretion. No response is guaranteed; no posted response is anticipated. After the review period, MnDOT anticipates posting the final solicitation for official public notice. Submission of questions and/or comments will not be a prerequisite for responding to the resulting solicitation.
Notices for Targeted Group (TG)/Veteran Owned (VET)/Economically Disadvantaged (ED) Consultants
Sheltered Market Pilot Project Request for Proposals
This Sheltered Market procurement is issued under the authority designated in Minnesota Statute §16C.16, subd. 6(c). Only businesses certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement as a TGB/ED/VO are eligible to respond. In order to be an eligible responder to submit a proposal for the following solicitation, the prime responder must be a certified at the time of posting and as a prime responder, must add value to the project.
None at this time.
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 services to the State are representative of our Minnesota 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 our communities, and fosters economic development and equality.
Whenever possible, MnDOT strongly encourages the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's), Targeted Group Businesses (TGB's) and Veteran Owned Businesses (VET).
Important note
The TGB and the DBE programs are different programs. If a project has a TGB goal set, then responders must be looking at TGB firms for the goal. Likewise, if a project has a DBE goal set, then responders must be looking at DBE firms. TGB and DBE are not used interchangeably. For additional information about small business programs, please visit MnDOT’s Civil Rights website at mndot.gov/civilrights.
Notices Open To All Consultants
The following section lists all current P/T RFPs, Informal Solicitations and Quick Call for Proposals. Note: you do not need to be pre-qualified or on any current MnDOT Certified List Programs to respond to these advertisements. P/T solicitations will be posted solely on this webpage, along with all supporting documentation, addendums, questions and/or other related issues. As a potential responder, you are responsible for checking back for changes, addendums and/or questions that have been answered and posted. Each solicitation will identify the last date to submit questions, along with an anticipated date the answers will be posted.
TH 61 Hastings Reconstruction
This solicitation will be posted at a later date. More information to follow.
MN 23 Waite Park Final Design Mill and Overlay
Brief description: MnDOT requests proposals for Mill and overlay TH 23 from 0.455 miles east of 93rd Ave to MN 15 in Waite Park. Replace signals at 5 intersections (28th Ave S, 10th Ave, 6th Ave, 2nd Ave, Waite Ave). Replace poles, mast arms, indication heads, loop detectors, upgrade to FYA, Cabinet, and controllers. Replace AWF in each direction at 28th Ave S. Replace 8 rural pipes. Reconstruct all existing catch basins. Remove and replace curb at CB’s, clean out CB’s, mud around dog houses/inverts, replace rings and castings. The goal of this project is for the development of a biddable final plan-set and special provisions for Trunk Highway (TH) 23 from 0.455 miles east of 93rd Ave to MN 15 in Waite Park.
Brief description: The purpose of this project is to allow industry and transportation partners to propose innovative projects with the potential to advance Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) desires a wide variety of project ideas from multiple organizations to establish Minnesota as a leader in CAV initiates. This solicitation is being conducted as an open, on-going request for proposals allowing potential responders to submit a proposal at any time. Proposals will be considered on a pre-determined review cycle outlined in this document. This is an opportunity for new and emerging CAV technologies to be developed, tested, and demonstrated in Minnesota. It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in multiple contract awards. The number of contracts awarded will depend on the size of projects submitted and available funding.
Date posted:08/19/2020 Due date: 02/10/2023, 06/09/2023, 10/13/2023, 02/09/2024, 06/14/2024
In order to be eligible as a responder to submit a letter of interest to a project identified below, the prime consultant must 1) be pre-qualified in at least of one work type identified on the project, 2) be pre-qualified at the time the project is posted, 3) add value to the project, and 4) appear on the Official List posted with the project. Each project below has its own "Official List," which identifies the consultants who are eligible to submit for that specific project.
If the responder meets the eligibility requirements above but is not pre-qualified for the remaining work types deemed necessary for project, they must make arrangements to subcontract with firms that are pre-qualified in those work types.
When applicable, the consultant must identify in the letter of interest their sub-consultant(s), and which work type(s) the sub-consultant(s) will be completing. If there are not firms currently listed on the "Official List" for an identified work type(s), the consultant may provide the work themselves or they may subcontract with any firm.
Preliminary and Final Design for State Project (SP) 4203-59
Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for preliminary and final design services for SP 4203-59. SP 4203-59 is a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) project on Trunk Highway (TH) 23 at the intersection of Tiger Drive and State Drive in the City of Marshall. The goal of this project is to provide the State with project development, preliminary and detailed design services, and deliverables needed to bring SP 4203-59 to letting on schedule.
Official List: In order to submit a letter of interest to this project, consultants must be pre-qualified in the following work types:
1.21 Geometric Layouts - Level 1
2.12 Highway Design - Level 2
14.42 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions - Level 2
14.7 Traffic Engineering Special Studies
21.1 Communication and Public Engagement Project Mgmt.
Warba Design for Mill and Overlay with ADA
Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for a final design for a Mill and Overlay Project on Trunk Highway (TH) 2 in Itasca County within the town of Warba. This design will include ADA improvements as well as a temporary Traffic Control Plan and Signing Plan. The goal of this project is to receive a final design plan that is suitable for advertised bidding.
Official List: In order to submit a letter of interest to this project, consultants must be pre-qualified in the following work types:
2.13 Highway Design - Level 3
14.42 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions - Level 2
14.61 Signing Plan Design & Special Provisions - Level 1
TH 5 St Paul Video Project and TH 610 West Mississippi Video Project
Brief Description: MnDOT requests responses for storm sewer and culvert hydraulic cleaning, closed circuit televising digital video (CCTV) of all storm sewer infrastructure systems within the project limits for State Projects (SP) referenced. See Exhibit C Attachment 1 for a map of the project locations. MnDOT anticipates that multiple contracts may result from the Pre-Qualification Announcement. Responders must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) based on only Project #1 listed below. The LOI’s will be used as a basis to award the remaining contracts for the projects below. It will be MnDOT’s decision on how these projects will be divided among contractors.
Project #1: TH 5 2.5 miles from St. Clair Ave to the junction of US61.
Project #2: TH 610 4.5 miles from just west of the bridge over US169 to the Mississippi River bridge.
Official List: In order to submit a letter of interest to this project, consultants must be pre-qualified in the following work types:
13.1 Detailed Inspection/Location of Stormwater System Features
13.2 Video Inspection of Stormwater System Features
13.3 Cleaning of Stormwater System Features
Construction Monitoring: Marshall Reconstruct
Brief Description: MnDOT requests responses for construction oversight monitoring of contaminated materials during project excavation, removal and replacement of all pavements, curb and gutter and sidewalk work, new storm sewer installation along Trunk Highway (TH) 19, along with improvements to the city water and sanitary sewer work. Contaminated material handling will include soil handling and disposal, groundwater dewatering, treatment and discharge, and possible regulated waste handling (debris) during construction of the MnDOT Project 4204-40 Hwy 19, Marshall, Minnesota Reconstruction Project. The goal for this project is to hire a consultant to assist MnDOT in properly managing contaminated soil, groundwater, vapor, and waste materials (debris) encountered during the construction project and to provide documentation of the work completed.
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 Property Investigation - Level I
TH 100 Robbinsdale Video Project
Brief Description: MnDOT requests letters of interest for the Trunk Highway (TH) 100 Robbinsdale Video Inspection Project. The goal of this project is to assess the condition of the storm water infrastructure prior to the upcoming and yet to be determined State Project (SP).
