Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The City of Des Moines, Iowa, (City) is hereby soliciting consultant proposals for professional services to perform a structural evaluation report and design services for the Fleur Drive over Raccoon River Bridge Rehabilitation project. This request invites qualified Consultants to submit proposals for accomplishments of the items of work described below under Scope of Services. Proposals shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements described in this Request for Proposals (RFP). Once the Consultant is selected, a contract will be negotiated based on a mutually agreed upon scope of services. Rehabilitation of Fleur Drive over Raccoon River Bridge (FHWA No. 003910). Professional services under this RFP include performing a Structural Evaluation to investigate current condition, document the progression of deterioration since past repairs, development of a detailed load rating and alternatives analysis to alter controlling end spans, reconfigure deck geometry to accommodate at least one 12-foot-wide shared-use trail, and provide plans and specifications for the bridge rehabilitation project. Iowa Department of Transportation funding is expected to be used for construction with a preliminary budget of $3,500,000 and a target Iowa DOT letting Fall/Winter 2024. Week of July 25, 2022 City staff selection of Consultant to enter into negotiations for Professional Services Agreement As of October 5, 2022, no new information available Early August 2022 Project Design Scoping Meeting August 17, 2022 Draft Professional Services Agreement due to City September 12, 2022 Consideration by City Council for Approval of Professional Services Agreement and Authorization to issue Notice to Proceed for Design Phase Services Calendar Year 2025 Start Construction Any questions concerning the proposals should be directed to Ben Cole, Civil Engineer II, 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-283-4176, or bmcole@dmgov.org . The City reserves the right to: Reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive irregularities in proposals received The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time As of September 21, 2023, no new information available