Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Grace City, North Dakota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

Foster County is requesting the services of qualified engineering firms to perform preliminary engineering and affiliated services to complete the following project. SCOPE OF WORK Foster County reserves the right to assign work in phases and have the firm that is selected perform any additional work not currently assigned. Project work items may be added or removed from the contract by work authorization or supplementary agreement. BRJ-0016(019) PCN 23707 - The current bridge is used by agriculture producers for accessing land and hauling commodities to the local elevators. The deck is rated in serious condition and the superstructure is rated in poor condition. The existing bridge is narrow, reducing the type and size of farm equipment that can use this bridge. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LIMITS: The preliminary engineering phase shall consist of all activities necessary to complete the environmental document (including FHWA concurrence and approval), conduct public involvement, perform preliminary design, and coordinate utility location and conflict plans. The preliminary engineering phase will be considered complete upon receiving environmental approval from FHWA and NDDOT approval of all other deliverables. The Final Design Phase shall consist of design activities following preliminary design and preparation of final construction plans, specifications, and estimates; execute contracts for utility conflict plans for adjustments and relocations; final right of way acquisition, final mitigation plans and permitting. Final Design will be considered complete upon delivery and approval of final construction plans, specifications, estimates, certifications, and NDDOT approval of all other deliverables. Firms interested in performing the work must be qualified to perform roadway design. Due to restrictions in place as a result of the corona virus, interview may be done by telephone. Firms are invited to submit a proposal for the project listed above. The Proposals shall provide the following information: o Past Performance o Ability of professional personnel o Willingness to meet time and budget requirements o Location o Recent, current, and projected workloads of the persons and/or firms o Related experience on similar projects o Recent and current work for the County o Project understanding, issues, & approach The proposal pages shall be numbered and must be limited to 10 pages in length. Proposals that exceed the 10 page length requirement will not be considered. The cover letter will not be counted as one of the 10 pages. The proposal should list the personnel who will be assigned to work on the project, including titles, education, and work experience. The consultant's proposal may include an appendix. Resumes, references, a statement of qualifications and other materials outlining experience may be included in an appendix. The appendix will not be considered as a part of the 10 page proposal. Each proposal will be evaluated by a selection committee. Foster County will conduct interviews. Interviews will take place on a date to be determined by the County. Fees shall be negotiated with the successful firm. If the fee cannot be agreed upon, the County reserves the right to terminate negotiations, and then negotiate with the second and third ranked firms in order, if necessary, until a satisfactory contract has been negotiated. All costs associated with the proposal shall be borne by the proposer. The County reserves the right to reject any and /or all proposals and to not award contracts for any and /or all projects. Title VI assures that no person or group of persons may, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all programs or activities administered by the Department. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.