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This document constitutes a Request for Proposals for a Professional Service Contract from qualified individuals and organizations to furnish those services as described herein for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways. Item No. - 11-181.00 Project Manager - Keenan Jones, P.E. User Division - Planning Central Office Liaison - Brent Sweger, P.E. Approximate Fee - $250,000 Planning Study (Lump Sum) Project Funding - State Planning & Research (Federal Funds) Project Length - Approximately 3.144 miles Address congestion, access management, and safety issues on US25 North from Hal Rogers Parkway near KY State Police Post to KY490. (MP 13.5-16.7) The objective of this study is to identify and evaluate potential options to improve safety and mobility on US-25. The study will identify and screen a range of concepts including access management and potential geometric modifications at intersections. It will take a Complete Streets approach, identifying facilities that will safely support all appropriate users. The recommendations of this study will be organized into prioritized list of potential incremental improvements. The Consultant team shall include a DBE Participation Plan with their Response to Announcement to help the Department meet the 11.95% DBE goal established by FHWA. The plan should demonstrate how DBE companies will be mentored or used to assist in the area(s) pertaining to this contract. Opportunities for firms to be mentored on how to receive DBE and/or prequalification status may be available. An additional page will be allowed in the Project Approach (Section 7) to exhibit this plan. A maximum of five (5) points will be considered in the Evaluation Factors for the DBE Participation Plan. First Selection Meeting: January 17, 2023 Final Selection: February 1, 2023 Pre-Design Conference: February 8, 2023 Consultant Fee Proposal: February 17, 2023 Contract Negotiations: March 1, 2023 Notice to Proceed: March 22, 2023 The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.