Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Fosston, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

The scope of work will include final design; technical assistance; management and oversight of the public bidding process; and construction management services; grant administration and close out; programming; project justification/need and environmental documentation for the Project. The consultant may assist as a link and facilitator between the City and Federal, State and Local agencies. Not all of the services or development items listed in this request may be contracted or eventually required. Firms should demonstrate their reputation with other city sidewalk and trail projects by providing at least three (3) city sidewalk and trail projects. The Project is anticipated to be initiated and completed in the 2023-2024 timeframe. The Project is expected to be funded through Federal, State and Local resources. The selected firm will be subject to all Federal, State and Local requirements. The SOQs will be ranked in areas such as sidewalk and trail project familiarity; project scope and understanding; corporate history and background in wastewater consulting; demonstrated experience with similar projects; key personnel professional qualifications and overall project coordination; knowledge and familiarity with State of Minnesota and Local regulations, policies and procedures; and success of recent projects. The highest ranked proposer will be contacted to enter into negotiations with the Authority for a final scope of work and budget. If negotiations are not successful, the Authority will terminate negotiations and enter into negotiations with the next highest ranked proposer. This is a Qualification Based Selection process. SOQ submittals shall exclude fees or costs. The Authority reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any services included in this procurement, but not under contract. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted electronically to Cassie Heide cassie@fosston.com by July 28th. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received and to make decisions in the best interest of the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities that are not material to the evaluation and award of the contract.