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

Written Questions Due to Project Manager Jan.26, 2024, 5:00pm Questions Answered/RFP Addendum Issued Feb 2, 2024, Noon Short Listed Firms Identified on or Before Feb 15, 2024, EOD Interviews (must be available on this date) Feb 22, 2024, in the morning Board Approval of Design Professional Selection Mar 12, 2024 Work to Commence about Apr 1, 2024 Mississippi River Access Programing Confirmation Apr 30, 2024 Public Engagement Meeting Apr-May 2024 Schematic Design May-Jun 2024 Archeological Review & Environmental Review Apr-Jun 2024 Issue 90% SD for Review and Pricing Jun 20, 2024 Issue 100% SD set Jul 8, 2024 Board Presentation of SD July 23, 2024 Issue 90% DD review Set for owner review and engineer's cost estimates Aug 15, 2024 Submit 100% DD Set "60% Project Documents" to MN State Aid for review Aug 30, 2024 Approval of Grant for federal deadline Sep 30, 2024 Issue Bid Documents Jan 20, 2025 Bids Due Feb 2025 Board Approval of Construction Contract Award Mar 2025 Construction Start Apr 2025 Construction Substantial Completion Sep 2025 Project Close out Nov 2025 Selection Process: The County will review and rank proposals to determine which firm will be selected based on the following evaluation criterion: a) Firm History and Information b) Project Team and Team Member Experience c) Project Approach and Schedule d) Firm Experience and References e) Contract and Conditions f) Fee Proposal Background and Nature of Project 1. Project Background: Spring Lake Park Reserve in Rosemount, MN is one of the most culturally rich of Dakota County's parks. The land has been occupied by native peoples for millennia and Europeans since the 1800s. The park now contains paddocks which hold a small herd of American Bison. The park's Master Plan calls for the development of several program elements between Pine Bend Trail and the Minnesota River along Fischer Avenue. These elements will give visitors access to the river itself while supporting existing trails and amenities including the bison herd. The next scheduled site development element is the Fisher Avenue Trailhead. This trailhead will provide access to the National Park Service's Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) and the Dakota County Mississippi River Greenway (MRG), which has recently been renamed the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). The MRT serves as the non-motorized route for the parallel Great River Road. This project will be the first phase of improvements. Future phases will include a MN DNR boat launch, an interpretive center, an expanded parking lot and additional soft trails. 2. Project Description: This project will start with a confirmation of the Master Plan, see Attachment Q, elements planned for this area so that the trailhead can be properly sited and not interfere with future planned construction. Once sited, the proposer will focus on completing design in 2024 for bidding and construction in 2025. The trailhead has three components: a) A building which contains year-round toilet facilities integrated with covered picnic space. b) An upgrade to Fischer Avenue ending in a new parking lot with bus drop off lane. The lot will be designed to be expanded to support future projects. c) A new paved trail which connects to existing paved trails in the park and forma a Bison Range interpretive loop. The design process will include the customary Schematic Design approval by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners as well as a Design Development level submission of documents to MN Department of Transportation State Aid for approval. These approved "60% documents" will be further submitted to the Federal government for funding aid approval. More specifically, the trailhead project serves as a destination for people traveling along the Great River Road, providing access to Spring Lake Park Reserve (SLPR), its trail network, and amenities such as the newly opened Bison Range, see Attachment P. The facilities will also incorporate features including charging stations for electric bicycles and wheelchairs, pedestrian scale lighting, trash/recycling receptacles, benches, wayfinding signage, and interpretive elements. Dakota County is seeking proposals for professional design services for the Fischer Avenue Trailhead near the Bison Range at Spring Lake Park Reserve. The scope includes confirmation of master plan elements as well as the trailhead complete design and construction. The trailhead will include a building for a picnic shelter and restroom, a parking lot with bus drop-off, and a new paved trail. The site has rich cultural resources and nature resources to be considered during design. Send questions and proposals to: Yao Xiao, Sr. Project Manager Capital Projects Management Dakota County Administration Center 1590 West Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 Email: yao.xiao@co.dakota.mn.us