Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Working plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; water / sewer project; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

The Washington County Public Works Department is issuing this request for proposals (RFP) to provide environmental and design engineering services for a new arterial highway along County Road (CR) 19A in the City of Cottage Grove. This project is located within the City of Cottage Grove and the South Washington Watershed District. Project Goals The objective of this project is to plan, design and prepare for a realignment of County Road 19A to support the southwest arterial highway vision, while at the same time implementing responsible long-term solutions along this corridor. In summary, the project goals are as follows: • Improve the safety, capacity, and operation for all users along the corridor. • Improve pedestrian facilities and connectivity along the corridor. • Provide a grade separated crossing over the CPKC Railroad. • Complete a mandatory EAW & CATEX Documentation. • Refine and set corridor alignments that minimize impacts while improving safety, capacity, and operations. • Identify and implement stormwater drainage improvements that appropriately balance the requirements of all agencies with the needs and goals of the community. • Maintain the long-term transportation goals of Washington County, City of Cottage Grove, and MnDOT. • Effectively coordinate project impacts with private utilities and the CPKC Railroad • Achieve a construction schedule that ensures previously awarded federal funding timelines are met and minimizes public inconvenience, while being sensitive to reducing overall project costs and environmental impacts. Any questions regarding this RFP should be directed via email to ryan.hoefs@washingtoncountymn.gov by 3:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025. Construction April 2027 - October 2028. Washington County reserves the right to determine if the County wishes to continue into final design with the Consultant. County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.