Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (MRPR) is in Douglas, Minnesota. Its remote setting and expansive natural resources are key to its charm. Its distance from the city leaves much of the park reserve relatively free from disturbance. MRPR is a healthy and diverse ecosystem whose habitats are protected by strategic preservation and restoration, where native flora and fauna can flourish. In this project, access to and through the park reserve is sensitively expanded to improve visitors' experience of this unique landscape, while preserving its character. Current development is limited to its southern third, with most amenities south of Orlando Trail. Over the past several years expanses of tallgrass prairie have been restored. The road adjacent to MRPR is unpaved and will likely remain unpaved in the long term. Since most of the park is undeveloped, disturbances should consider natural and culture resources cautiously. The site has a high potential for archeology resources. Mound groups along the Cannon River and its tributaries and historic farmstead remnants provide evidence of the park reserve's rich cultural history. During design, Tribal Partners will be consulted. An archaeological survey may be needed at limited areas. Such a survey would be executed separately by the county once possible areas of disturbance are identified. Construction Start Aug 2025 Construction Substantial Completion Dec 2025 Project Close out Apr 2026 Question Deadline 10/08/2024 at 1:00 PM CT Questions regarding this Request for Proposal should be directed to: Yao Xiao, Senior Project Manager Capital Projects Management Dakota County Administration Center 1590 West Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 Phone: 651 438 4671 E-mail: Yao.Xiao@co.dakota.mn.us Questions Answered/RFP Addendum Issued 10/10/24 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.