#32 Cass County.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for Cass County, Minnesota, outlining a contract opportunity for professional engineering and surveying services. The project involves the design and engineering for the Cass County Highway 371 reconstruction project, which spans approximately 7.5 miles in the Leech Lake area. The scope includes preliminary engineering, environmental assessment, design development, and final design plans and specifications. Respondents must provide a detailed proposal addressing qualifications, experience with similar projects, project management approach, and a proposed fee schedule. The response deadline is specified in the solicitation documents, with contract award anticipated following evaluation of submissions. The contract term will be determined upon selection, with potential for task orders and additional phases depending on project progression and funding availability.

Pricing for services is to be submitted on a time-and-materials basis with a not-to-exceed amount, or as a fixed fee, with detailed cost breakdowns required for all labor, equipment, and other direct costs. The project is funded through Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and county resources. Cass County seeks qualified consulting firms with demonstrated experience in highway reconstruction projects, environmental permitting, and coordination with tribal entities, as the project involves lands near the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation. No incumbent information is specified. The contract may include phases beyond initial design, contingent on project funding and approval milestones.