Construction_Plans.pdf

This Construction Plans document supports the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Operations Services and Division of Parks and Trails project for the Minnesota Valley State Trail - Nine-Mile Segment in Bloomington, Minnesota. The project encompasses approximately 2.2 miles of multi-use pedestrian trail construction starting west of Nine-Mile Creek along the north side of the Minnesota River and terminating at the Lyndale Avenue trailhead. Construction activities include grading, aggregate base installation, bituminous surfacing, drainage structures, and an 81-foot long prestressed concrete bridge with concrete parapet abutments and deep foundations. Tree clearing is scheduled to commence in winter 2026/2027, with primary construction activities occurring during summer 2027. The consulting engineering firm selected must provide material sampling, testing, and inspection services throughout the construction phase and demonstrate substantial project management experience in bridge and civil engineering construction, including prior experience administering MnDOT State Aid projects. All construction inspection and material testing personnel must possess appropriate MnDOT technical certifications.

The construction plans document provides detailed design specifications and technical requirements for the trail improvements. The project requires coordination between multiple DNR divisions and adherence to MnDOT standards and certification requirements for all inspection and testing activities. Prospective consulting firms must demonstrate qualifications through their experience portfolio, technical certifications of proposed staff, and understanding of Minnesota state trail construction standards and best practices for similar multi-use trail projects incorporating bridge infrastructure.