Highway Design Services - CTH V

Dane County, Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), is seeking highway design services for County Highway V (CTH V) through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The project involves widening CTH V from Snowy Owl Ct to CTH N, transforming the existing 2 11-ft lanes with 4 ft gravel shoulders to a new configuration of two 11 ft lanes with 4 ft paved shoulders and 2 ft gravel shoulders. Proposers must be eligible on the WisDOT consultant list and demonstrate proven experience with similar WisDOT projects. The evaluation will be points-based across six criteria: Firm Capabilities (10 points), Staff Qualifications (25 points), Project Design & Approach (30 points), Project Design Schedule (20 points), Knowledge of WisDOT Design Process (15 points), and Local Vendor Preference (5 points). Electronic proposals are due by March 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm through the County's eProcurement Portal, with a Preliminary Site and Estimate (PS&E) date of August 1, 2025, and a scheduled construction letting in December 2025. The comprehensive design services will include environmental documentation, right-of-way acquisitions, public meetings, and compliance with various stakeholder requirements.

The RFP includes a local vendor preference, with Dane County vendors receiving five evaluation points and vendors from adjacent counties receiving two points. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The project is federally funded through the WisDOT Surface Transportation Program - Rural, and interestingly, there is no cost proposal associated with this RFP, with cost determination to occur at a later date after award. The contract will run for the duration of the project, which spans from proposal submission through the December 2025 construction letting. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves a significant highway infrastructure improvement that will require comprehensive design and engineering expertise. The three-party contract will involve the chosen vendor, WisDOT, and Dane County, suggesting a collaborative approach to the highway design and improvement project.