Itasca State Park North Entrance Redevelopment

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Operations Services is seeking Phase 1 landscape architecture and engineering services for the Itasca State Park North Entrance Redevelopment project. The project requires comprehensive services to prepare construction plans and specifications for redeveloping the park's north entrance, which currently receives approximately 200,000 of the park's 600,000+ annual visitors. Key objectives include creating an enhanced entrance experience that reflects the park's international destination status, better accommodating various user groups, and integrating design elements that complement the surrounding natural context. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by 2:00 PM Central Time on October 10, 2024, with the anticipated contract term running from November 2024 to November 2026. The scope of work includes a project kick-off meeting, site assessment, design development, construction documents, and final construction documents, with the potential for the selected contractor to also provide Phase 2 bidding and construction administration services. Preliminary concept plans indicate a focus on improving vehicle safety, traffic flow, bicycle lane integration, ADA compliance, and stormwater management while minimizing site disturbance.

The state encourages participation from diverse businesses, including those owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Preference points may be awarded to targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, with potential eligibility for the state's Small Business Procurement Program, particularly for certified small businesses in economically disadvantaged counties. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders, with the option to extend the contract for up to an additional three years. While specific budget details are not explicitly disclosed, respondents must provide a comprehensive cost proposal using the attached Cost Detail form, which must include all project-related expenses such as travel, fees, equipment, and supplies. The cost proposal must remain open for acceptance until a contract is executed, the solicitation is cancelled, or 180 days after the due date. Pricing information must be submitted as a separate document from the technical proposal, with the state only paying for services performed or work delivered.