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Request for Quote: Feasibilitv Report for Future Snellin2/0ld Hi!!hwav 10 Trail with Improvements to CP Rail Brid2:e for Pedestrian Crossin!! The City of Arden Hills is seeking quotes to complete a feasibility report for a future trail along Snelling/Old Highway 10 from Trunk Highway 51 to County Road 96, including improvements to the CP Rail Bridge structure. GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE The City's Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) includes a proposed trail along Snelling/Old Highway 10 as a major north-south trail connection in its pathway master plan. This proposed trail would cross under the CP Rail bridge located north of County Road E; improvements are needed at the bridge to accommodate a trail. A location map of this area is attached. The selected consultant shall complete a feasibility report for this project. The contract may be expanded in the future to include any of the following for the improvements to the CP Rail bridge: final design, construction administration, staking and observation. REQUIRED SERVICES DESCRIPTION The Consultant shall provide preliminary engineering services for the proposed project, including field reviews of the project site as necessary and preparation of presentation graphics and exhibits for public information. The Consultant shall prepare a feasibility report containing the project description, background information, engineer's estimate and recommendations. Wetland impacts are anticipated; the extent of impacts shall be discussed for the construction of a trail on both sides of the road. Estimated costs for filling, wetland avoidance and/or mitigation shall be included in the report, along with associated permitting requirements (Rice Creek Watershed District, DNR, Corps of Engineers, etc.) The report shall include an evaluation of impacts and associated costs, and make a recommendation on a trail alignment. A draft layout and cost estimates were prepared in 2004. The Consultant shall be review and discuss these in the feasibility report. Staff may ask the Consultant to present the report at a City Council meeting, Parks, Trails and Recreation COll1ll1ittee meeting, and a public information meeting. Three meetings shall be included as an optional cost in the proposal. PROJECT SCHEDULE The following is the proposed schedule for the project: 1. Submittals due: 2. City Council to award contract to consultant: 3. Kickoff meeting with City staff: 4. Completion of Feasibility Report: August 21, 2008 Septenlber 8, 2008 September 2008 November 2008 This schedule is approximate and is subject to change.