7D, Snelling Avenue Improvements

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�.�.�� r�•� Request for Quote: Old Snelling Avenue Improvements The City of Arden Hills is seeking quotes for engineering services to assist the City in preparing a preliminary proj ect report for the improvements to Old Snelling Avenue, from County Road E to TH S 1. Please refer to the attached location map. In order to prepare the proj ect report, the City would like the consultant(s) to conduct a topographic survey, create a base map, prepare a design recommendation and cost estimate for a culvert/bridge structure, and provide general engineering services on an as-needed basis to assist the City with the report preparation. Construction for this improvement project could start as early as 2012. This RFQ is divided into the following separate Schedules for professional services: I. Schedule 1— Topographic Survey & Base Mapping Services II. Schedule 2— Engineering Services You may submit an RFQ to the City for one or both of the Schedules listed above. The City will consider awarding the described work in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 separately, to the most qualified consultant or consultants. GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE The Arden Hills City Council has identified the referenced segment of Old Snelling Avenue as a State Aid roadway that is in need of improvement. The City Council has authorized Staff to investigate various reconstruction/resurfacing alternatives for the roadway and provide a report to the City Council that describes the alternatives, associated costs, and financing. This segment of Old Snelling Avenue is approximately 4,300 feet long and lies within a 200-foot right-of-way. The projected 2011 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for the roadway is 7. REQUIRED SERVICES DESCRIPTION I. Schedule 1— Topo,�aphic Survev d� Base Mappin� Services: The City will hire a separate consultant for the soil analysis for the proj ect area. The final report will be distributed, once it is completed. The Consultant should complete a topographic survey for the Qld Snelling Avenue segment listed above. 1. C4NTROL POINTS Set up control points on the proj ect. Control points should be placed beyond expected construction limits so that they can be utilized during construction. Enough control points should be placed on the proj ect so that if certain control points are vandalized or otherwise lost, the control can easily be re-established. Control points should be set up using Ramsey County coordinates. City and County benchmarks should be utilized for vertical control. A copy of the benchmark information is available in the Public Works Department. 2. UTILITY L�CATI4N Call Gopher State to assemble utility information which shall be incorporated on the base mapping. The selected consultant shall also incorporate City utility as-built drawings into the base mapping. As-built drawings will be provided to the consultant. 3. CROSS-SECTION DATA Provide cross-section point data at 50 foot stations, all driveway locations and where the topography changes between 50 foot stations. At a minimum the cross section data