Abstract

The City of Rochester, through the Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Park and Recreation Department, and Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments Organization seeks a qualified consultant to assist in the development of the City's Bicycle Master Plan Update (BMP). This plan will identify and prioritize bicycle and non-motorized network improvements based on existing conditions, plans, newly identified objectives and priorities, and the ongoing needs of the bicycling community. Proposals are to be submitted no later than 11:59 PM CST, Friday, January 1, 2021.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Update goals, vision, and key objectives
2. Identify and assess existing conditions, deficiencies, and needs
3. Design and carry out the public-engagement process
4. Develop design guidelines and principles
5. Develop a Cost Estimate Plan
6. Implementation Plan
   1. Conceptual Development and Project Phasing
   2. Alternatives Presentation and Selection
7. Draft Plan
8. Final Plan

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE

• Release of RFP to public: Tuesday, Nov 17
• Proposals received and reviewed by Friday, Jan 1
• Proposal Review Period: Monday, Jan 4-15
• Interviews: Week of Jan 18, 2021
• Selection of Consultant/City Council to Award Contract: February 17 City Council Meeting
• Final Bicycle Master Plan Update completed: ~Sept/Oct 2021

The RFP can be found on the City's website:

https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=29682

https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=29680

Please direct questions regarding proposals to:

Matt Tse
507-328-2960
mtse@rochestermn.gov

Emma Miller-Shindelar
507-328-2962
emshindelar@rochestermn.gov