Engineering Consultant Services - Request for Statement of Qualifications

The City of Champlin is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from engineering consulting firms to establish a pool of qualified consultants for municipal street improvement projects over a five-year term. Projects typically include roadway reconstruction or rehabilitation and related utility improvements, generally administered under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. Multiple firms may be selected to provide specialized expertise, timely project delivery, and competitive pricing. Consultants should also have experience with MnDOT State Aid requirements, as some projects may be eligible for State Aid funding.

The City seeks qualified engineering consultants to provide planning, design, construction services, and support services for municipal infrastructure projects. Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

3.1 Feasibility and Preliminary Engineering Services

• Feasibility studies and alternatives analysis
• Preliminary roadway and utility concepts
• Topographic surveying and existing conditions documentation
• Geotechnical investigations, including borings and pavement cores
• Preliminary cost estimates and constructability reviews

3.2 Final Design and Construction Documents

• Pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction design
• Street geometric design per local, county, and MnDOT standards
• Small utility coordination
• Traffic control, staging, detour, signing, and striping plans
• Complete Streets and multimodal design elements
• MnDOT Municipal State Aid–eligible design and documentation (as applicable)
• Construction cost estimates and technical specifications

3.2.1 Stormwater Engineering

• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling
• Storm sewer system design and rehabilitation
• Flood mitigation, drainage studies, and resiliency improvements
• Water quality BMP design
• Regulatory agency permitting

3.2.2 Water Distribution System Design

• Watermain replacement, extensions, and looping
• Fire hydrant placement and distribution analysis
• Trenchless construction evaluation and design
• Coordination with utilities, agencies, and adjacent jurisdictions

3.2.3 Sanitary Sewer Engineering

• Gravity sewer design, replacement, and rehabilitation
• Inflow and infiltration (I/I) evaluation and mitigation
• Lift station assessment and improvement
• Sewer condition assessment (including CCTV support)

3.2.4 ADA Compliance and Pedestrian Facilities

• ADA and PROWAG-compliant pedestrian ramp design
• Sidewalks, trails, and accessible route improvements
• ADA field evaluations and documentation

3.2.5 Street Lighting and Electrical Systems

• Street lighting system design and upgrades
• Photometric analysis
• Conduit, wiring, handhole, and pole layout design
• Coordination with electric utilities

3.3 Construction Engineering

• Construction observation and inspection
• Contract administration, including submittals, RFIs, and pay estimates
• Coordination with contractors, utilities, agencies, and City staff
• Quantity tracking, materials testing coordination, and QA/QC [...]

3.4 Public Engagement and Communication Services

• Preparation of public meeting materials and exhibits
• Attendance at public meetings and stakeholder events, as needed
• Content development for project websites and online engagement tools
• Coordination with City staff to ensure consistent messaging
• Documentation and summary of public engagement activities and feedback

**Statements Due:** All statements must be received via electronic file no later than **2:00pm, Friday December 11, 2026**.

All responses, questions and correspondence should be directed to Heather Nelson, P.E., City Engineer.

**Page limit:** Responses to be limited to ten (10) pages, not including Appendices.

Qualifications Based Selection (QBS): The City intends to select and enter into an agreement to provide services for future potential City projects (the "Agreement") with those firms evaluated to be best qualified to perform the work for the City with cost, compatibility and other performance factors also considered.

Based upon review of the SOQ's, City Staff will recommend to the City Council the firms that are proposed to be retained. It is anticipated that the City Council will consider formal approval at a February 2027 meeting.

Agreements under the Consultant Pool will have a term of five (5) years from the date of execution, subject to satisfactory performance and continuity of qualified personnel. Selection into the Consultant Pool does not guarantee the award of work.