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Nov 3, 2026
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MnDOT MN Asphalt Pavement Association Conference.
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Nov 24, 2026
PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION Project Overview MnDOT requests letters of interest to obtain professional support for Greater Minnesota public transit agencies as they prepare transit technology grant applications and develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) after award. The MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation (OTAT) administers approximately $1 million in annual transit technology grants that fund hardware and software such as fleet telecommunications, fare boxes, onboard cameras, passenger counting systems, scheduling and dispatching software, route planning tools, and trip-booking platforms. Because these grants require specialized industry knowledge, extensive research, and detailed preparation, MnDOT seeks a consultant with strong transit technology expertise to assist agencies throughout the full grant and procurement process. The Successful Responder will help applicants identify appropriate technologies, complete needs analyses, develop cost estimates, assess risks, and prepare required documentation. After award, the Successful Responder will support grantees in developing their RFPs, including draft solicitation language, feature requirements, and guidance for reviewing and scoring proposals. Project Goal The goal of this project is to help Greater Minnesota transit agency partners submit valid and competitive transit technology grant applications, and once awarded, ensure grantees successfully complete their transit technology procurement with the best solution for the task at hand at the most competitive price. MnDOT's OTAT seeks a consultant to support agencies through these processes and help them identify appropriate technologies, prepare required application materials, and complete procurement activities successfully. Scope of Work and Deliverables Under this contract, the Successful Responder will complete the following tasks: Task 1. Pre-Solicitation Assistance Tasks to be Completed 1.1 Meet with MnDOT-approved public transit agencies with low or no technology adoption to prepare for applying (estimated 2-3 agencies per cycle). 1.2 Develop a needs analysis report and a recommendation on whether to pursue the grant (go/no-go). 1.3 Complete two consultation meetings with participating agencies: Meeting 1 Intake Interview and Meeting 2 Recommendation Report. Deliverables Required 1. Needs analysis report for each participating agency. 2. Go/no-go recommendation. 3. Summary of consultation meetings. Specific Outcomes Expected 1. Agencies understand their technology needs and readiness. 2. Agencies receive clear guidance on whether to apply for the transit technology grant. Task 2. Transit Technology Grant Application Assistance Tasks to be Completed 2.1 Meet with MnDOT-approved public transit agencies who plan to apply for a transit technology grant to determine possible technologies to meet agency needs, research selected technologies, and help develop the transit agency's grant application (estimated 5-8 agencies per cycle). 2.2 Develop a research report on technology options available to meet the needs of the agency. 2.3 Develop a draft grant application for each transit agency based on the selected technology. 2.4 Complete three consultation meetings with participating agencies: Meeting 1 Intake Interview, Meeting 2 Presentation of Recommended Technologies, Meeting 3 Review of Draft Application. Deliverables Required 1. Technology research report. 2. Draft grant application. 3. Summary of consultation meetings. Specific Outcomes Expected 1. Agencies submit valid, competitive, and well-supported transit technology grant applications. 2. Agencies understand available technologies and how each option aligns with operational needs. Task 3. Transit Technology Procurement Assistance Tasks to be Completed 3.1 Meet with MnDOT-selected Transit Technology Grant recipients to develop procurement documentation for the RFP for their awarded technology (estimated 5-8 agencies per cycle). 3.2 Develop draft RFP language, functional requirements, and scoring criteria for each grantee. 3.3 Complete four consultation meetings with grantees: Meeting 1 Intake Interview, Meeting 2 Review of Draft RFP Documentation, Meeting 3 Technical Review of RFP Submissions, Meeting 4 Technical Review of Work Plan and Contract of Winning Bid. Deliverables Required 1. Draft RFP language, functional requirements, and scoring criteria. 2. Technical review summaries for proposal evaluations and final contract. 3. Final procurement documentation for each grantee. Specific Outcomes Expected 1. Grantees complete their procurement process successfully. 2. RFPs include clear, accurate, and competitive requirements aligned with agency needs. 3. Grantees select the best technology solution at the most competitive price. Responder Requirements The "Official List" identifies the consultants who are eligible to submit for this specific project. In order to be eligible as a responder to submit a letter of interest to this project, the prime consultant must: 1. Be pre-qualified in at least of one work type identified on the project, 2. Be pre-qualified at the time the project is posted, 3. Add value to the project, and 4. Appear on the Official List posted with the project. If the responder meets the eligibility requirements above but is not pre-qualified for the remaining work types deemed necessary for project, they must make arrangements to subcontract with firms that are pre-qualified in those work types. When applicable, the responder must identify in the letter of interest their sub-consultant(s), and which work type(s) the sub-consultant(s) will be completing. If there are not firms currently listed on the "Official List" for an identified work type(s), the responder may provide the work themselves, or they may subcontract with any firm.
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Oct 23, 2026
Nov 18, 2026
This construction project seeks bituminous milling and an ultra-thin bonded wearing course on TH 59 in Lyon County and TH 167 in Yellow Medicine County. The work spans TH 59 from TH 14 to 0.61 miles south of TH 23, and TH 167 from the cul-de-sac at its beginning to TH 23, for a stated total of 20.489 miles. Bids are to be submitted electronically through Bid Express.
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St. Paul
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Ramsey
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395 John Ireland Blvd
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(651) 296-3000
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The 2024 State Freight Plan, developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, serves to guide future investment decisions for the state's comprehensive freight system. It prioritizes enhancing freight access, reliability, and connections across Minnesota. The plan aims to ensure the efficient operation of various transportation modes, including highways, railroads, water ports, airports, and pipelines, and is integrated with the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan, seeking to incorporate input from all Minnesotans.
This webinar provides a technical deep dive into ethanol as it relates to Minnesota's proposed Clean Transportation Standard. It details the establishment of a 2018 carbon intensity baseline for ethanol, explores methods for carbon intensity reduction through process efficiency improvements, climate-smart agriculture, and carbon capture and storage, and discusses the market deployment of ethanol via E15, E85, and sustainable aviation fuel. The discussion aims to inform the work group's recommendations for achieving the 2030, 2040, and 2050 emissions reduction targets.
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The meeting covered a project overview, including the decision to move forward without a Vice Chair and a reminder regarding the report drafting process by WSB and the upcoming timeline sharing in October. A technical overview was provided by a guest speaker focusing on baseline conditions for Minnesota, the GREET model, carbon intensity calculations, eligible fuel strategies, and clean fuel scenario modeling. Panel discussions involved a comparative analysis of state policies from Washington State and the ICCT, focusing on implementation challenges, credit generation, and the importance of adaptivity. Industry perspectives were shared by Marathon Petroleum, API, and CHS regarding investment incentives, compliance mechanisms, infrastructural considerations for biorefineries, and cost implications for consumers. Key themes and lingering questions were discussed across development, implementation, evaluation, and work group process categories, with consensus reached on keeping benefits within Minnesota, supporting a technology-based and politically neutral standard, and maintaining flexibility for adaptive management.
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