DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRE-QUALIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Spot Mobility Implementation Analysis MnDOT Contract No. 1064432

Description: PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION Project Overview MnDOT requests letters of interest (LOI) for the Spot Mobility Implementation Analysis (SMIA), formerly known as the Congestion Management Safety Plan (CMSP), in order to identify and advance the implementation of low-cost, high-benefit projects to improve travel on and across state highways within MnDOT's Metro District. This effort will utilize a data-driven process to identify potential improvements that will increase person throughput, advance traveler safety, and improve operations for all modes. Project costs are not anticipated to exceed $400K. Project Goal The goal of this project is to develop a fiscally constrained workplan for spot mobility improvements that is rooted in engagement with key stakeholders. Scope of Work and Deliverables See Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work, posted separately from this announcement, for the full scope of work. For purposes of this solicitation, there is no Exhibit A or B. 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 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. Questions Prospective, pre-qualified responders who have any questions regarding this Announcement must submit questions, by e-mail, to the Contract Administrator: Dennis Wong, Contract Administrator. IMPORTANT: Use the following as the subject line of your email: MnDOT Contract No. 1064432, Spot Mobility Implementation Analysis. All questions and answers will be posted on MnDOT's Consultant Services web page. Questions regarding this Announcement must be received, via e-mail, by the Contact Administrator identified above no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, on 11/09/2026. MnDOT anticipates posting answers to all questions received by 2:00 pm Central Time, on 11/11/2026. Letter of Interest Content and Format The LOI must follow the specified format and page limits. Items 1 through 5 must fall within the Letter of Interest page limit (7 pages). Required LOI content includes: contact information; eligibility confirmation (pre-qualification); project understanding; responder experience & qualifications (company & key personnel); work plan/project approach (including AI disclosure where applicable); and required forms, documents, and certifications. Certain forms/documents on file with MnDOT (e.g., Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page, Resident Vendor Form) need not be resubmitted if current on file. Required forms and certifications not on file must be attached to the LOI. Cover letter and required forms/certifications are not included in the page limit. LOI formatting requirements include use of Calibri font, no smaller than 11-point, single line spacing, single-sided 8.5"x11" pages. Response Submittal Instructions All responses must be electronically submitted, via e-mail, to the attention of: Dennis Wong, Contract Administrator. Copy the Consultant Services Forms Inbox. IMPORTANT: Use the following as the subject line of your email: MnDOT Contract No. 1064432, Spot Mobility Implementation Analysis. All responses must be received by MnDOT no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, on 11/30/2026. Fax responses will not be considered. You should receive a confirmation email from MnDOT; if you do not, contact the Contract Administrator to ensure receipt. Late letters of interest will not be considered. All costs incurred in responding to this announcement will be borne by the responder. Evaluation and Selection Letters of Interest will be evaluated by MnDOT representatives using a 100-point scale (or an 80-point scale if interviews are eliminated). Evaluation factors include Project Understanding (10%), Responder Experience & Qualifications (20%), Work Plan - Project Approach (50%), and Interview (20% if applicable). Selection is based on qualifications only. Top scoring LOIs may be asked to participate in a structured virtual interview. The successful responder will be required to submit a detailed scope and budget for negotiation. General Requirements The announcement includes numerous general requirements and provisions responders must follow if selected or when submitting LOIs, including but not limited to: unenforceable contract terms (per Minnesota Statutes §16C.05 subdivision 8); affidavit of noncollusion; conflicts of interest disclosures; pre-award audit requirements; targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran preference and reporting rules; workforce and equal pay declarations; insurance requirements; E-Verify certification; resident/nonresident vendor rules; plain language and accessibility standards for deliverables; AI use and disclosure requirements; certification of nondiscrimination regarding decisions related to Israel; subcontractor reporting for contracts exceeding certain thresholds; telecommunications certification; and Title VI notice guaranteeing nondiscrimination in contracting opportunities. This request for letters of interest does not obligate MnDOT to award a contract or complete the project, and MnDOT reserves the right to cancel the Announcement if it is considered to be in its best interest.