Contact: dennis.wong@state.mn.us. Minnesota DOT, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking letters of interest for communications, engagement, and outreach services for the Highway 62 resurfacing and improvement project. Due Jul 9 (1 day left).
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking letters of interest for communications, engagement, and outreach services for the Highway 62 resurfacing and improvement project in Minneapolis. The project involves two phases of construction in 2027 and 2029. Services include developing and executing communication plans, engaging various audiences, and coordinating with multiple partners. Responders must be pre-qualified in Communications and Public Engagement Project Management and appear on MnDOT's Official List of Approved Contractors.
MnDOT requests letters of interest for services to provide communications, engagement and outreach during pre-construction and construction phases of a resurfacing and improvement project along Highway (Hwy) 62 between 28th Avenue (Ave.) South (S.) and 46th Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The communications and engagement will be done in coordination with multiple partners, such as the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, nearby cities/counties, and other MnDOT projects. Project costs for the communications and engagement services are not anticipated to exceed $250K. This road construction project will be done in two parts: one part in 2027 and the other part in 2029. The goal of this project is to create awareness of and engagement in the road improvement projects on Hwy 62 by developing and executing communication and engagement plans and strategies. This includes identifying and informing various audiences in advance of and during the construction work. Communication will occur in a timely manner and uses a variety of communications and outreach approaches. Open to pre-qualified consultants only (letters of interest).
The agency published this document with the solicitation:
Minnesota DOT issued this construction opportunity in Minnesota. It was published on June 12, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. The estimated contract value is approximately $250,000. Questions can be directed to dennis.wong@state.mn.us.
Minnesota DOT in Minnesota is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Minnesota are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Minnesota so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Minnesota DOT's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to dennis.wong@state.mn.us before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Minnesota DOT should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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