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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-3094BOLTON& MENK 7533 Sunwood Drive NW Suite 206 Ramsey, MN 55303-5119 Ph: [763] 433-2851 Fax, [763] 427-0833 Botton-Menk.com Real People. Real Solutions. May 5,2021 Mr. Kevin Hansen, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Columbia Heights 637-38th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 RE: 2021 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Application Submittal Proposal Dear Mr. Hansen, We are pleased to present the following proposal to assist in submitting the RAISE Grant Application funding request for the Central Avenue (TH 65) Corridor Study within the City of Columbia Heights. Upon approval of this proposal, Bolton & Menk will work closely with the City staff to prepare a persuasive funding application that meets the submittal requirements of the RAISE program. Rebuildins American Infrastructure with Sustainabilitv and Equitv (RAISE) Transportation Grant RAISE Transportation grants replace the pre-existing Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. U.S. DOT has formally announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $l billion in discretionary grand funding through the RAISE program. Of this, up to $30 million is available for eligible planning, preparation or design of projects that do not result in construction with FY202l RAISE funding. FY 2021RAISE Transportation grants are for investments in surface transportation infrastructure and are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. FY2021 RAISE round highlights this administrations priority to invest in national infrastructure projects that result in good-paying jobs, improve safety, apply transformative technology, and explicitly address climate change and racial equity The deadline for applications to be submitted online on July 12, 2021. For this round of RAISE grants, there is no minimum award size for planning grants. FY2020 planning grant award sizes ranged from $140,000 to $5 million. Primary selection criteria encompass; safety, environmental sustainability, quality of hfe, economic competitiveness, state of good repair. Bolton & Menk will prepare the RAISE Grant Application in partnership with the City of Columbia Heights. Our team will utilize community information from previous grant submittals, our expertise in competitive federal grant programs, and our working relationship with agency stakeholders to guide development of a competitive RAISE application. Our team will prepare the necessary pieces and attachments as follows I Study narrative o Study information required form(s) o Study schedule N:\Proposals\Columbia Heights\TH 65 RAISE Grant 2021 Submital\TH 65 Conidor Study 2021 RAISE Grant Submital Assistance Proposaldod Botton & Menk is an equat emptoyei Contract # 2021-3094 Central Avenue (TH 65) Corridor Study RAISE Grant Submittal Proposal May 5,2021 Page 2 . Agency resolutions o Letters of support . Cost estimate o Studylocation/graphics/maps Expectations of City Staff o Online system registrationo Critical review of draft materialso Assistance / Leadership in obtaining resolutions and letters of support Estimate of Fees Bolton & Menk, Inc. proposes to be reimbursed for our services on an hourly basis for the actual time expended. Based on our understanding of the grant submital and our scope of services, our services will not exceed $8,800. Bolton & Menk is excited to have the opportunity to provide these services. [f you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Bolton & Menk, lnc. -!*,"^f-/r*-- Kevin P Kielb P.E. Principal Engineer ACCEPTED By: .*,ss\?rs.c^.rs<\ Ketli Bourgeoglity w"nrg"r. DATE : S'S- il N:\Proposals\Columbia Heights\TH 65 RAISE Graht 2021 Submital\TH 65 Coridor Study 202 I RAISE Crant Submital Assistance Proposal.doq Bolton & Menk is an