When a project or program need arises, a Hennepin County project manager will request proposals from firms on the roster who have indicated they are qualified to perform the type of work needed.

Additional program details:

• Projects selected for this program are not advertised and are only available to firms on the roster.
• The consulting program roster is categorized by types of work. Review the “What are the current work types?” section for specific definitions of each work type.
• Each firm is required to sign an agreement with the legal terms for working with Hennepin County before being added to the roster.
• When a firm submits a proposal for a specific job the firm will be required to verify it is qualified to perform the type of work needed.
• Getting on the roster is not a guarantee of work.

Small business preference

The county gives first consideration to emerging and small businesses certified by CERT. Eligibility for the emerging small business enterprise (ESBE) program is the same as small business enterprise (SBE) qualifications, except the size standard for ESBE eligibility is greatly reduced. 

CERT is a small business certification program administered by the county, and several other local governments in the metro region. It certifies small, minority and women-owned businesses. To apply to become CERT certified visit the CERT website. 

Firms need to complete the application process to be added to the roster. Applications for participation in the consulting services program are accepted continuously.

Instructions for applying to get on the roster

Step 1

1. Complete a substitute form W-9 (PDF) including an email address for purchase orders. This is required. Alternate versions of the W9 form are not acceptable.
2. Complete all fields on the consulting services program application form.

• If your small business enterprise is CERT certified indicate it on the application form.
• Attach the substitute form W-9 to the application.
• Firms can select multiple work types on the application form. To ensure your firm is qualified to provide consulting services for the work type selected read the detailed descriptions in the "What are the current work types?" section.
• Press the submit button.

       3. You will receive an email from Hennepin County acknowledging your application was received.

Step 2

A master agreement (PDF)will be emailed to the person in your organization with signing authority as indicated on your application form.

Things to note:

• The email will be from Hennepin County Purchasing with the subject line: Signature requested on <Contract ID - description>.
• The email is sent from the address 'echosign@echosign.com'
• Additional information on electronically signing a contract can be found in the guide about signing a Hennepin County contract (PDF).

The master agreement establishes the terms, conditions, and technical provisions related to the consulting services program. It is valid for five years from execution.

Step 3

Once all of the required signatures are obtained, a copy of the master agreement will be sent to you via email. At this point you will be eligible to be solicited for consulting opportunities.

You may update your firm’s contact information and eligible work types at any time by submitting an updated application form to pwbiz@hennepin.us.

Other consultant opportunities

We will continue to post other contract opportunities on the Supplier Portal. Learn more about the Supplier Portal.

Use the list below to identify the types of work your firm is qualified to provide. Read each definition carefully to ensure you meet minimum qualifications for each work type you select on your application (PDF). For help completing the application email pwbiz@hennepin.us. 

Architecture, facility engineering and specialties

• Architecture (PDF) (multiple disciplines within)
• Facility engineering (PDF) (multiple disciplines within)
• Building forensics (PDF)
• Computer aided facilities management (CAFM) (PDF)
• Construction management (PDF)
• Cost estimating (PDF)
• Elevator/escalator (PDF)
• Facility audits - accessibility audits (PDF)
• Facility preservation (PDF)
• Fiber optic engineering planning (PDF)
• Indoor air quality and industrial hygiene (PDF)
• Interior design (PDF)
• Lighting (PDF)
• Move coordination (PDF)
• Roofing - commercial/residential (PDF)
• Safety training and consulting (PDF)
• Security systems (PDF)
• Signage (PDF)

Asbestos and solid waste

• Asbestos, lead paint and regulated building materials assessment and removal oversight (PDF)
• Solid waste and recycling consulting services (PDF)

Community development

• Land use planning and urban design (PDF)
• Market analysis/studies (PDF)

Community engagement

• Community engagement and public involvement (PDF)
• Graphic design, rendering, mapping, imaging (PDF)

Cultural resources

• Archaeological studies (PDF)
• Architectural history studies (PDF)
• Geomorphology studies (PDF)

Energy

• Energy contracting and marketing (PDF)
• Power plant/district energy engineering (PDF)

Environment

• Air quality modeling and permitting (PDF)
• Environmental documentation (PDF)
• Environmental property assessment and cleanup (PDF)
• Natural resources services (PDF)
• Noise analysis and abatement design (PDF)

Landscape architecture

• Landscape architecture (PDF)

Materials testing

• Geotechnical studies, soil analysis and recommendations (PDF)
• Ground penetration radar survey (PDF)
• Materials testing and drilling (PDF)
• Pile loading testing - must be approved by MnDOT (PDF)
• Vibration analysis and monitoring (PDF)

Right-of-way assistance

• Relocation assistance (PDF)
• Right-of-way appraisals (PDF)
• Title services (PDF)

Survey and mapping

• Construction surveying (PDF)
• Photogrammetric mapping and aerial imagery (PDF)
• Land surveying (PDF)
• Subsurface utility engineering (PDF)

Transportation

Bridge and structure

• Bridge and structure design and structural metals inspection: must be approved by MnDOT (PDF)

Construction inspection/contract administration

• Construction contract administration and management (PDF)
• Construction inspection bridge construction (PDF)
• Construction inspection - grading and base, bituminous and concrete (PDF)

Hydraulic and hydrology

• Water resources services (PDF)

Pedestrian and bicycle

• Pedestrian and bicycle planning, engineering and promotion (PDF)

Roadway

• Major roadway (PDF)
• Roadway (PDF)
• Roundabouts (PDF)
• Value engineering (PDF)

Traffic

• Roadway lighting design (PDF)
• Temporary traffic control plan design and special provisions (PDF)
• Traffic engineering special studies (PDF)
• Traffic signal design and operations (PDF)

Transit

• Transit planning, engineering and construction management (PDF)

2020 reports

• Report Q2 2020 (PDF)
• Report Q1 2020 (PDF)

2019 reports

• Report Q4 2019 (PDF)
• Report Q3 2019 (PDF)
• Report Q2 2019 (PDF)
• Report Q1 2019 (PDF)

2018 reports

• Report Q4 2018 (PDF)
• Report Q3 2018 (PDF)
• Report Q2 2018 (PDF)
• Report Q1 2018 (PDF)

• Participants by firm 
• Participants by work type
• Consultant master agreement expiration dates (PDF)