Professional/Technical (P/T) Contracts

Purpose

MnDOT relies on the expertise and resources of a diverse array of consultants and contractors to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people to destinations and markets throughout the state, region, and world. In short, consultant contracts help MnDOT deliver on its mission.

When to use this subject

When you identify a need to consult out any type of P/T service, you will work with the Consultant Services Section. A P/T contract is for work that is primarily intellectual in character, including consultation, analysis, evaluation, prediction, planning, programming, or recommendation, and that generally results in the production of a report or the completion of a task.

For specific process information, see the other guidance and legal authority pages or contact the individuals on the contacts page.

How this subject fits into the overall project development process

All MnDOT contracts, including P/T contracts, must be in writing. MnDOT cannot enter into binding oral agreements. Contracts between MnDOT and consultants detail project expectations, such as scope of work and schedules, and the appropriate policies and legal provisions, including those required by state and federal laws and regulations.

To ensure that you have adequate time to complete the work by letting, begin working with the Consultant Services Section as soon as you identify the need for a P/T contract. Processing times can vary depending on the method used to enter into contract.

Organizations involved

MnDOT:

Consultant Services Section
Office of Contract Management
Project Managers

FHWA
Municipalities and counties
Consultants