DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Rachel Contracting, LLC, For Construction Of River To River Greenway From Marie Avenue To Lilydale Road, Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Mendota Heights For Construction And The Subsequent Supplemental Maintenance Agreement, And Amend 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget For County Project P30002
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the River to River Greenway includes trail reconstruction and three pedestrian bridge replacements along Interstate Valley Creek in Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, staff advertised the construction contract (County Project P30002) on February 05, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Rachel Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $2,725,852 for the base bid and $4,500 for the Bid Alternate, was the lowest responsive and responsible bid received; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Park's Capital Improvement Program Budget has insufficient funds to accommodate the construction contract; and
WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement (JPA) and supplemental maintenance agreement with Mendota Heights for implementing construction and future maintenance related to County Project P3002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby awards the bid to and authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the contract with Rachel Contracting, LLC, 4180 Napier Court N. E. Saint Michael, MN 55376, for the construction work (County Project P30002) associated with the River to River Greenway Mendota Heights Segment, in an amount of $2,730,352 based on their low bid, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Expense
P30002 $926,352
Total Expense $926,352
Revenue
Sales & Use Tax $926,352
Total Revenue $926,352
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Sales and Use Tax Budg...
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