DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Amend 2026 Adopted Budget And Authorization To Execute Second Contract Amendment With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For 117th Street (New County Road 32) In Inver Grove Heights, County Project 32-65
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of the second amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., (SRF) for design revisions to Pine Bend Landfill driveways along 117th Street (new County Road 32).
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County, Dakota County is reconstructing 117th Street from County Road 71 (Rich Valley Boulevard) to Trunk Highway 52. After construction is complete, the road will become new County Road 32.
After the project was bid, it was found that the amount of design review support was not sufficient given the complexity of the work. The design support during the construction phase includes reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs), reissuing plan sheets as necessary, and performing additional services to support requests made by Dakota County, the City of Inver Grove Heights, Union Pacific Railroad, or other key stakeholders.
Some plan revision is also necessary due to the addition of a driveway for Pine Bend Sanitation. This addition was requested by Republic Services, owner of the property, during ongoing negotiations. Changes to drainage structures, the lighting design, and the striping plan are needed.
In addition to this, the Union Pacific Railroad is requiring an additional geotechnical report for pipeline crossing under the tracks. It is defined as In-Construction Geotechnical Support Services to be completed by American Engineering Testing, Inc.
These changes were not included in the original design contract. Since SRF was the design engineer and responsible for the construction management of the project, the contract amendment is included in the construction management contract.
The current contract is $1,594,803, and the revisions to the driveway proposal are $120,330 for a total revised contract amount of $1,715,133.
The 2026 Transportation CIP currently has no unencumbered money in the project available for additional design and geotechnical items. A budget amendment is required in the amount of $120,330. This will bring the actual budget from $23,038,262 to $23,158,592. The amendment will be funded using Sales and Use Tax.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends amending the 2026 Transportation CIP Adopted Budget to allow for the additional design and geotechnical tasks necessary. Staff also recommends authorizing the execution of an amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $120,330 for additional design services support.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Transportation Capital Improvement Plan includes $23,038,262 for 1000746 CP 32-65 New County Road 32. A budget amendment of $120,330 is requested for additional design and geotechnical costs.
1000746 CP 32-65 New County Road 32
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Fund Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Sales and Use Tax |
$7,625,852 |
$0 |
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Federal Funding |
$8,000,000 |
$0 |
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Transportation Advancement Account (TAA) |
$1,678,410 |
$0 |
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City of Inver Grove Heights |
$5,734,000 |
$398,846 |
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Total |
$23,038,262 |
$396,846 |
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☒ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is reconstructing 117th Street in Inver Grove Heights; and
WHEREAS, the design of the project was done by SRF Consulting Group, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, a contract was executed with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., to provide construction management for the project; and
WHEREAS, design support during the construction phase includes reviewing of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs), reissuing plan sheets as necessary, and performing additional services to support requests made by Dakota County, the City of Inver Grove Heights, Union Pacific Railroad, or other key stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, revisions to the plans are required due to the addition of driveway at Pine Bend Sanitation; and
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad is requiring an additional geotechnical report for pipeline jacking crossing under their tracks; and
WHEREAS, SRF Consulting Group Inc., proposed a contract increase of $120,330 to allow for these added tasks; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget requires an amendment for CP 32-65 to continue with the construction contract; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Sales & Use Tax contains sufficient funds to account for the budget amendment of CP 32-65 in the amount of $120,330, bring the total project budget to $23,158,592; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the execution of an amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $120,330 funded by the current budget.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Assistant County Manager: Physical Development to execute a second amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $120,330 for design support and an additional geotechnical report for the Union Pacific Railroad for County Project 32-65, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget is hereby amended to include funds for County Project 32-65 as follows:
Expense
County Project 32-65 $120,330
Total Expense $120,330
Revenue
Transportation Sales & Use Tax $120,330
Total Revenue $120,330
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-150; 02/03/26
25-253; 05/20/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
Attachment: Design Request 2
Attachment: Design Request 3
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☒ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Jeannine Briol