DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With HR Green, Inc. For Professional Design Services County State Aid Highway 43 (Lexington Ave) Trail Gap In City Of Eagan, County Project 43-057
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize a Professional Design Services contract with HR Green, Inc. to complete the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 43 (Lexington Ave) Final Design project to address a trail gap, and mobility issues and improve access for pedestrians and cyclists along the corridor County Project (CP) 43-057.
SUMMARY
Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Eagan, is advancing the final design for the CSAH 43 trail gap project to close a key gap in the local and regional trail system. The project will add a multiuse path along the east side of CSAH 43 between Kenneth Street and Trunk Highway (TH) 55.
A preliminary engineering study completed in January 2024 finalized concept designs and included public engagement, survey work, right-of-way mapping, utility coordination, alternatives analysis, drainage and environmental reviews, and preliminary design layouts with cost estimates. These efforts identified the east-side trail gap as a priority consistent with City and County planning documents.
The Dakota County 2040 Transportation Plan identifies this segment as a medium-priority trail gap and supports coordination with County highway projects to improve access to the Dakota County Greenway system.
Consultant Selection:
• A request for proposals was issued to five firms; five proposals were received and evaluated by City and County staff based on project understanding, approach, team expertise, quality control, past performance, and cost.
• HR Green, Inc. was selected as the preferred consultant for its superior alignment with project needs and best value proposal.
Cost Proposal Summary:
|
Consultant |
Hours |
Proposal Cost |
Cost/Hour |
|
MSA PS |
629 |
$109,593.00 |
$174.23 |
|
Moore Engineering |
1,203 |
$169,245.00 |
$140.69 |
|
Sambatek |
1,165 |
$185,530.00 |
$159.32 |
|
HR Green |
957 |
$194,653.80 |
$203.40 |
|
Isthmus Engineering |
1,443 |
$265,672.00 |
$184.11 |
HR Green, Inc. was selected to deliver final design services for CP 43-057 based on their comprehensive technical approach, depth of design effort, and proven ability to manage complex multimodal projects. While HR Green’s hourly rate was the highest among the proposals, their overall fee remained competitive and within budget. More importantly, HR Green, Inc. proposal demonstrated a focused allocation of resources to critical design tasks, reducing risk and ensuring a constructible, high-quality final design. This approach provides confidence in meeting schedule and performance objectives without compromising safety or operational needs.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends execution of a Final Design contract with HR Green, Inc. for professional design services for CP 43-057, CSAH 43 (Lexington Ave) Final Design, for actual costs not to exceed $194,653.80.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $273,937 for CP 43-57 Trail Gap on CSAH 31. There is sufficient project budget available to fund preliminary and final engineering and right-of-way services.
|
Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
|
CSAH |
$109,799 |
$109,112 |
|
City of Eagan |
$40,988 |
$40,988 |
|
TAA |
$87,450 |
$87,450 |
|
Transportation Fund Balance |
$35,700 |
$3,952 |
|
Total |
$273,937 |
$241,502 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Eagan, is proceeding with County Project (CP) 43-057 to improve safety, mobility, and multimodal access along CSAH 43 (Lexington Avenue); and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 43-057 final design; and
WHEREAS, the Adopted 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes sufficient funding for design services; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) and evaluated multiple proposals; and
WHEREAS, HR Green, Inc. submitted the most complete and responsive proposal and was selected as the preferred consultant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagan concurs with this recommendation; and
WHEREAS, cost participation for construction will follow adopted County policy, and design phase cost participation will be 85 percent County and 15 percent City, consistent with the executed Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director, or their designee, to execute a contract with HR Green, Inc. for engineering design consulting services for County Project 43-057 in an amount not to exceed $194,653.80, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
Attachment: Consultant Evaluation Summary
BOARD GOALS
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☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Saeed Kanwar