DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For Construction Services For Construction Of Multi-Use Trail Along County Road 4 (Butler Avenue) From Robert Street To Trunk Highway 52 In West St. Paul, County Project 04-17
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., (SRF) for construction administration, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for County Project (CP) 04-17, construction of a multi-use trail along County Road (CR) 4 from Robert Street to Trunk Highway (TH) 52 in the City of West St. Paul.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is constructing a multi-use trail along CR 4 (Butler Avenue) from Robert Street to TH 52 in 2025.
SRF Consulting Group, Inc., was awarded the contract to administer the construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities on Concord Avenue in Inver Grove Heights (CP 56-14) in 2025. The contract was signed in April 2025 in anticipation of the project being bid. However, the project has been delayed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. CP 56-14 may still be bid this year, with some work occurring late summer or early fall, and the majority of work occurring in 2026. County staff will manage the work that occurs this year.
At the same time, the remaining number of projects in 2025 is greater than the number of staff available to manage. Currently all construction staff are full time on construction projects and there is no availability for staff to manage the 04-17 project. The County requested a proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., to administer CP 04-17 in lieu of the delayed CP 56-17 project.
The proposal total cost is $122,036.00 or $204.28/hour.
RECOMMENDATION
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The proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of the project.
The County Engineer recommends execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management and inspection services for CP 07-14.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The proposed 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes sufficient funding for CP 04-17. The construction management and inspection costs will be paid from the remaining available project budget.
☐ 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 will be proceeding with County Project (CP) 04-17; and
WHEREAS, CP 04-17 is the construction of a multi-use trail from Robert Street to Trunk Highway (TH) 52; and
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for CP 04-17, which is scheduled to be constructed in 2025; and
WHEREAS, the County has an existing contract for construction administration with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., that it cannot fulfill; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 workload is greater than what is feasible for the number of available County staff; and
WHEREAS, currently all construction staff are full time on construction projects and there is no availability for staff to manage CP 04-17; and
WHEREAS, an engineering firm with this specialty will provide construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing in 2025; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes sufficient funding in 2025 for CP 04-17; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends the execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing for CP 04-17 for actual costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing for CP 04-17 for $221,038 subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
BOARD GOALS
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CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Jeannine Briol