DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Construction Contract With Park Construction Company For New Roundabout On County State Aid Highway 11 At Burnsville Parkway, County Project 11-27
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Award bid and authorize a construction contract with Park Construction Company for County Project (CP) 11-27 in the City of Burnsville.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project 11-27. The project has included preliminary engineering through final design services to address safety concerns at the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 11 and Burnsville Parkway intersection in the City of Burnsville (Attachment: Location Map). By Resolution No. 20-154 (March 24, 2020), the County Board authorized the approval of grant application submittals for the Metropolitan Council 2020 federal funding solicitation process. The federal grant application and supporting studies recommended construction of a roundabout. On February 17, 2021, CP 11-27 was awarded $1,400,000 in federal funds for construction in program year 2024. By Resolutions No. 21-600 (December 21, 2021) and No. 23-250 (June 6, 2023), the County Board authorized the execution of a professional services contract and a later amendment for engineering services.
The project will satisfy multiple long-term goals, by improving safety for motorists and pedestrians. The project features include drainage and utility improvements, trail and crosswalk improvements, lighting improvements, and accommodations for proposed future trails and project landscaping in an area next to Burnsville’s Terrace Oaks Park.
The current project budget was established in 2023 for work anticipated in 2024, totaling $2,425,000 for new construction ($2,100,000) and right-of-way ($325,000). With the updated 2023 engineer’s estimate, the estimated project construction cost was $2,176,649.50, which was a 3.6 percent increase for CP 11-27 construction compared to the CIP line item. Project estimates increased as a result of material prices, inflation, and more accurate estimates during the final design process.
Construction bids were received and tabulated on February 20, 2024. Eight (8) bidders submitted bids:
Park Construction Company $1,995,860.93
McNamara Contracting $2,071,417.32
Minnesota Dirt Works Inc. $2,127,623.74
New Look Contracting, Inc. $2,139,328.50
Eureka Construction, Inc. $2,146,379.47
Valley Paving, Inc. $2,190,330.59
S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. $2,445,000.00
Meyer Contracting Inc. $2,498,775.94
The lowest responsive and responsible bid for CP 11-27 is $1,995,860.93, from Park Construction Company, which is 8.3 percent under the engineer’s estimate of $2,176,649.50. Staff and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have reviewed the bids and determined that the bid was competitive at the time of bidding.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends awarding the bid and authorizing execution of a construction contract with Park Construction Company for an amount not to exceed $1,995,860.93.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The adopted 2024 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget includes $2,100,000 for construction in 2024. Carryover budget includes $625,000 from previous years bringing the total project budget to $2,755,000. Sufficient budget is available to award the construction contract (Attachment: Financial Summary).
☐ 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 proceeding with County Project (CP) 11-27; and
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the Project, with construction scheduled for summer 2024; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes $2,755,000 for CP 11-27, including carryover dollars; and
WHEREAS, federal funds will support $1,400,000 for CP 11-27 construction; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Park Construction Company in the amount of $1,995,860.93 was the lowest responsive and responsible bid received; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County currently has sufficient funds for the costs of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation concurs with the award of a construction contract to Park Construction Company, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the bid to and authorizing execution of a contract with Park Construction Company.
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 Park Construction Company for County Project 11-27 in the amount not to exceed $1,995,860.93 based on their low bid, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
20-154; 3/24/20
21-600; 12/21/21
23-250; 6/6/23
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
Attachment: Financial Summary
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Doug Abere