DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Award And Execute Contract With Alliant Engineering, Inc. For Professional Engineering Services For County State Aid Highway 32 Intersection Improvements In Eagan, County Project 32-093
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 32-093 to provide a safe and efficient transportation system; and
WHEREAS, CP 32-093 will improve the intersections of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 (Cliff Road) at Thomas Center Drive/Beacon Hill Road and CSAH 32 at Thomas Lake Road/Stonecliffe Drive including a new traffic signal and pavement preservation in the City of Eagan; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Department issued a request for proposal (RFP) to five qualified consulting firms, of which four submitted proposals; and
WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by County and City of Eagan staff; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Alliant Engineering, Inc. provided the best-value cost and the most complete response to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $416,111 for right of way and design funding for CP 32-093; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available for the design of CP 32-093; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends execution of a contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc., for consulting services for CP 32-093 for an amount not to exceed $394,498; and
WHEREAS, City of Eagan staff concurs with this recommendation; and
WHEREAS, cost participation for CP 32-093 will follow the County’s Cost Share Policy and the County will be responsible for 100% of the pavement preservation costs, and a 50% County/50% City of Eagan cost split for the new traffic signal; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or delegate to execute a contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. to perform engineering consulting services for County Project 32-093 in an amount not to exceed $394,498, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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BACKGROUND
County Project (CP) 32-093 will improve two intersections along CSAH 32 in the City of Eagan, at Thomas Center Drive/Beacon Hill Road and at Thomas Lake Road/Stonecliffe Drive, staff will evaluate traffic operations and both intersections for a traffic signal. The project also includes a mill and overlay of CSAH 32 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements. In addition, the existing multiuse trail on the south side of CSAH 32 between Lenore Lane and CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) will be repaved.
Scope of Work
The consultant will provide professional engineering and project management services for CP 32-093, including the following tasks:
• Conduct a traffic analysis, evaluate intersection access and control options, and make recommendations on improvements
• Lead public engagement efforts, including development of materials, facilitation of meetings, and documentation of community feedback on the project
• Prepare engineering plans (reviewed at approximately 30%, 60%, and 95% design), including preliminary geometrics, drainage concepts, right of way needs, and cost estimates
• Continue coordination with agencies, stakeholders, and utilities throughout the process
• Following Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) State Aid approval, prepare construction bid package materials and assist with verification and recommendation of qualified bidders
Consultant Selection
The Transportation Department issued a request for proposal (RFP) for comprehensive design services. Four proposals were received and evaluated by Dakota County and City of Eagan staff. Alliant Engineering, Inc. was selected as the preferred consultant based on project understanding, technical approach, public engagement strategy, team expertise, quality control, performance on similar work, and best-value proposal.
The review team identified Alliant Engineering, Inc. as providing the most complete, detailed, and integrated approach for addressing project needs, including early stakeholder coordination and strategies for public engagement.
Consultant cost proposals are summarized below:
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Consultant |
Cost |
Hours |
Cost/Hour |
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Alliant Engineering, Inc. |
$394,498 |
2,391 |
$165 |
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Bolton & Menk, Inc. |
$434,063 |
2,499 |
$174 |
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Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. |
$433,140 |
2,425 |
$179 |
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WSB LLC |
$405,229 |
1,951 |
$208 |
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing the County Manager, or delegate, to execute a contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for professional design services for County Project 32-093 in an amount not to exceed $394,498, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
The Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $416,111 for County Project 32-093 Signal Reconstruction Eagan. There is sufficient project budget available to execute this contract.
CP 32-093 T32093 County Project 32-93 Signal Reconstruction Eagan
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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CSAH |
$333,591 |
$330,080 |
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City of Eagan |
$82,520 |
$82,520 |
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Total |
$416,111 |
$412,600 |
Staffing Impact: None.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
23-075; 2/28/23
26-039; 1/20/26
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Map
Attachment: RBA Contract Summary Sheet for 32-093
CONTACTS
Department Director: Erin Laberee
Author: Drew Boxrud