DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Sustainable Trails Consultant Contract For Lebanon Hills Regional Park
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 15-156 (March 17, 2015), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted an updated Master Plan (MP) for Lebanon Hills Regional Park (LHRP); and
WHEREAS, the Adopted 2022 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes the development of a Sustainable Trails Study (Study) to address the MP Priority Projects, which relate to improving the network of internal trails; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 21-458 (September 21, 2021) the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to select a consultant to prepare a Sustainable Trails Study for Lebanon Hills Regional Park; and
WHEREAS, the Study will address the following trail topics: preservation of high-quality trail recreation and nature-based experiences; minimization and mitigation of impacts to natural resources; minimization and mitigation of impacts to culturally important sites; identification of trail use conflicts, safety, and risk concerns; ADA accessibility; reduction of trail-related erosion issues; identification of deferred trail maintenance needs; and improvement of sustainable maintenance practices; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Parks Department issued a Request For Proposal for the Study; and
WHEREAS, six proposals were received and evaluated by County staff on the following seven criteria: proposed project approach, understanding of scope of work, expertise of technical and professional team members, quality control, performance on similar projects, responsiveness, and best value cost proposal; and
WHEREAS, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. was selected as the preferred consultant based on the ability to deliver all aspects of the project, including field evaluation, recommendations, and stakeholder engagement, at a competitive fee; and
WHEREAS, additional proposal strengths include team qualifications, strong project understanding, and delivery of high-quality service to Dakota County on past projects; and
WHEREAS, the Adopted 2022 Parks CIP includes budget for the development of a Sustainable Trails Study for LHRP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to perform consulting services for the Lebanon Hills Sustainable Trails Study in an amount not to exceed $76,512, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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