DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Second Contract Amendment With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For Additional Contract Costs For Trail Construction On Butler Avenue In West St. Paul, County Project 04-17
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of the second amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., (SRF) for additional construction administration and inspection services.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County, Dakota County has constructed a trail along Butler Avenue from Robert Street to Trunk Highway (TH) 52 to provide safe pedestrian access to Thompson Park and the surrounding area. A location map is attached. The project began in August 2025 and was substantially complete in December 2025. However, there is still work remaining to be done in 2026 that was not anticipated: specifically, completing the retaining wall on the north side east of Sperl Street. It was determined that building the wall higher would improve the slope behind the wall. This work will be done this spring.
The cost of the additional construction administration and inspection amounts to $18,883. This amendment will bring the total contract amount to $271,481, based on an additional two weeks of construction.
Summary of attached amendment:
• Construction Administration $ 4,120
• Construction Inspection $14,400
• Non-Salary Expenses $ 363
Total $18,883
The project was awarded to SRF Consulting Group, Inc., on August 12, 2025. The first amendment allowing for additional time due to St. Paul Regional Water Services working in the area and private utility relocations was approved on February 3, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing a contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $18,883 for additional costs in construction administration and inspection.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Transportation Capital Improvement Program included $3.4 million for the construction of the trail, funded by the State Transportation Advancement Account (TAA), wheelage tax, Transportation Fund balance, and cost sharing with the City of West St. Paul. Sufficient funds are available for the recommended contract amendment.
Project 04-17 Trail Gap: County Road 4 (Butler Avenue) from TH 952 (Robert Street) to TH 52 in West St. Paul.
|
Funding Source |
Total Budget |
Available Budget |
|
City of West St. Paul |
$420,871 |
$0 |
|
TAA |
$700,000 |
$0 |
|
Wheelage Tax |
$1,800,000 |
$380,149 |
|
Transportation Fund Balance |
$488,820 |
$488,820 |
|
Total |
$3,409,691 |
$868,969 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the county, Dakota County has constructed a trail along Butler Avenue from Robert Street to Trunk Highway 52; and
WHEREAS, SRF Consulting Group, Inc., was contracted to do construction management and inspection; and
WHEREAS, the contract has increased due to work remaining to be done in 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the execution of an amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $18,883; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget for the recommended contract amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a second amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $18,883 for additional construction management and inspection for County Project 04-17, subject to the approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-378; 08/12/25
26-065; 02/03/26
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
Attachment: Amendment No. 2
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☒ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Jeannine Briol