DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute New Design Contract With KLJ Engineering LLC For Final Design Services For Vermillion Highlands Greenway In City Of Rosemount, County Project 2000234
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize a new contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to replace expired contract DCA21459, which extends the design services into 2029 for County Project (CP) 2000234 in the City of Rosemount.
SUMMARY
To provide a great place to live, Dakota County is proceeding with Vermillion Highlands Greenway, CP 2000234, in the City of Rosemount. The project will include the development of 100 percent construction plans of a grade-separated crossing of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 and Greenway and trail connections, including drainage, wayfinding, and landscaping plans.
By Resolution No. 21-497 (October 12, 2021), the County Board provided authorization to implement preliminary planning and design work for the Dakota County Greenway System. By Resolution No. 22-140 (March 22, 2022), the County Board provided authorization to execute contracts for professional design services for the Greenway Acceleration projects, which developed 30 percent design and structural feasibility reports for Lake Marion Greenway in Lakeville, Vermillion Highlands Greenway in Rosemount, and the Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway in Inver Grove Heights and Eagan. The Vermillion Highlands Greenway project (Attachment: Project Location Map) was selected to be advanced for final engineering to stay on pace with local residential, commercial, and institutional development occurring near the project area and to accommodate upcoming Dakota County transportation projects proposed in 2025 and 2026.
The original contract had an expiration date of December 31, 2025, and due to staff oversight the contract was inadvertently allowed to expire while the scope and work required of KLJ Engineering LLC, are still needed to complete the CP 2000234 final design project. This action is meant to create a new contract with the same tasks and budget, just with an extended the date.
Scope of Work. The scope of work will include final design phases, public involvement, agency coordination, data collection, environmental reviews, permits, approvals, surveys, greenway trail design, stormwater and hydraulic design, geotechnical, right of way, and other required elements, such as greenway wayfinding, amenities, nodes, landscaping, and construction administration.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends execution of a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC for the professional design services for the Vermillion Highlands Greenway, County Project 2000234 for actual costs not to exceed $378,500.87, including a 10 percent contingency.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Parks and Greenways Capital Improvement Program includes $1,873,239 for Project #2000234, Vermillion Highlands Greenway: Rosemount (CSAH 42 Underpass) Final Design project. There is no new budget required and sufficient project budget is available to fund a new contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to replace expired contract (DCA21459), which extends design services into 2029 for County Project (CP) 2000234.
2000234 Vermillion Highlands GW - Rosemount (CSAH42 Underpass)
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Parks Fund Balance |
$4,903 |
$0 |
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Environmental Legacy Fund (ELF) Balance |
$106,875 |
$0 |
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Sales and Use Tax |
$1,001,759 |
$1,001,759 |
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Transportation Advance Account (TAA) |
$759,702 |
$488,706 |
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Total |
$1,873,239 |
$1,489,835 |
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a great place to live, Dakota County is proceeding with the Vermillion Highlands Greenway: Rosemount (County State Aid Highway 42 Underpass) Final Design, County Project 2000234, for final design consulting services; and
WHEREAS, the County Parks Director recommends executing a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC for engineering consulting services for CP 2000234 for actual costs not to exceed $378,500.87; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-134 (March 12, 2024), the County Board authorized a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to perform preliminary engineering design consulting services for CP 2000234; and
WHEREAS, the original contract expired on December 31, 2025, and additional design services remain to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends executing a new contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to complete remaining design service in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Park’s Capital Improvement Program Budget has sufficient funds to accommodate the design contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to execute a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC, to perform preliminary engineering design consulting services for the Vermillion Highlands Greenway: Rosemount (County State Aid Highway 42 Underpass) Final Design, CP 2000234, in an amount not to exceed $378,500.87, which includes a 10 percent contingency, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
21-497; 10/12/21
24-134; 3/12/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location
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: Niki Geisler
Author: Mike Adams