DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For Construction Administration, Inspection, Surveying, And Material Testing Services For Improvements To County State Aid Highway 42 (145th Street) At Trunk Highway 52 Interchange In City Of Rosemount, County Project 42-174
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction administration, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for County Project (CP) 42-174, improvements to the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 at Trunk Highway (TH) 52 interchange in the City of Rosemount.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is improving the CSAH 42 interchange at TH 52. This project will improve intersection operations of the interchange ramps, make safety improvements, and provide for increased traffic levels.
The number of construction projects in 2026 is greater than the number of available staff to manage the projects. The County is seeking expertise from an engineering firm to provide the construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing services so this project can be completed next year.
Transportation Department staff sent Request For Proposals (RFPs) to three professional engineering firms with expertise in this type of work. Two firms submitted proposals, which were evaluated by Transportation staff.
Engineering Firm Total Cost Cost/Hour
SRF Consulting Group, Inc. $284,893 $150.74
Sambatek, LLC $408,183 $192.63
Apex Engineering Group, Inc. Did not propose
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
The proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of this project. Construction management was estimated to cost 8.0 percent of the estimated construction cost of $3.64 million, which is $291,440. The construction services of $284,893 came in under at 7.8 percent.
The County Engineer recommends execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., ending in December 2027, for construction management and inspections services for CP 42-174.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The adopted Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes $6.15 million for the project using Local, State, and Transportation Sales Tax funds. The construction management and inspection costs will be shared with the City of Rosemount in accordance with County policy.
CP 42-174 CSAH 42 at TH 52 Interchange - Intersection Improvements
|
Funding Source |
Total Budget |
Available Budget |
|
City of Rosemount |
$883,500 |
$883,500 |
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MN DOT |
$2,400,000 |
$2,400,000 |
|
Sales and Use Tax |
$2,866,500 |
$2,470,069 |
|
Total |
$6,150,000 |
$5,753,569 |
☐ 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 and the City of Rosemount are proceeding with County Project (CP) 42-174; and
WHEREAS, CP 42-174 is the improvement of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 at Trunk Highway (TH) 52 Interchange; and
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for CP 42-174 with construction scheduled to begin in spring 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 construction workload is greater than the number of available County staff; and
WHEREAS, an engineering firm with this specialty will provide construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of this project; and
WHEREAS, the requested construction management was estimated to cost 8.0 percent of the estimated construction cost, but the proposal submitted by SRF Consulting Group, Inc., came in under the estimate of 7.9 percent; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes sufficient funding in 2026 for CP 42-174; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for CP 42-174 for actual costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for CP 42-174 for $284,893, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location Map
Attachment: Proposal Evaluation Sheet
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