DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Award And Execute Contract With Park Construction Company For Signal Reconstruction At County State Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road) And County State Aid Highway 32 (Cliff Road) In City Of Eagan, County Project 31-79
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Award bid and authorize the execution of a contract with Park Construction Company for County Project (CP) 31-79 in the City of Eagan.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and the City of Eagan are partnering on CP 31-79. The project will occur at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and CSAH 32 (Cliff Road) (Attachment: Location Map).
County Project 31-79 will replace the aging signal system, lengthen critical left-turn lanes, install a new median, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps, lighting, curb and gutter, sidewalks/trails, and storm sewer at the intersection of CSAH 31 and CSAH 32.
The County is the lead agency for the project with construction anticipated to begin in summer 2024.
By Resolution No. 17-343 (June 20, 2017), the County Board authorized the execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Eagan to define costs and responsibilities for CP 31-79.
The County issued the project advertisement and four responsive bids were received and tabulated for CP 31-79 on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.
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Bidder |
Total Amount |
|
Park Construction Company |
$ 1,017,478.84 |
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McNamara |
$ 1,087,896.03 |
|
Pember |
$ 1,136,557.40 |
|
Urban |
$ 1,239,678.10 |
The engineer’s estimate for CP 31-79 is $1,150,109.90. Staff reviewed the bids, and the lowest responsible bid is $1,017,478.84 from Park Construction Company, which is 11 percent below the estimate. Three bids received were below the engineer's estimate, with one bid above. Staff has reviewed the bids and determined the bids competitive.
The County and City will be responsible for the local share at a cost split of 85 percent County and 15 percent City for the turn lane installation in accordance with the 2040 Dakota County Transportation Plan F.1. The County will be responsible for 100 percent of the signal replacement costs in accordance with the 2040 Dakota County Transportation Plan F.1, as 100 percent of the intersection approaches are County owned.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends awarding the bid to Park Construction Company.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2024 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget contains a total budget of $1,107,698 for CP 31-79 (Attachment: Financial Summary). Sufficient funds exist to award the construction contract.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and the City of Eagan are partnering on County Project (CP) 31-79; and
WHEREAS, the project will occur at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and CSAH 32; and
WHEREAS, CP 31-79 will replace the aging signal system, lengthen critical left-turn lanes, and install new median, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps, lighting, curb and gutter, sidewalks/trails, and storm sewer at the intersection of CSAH 31 and CSAH 32; and
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for CP 31-79, with construction anticipated to begin in summer 2024; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted budget contains $1,107,698 for CP 31-79; and
WHEREAS, the project was advertised, and four bids were received and tabulated on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the bid from Park Construction Company in the amount of $1,017,478.84 was the lowest responsible bid received; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the bid to Park Construction Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby awards the bid to and authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the contract with Park Construction Company for County Project 31-79, in the amount of $1,017,478.84 based on their low bid, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
23-075; 6/20/17
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
Attachment: Financial Summary
BOARD GOALS
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☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Tyler Krage