DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Schumacher Excavating Inc. And Amend 2025 Adopted Budget For State-Funded Township Bridge Replacement Projects, Existing Bridge L3285 Located In Hampton and Douglas Townships, And Existing Bridge L3249 Located in Marshan Township, County Projects 97-144 And 97-164
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with the County Projects (CP) 97-144 and 97-164; and
WHEREAS, CP 97-144 construction includes the replacement of structurally deficient township bridge L3285 located on Inga Avenue in Hampton and Douglas Townships; and
WHEREAS, CP 97-164 construction includes the replacement of structurally deficient township bridge L3249 located on 205th Street East in Marshan Township; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 97-144 and CP 97-164, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2025 following authorization of a budget amendment and execution of a construction contract; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget requires amendment for CP 97-144 and 97-164 to continue with the construction contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 CIP budget includes $200,000 for CP 97-144 construction; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment of $359,176.05 is requested to cover engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP 97-144; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist in the State-funded town bridge account (SAAS Acc. 75 and 76), State grant (SAAS Acc. 379 by MnDOT grant agreement number 1057925), and Township cost-shares to cover the engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP 97-144; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 CIP budget includes $200,000 for CP 97-164 construction; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment of $138,710.30 is requested to cover engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP 97-164; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist in the State-funded town bridge account (SAAS Acc. 75), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant (contract no. DCA22093), and Township cost-shares to cover engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP 97-164; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-125 (March 12, 2024), County staff executed an agreement with the DNR (DCA22093 to encumber 25% of construction costs) for CP 97-164; and
WHEREAS, MN State administrative rule 8820.1500 allows ninety-five percent (95%) of the Town Bridge Account funds be released as soon as possible after the District State Aid Engineer (DSAE) receives initial State Aid pay request; and
WHEREAS, State grant (SAAS Acc. 379 by MnDOT grant agreement number 1057925) is reimbursable at the time of pay request by the contractor; and
WHEREAS, no County funds are allocated to CP 97-144 and CP 97-164.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes its Transportation Director to execute a contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. in an amount not to exceed $439,176.05 for CP 97-144, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes its Transportation Director to execute a contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. in an amount not to exceed $262,710.30 for CP 97-164, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget is hereby amended to include additional funds for County Project 97-144 as follows:
Expense
County Project 97-144 $ 359,176.05
Total Expense $ 359,176.05
Revenue
2023 LBRP Funds (SAAS Acct 379) - Construction $ 181,812.77
Regular Town Bridge Funds (SAAS Acct 76) - Construction $ 47,363.28
Local Town Funds - Construction $ 10,000.00
Special Town Bridge Funds (SAAS Acct 75) - Engineering $ 110,000.00
Local Town Funds - Engineering $ 10,000.00
Total Revenue $ 359,176.05
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget is hereby amended to include additional funds for County Project 97-164 as follows:
Expense
County Project 97-164 $ 138,710.30
Total Expense $ 138,710.30
Revenue
Regular Town Bridge Fund (SAAS Acct 76) - Construction $ 27,032.72
Local Town Funds - Construction $ 10,000.00
DNR Grant - Construction $ 65,677.58
Regular Town Bridge Funds (SAAS Acct 76) - Engineering $ 26,000.00
Local Town Funds - Engineering $ 10,000.00
Total Revenue $138,710.30
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