DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. For Flagging Operations On County State Aid Highway 86 Railroad Bridge, County Project 86-34
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) for flagging operations associated with the removal and replacement of the existing railroad bridge on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 86 in Castle Rock Township as part of County Project (CP) 86-34.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is reconstructing CSAH 86 from Foliage Avenue to Trunk Highway 3. As part of this project, the existing timber railroad bridge is to be removed and a new bridge constructed.
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is the owner of the bridge and Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) is the operating company of the tracks. Flaggers are required whenever work is taking place within their Right of Way. Two companies are approved for flagging for UPRR lines: RailPros and National Railroad Safety Services.
The County contacted both companies, but only NRSS responded. A contract of $175,000 has been drafted to allow for the required flagging during the removal and replacement of the bridge.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends awarding the contract for the flagging operations on CSAH 86 to NRSS in the amount of $175,000.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2022 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes funding for CP 86-34 in the amount of $13,880,000 (Federal $4,200,000, CSAH funds $2,880,00 and Transportation Sales & Use Tax $6,800,000). Sufficient funds are available for this portion of the contract.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County has an existing project to reconstruct County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 86 from Foliage Avenue to Trunk Highway 3, County Project (CP) 86-34; and
WHEREAS, the removal and replacement of the existing railroad bridge is part of the project; and
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad requires authorized flaggers to be on site while any work is being done in the railroad right of way; and
WHEREAS, the County solicited quotes from the two Union Pacific Railroad authorized flagging companies; and
WHEREAS, National Railroad Safety Services, Inc., (NRSS) responded with a quote of $175,000, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the contract to NRSS in the amount of $175,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the contract with National Railroad Safety Services, Inc., for flagging operations during the removal and replacement of the existing railroad bridge on County State Aid Highway 86 in Castle Rock Township.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
22-312; 7/19/22
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
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CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Labaree
Author: Jeannine Briol