DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Collins Electrical Construction Co. For Temporary Signal Construction At County State Aid Highway 46 And Trunk Highway 52 And Execute Cooperative Agreement 1061519 With Minnesota Department Of Transportation, County Project 46-67
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Award bid and authorize execution of a contract with Collins Electrical Construction Co. for County Project (CP) 46-67 in the City of Coates and execute Agreement No. 1061519 with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to complete the work.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and MnDOT are partnering on CP 46-67. County Project 46-67 will install temporary traffic signals at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 46 and the Trunk Highway (TH) 52 West and East ramps (Attachment: Location Map). The temporary traffic signals will include corresponding flashing yellow arrow indications, lighting, and other associated improvements at the intersections.
The County is the lead agency for the project, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026. The temporary signals are anticipated to be in effect until 2029 or until the construction of roundabouts at the interchange intersections occur.
The County issued the project advertisement, and six responsive bids were received and tabulated for CP 46-67 on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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Bidder |
Total Amount |
|
Collins Electrical Construction Co. |
$281,875.27 |
|
Killmer Electric Co., Inc. |
$308,975.00 |
|
Premier Electrical Corporation |
$322,282.00 |
|
Egan Company |
$327,306.00 |
|
Archkey Parsons Electric |
$328,375.18 |
|
Hunt Electric |
$492,719.00 |
The engineer’s estimate for CP 46-67 is $515,874. Staff reviewed the bids, and the lowest responsible bid is $281,875.27 from Collins Electrical Construction Co., which is well below the engineer’s estimate. Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that the bids are competitive.
County and MnDOT have created Agreement No. 1061519, which determines the cost shares for the project construction costs. From Agreement No. 1061519, the County will be responsible for the full cost share of the signal installations.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends awarding the bid to Collins Electrical Construction Co. and executing Agreement No. 1061519 with MnDOT.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The County’s project budget for CP 46-67 is $701,650 and is funded with County State Aid Highway (CSAH) and Transportation Fund Balance as part of the Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
CP 46-67
|
Funding Source |
Total Budget |
Available Budget |
|
CSAH |
$593,150 |
$593,150 |
|
Transportation Fund Balance |
$108,500 |
$43,543 |
|
Total |
$701,650 |
$636,693 |
☐ 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 Minnesota Department of Transportation are partnering on County Project (CP) 46-67; and
WHEREAS, the project will occur at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 46 and interchange intersections of Trunk Highway (TH) 52; and
WHEREAS, CP 46-67 will install temporary traffic signals and corresponding flashing yellow arrow indications, lighting, and other associated improvements at the intersections of CSAH 46 and TH 52; and
WHEREAS, the temporary signals are anticipated to be in effect until 2029 or the completion of construction of the roundabouts at the interchange intersections; and
WHEREAS, the project was advertised, and six bids were received and tabulated on Thursday, December 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the bid from Collins Electrical Construction Co. in the amount of $281,875.27, was the lowest responsible bid received; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the bid to Collins Electrical Construction Co.; and
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency, and construction will occur in early 2026; and
WHEREAS, Agreement No. 1061519 determines the responsibilities of each relevant party and their corresponding costs for this project; and
WHEREAS, under Agreement No. 1061519, Dakota County will be responsible for the full project costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a contract with Collins Electrical Construction Co. for County Project 46-67 and authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute Agreement No. 1061519 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location
Attachment: Presentation Slides
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CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Tyler Krage