DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc., For Construction Administration, Inspection, Surveying, And Material Testing Services For Reconstruction Of Bridge Number 19578 In Vermillion Township, County Project 85-23
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization to execute a contract with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc., for construction administration, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for County Project (CP) 85-23, the reconstruction of Bridge Number 19578 over the Vermillion River in Vermillion Township.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is reconstructing the bridge at County State Aid Highway 85 and Trunk Highway 50. This project will replace the existing bridge which has a deteriorating deck and substructure.
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
Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc. $ $226,500 $167.78
WSB & Associates, Inc. $224,652 $206.67
LHB Corporation Did not Propose
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
The proposal from Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc., highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of this project. They also provide the best value with the lowest cost/hour. Construction management was estimated to ...
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