DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval And Authorization To Award Construction Contracts To Accomplish 2025 Transportation, Parks, And Facilities Capital Improvement Projects
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Physical Development Administration Department regularly requests County Board approval for actions required to deliver projects in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and
WHEREAS, awarding construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder is a regular consent action item brought forward to the Board for projects in the CIP; and
WHEREAS, awards to bidders that are not the low bid would be brought to the County Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, this resolution does not alter the Board process for adopting projects in the CIP each year or the process for obtaining Board approval for professional services contracts, study recommendations, appraisals, and right of way settlements; and
WHEREAS, project updates would continue to be presented to the Board; and
WHEREAS, staff will provide the Board with a detailed list of authorized projects, including budget reference information, and provide periodic updates on executed and construction contract awards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners delegates authority to the County Manager or designee to award construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, consistent with County Policies, provided sufficient funds are available for the following projects:
Transportation:
* CP 5-58 on CSAH 5 (County Road 5) at Southcross Drive W Signal Replacement in Burnsville
* CP 26-67 on CSAH 26 (Lone Oak Road) from TH 13 to I-35E in Eagan
* CP 28-69 on CSAH 28 (80th Street) from 730' E of Cahill Avenue to CSAH 56 (Concord Boulevard) in Inver Grove Heights; tied to CP 56-14
* CP 32-65 on "New" CSAH 32 (117th Street) from CSAH 71 to TH 52 in Inver Grove Heights
* CP 42-168 on CSAH 42 (15...
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