DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With HR Green, Inc. For Professional Design Services County State Aid Highway 43 (Lexington Ave) Trail Gap In City Of Eagan, County Project 43-057
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize a Professional Design Services contract with HR Green, Inc. to complete the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 43 (Lexington Ave) Final Design project to address a trail gap, and mobility issues and improve access for pedestrians and cyclists along the corridor County Project (CP) 43-057.
SUMMARY
Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Eagan, is advancing the final design for the CSAH 43 trail gap project to close a key gap in the local and regional trail system. The project will add a multiuse path along the east side of CSAH 43 between Kenneth Street and Trunk Highway (TH) 55.
A preliminary engineering study completed in January 2024 finalized concept designs and included public engagement, survey work, right-of-way mapping, utility coordination, alternatives analysis, drainage and environmental reviews, and preliminary design layouts with cost estimates. These efforts identified the east-side trail gap as a priority consistent with City and County planning documents.
The Dakota County 2040 Transportation Plan identifies this segment as a medium-priority trail gap and supports coordination with County highway projects to improve access to the Dakota County Greenway system.
Consultant Selection:
* A request for proposals was issued to five firms; five proposals were received and evaluated by City and County staff based on project understanding, approach, team expertise, quality control, past performance, and cost.
* HR Green, Inc. was selected as the preferred consultant for its superior alignment with project needs and best value proposal.
Cost Proposal Summary:
Consultant
Hours
Proposal Cost
Cost/Hour
MSA PS
629
$109,593.00
$174.23
Moore Engineering
1,203
$169,245.00
$140....
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