DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Collins Electrical Construction Company And Amend 2026 Adopted Budget For Temporary Signal Construction At County State Aid Highway 5 And Kenyon Avenue In Lakeville, County Project 05-060
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County and the City of Lakeville are partnering on County Project (CP) 05-060 to provide a safe and efficient transportation system; and
WHEREAS, CP 05-060 includes installation of temporary traffic signals at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 and Kenyon Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 05-060, and construction is scheduled to occur in late 2026; and
WHEREAS, the temporary signal system will remain in operation until the construction of the Interstate 35, and CSAH 50/5 interchange is completed; and
WHEREAS, the project was publicly advertised, and three bids were received and tabulated on September 15, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the bid submitted by Collins Electrical Construction Company in the amount of $152,018, was the lowest responsive bid received from a responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes funds for CP 05-060 for construction in 2027, but it is more efficient to proceed with construction in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Transportation CIP Budget requires an amendment to allow CP 05-060 to proceed with the contract award and construction in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Safety and Management Set-aside fund balance contains sufficient funds to support the required budget amendment for CP 05-060 in the amount of $300,000; and
WHEREAS, cost participation for CP 05-060 will be shared between Dakota County (55%) and the City of Lakeville (45%); and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the bid to Collins Electrical Construction Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Coun...
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