DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Award Of Bid And Authorization To Execute Construction Contract With Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking Incorporated For Construction Of County State Aid Highway 88 In Randolph Township, County Project 88-24
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Award bid and authorize a contract with Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking Incorporated, for construction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 88 in Randolph Township for County Project (CP) 88-24
SUMMARY
Dakota County is proceeding with CP 88-24 to provide a safe and efficient transportation system. County Project 88-24 will address pavement quality, safety, and operational issues. The existing road has minimal paved shoulders, no turn lanes, and multiple curves with advisory speeds below the posted speed limit. In addition, CSAH 88 currently intersects Trunk Highway 56 at a skew near a railroad crossing, which has led to several crashes. County Project 88-24 also explored the feasibility of a trail along existing and reconstructed CSAH 88 to connect the Dakota County Parks on both ends of the project, utilizing the right of way needed for the road reconstruction. This project, when complete, will be consistent with county state aid standards for this type of highway.
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County Project 88-24 construction bids were received and tabulated on July 23, 2024.
Six bidders submitted bids as follows:
Bid Name Total Amount
Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking Incorporated $4,959,116.91
Northland Grading & Excavating $5,347,614.70
ICON, LLC $5,899,384.71
The Mathiowetz Construction Company $6,365,497.04
Park Construction Company $6,767,455.95
Northwest $8,266,955.29
Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking Incorporated's bid of $4,959,116.91 is 15 percent lower than the engineer's estimate of $5,842,721.85. Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that the bid was competitive at the time of bidding.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends awardin...
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