DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Second Contract Amendment With Damon Farber Associates, Inc. To Provide Additional Construction Administration And Design Engineering For Completing Mississippi River Greenway In South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, Nininger Township, And Hastings, County Project 2000232, And Amend 2026 Parks and Greenways Capital Improvement Plan Budget
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Completing the Mississippi River Greenway project is for preliminary and final design of wayfinding, landscaping, EV charging stations, interpretation and rest areas; and
WHEREAS, the County utilized public engagement for this project, including pop-ups and user intercept; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-173 (March 26, 2024), the County executed a contract with Damon Farber Associates, Inc. for preliminary and final design consulting services; and
WHEREAS, the contract did not account for construction administration of the project which will be necessary due to the varying deliverables and complex designs, development of a no-rise certificate that was not an anticipated project need, and additional design engineering beyond original scope; and
WHEREAS, County staff recognizes and recommends the proposed additional tasks as necessary to complete the project successfully; and
WHEREAS; staff negotiated an amount of $108,460 with Damon Farber Associates, Inc. to complete the work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager or delegate to execute an amendment to the contract with Damon Farber Associates, Inc., for additional services necessary for the Mississippi River Greenway in the amount of $108,460, resulting in a total amended contract not to exceed $503,103, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the amen...
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