DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc. For Construction Services For Reconstruction Of County Road 63 (Delaware Avenue) In Cities Of Mendota Heights And West St. Paul, County Project Number 63-33
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 63-33; and
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for CP 63-33 with construction scheduled for 2027, with completion in fall 2027; and
WHEREAS, the 2027 projected construction workload is greater than the number of available County staff; and
WHEREAS, an engineering firm with this specialty will provide construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing in 2027; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of this project; and
WHEREAS, the requested construction management is typically estimated to cost 8.0% of the estimated construction cost, and the proposal submitted by Kimley-Horn is 7.1% of the cost; and
WHEREAS, the current budget has sufficient funding for construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing services beginning in 2027; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County’s Finance department and Kimley-Horn have agreed that no costs shall be incurred until January 1, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager or designee to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for construction services for reconstruction of County Road 63 (Delaware Avenue) in the Cities of Mendota Heights and West St. Paul, County Project Number 63-33 in the amount of $1,117,340, subject to the approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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BACKGROUND
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