DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization to Execute Contract With Alliant Engineering, Incorporated, For Professional Design Services And Amend 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget For County State Aid Highway 42 Trail Gap In Burnsville, County Project 42-167
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization to execute a contract with Alliant Engineering, Incorporated, for final design consulting services for construction of a trail gap on the north side of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 from CSAH 5 to Nicollet Avenue. Authorize a budget amendment to the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget to add City funds for project-based expenses for County Project (CP) 42-167 in Burnsville.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system for all users, Dakota County (County) is proceeding with CP 42-167, which will address a key gap in the local and regional trail system by adding a multiuse path along the north side of CSAH 42 between CSAH 5 and Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville, MN. In addition to upgrading the existing sidewalk to a 10-foot multi-use trail, the project will include consideration of crossing improvements at the ten roadways and driveways between CSAH 5 and Nicollet Ave.
Scope of Work.
The project scope includes a multimodal analysis, engineering analysis, and final engineering. The project deliverables generally consist of final design, plans, specifications, estimates, multimodal crossing analysis memo, photometric analysis memo, environmental documentation, survey, public utility maintenance, quality management, and community/property owner engagement.
Project Goals.
The project aims to balance the mobility demands of a high vehicle volume corridor with multimodal travel and accessibility and provide a design that improves the safety of pedestrian crossings and interaction with motor vehicles.
Consultant Selection
Prior to the RFP process, County and City...
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