DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Native Resource Preservation, LLC For West Lebanon Hills Regional Park Restoration Project
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Management System Plan adopted by Resolution No. 17-274 (May 23, 2017) determined that Parks Natural Resources shall restore Dakota County Parks System's natural areas per each Park Natural Resource Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Natural Resources Management Plan was adopted by Resolution No. 19-769 (October 29, 2019) and identified high-priority ecological restoration sites within the park; and
WHEREAS, the County Board authorized the submission of a grant request to the 2026 Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund (ENRTF) for the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Natural Resources Restoration and Sustainable Trails Improvements by Resolution No. 25-107 (February 18, 2025); and
WHEREAS, the County Board authorized the acceptance of $2,126,000 in ENRTF grant funds with a County match of $725,000 by Resolution No. 26-247 (June 9, 2026); and
WHEREAS, the West Trailhead at Lebanon Hills Regional Park is a priority location for restoration and enhancement, which is proposed to be completed conjunction with trail construction and decommissioning as part of the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Natural Resources Restoration and Sustainable Trails Project; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was prepared and released on April 23, 2026, for the West Lebanon Hills Regional Park Restoration Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposal documents include a Base Bid and Three Alternate Bids; and
WHEREAS, the best value proposal was submitted by Native Resource Preservation, LLC; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends acceptance of the Base Bid and Alternate Task G to best meet project goals and stay within budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends award of the contract to Native Resource Preservation, LLC in an amount not to ex...
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