DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For Construction Administration, Inspection, Surveying, And Material Testing Services For Improvements To County State Aid Highway 42 (145th Street) At Trunk Highway 52 Interchange In City Of Rosemount, County Project 42-174
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction administration, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for County Project (CP) 42-174, improvements to the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 at Trunk Highway (TH) 52 interchange in the City of Rosemount.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is improving the CSAH 42 interchange at TH 52. This project will improve intersection operations of the interchange ramps, make safety improvements, and provide for increased traffic levels.
The number of construction projects in 2026 is greater than the number of available staff to manage the projects. The County is seeking expertise from an engineering firm to provide the construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing services so this project can be completed next year.
Transportation Department staff sent Request For Proposals (RFPs) to three professional engineering firms with expertise in this type of work. Two firms submitted proposals, which were evaluated by Transportation staff.
Engineering Firm Total Cost Cost/Hour
SRF Consulting Group, Inc. $284,893 $150.74
Sambatek, LLC $408,183 $192.63
Apex Engineering Group, Inc. Did not propose
RECOMMENDATION
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The proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., highlights their strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation projects and meets the requirements of this project. Construction management was estimated to cost 8.0 percent of the estimated construction cost of $3.64 mil...
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