DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute First Amendment To Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For Additional Contract Costs For Trail Construction On Butler Avenue In West St. Paul, County Project 04-17
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of the first amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for additional contract costs on County Project 04-17, the construction of a trail from Robert Street to Trunk Highway (TH) 52 on Butler Avenue in West St. Paul.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County, Dakota County constructed a trail along Butler Avenue from Robert Street to TH 52 to provide safe pedestrian access to Thompson Park and the surrounding area. The project began in August 2025 and was substantially complete in December 2025. Several items have resulted in increased costs, and County Board action is requested to amend the contract for construction management, inspection, and material testing.
The contract has increased costs amounting to $31,562. These costs are due to an extended construction period due to St. Paul Regional Water Services working in the area, redesign of a retaining wall, additional coordination with private utilities to relocate lines, and changes in the traffic control plans to allow better access to the Park and homes. The original contract amount was $221,036. This amendment will bring the total contract amount to $252,598.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing a contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $31,562 for additional costs in construction management, inspection, and material testing.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The adopted budget in the Transportation Capital Improvement Program included $3.4 million for the construction of the trail, funded by TAA, wheelage tax, Transportation Fund balance, and cost sharing with the City of We...
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