DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Approve Contract Amendment With RailPros, Inc. In Inver Grove Heights For County Project 32-65
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County, Dakota County, in cooperation with the City of Inver Grove Heights, is reconstructing 117th Street (new County State Aid Highway 32) to a two-lane divided highway from County State Aid Highway 71 (Rich Valley Blvd) and Trunk Highway 52; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-168 (March 25, 2025), the County Board approved a contract with RailPros, Inc. for railroad construction observation and flagging services in the amount of $247,940; and
WHEREAS, the project began in the spring of 2026, constructing the eastbound roadway in 2026 and westbound in 2027; and
WHEREAS, while any work is done within the railroad right of way, Union Pacific Railroad-approved flaggers are required; and
WHEREAS, costs for these services have exceeded the original contract amount; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing a contract amendment with RailPros, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for additional flagging needs; and
WHEREAS, the amended contract amount is $747,940; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Amended Budget for the recommended contract amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the contract amendment and authorizes the Physical Development Director, to execute a contract amendment with RailPros, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for additional contract costs on County Project 32-65, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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BACKGROUND
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County, Dakota County, in cooperation with the City of Inver Grove Heights, is reconstructing 117th Street, new County State Aid Highwa...
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