DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For Construction Services For Multi-Use Trail And Pedestrian Crossings In Cities Of Inver Grove Heights And South St. Paul And Execute Joint Powers Agreements, County Projects 56-14 And 28-69
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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 Projects (CP) 56-14 and 28-69, the construction of a multi-use trail and pedestrian crossings in the Cities of Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul.
Authorize execution of joint powers agreements (JPA) with the City of Inver Grove Heights, City of South St. Paul, and Township of Nininger to establish roles, responsibilities, and cost share for County State Aid Highway 56 Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Improvements (CP 56-14).
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is constructing a multi-use trail along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 28 from Cahill Avenue to Concord Boulevard and pedestrian crossings on CSAH 56 from Coffman Path to Chestnut Street.
The number of construction projects in 2025 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 so this project can be constructed in 2025.
Transportation Department staff sent a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to three professional engineering firms with expertise in this type of work. One firm submitted a proposal which was evaluated by Transportation and City staff.
Engineering Firm Total Cost Cost/Hour
SRF Consulting Group, Inc. $365,215.00 $153.71
Joint Powers Agreements between the County and the City of Inver Grove Heights, City of South St. Paul, and Township of Nininger are necessary to ...
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