DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Collins Electrical Construction Co. For Temporary Signal Construction At County State Aid Highway 46 And Trunk Highway 52 And Execute Cooperative Agreement 1061519 With Minnesota Department Of Transportation, County Project 46-67
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Award bid and authorize execution of a contract with Collins Electrical Construction Co. for County Project (CP) 46-67 in the City of Coates and execute Agreement No. 1061519 with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to complete the work.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and MnDOT are partnering on CP 46-67. County Project 46-67 will install temporary traffic signals at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 46 and the Trunk Highway (TH) 52 West and East ramps (Attachment: Location Map). The temporary traffic signals will include corresponding flashing yellow arrow indications, lighting, and other associated improvements at the intersections.
The County is the lead agency for the project, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026. The temporary signals are anticipated to be in effect until 2029 or until the construction of roundabouts at the interchange intersections occur.
The County issued the project advertisement, and six responsive bids were received and tabulated for CP 46-67 on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Bidder
Total Amount
Collins Electrical Construction Co.
$281,875.27
Killmer Electric Co., Inc.
$308,975.00
Premier Electrical Corporation
$322,282.00
Egan Company
$327,306.00
Archkey Parsons Electric
$328,375.18
Hunt Electric
$492,719.00
The engineer's estimate for CP 46-67 is $515,874. Staff reviewed the bids, and the lowest responsible bid is $281,875.27 from Collins Electrical Construction Co., which is well below the engineer's estimate. Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that the bids are competitive.
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