DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With HDR, Inc., For Countywide At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvement Plan, County Project 97-237
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with HDR, Inc., for plan development for County Project (CP) 97-237.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 97-237. CP 97-237 is the countywide development of a prioritization plan of at-grade County highway railroad crossings for replacement and/or enhancement.
Scope of Work. The scope of work includes the development of a prioritization plan by the consultant through data analysis, coordination with other programmed County highway projects, significant coordination with the respective railroads and cities, and prioritization of candidate projects to be programmed within the next five years. The consultant will be the lead coordinator with the railroad.
Consultant Selection. The Dakota County Transportation Department issued a Request For Proposal for the development of a prioritization plan. Three proposals were received and evaluated by County staff. HDR, Inc., was selected as the preferred professional consultant based on the following criteria: understanding of the scope of work, project approach, project team, and expertise of key personnel, quality control, past performance on similar projects, and best value cost proposal.
The preliminary cost estimates were evaluated based on detailed work program and hourly fee estimates. The proposals were evaluated to determine whether the proposed work plan, hours, and rate structure are reasonable. The proposal from HDR, Inc., has the best value project development costs and provides the services needed for the project. Three consultants submitted proposals as follows:
Consultant Amount Hours Cost/Hour
HDR, Inc. $94,125 508 $185.29
AECOM $172,732 864 $199.92
TKDA $49,700 306 $162...
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