DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Construction Contract With McNamara Contracting, Inc., And Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc. For Construction Administration Services For Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements In Eagan And West St. Paul, County Project 97-217
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
The purpose of this action is to award bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with McNamara Contracting, Inc., and also authorize execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. (SRF) to administer construction-related activities, including administration, inspection, and survey services for pedestrian crossing improvements in Eagan and West St. Paul, County Project (CP) 97-217 (Attachment: Project Location Map).
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 97-217. The project includes pedestrian improvements at three locations: two locations in Eagan and one location in West St. Paul. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at these crossing locations by shortening pedestrian crossings and adding signage to improve drivers' attention to crossing and pedestrian activity. Construction is planned to start in summer of 2024 and be substantially complete by December 2024.
County Project 97-217 construction bids were received and tabulated on July 2, 2024.
Five bidders submitted bids as follows:
Bid Name Total Amount
McNamara Contracting Inc. $386,905.00
New Look Contracting Inc. $418,510.50
Park Construction Company $443,126.25
JL Theis Inc. $505,506.50
Urban Companies LLC $571,174.40
Engineer's Estimate $246,431.08
The lowest responsive and responsible bid for CP 97-217 is $386,905.00 from McNamara Contracting Inc., which is 57 percent over the engineer's estimate of $246,431.08. Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that the bid was competitive at the time of bi...
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