DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Erickson Engineering For Bridge Design Services For County Project 31-107 In City Of Farmington And County Project 85-23 In Vermillion Township
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a bridge design contract with Erickson Engineering for County Project (CP) 31-107 in the City of Farmington and CP 85-23 in Vermillion Township
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is rehabilitating two bridges. The first bridge is located on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31 over the Vermillion River in the City of Farmington (see Attachment: Location map). The second bridge is located on CSAH 85 over the Vermillion River in Vermillion Township (see Attachment: Location Map).
Both Bridge decks need replacement, and additional work is needed to bring the bridges up to current state-aid standards. The County is seeking design expertise from an engineering firm to complete rehabilitation plans and specifications.
Transportation staff sent Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to three qualified professional engineering firms with bridge design expertise. Two firms submitted proposals that were evaluated by Transportation staff as follows:
Engineering Firm Total Cost
Erickson Engineering $123,824
LHB $139,647
RECOMMENDATION
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The proposal from Erickson Engineering highlights their strong technical expertise and experience working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge office and was the lowest cost proposal. The County Engineer recommends the execution of a contract with Erickson Engineering for bridge design services.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2022-2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $200,000 for the design of CP 31-107 and CP 85-23 (see Attachment: Financial Summary).
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is rehabilitating two bridges; and
WHEREAS, the first bridge is located on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31 over the Vermillion River in the City of Farmington; and
WHEREAS, the second bridge is located on CSAH 85 over the Vermillion River in Vermillion Township; and
WHEREAS, both bridge decks need replacement, and additional work is needed to bring the bridges up to current state-aid standards; and
WHEREAS, design expertise from an engineering firm is needed to complete rehabilitation plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, two firms submitted proposals that were evaluated by Transportation staff as follows:
Engineering Firm Total Cost
Erickson Engineering $123,824
LHB $139,647
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WHEREAS, the proposal from Erickson Engineering highlights their strong technical expertise and experience working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge office and was the lowest cost proposal; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends the execution of a contract with Erickson Engineering for bridge design services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with Erickson Engineering Company for bridge design services for County Project 31-107 and County Project 85-23 for $123,824, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office as to form.