DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Agreement With Progressive Rail Incorporated For Railroad Crossing Improvements On CP 88-23 For Reconstruction Of CSAH 88 From CR 94 To TH 56 In City Of Randolph
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of an agreement with Progressive Rail Incorporated for railroad crossing improvements on County Project (CP) 88-23 (Attachment: Project Map) in the City of Randolph (City).
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County and the region, Dakota County and the City are partnering on CP 88-23 to reconstruct County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 88 from 850 feet west of County Road (CR) 94 (Cooper Path) to State Highway 56 in the City of Randolph. The project will improve safety and mobility on the roadway by adding turn lanes, sidewalks, trails, & drainage improvements. The City of Randolph is the lead agency for CP 88-23 construction is scheduled for summer 2023.
The Progressive Railroad crosses CSAH 88 about 950 feet east of County Road 83 (Dickman Avenue). The proposed roadway improvements require modification to the railroad crossing per Minnesota Department of Transportation Rail. The proposed crossing modifications will include new automatic gate crossing signals with LED light assemblies, hurricane gate arms, EZ gate arm lights, winds guards, signs, and bell. Progressive Rail Incorporated (Railroad) is the operating agency, and due to the associated work, a construction and maintenance agreement is required.
The Railroad provided a cost estimate (Attachment: Progressive Rail Estimate) of $277,075 that includes all labor and materials to replace the crossing to meet the reconstructed typical section of CSAH 88. The County is responsible for all costs associated with the crossing replacement and will pay actuals at the time of construction. The Railroad will be responsible for the reconstruction of the crossing and has indicated th...
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