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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00005134 with HNTB Corp (CP 2164000), ext period to 12/31/29, incr NTE to $6,392,313.85 (county cost: $3,500,000 State GO Bonds, $2,892,313.85 State Aid Regular)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00005134 with HNTB Corporation for design, engineering, professional services, and construction administration associated with capital project 2164000 for the Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, increasing the amount by $2,850,000 to a new not to exceed amount of $6,392,313.85 and extending the period to December 31, 2029; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
The Hennepin Avenue Bridge is a historic river crossing and nationally recognized cultural landmark. The existing suspension bridge was originally completed in 1988. Over the years, the bridge has experienced deterioration across its deck, substructure, and superstructure. The bridge preservation project will extend the life of the bridge by addressing all suspension maintenance needs, repainting the structural steel and resurfacing the concrete deck.
In 2023, the state infrastructure bonding bill appropriated $3,500,000 to Hennepin County for design and construction engineering for the Hennepin Avenue suspension bridge. The county is continuing to seek state and federal funding for the construction of this project.
HNTB Corporation is under contract with the county to provide design engineering and professional services for the Hennepin Avenue Bridge project (Resolutions 23-0141 and 25-0201). Additional design engineering, professional services and construction administration are needed to complete the design and prepare for construction. Adequate funding is available within the project budget for CP 216400 to finance the additional consultant costs.
Current Request: This request seeks to execute Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00005134 with HNTB Corporation for design and professional services associated with the Hennepin Avenue Bridge project, CP 2164000, increasing the not to exceed amount to $6,392,313.85, and extending the period to December 31, 2029.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity elimination efforts by preserving and modernizing our transportation system and improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for all people using this bridge.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval