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Agmt PR00007698 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for preliminary design and professional services for CSAH 152 (Washington Ave), CP 2221000, 10/25/25-02/26/27, NTE $1,260,000 ($910,000 in Active Transportation, $238,000 from Minneapolis and $112,000 from Met Council)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PR00007698 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for preliminary design and professional services for multi-modal safety improvements along County State Aid Highway 152 (Washington Avenue) from 5th Avenue to 11th Avenue South (capital project 2221000), during the period of October 25, 2025 through February 26, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,260,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed
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Background:
The county, in partnership with the city of Minneapolis, the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is leading a multi-modal safety improvement project along Washington Avenue from 5th Avenue to 11th Avenue S with the following improvements:
- Bikeway enhancements
- New pavement, sidewalk, curb/gutter, and traffic signals
- Accessibility, safety, and multi-modal safety
As the preliminary design begins, the project team will continue to engage with the community and build on previous planning and engagement efforts to develop a design that best meets the project goals and community needs. The project is scheduled to begin construction in 2028.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization for the County Administrator to execute Agreement PR00007698 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for preliminary design, engineering, and community engagement for multi-modal safety improvements along Washington Avenue, CP 2221000, during the period of October 25, 2025, through February 26, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,260,000.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity elimination efforts by improving safety, accessibility and mobility for all transportation users.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval