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Amd 1 to Agmt PR00006562 with Alliant Engineering Inc for final design, engineering, and professional services on Minnetonka Blvd, CP 2168000, ext period to 12/31/29, inc county cost NTE $3,500,000 (State Aid Regular)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00006562 with Alliant Engineering, Inc., to provide final design, engineering, and professional services for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 5 (Minnetonka Boulevard) from Xylon Avenue to Vernon Avenue in St. Louis Park, County Project (CP) 2168000, extending the contract to December 31, 2029, and increasing the not to exceed amount by $1,900,000 to a new total not to exceed amount of $3,500,000; that 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:
Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of St. Louis Park, is leading the reconstruction of Minnetonka Boulevard between Xylon and Vernon avenues, CP 2168000. The project will modernize the roadway with a complete and green streets design, including:
• Accessibility, multimodal and safety enhancements
• New pavement, stormwater and drainage improvements
• Traffic control and signal upgrades
In 2024, the county entered into Agreement PR00006562 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. to provide preliminary design for the Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction (Resolution 24-0417). Amendment 1 to PR00006562 is needed for final design, engineering, and professional services.
The county has been engaging with the community in a variety of ways to develop a design that best meets the project goals and community needs. Engagement will continue through the project design phase, with construction planned in 2028.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to execute Amendment 1 to PR00006562 with Alliant Engineering, Inc., for final design, engineering, and professional services for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 5 (Minnetonka Boulevard) from Xylon Avenue to Vernon Avenue, extending the contract to December 31, 2029 and increasing the contract amount by $1,900,000 to a new not to exceed total of $3,500,000.
Impacts/Outcomes: This project supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, climate action, and disparity elimination efforts by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for multimodal transportation users along Minnetonka Boulevard.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval