Item Description:
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Amd 1 to PR00006257 with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to include professional services for Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) Phase 2 in Bloomington (CP 2143101), incr NTE to $1,750,000 (county cost: $1,100,000 Transportation Advancement Account - Complete Street, $650,000 Transportation Advancement Account - Preservation)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00006257 with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to include preliminary design engineering and professional services for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52 (Nicollet Avenue) reconstruction Phase 2 from East 89th Street to CSAH 1 (98th Street) in Bloomington, county project (CP) 2143101, and to increase the contract amount by $650,000 for a new amount not to exceed $1,750,000, with no change to the contract period; 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 funds as directed.
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Background:
The county, in collaboration with the City of Bloomington, plans to reconstruct Nicollet Avenue. Phase 1 of the project (CP 2143102) includes the segment from 89th Street to American Boulevard and Phase 2 (CP 2143101) extends from 98th Street to 89th Street. The roadway reconstruction will incorporate a Complete and Green Streets design with upgraded storm water structures, enhanced multi-modal facilities and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades.
In 2024, the county entered into Agreement PR00006257 with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to provide preliminary design for Nicollet Avenue reconstruction (Phase 1) at a county cost not to exceed $1,100,000 (Resolution 24-0220). Additional services are needed to increase the scope to include Nicollet Avenue reconstruction Phase 2. Funding is available in CP 2143101 - Reconstruct Nicollet Avenue Phase 2.
The county will continue its community engagement as the project continues into final design. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 with substantial completion in 2029.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to execute amendment 1 to Agreement PR00006257 with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc., to include preliminary design engineering and professional services for the Nicollet Avenue reconstruction project (Phase 2), CP 2143101, and increasing the not to exceed total to $1,750,000.
Impacts/Outcomes:
This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility, mobility and safety for multimodal transportation users.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval