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Amd 1 to Agmt PR0007698 with Alliant Engineering Inc for final design, engineering, and professional services for CSAH 152, CP 2221000, ext period to 03/31/30, and incr NTE by $1,150,000 for a new total NTE of $2,410,000 (TAA, City of Mpls, Met Council); adjust budget
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00007698 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for final design, engineering, and professional services for multi-modal safety improvements along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 152 (Washington Avenue) in the city of Minneapolis, County Project (CP) 2221000, extending the period to March 31, 2030, and increasing the contract amount by $1,150,000 for a revised not to exceed total amount of $2,410,000; 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that revenues and expenditures for Capital Project (CP) 2221000 be adjusted as follows: increase by $475,000 in Transportation Advancement Account - Active Transportation, increase by $125,000 in City of Minneapolis, and increase by $65,000 in Metropolitan Council; increasing the total project budget by the same amount in the 2026 Capital Budget; and that the Controller be authorized to receive and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of Minneapolis and the Metropolitan Council, is leading a multi-modal safety improvement project along Washington Avenue from 5th Avenue to 11th Avenue S, which is identified on the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan High Injury Network. The project will include the following improvements:
• Bikeway enhancements
• New pavement, sidewalk, curb/gutter, and traffic signals
• Accessibility, safety, and multi-modal safety improvements
In September 2025, the county entered into Agreement PR00007698 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for preliminary design, engineering, and professional services at a county cost of $1,260,000 (Resolution 25-0354).
The county will continue to engage with the community to develop a design that meets the project goals and community needs.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization for the following:
• Execute Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00007698 for final design, engineering, and professional services for multi-modal safety improvements on CSAH 152 (Washington Avenue) in the City of Minneapolis, CP 2221000, extending the period to March 31, 2030, and increasing the contract amount by $1,150,000 for a revised NTE of $2,410,000; and
• Increase the capital budget for project 2221000 by $665,000, with funding provided the following sources:
• $475,000 from the county’s Transportation Advancement Account - Active Transportation
• $125,000 from the City of Minneapolis; and
• $65,000 from the Metropolitan Council
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, Americans with Disabilities Transition Plan, climate action, and disparity elimination efforts by improving accessibility, mobility and safety for all transportation users along Washington Avenue.
This request funds services that are: both mandated and core services
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval