Item 5B. Award of Construction and Construction Administration Contracts for the Bassett Creek Regional Trail, Local Trail, and Intersection Project in Golden Valley
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO:
- AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE BASSETT CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL, LOCAL TRAIL, AND INTERSECTION PROJECT IN GOLDEN VALLEY TO VALLEY PAVING, INC. IN THE TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT OF $5,410,889.58;
- ENTER INTO A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH TKDA TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE BASSETT CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL, LOCAL TRAIL, AND INTERSECTION PROJECT IN GOLDEN VALLEY WITH A TOTAL HOURLY NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $405,838; AND
- ESTABLISH A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF $6,398,400.34 INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY, WITH FINANCING FROM THE 2024 AND 2025 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FUNDING FROM A 2024 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LEGACY GRANT SG-24P4-09-01, FEDERAL STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP), FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP), AND HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION CIP COST PARTICIPATION PROGRAM.
Prepared By: Josh Bowe, Senior Manager of Engineering
Background:
The project will construct the remaining gap of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) between Regent Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, a local trail connecting to the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along Duluth Street (CSAH 66) from Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) to Lilac Drive and along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) from Toledo Avenue to Regent Avenue, and upgrade the Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway intersections along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66). (See attached project location map).
Bid Results:
Advertisement for bids for this project was placed in Finance and Commerce, QuestCDN, and eAdvert. Construction documents were issued on May 23, 2025. Bids for this work were received on June 17, 2025. There were nineteen (19) contractor plan holders of which five (5) submitted bids (See attached Bid Tab listing).
The low bidder is Valley Paving, Inc. from Shakopee, MN with a total base bid amount of $5,410,889.58.
The Engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost is $6,105,381.97.
The construction contract is based upon unit prices and offers flexibility to increase and decrease quantities of work for pay items listed on the bid form. The final contract amount may be more or less than the original contract amount.
Park District staff and TKDA have confirmed that Valley Paving, Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and has met the minimum contract requirements for this project.
Construction Administration Services:
Staff recommends approval of a contract with TKDA, the engineer-of-record for the project, for the construction administration portion of the project in the hourly-not-to-exceed fee amount of $405,838.
Proposed Schedule:
Construction is scheduled to commence August 2025 subject to receipt of the contractor’s proposed schedule and favorable weather conditions. The construction contract requires work to be substantially complete by August 2026.
Impacts to Public Services:
In addition to the increased noise, debris, and temporary traffic delays typically associated with construction activity, impacts to public services will be as follows:
- Temporary road lane shifts and narrow lanes.
- Temporary road detour for westbound traffic along Duluth Street.
- New driveway aprons where the Regional Trail and local trail cross driveways.
Public Communications Approach:
The public communications plan, following Board award of the construction contract, is as follows:
- Three Rivers will mail a construction notification letter to residents and businesses along the project corridor.
- Three Rivers will include information and construction updates on the Park District’s website.
- Social Media will be used for construction updates.
Relationship to the System Plan:
The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:
Goal 1: You Belong Here
Goal 2: Parks Matter
Goal 3: Lead by Example
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