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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: February 20, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Consulting Contract for Bonaire
Path East, City Project 2018-03
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Brian Erickson, PE, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer AGENDA NO. 6.n.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; Agreement APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Consulting
Contract for Engineering Services with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Bonaire Path East, City
Project 2018-03.
BACKGROUND
With the current ongoing development in the Greystone Additions along with continued improvements to
the Flint Hills Soccer Complex, staff has reviewed the need to convert Bonaire Path East from the existing
rural gravel section to a paved section. Additionally, this project was recently submitted to MnDOT in an
effort to receive a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) grant; unfortunately, this project was not
selected. Finally, there is an existing at-grade railroad crossing that is not part of the City of Rosemount’s
quiet zone. This project would provide for improvements such that the quiet zone could be extended to
include this crossing. Those improvements would likely include four quadrant gates and a channelizing
center median similar to what exists along Akron and Biscayne Avenues, both of which are currently part
of the quiet zone.
The 2018-2027 Capital Improvement Plan included the design of Bonaire Path east of Akron Avenue.
The City Engineer requested a proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc., as a member of the previously selected
engineering pool, to perform the design work on this project. Bolton & Menk, Inc. is familiar with this
area as that firm prepared plans and specifications for Greystone 6th Addition. In addition, Bolton &
Menk, Inc. assisted with recent quiet zone updates.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.’s proposal in the amount of $185,699 provides for the necessary engineering services
to complete design and bidding of Bonaire Path East. Funding for this work will come from the Street
CIP (203-49003-001-530.00) which has a current budget of $200,000. A follow up contract for
construction oversight would be required should the Council decide to construct this project. It should be
noted the funding for the construction is currently shown in the 2019 Capital Improvement Plan and
currently has a budget estimate of $2,000,000.
SUMMARY
Staff recommends Council approval of the attached resolution approving the award of a consulting
contract for engineering services to Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Bonaire Path East.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2018 –
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSULTING CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BONAIRE PATH EAST
CITY PROJECT 2018-03
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2018 – 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2018
Budget Report which included the design of Bonaire Path East, and;
WHEREAS, the City Engineer requested a proposal to provide engineering services for this project
from Bolton & Menk, Inc., and;
WHEREAS, the Bolton & Menk, Inc. proposal in the amount of $185,699 that was provided is
within the existing budget for this project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The Bolton & Menk, Inc. proposal for providing engineering services associated with the
Bonaire Path East, City Project 2018-03 in the amount of $185,699 is accepted.
2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said
firm to provide engineering services associated with the Bonaire Path East.
ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 2018.
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Erin Fasbender, City Clerk
January 17, 2018
Brian Erickson, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Rosemount
2875 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
RE: Bonaire Path Extension Scope of Services and Fees
Dear Mr. Erickson:
The City of Rosemount has initiated the Bonaire Path Reconstruction project to reconstruct it from a
two‐lane gravel road to two and three‐lane road section from Akron Avenue approximately 3,200 feet.
The project will include a median separated, quad gate UPRR crossing improvement for inclusion as
another quiet zone crossing. Like you, Bolton & Menk, Inc. takes great pride in designing and managing
projects that are safe, sustainable, and beautiful. We listen to your needs and challenges and create
solutions that work for the City of Rosemount. We believe you will find outstanding value in our
approach to the Bonaire Path Extension project for the following reasons:
Client Focus – A successful project comes from a thorough understanding of your goals and
expectations. Our staff actively works to understand the City of Rosemount’s needs through
meaningful and sustained communication. We understand the importance of communicating those
goals to other project stakeholders (developers, regulatory agencies, private utilities) and will do so in
order to make this a successful project.
Project Experience – Our team has provided a high level of engineering service on a variety of similar
state‐aid collector roadway reconstruction and grant projects. We are confident that our experience on
these projects will translate well to the Bonaire Path Extension.
2017 Street Reconstruction, Prior Lake
Four areas throughout the city had deteriorated streets and aging utilities. Bolton & Menk
compiled a feasibility report with four separate assessment calculations, conducted
presentations at public informational meetings, prepared plans and specifications, and assisted
with construction administration, observation, and staking.
Another project area included the design of a state aid collector street abutted by a mix of single
family residential homes, townhomes, multi‐unit buildings, apartments, and commercial
businesses. The challenges included narrowing the existing street, adding sidewalk, and
addressing speeding and traffic concerns. Overall, the city was pleased with how the project
design allowed for a smooth transition into construction.
2012‐2017 Street Improvements, West St. Paul
West St. Paul is a metro community with an ever growing demand to replace deteriorating
streets and utilities. The project had some especially difficult stormwater areas where drainage
was backing up or where limited storm sewer was available.
Brian Erickson
January 17, 2018
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One particular street was a gravel road identified to be paved—a controversial portion of the
project with abutting residents. We helped identify the final solution by analyzing paving options
as well as long‐term maintenance costs for paving and gravel road alternatives. The remaining
streets were designed in combination with the geotechnical engineer to find an adequate
section, in combination with existing soils, to support the anticipated traffic load.
2016 Woodley Street Improvements, Northfield
Bolton & Menk was retained by the City of Northfield to assist with design and construction
observation of street improvement projects.
These projects entailed complete reconstruction including installation of watermain, storm
sewer, and sanitary sewer on neighborhood streets, downtown streets, and state aid segments.
Woodley Street was a federal aid project and consisted of a concrete pavement section. Public
relations was a critical element to project success.
Biscayne Avenue/170th Street W Gravel Road Reconstruction, Empire Township
170th Street was an existing gravel road with a heavy amount of mining traffic. The road base
was not sufficient for the heavy vehicle loading. A similar section to Biscayne Avenue was
constructed to achieve a 10‐ton design. The existing ditches were very flat along 170th Street
and they accommodated a large amount of stormwater runoff from surrounding and adjacent
farm fields. Special care was taken in designing these ditches to ensure they had capacity and
profile to get the stormwater to its discharge locations.
Municipal Engineering Experience – Our strength in municipal engineering is derived from our
talented and experienced staff, extensive project experience, relationships with governmental and
regulatory agencies, and recent history working with the City of Rosemount.
In continued service to the City of Rosemount, we are excited at the opportunity to complete the
Bonaire Path Extension project. I will personally serve as your project manager and lead client contact
on this project. Please contact me at 763‐710‐1514 or johnmo@bolton‐menk.com if you have any
questions regarding our proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
John W. Morast, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
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Project Understanding
The City of Rosemount, in partnership with Dakota
County, has decided to design and construct
improvements for Bonaire Path West to include
constructing a paved road from the Akron Avenue
intersection, east approximately 3,200 feet. The
improvements will match intersection improvements
planned by Dakota County and will include an extension
of a three‐lane section, crossing the UPRR with a raised
median to incorporate the crossing into the city’s quiet
zone, tapering to a two‐lane section and tying back into
the existing gravel road east of Anderson Drive.
Construction will include drainage improvements and
sidewalk and trail sections for connections to Akron
Avenue, the Flint Hills Athletic Complex, and the
Greystone 6 subdivision.
The intersection of Akron Avenue and Bonaire Path was
reconstructed in 2010 by the City of Rosemount as an
ARRA project to improve safety and accessibility and in
preparation for the Flint Hills Athletic Complex and future
developments. Since the construction of the intersection
improvements, several developments have been
approved and constructed; the first phase of the Flint Hills
Athletic Complex has been completed; and Dakota County
has studied the long‐term alignment of Akron Avenue (CR
73) and short‐term options for Akron Avenue
improvements to the north city limits.
The city is studying the next phase of improvements to
the Flint Hills Athletic Complex. Dakota County and
Rosemount have agreed on short‐term improvements to
Akron Avenue and are selecting consultant proposals for
those improvements. Both projects were submitted for
LRIP grants as well, so project coordination will be a key at
the Bonaire Path/Akron Avenue intersection. Greystone
6th Addition was constructed with a temporary connection
to the existing gravel section along Bonaire Path to
minimize waste when Bonaire Path is designed and
constructed.
The Bonaire Path project will include drainage
improvements. While the comprehensive planning
process will include significant changes to the Stormwater
Plan (including an update to Atlas 14 requirements), we
will review the current plan and coordinate stormwater
and drainage facility locations to best match conditions of
the project, current standards, and anticipated future
standards, if appropriate.
We will review the roadway alignment between the
existing improved Bonaire Path to the west, right‐of‐way
within the project limits, and development and park
connection along with the UPRR crossing, to develop the
best alternative to the road section, the railroad crossing
and the existing overhead utilities.
The existing UPRR crossing is uncontrolled, other than
stop signs in both directions. The city currently has six
railroad crossings within the city limits that are designated
as a quiet zone. The city wants to extend the quiet zone to
include the new Bonaire Path crossing. The crossing will
be design with quad gates, a raised center median, and
appropriate signage to work with the FRA and MnDOT to
gain quiet zone status for this crossing. The quiet zone
process can take up to 18 months. Although discussions
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with the FRA indicate with the existing adjacent quiet
zone, the process could be shortened somewhat.
Utilities are relatively sparse in this area, especially with
Flint Hills solely owning the lands to the east of the
project along Bonaire Path. We will review and coordinate
with the Water and Sanitary Project Comprehensive Plans
(and the East Side Utilities Study) to ensure developments
in the project area are covered for service, as well as any
extensions and oversizing any facilities for future growth.
The City Electrical Service Area map indicates the project
area is entirely within Xcel service boundaries, which will
be confirmed. The existing overhead utilities are
positioned relatively close to the existing gravel road.
Larger overhead transmission parallel Bonaire Path,
starting just west of the Flint Hills Athletic Complex. These
towers appear to be outside of the project influence area
and should not pose a conflict. In addition, an
underground pipeline is in the vicinity of the project, but
appears to be east of the project limits.
Bolton and Menk will coordinate closely with utility
owners during both the preliminary and final design
phases to determine if relocating utilities is necessary due
to conflicts and of any design and/or construction
restrictions for the utilities are required.
Coordination with be critical to the success of this project.
Bolton & Menk will closely coordinate with Dakota County
on the Akron Avenue project, UPRR on the crossing
improvements, Flint Hills Resources on pipelines, Xcel on
electrical, the City of Rosemount on the Flint Hills Athletic
Complex planning, and other private utilities and
developments on access, drainage, services, alignments,
traffic, and trails.
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Detailed Work Plan
Bolton & Menk understands the importance of not only
achieving the desired outcome of each of the following
tasks but also completing them on time and within
budget. It is our commitment to facilitate a successful
process for the City of Rosemount’s Bonaire Path
Reconstruction Project. We will put special emphasis on
working with city staff to assure the project’s success. A
summary of our approach to key project elements is
outlined in the task descriptions below.
Task 1: Topographic Survey
Objective: Create a base map identifying above‐ and
below‐ground existing features in electronic format. This
base map will be used as the basis and background for
final design.
Description: Gather pertinent field information on city
infrastructure, adjacent buildings, right‐of‐way, contours,
and private small utilities. Underground utility
information will be located and described per available as‐
builts, field markings, and private utility map information
facilitated through Gopher State One Call. Manhole
reports will also be completed for located manholes and
catch basins for the structures adjacent to the Bonaire
Path/Akron Avenue intersection. Right‐of‐way and
property lines will be illustrated based on found field
monumentation and plat information received from the
city and Dakota County and researched for the seven
adjacent unplatted parcels.
Deliverables: Topographic survey information and a
digital copy of the base map
Task 2: Geotechnical Exploration
Objective: Secure a geotechnical consultant to complete
soil borings and prepare a geotechnical report with
pavement recommendations.
Description: Bolton & Menk will obtain soil borings and a
geotechnical report for pavement design from selected
geotechnical consultant.
Deliverables: Report and correspondence
Task 3: Preliminary and Final Design
Subtask 3.1 Existing Plans
Objective: Prepare a base plan for use in preliminary and
final design.
Description: Prepare a base plan identifying locations and
elevations of all physical features, RR crossing, right‐of‐
way, and existing profiles in Auto CAD Civil 3D format.
Deliverables: Base plan for review and verification
Subtask 3.2 Preliminary and Final Design Plans and
Specifications
Objective: Complete preliminary and final design.
Description: We will prepare preliminary and final plans
and specifications to state aid standards in coordination
with City staff. Major design components to include the
following:
Roadway alignment and width
Alignment geometry that meet state aid
standards for designated design speed and urban
section
Four quad railroad crossing, with raised center
median
Retaining wall design, if determined necessary
Storm sewer sizing and design, including
discussions with governing agencies and city staff
on proper stormwater management plan for the
project area; potential water quality coordination
with adjacent property owners and developers
Cross‐sections at 50‐foot intervals, driveways, and
critical design locations
Existing location and elevations of all existing
utilities
Analysis of existing city utilities and incorporation
of rehabilitation measures where appropriate
Location of signing and striping
Preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP), including plan sheets and
specifications
Preparation of traffic control and construction
phasing plan with an emphasis on neighborhood
access during construction
Preparation of statement of estimated quantities,
including street, utilities, and miscellaneous
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construction items, all consistent with the city’s
Standard Specifications and specifically, the city’s
method of measurement and payment
Deliverables: Preliminary and final plans
Subtask 3.3 Private Utility Coordination
Objective: Coordinate with private utility stakeholders
throughout the project.
Description: We will hold private utility coordination
meetings during preliminary design, final design, and
construction. Our team will adjust designs where
appropriate to avoid major utility conflicts and work with
private utility owners to adjust or relocate facilities when
necessary.
Deliverables: Not applicable
Subtask 3.4 Prepare Contract Documents
Objective: Prepare contract documents based on City
standards.
Description: We will work with city staff to prepare the
overall contract documents for bidding and construction
purposes. Documents will include the following:
Plans
Standard city specifications
Standard city details
Special provisions for street and utility
construction
Bidding schedule
Deliverables: Hard and electronic copy of final plans and
specifications
Subtask 3.5 Submit to City and State Aid for Review
and Approval
Objective: Submit final plans and specifications to city for
review and approval.
Description: We will work with city staff to obtain a SAP
project number and submit multiple copies of plans and
specifications for final city staff approval.
Deliverables: Preliminary and final plans at 30%, 60%,
90% and 100% complete stages; statement of estimated
quantities; and meeting notes from all design review with
city staff
Subtask 3.6 Obtain Required Permits
Objective: Obtain approval on required permits.
Description: We will prepare permit applications, secure
city signature, and submit to governing agencies. Permit
fees to be paid for by the city.
Deliverables: Copies of all submitted permits, including
cover letters
Subtask 3.7 Prepare Opinion of Probable
Construction Costs
Objective: Prepare opinion of probable construction cost.
Description: Use past City of Rosemount bid information,
current contractor pricing, overall knowledge of the city,
local contractors, and site conditions. We will prepare an
opinion of probable construction cost.
Deliverables: Electronic and hard copy opinion of
probable cost
Task 4: Bidding Administration
Subtask 4.1 Prepare Advertisement for Bids and
Submit to Required Publications
Objective: Prepare an advertisement for bids.
Description: Our team will prepare the advertisement for
bids and submit it to the required publications.
Deliverables: Advertisement for bid
Subtask 4.2 Distribute Plan Sets
Objective: Distribute plans to potential bidders.
Description: We will prepare and submit plan sets to
required publications.
Deliverables: Electronic and paper copies of plans and
specifications
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Subtask 4.3 Answer Bidder’s Questions
Objective: Answer all bidders’ questions.
Description: We will answer all written and verbal
questions from potential bidders.
Deliverables: Written and distributed answers to
contractor questions
Subtask 4.4 Issue Addenda
Objective: Prepare addenda.
Description: We will prepare addenda for distribution.
Deliverables: Addenda in electronic and hard copy
versions
Subtask 4.5 Bid Opening and Tabulation
Objective: Assist the city with bid opening.
Description: We will attend bid opening and summarize
bid results.
Deliverables: Bid results summary
Subtask 4.6 Prepare Letter of Award Recommendation
Objective: Award contract to Contractor.
Description: Prepare letter of award recommendation.
Deliverables: Letter of award
Task 5: Meetings and Public Involvement
Objective: To contribute in the public involvement plan
and coordinate with adjacent property owners.
Description: We will work with city staff on public
involvement plan and attend informational meetings to
identify key project issues and concerns from adjacent
property owners and developers. This information will be
incorporated into the design.
Deliverables: Copies of meeting notes and any necessary
project analysis
Task 6: UPRR Crossing Quiet Zone
Subtask 6.1 Provide Notice of Intent (NOI)
Objective: Research and complete NOI for UPRR crossing.
Description: We will research crossings and inventory
forms and inform agencies and railroads of intent to
create (extend) quiet zone.
Deliverables: Create and submit NOI
Subtask 6.2 Alternative Safety Measures
Objective: Determine Alternative Safety Measures (ASM)
to be used to reduce crossing risks.
Description: We will determine ASMs to be installed to
effectively increase safety, be consistent with previous
quiet zone improvements, and comply with 49 CFR
222.39.
Develop appropriate ASM’s
Complete application listing all elements
Submit application to FRA and entities listed in
49 CFR 222.39
Deliverables: SSM designs and FRA application
Subtask 6.3 Quiet Zone Establishment Criteria
Objective: Determine how Quiet Zone is to be established
with FRA Quiet Zone Calculator.
Description: Using city criteria and FRA requirements, we
will use the FRA quiet zone calculator to determine how
quiet zone will be established by determining:
Determine SSMs
Determine Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI)
We will submit the application.
Deliverables: FRA Quiet Zone Application
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Alternative/Added Tasks: Tasks can be added
following project bidding if desired by the City
Task 7: Construction Administration
Task 8: Construction Survey
Task 9: Construction As‐builts
Task 10: Construction Closeout
Objective: We will provide additional tasks as needed
and desired by the City of Rosemount to further assist in
project construction. Additional tasks will have separate
scope of services and fee scheduled.
WE DELIVER THE
RIGHT SOLUTIONS.
Through client collaboration, we
identify the best solutions for
each project, incorporating
innovation base on project need.
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Key Personnel
Brian Hilgardner, P.E.
Principal‐in‐Charge
When it comes to clients, Brian enjoys
getting to know them on a deeper level,
garnering trust in him and the Bolton &
Menk team. Since beginning his career
in 1998, he has gained a range of experience in project
administration from conception through construction. His
background as a project manager includes development
and design of municipal reconstruction projects, with an
expertise in trenchless technology techniques. Over the
years, Brian has fostered strong relationships with both
his clients and employees. He is passionate about
mentoring and helping train young EIT's on proper
construction observation skills and career development.
John Morast, P.E.
Project Manager
John began his engineering profession
in 1986. He is a senior project manager
who performs project management and
quality control administration on a
variety of infrastructure, transportation, and public works
projects. His experience includes planning, design, and
construction phases of street and highway, sanitary sewer
and storm sewer systems, streetscapes, multimodal
transportation systems, and various municipal projects.
Additionally, John has experience with public
involvement, stakeholder coordination, political
communications, and construction administration. He
brings a fresh perspective and ideas on many managerial
and technical aspects of public works projects. John
enjoys solving problems and helping others by building
strong teams and sharing his experiences and knowledge.
Mike Warner, P.E.
Project Engineer
Mike is a project engineer, performing
all aspects of project design from start
to finish, including preliminary reports,
cost estimates, plan production,
specifications, budgeting, project management, and
construction administration. He began his engineering
profession in 2001 and has developed experience
managing client budgets and schedules. Mike is highly
proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D software and truly feels his
favorite part of the job is getting into the fine details
when designing a project—making Mike a valued trainer
of young design engineers.
Roger Ness
Senior Technician
Roger began his profession as a senior
engineering design technician and
construction observer in 1988. He has
extensive experience in the inspection,
detailed design, cost estimating, and construction
observation of municipal public works projects including
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, streets,
sidewalks, and trails. Roger enjoys the problem solving
aspects of both construction and design related issues. He
also has extensive experience with documentation and
testing requirements for State and Federal Aid projects
and is proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Eagle Point
software.
Roger has experience as a project manager and street and
parks maintenance manager for the City of Northfield.
During his time there, he developed excellent leadership
and management skills to compliment his technical design
capabilities. In his free time, Roger can be found
landscaping or remodeling around his house.
Eric Wilfahrt
Survey Manager
Eric likes to complete projects that have
complex and challenging right‐of‐way
and boundary determinations. He is a
project surveyor who manages survey
operations for the firm’s south metro locations. He began
his surveying career in 2004. He is responsible for
researching, preparing, calculating, interpreting, and
writing legal descriptions related to ALTA, topographic,
plats, boundary, and engineering surveys. He has
additional quality control and oversight duties. Eric is
proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map, COGO, CG‐Survey
for AutoCAD, Eagle Point Software, Civil 3D, Trimble
Business Center, Leica Cyclone 9, and Leica Topo II
Software.
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Lani Leichty, P.E.
Water Resources Engineer
Lani began his engineering career in
1985 and has experience in both the
public and private sectors of water
resource engineering. He supports the
municipal and transportation engineers with all aspects of
stormwater related to their projects. Specifically, Lani
provides technical review of development plans and
specifications for municipalities to ensure they meet local
government ordinances, stormwater standards, and state
regulations. He also has designed numerous BMPs for
runoff quantity and quality, including infiltration,
bioretention, retention ponds, proprietary treatment
units, and underground storage. Lani enjoys solving
stormwater related issues, especially those related to
drainage/flooding hurdles and determining a solution to
address the problem.
WE WORK HARD.
We devote ourselves to delivering the
best service and solutions possible to
each client—whatever it takes.
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Fees
The following tables summarize the hours and cost breakdown for each major work task item. The estimated fee
includes labor, general business, and other normal and customary expenses associated with operating a professional
business. Unless otherwise noted, the fees include vehicle and personal expenses, mileage, telephone, survey stakes,
and routine expendable supplies; and no separate charges will be made for these activities and materials. Expenses
beyond the agreed scope of services and non‐routine expenses, such as large quantities of prints, extra report copies,
out‐sourced graphics and photographic reproductions, document recording fees, outside professional and technical
assistance, and other items of this general nature will be invoiced separately.
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AA/EOE
Braun Intertec Corporation
11001 Hampshire Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Phone:952.995.2000
Fax: 952.995.2020
Web: braunintertec.com
January 16, 2018 Proposal QTB071687
Mr. John W. Morast, PE
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
1224 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337
Re: Proposal for a Geotechnical Evaluation
Bonaire Path Improvements
Bonaire Path E & Akron Avenue
Rosemount, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Morast:
We respectfully submit this proposal to complete a geotechnical evaluation for the proposed Bonaire
Path Improvements located in Rosemount, Minnesota.
Our Understanding of Project
Per your correspondence with us, the project will include the widening of Bonaire Path from Akron
Avenue to 3,200 feet east of Akron Avenue. The project will also include the construction of a new
pavement section, and an improved crossing of the existing Union Pacific Railroad alignment with a
raised median and 4-quad gates. Bonaire Path currently exists as a two-lane gravel road. The new
pavement section will be tapered down to match the existing gravel road to the east of the Anderson
Drive intersection, which is part of the Greystone 6 subdivision.
Purpose
The purpose of our geotechnical evaluation will be to characterize subsurface geologic conditions at
selected exploration locations, evaluate their impact and provide recommendations for use in the design
and construction of the Bonaire Path improvements.
Scope of Services
The following tasks are proposed to help achieve the stated purpose. If unfavorable or unforeseen
conditions are encountered at any point during the completion of the tasks that lead us to recommend
an expanded scope of services, we will contact you to discuss the conditions before resuming work.
Site Access, Staking and Utility Clearance
Based on publically-available aerial photographs and our knowledge of the site, we have budgeted for the
use of an ATV-mounted (rubber-tired) drill rig to facilitate access to the proposed soil boring locations.
Tree clearing, debris or obstruction removal, grading of navigable paths, and snow plowing are not
included in our scope of services.
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Depending on access requirements, ground conditions or potential utility conflicts, our field crew may
alter the exploration locations from those proposed to facilitate accessibility. Additionally, we
understand soil borings will not be within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. If needed in this area,
additional fees would apply.
It appears that overhead power lines along both ditch lines of Bonaire Path may require significant
offsets from the proposed shoulder/ditch boring locations. We will be able to further assess the extent of
such offsets upon visiting the site to stake the boring locations. If significant offsets are not acceptable
and/or boring locations are not accessible with and ATV-mounted drill rig, we may replace such borings
with Hand Auger borings.
Prior to drilling or excavating, we will contact Gopher State One Call and arrange for notification to the
appropriate utility vendors to mark and clear the exploration locations of public underground utilities.
You, or your authorized representative, are responsible to notify us before we begin our work of the
presence and location of any underground objects or private utilities that are not the responsibility of
public agencies.
We will stake prospective subsurface exploration locations and obtain surface elevations at those
locations using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. For purposes of linking the GPS data to an
appropriate reference, we request that you provide CAD files indicating location/elevation references
appropriate for this project, or give us contact information for the consultant that might have such
information.
Penetration Test Borings
As requested, we will drill four standard penetration test (SPT) borings along the centerline of Bonaire
Avenue, extending them to 10 feet in depth. We will drill four additional borings in the shoulder/ditch of
Bonaire Avenue, extending them to 14 1/2 feet, for a total of 98 lineal feet of drilling. Standard
penetration tests will be performed at 2 1/2-foot vertical intervals to a depth of about 15 feet, then at
5-foot intervals at greater depths, if required.
If groundwater is encountered in the boreholes, the depth where it is observed will be recorded on the
boring logs.
If existing fill, organic materials or other structurally unfavorable soils are not penetrated above the
intended boring termination depths, we will contact you prior to increasing our total estimated drilled
footage and submit a Change Order summarizing the anticipated additional effort and the associated
cost, for your review and authorization. If needed, borings can be extended for an additional coast of $25
per lineal foot. Additional fees for sealing will also be required.
Borehole Abandonment
Minnesota Well Code requires that environmental wells that are 15 feet or deeper be sealed. Auger
borings advanced to such depths, whether instrumented for monitoring or not, are considered
environmental wells by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and need to be made known as
such to the MDH before they are completed. Based on our proposed subsurface characterization depths,
we currently do not anticipate having to seal any of the boreholes.
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Over time, subsidence of borehole backfill may occur, requiring surface grades to be re-leveled or
bituminous or concrete patches to be replaced. Braun Intertec is not assuming responsibility for re-
leveling or re-patching subsequent to initial backfilling and patching long term.
Our drilling activities may also impact the vegetation and may rut the surface to access boring locations.
Restoration of vegetation and turf is not part of our scope of services.
Sample Review and Laboratory Testing
Recovered samples will be returned to our laboratory, where they will be visually classified and logged by
a geotechnical engineer. To help classify the materials encountered and estimate their engineering
properties, lab testing may include moisture content test, organic content, and/or mechanical analyses
(through a #200 sieve only). The actual schedule of laboratory testing will be determined by the engineer
based on actual conditions.
Reporting
Data obtained from the borings and laboratory tests will be used to evaluate the subsurface profile and
groundwater conditions, perform engineering analyses related to structure design and performance and
prepare a Geotechnical Evaluation Report, including:
A sketch showing the soil boring locations.
Logs of the soil borings describing the materials encountered and presenting the results of
our groundwater measurements and laboratory tests.
A summary of the subsurface profile and groundwater conditions.
Discussion identifying the site conditions that will impact structure design and performance,
qualifying the nature of their impact, and outlining alternatives for mitigating their impact.
Discussion regarding the reuse of on-site materials during construction and the impact of
groundwater on construction.
Recommendations for preparing pavement subgrades, including excavation support, if
applicable, and the selection, placement and compaction of excavation backfill and other
structural fill.
Recommendations for use in the design and construction of pavement sections.
Only an electronic copy of our report will be submitted to you unless you request otherwise. At your
request, the report can also be sent to additional project team members.
Cost
We will furnish the services described in this proposal for a lump sum fee of $6,710.
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Alternate Services – Hand Auger Borings
If access constraints require that we replace SPT borings with hand auger borings, no penetration test
data will be provided with the corresponding boring logs, and the borings will be extended to depths of
6 feet or refusal. Additionally, if we replace SPT borings with hand auger borings, the hand auger borings
could not be performed until the ground has thawed in the spring. This would require additional utility
clearance and site visits, however, no additional fees will be incurred if SPT borings are replaced with
hand auger borings.
Schedule
We anticipate the field exploration can begin within approximately two weeks of written authorization;
the field exploration will take one day to complete. Sample classification, laboratory testing, engineering
analyses and report preparation will likely take an additional week. We will pass along results, however,
as they are obtained and reviewed. We anticipate we can submit our report by approximately three
weeks of written authorization.
If our proposed scope of services cannot be completed according to this schedule due to circumstances
beyond our control or the replacement of SPT borings with hand auger borings, we may need to revise
this proposal prior to completing the remaining tasks.
General Remarks
We will be happy to meet with you to discuss our proposed scope of services further and clarify the
various scope components.
We appreciate the opportunity to present this proposal to you.Please sign and return a copy in its
entirety.
The proposed fee is based on the scope of services described and the assumptions that our services will
be authorized within 30 days and that others will not delay us beyond our proposed schedule.