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State Aid far Locat Transportation
Mail Stop 500, 4th Floor
~ ' 395 John Ireland Boulevard Office Tel.: 651 366-3822
St. Paul, MN 55 1 55-1 899 Fax: 651 366-3801.
July s, 2009
I`iev121 Hansen
City Engineer
S90 40th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
SUBJECT: Agency Delegated Contracting Process Agreement
Agency Agreement o. 94788
Dear Mr. HANSEN:
Attached is a fully executed agency agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and
MnID®T, which allows for MnlDOT to act as City's agent in accepting federal aid in connection
with the abave referenced project.
For additional infor°mation on the Delegated Contract Process (DCP} please see our website at
h~://www.dot.state.mn.us/stateaid/res dcp htmi you may also contact anyone listed in the federal
aid section. for additional details.
If you have any questions, please feel free to cantact me at 651.366.3822, or by e-mail at
Lynnette.Roshell C~dot.state.mn.us.
Sincerely,
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Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788
STATE OF MINNIESOTA AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIl'ATION IN CONSTRUCTION
This agreement is entered into by and between the City of Columbia Heights ("City") and the
State of Minnesota acting through its Commissioner of Transportation ("Mn/DOT"),
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the City desires Mn/DOT to act as the City's
agent in accepting federal funds on the City's behalf for the construction, improvement, or
enhancement of transportation financed either in whole or in part by federal funds, hereinafter
referred to as the "Project(s)"; and
Mn/DOT requires that the terms and conditions of this agency be set forth in an agreement.
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. DUTIES OF THE CTI'Y.
A. DESIGNATION. The City designates Mn/DOT to act as its agent in accepting
federal funds in its behalf made available for the Project(s).
B. STAFFING.
1. The City will furnish and assign a publicly employed licensed engineer, ("Project
Engineer"), to be in responsible charge of the Project(s) and to supervise and
direct the work to be performed under any construction contract let for the
Project(s). In the alternative where the City elects to use a private consultant for
construction engineering services, the City will provide a qualified, full-time
public employee of the City, to be in responsible charge of the Project(s). The
services of the City to be performed hereunder may not be assigned, sublet, or
transferred unless the City is notified in writing by Mn/DOT that such action is
permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23 CFR 635.105 and state law. This written
consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary responsibility for
performance of the work.
2. During the progress of the work on the Project(s), the City authorizes its Project
Engineer to request in writing specific engineeringand/or technical services from
(Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788)
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Mn/DOT, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.39. Such services maybe
covered by other technical service agreements. If Mn/DOT furnishes the services
requested, and if Mn/DOT requests reimbursement, then the City will promptly
pay Mn/DOT to reimburse the state trunk highway fund for the full cost and
expense of furnishing such services. The costs and expenses will include the
current Mn/DOT labor additives and overhead rates, subject to adjustment based
on actual direct costs that have been verified by audit. Provision of such services
will not be deemed to make MnlDOT a principal or co-principal with respect to
the Project(s).
C. LETTING. The City will prepare construction contracts in accordance with
Minnesota law and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
1. The City will solicit bids after obtaining written notification from Mn/DOT that
the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") has authorized the Project(s).
Any Project(s) advertised prior to authorization will not be eligible for federal
reimbursement.
2. The City will prepare the Proposal for Highway Construction for the construction
contract, which will include all of the federal-aid provisions supplied by
Mn/DOT.
3. The City will prepare and publish the bid solicitation for the Project(s) as
required by state and federal laws. The City will include in the solicitation the
required language for federal-aid construction contracts as supplied by MnIDOT.
The solicitation will state where the proposals, plans, and specifications are
available for the inspection of prospective bidders, and where the City will
receive the sealed bids.
4. The City may not include other work in the construction contract for the
authorized Project(s) without obtaining prior notification from Mn/DOT that such
work is allowed by FHWA. Failure to obtain such notification may result in the
loss of some or all of the federal funds for the Project(s).
5. The City will prepare and sell the plan and proposal packages and prepare and
distribute any addendums, if needed.
b. The City will receive and open bids.
7. After the bids are opened, the City Council will consider the bids and will award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, or reject all bids. If the construction
contract contains a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, the City will not
award the bid until it has received certification of the Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise participation from the MnIDOT Equal Employment Opportunity
Office. .
(Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788)
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D. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
1. The City will prepare and execute a construction contract with the lowest
responsible bidder, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor," in accordance with
the special provisions and the latest edition. of Mn/DOT's Standard Specifications
for Construction and all amendments thereto.
2. The Project(s) will be constructed in accordance with plans, special provisions,
and standard specifications of each Project. The standard specifications will be
the latest edition of Mn/DOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction,
and all amendments thereto. The plans, special provisions, and standard
specifications will be on file at the City Engineer's Office. The plans, special
provisions, and specifications are incorporated into this agreement by reference
as though fully set forth herein.
3. The Cify will furnish the personnel, services, supplies, and equipment necessary
to properly supervise, inspect, and document the work for the Project(s). The
services of the City to be performed hereunder may not be assigned, sublet, or
transferred unless the City is notified in writing by Mn/DOT that such action is
permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23 CFR 635.105 and state law. This written
consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary responsibility for
performance of the work.
4. The City will document quantities in accordance with the guidelines set forth in
the Mn/DOT Contract Administration Manual Sections 410 and 420 that were in
effect at the time the work was performed.
5. The City will test materials in accordance with the Mn/DOT Schedule of
Materials Control in effect at the time each Project was let. The City will notify
Mn/DOT when work is in progress on the Project(s) that requires observation by
the Independent Assurance Inspector as required by the Independent Assurance
Schedule.
6. The City may make changes in the plans or the character of the work, as may be
necessary to complete the Project(s), and may enter into supplemental
agreement(s) with the Contractor. The City will not be reimbursed for any costs
of any work performed under a supplemental agreement unless Mn/DOT has
notified the City that the subject work is eligible for federal funds and sufficient
federal funds are available.
7. The City will request approval. from Mn/DOT for all costs in excess of the
amount of federal funds previously approved for the Project(s) prior to incurring
such costs. Failure to obtain such approval may result in such costs being
disallowed for reimbursement.
8. The City will prepare reports, keep records, and perform work so as to enable
Mn7DOT to collect the federal aid sought by the Ciry. Required reports are listed
(Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788)
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in the Mn/DOT State Aid Manual, Delegated Contract Process Checklist,
available from Mn/DOT's authorized representative. The City will retain all
records and reports in accordance with Mn/DOT's record retention schedule for
federal aid projects.
9. Upon completion of the Project(s), the Project Engineer will determine whether
the work will be accepted.
E. PAYMENTS.
1. The entire cost of the Project(s) is to be paid from federal funds made available
by the FI~WA and by other funds provided by the City. The City will pay any
part of the cost or expense of the Project(s) that is not paid by federal funds.
2. The City will prepare partial estimates in accordance with the terms of the
construction contract for the Project(s). The Project Engineer will certify each
partial estimate. Following certification of the partial estimate, the City will make
partial payments to the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the
construction contract for the Project{s).
3. Following certification of the partial estimate, the City may request
reimbursement for costs eligible for federal funds. The City's request will be
made to MnIDOT and will include a copy of the certified partial estimate.
4. Upon completion of the Project(s), the Ciry will prepare a final estimate in
accordance with the terms of the construction contract for the Project(s). The
Project Engineer will certify the final estimate. Following certification of the final.
estimate, the City will make the final payment to the Contractor in accordance
with the terms of the construction contract for the Project(s).
5. Following certification of the final estimate, the City may request reimbursement
for costs eligible for federal funds. The City's request will be made to Mn/DOT
and will include a copy of the certified final estimate along with the required
records.
F. LIMITATIONS.
1. The City will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
ordinances, and regulations.
2. Nondiscrimination. It is the policy of the Federal Highway Administration and
the State of Minnesota that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of
race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance (42 U.S.C. 2000d). Through expansion of
the mandate for nondiscrimination in Title VI and through parallel legislation, the
proscribed bases of discrimination include race, color, sex, national origin, age,
(Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788)
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and disability. In addition, the Title VI program has been extended to cover all
programs, activities and services of an entity receiving Federal. financial
assistance, whether such programs and activities are Federally assisted or not.
Even in the absence of prior discriminatory practice or usage, a recipient in
administering a program or activity to which this part applies, is expected to take
affirmative action to assure that no person is excluded from participation in, or is
denied the benefits of, the program or activity on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of the City to carry
out the above requirements.
3. Workers' Compensation. Any and all employees of the City or other persons
while engaged in the performance of any work or services required or permitted
by the City under this agreement will not be considered employees of Mn/DOT,
and any and all claims that may arise under the Workers' Compensation Act of
Minnesota on behalf of said. employees, or other persons while so engaged, will
in no way be the obligation or responsibility of Mn/DOT. The City will require
proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance from any contractor and sub-
contractor.
4. Utilities. The City will treat all public, private or cooperatively owned utility
facilities which directly or indirectly serve the public and which occupy highway
rights of way in conformance with 23 CFR 645 "Utilities" which is incorporated
herein by reference.
G. AUDIT.
1. The City will comply with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) circular A-133, which are incorporated herein
by reference.
2. As provided under Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 5, all books,
records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the City are
subject to examination by the United States Government, Mn/DOT, and either
the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor as appropriate, for a minimum of
seven years. The City will be responsible for any costs associated with the
performance of the audit.
H. MAINTENANCE. The City assumes full responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of any facility constructed or improved under this Agreement.
L CLAIMS. The City acknowledges that Mn/DOT is acting only as the city's agent for
acceptance and disbursement of federal funds ,and not as a principal or co-principal
with respect to the Project. The City will pay any and all lawful claims arising out of
or incidental to the Project including, without limitation, claims related to contractor
selection (including the solicitation, evaluation, and acceptance or rejection of bids or
proposals), acts or omissions in performing the Project work, and any ultra vires acts.
The City will indemnify, defend (to the extent permitted by the Minnesota Attorney
. (Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788)
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General), and hold Mn/DOT harmless from any claims or costs arising out of or
incidental to the Project(s), including reasonable attorney fees incurred by Mn/DOT.
The City's indemnification obligation extends to any actions related to the
certification of DBE participation, even if such actions are recommended by Mn/DOT.
II. DUTIES OF Mn/DOT.
A. ACCEPTANCE. Mn/DOT accepts designation as Agent of the City for the receipt
and disbursement of federal funds and will act in accordance herewith.
B. PROJECT ACTIVITIES.
1. Mn/DOT will make the necessary requests to the FHWA for authorization to use
federal funds for the Project(s), and for reimbursement of eligible costs pursuant
to the terms of this agreement.
2. Mn/DOT will provide to the City copies of the required Federal-aid clauses to be
included in the bid solicitation and will provide the required Federal-aid
provisions to be included in the Proposal for Highway Construction.
3. Mn/DOT will review and certify the DBE participation and notify the City when
certification is complete.. If certification of DBE participation (or good faith.
efforts to achieve such participation) cannot be obtained, then City must decide
whether to proceed with awarding the contract. Failure to obtain such
certification will result in the project becoming ineligible for federal assistance,
and the City must make up any shortfall.
4. Mn/DOT will provide the required labor postings.
C. PAYMENTS.
1. Mn/DOT will receive the federal funds to be paid by the FHWA for the
Project(s), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 161..36, Subdivision 2.
2. Mn/DOT will reimburse the City, from said federal funds made available to each
Project, for each partial payment request, subject to the availability and limits of
those funds.
3. Upon completion of the Project(s), Mn/DOT will perform a final inspection and
verify the federal and state eligibility of all the payment requests. If the Project is
found to have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
Mn/DOT will promptly release any remaining federal funds due the City for the
Project(s).
4. In the event Mn/DOT does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature or
other funding source, or funding cannot be continued at a sufficient level to allow
for the processing of the federal aid reimbursement requests, the City may
continue the work with local funds only, until such time as Mn/DOT is able to
(Mn/DOT Agreement tVo. 94788)
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process the federal aid reimbursement requests.
D. AUTHORITY. MnIDOT may withhold federal funds, where Mn/DOT or the FHWA
determines that the Project(s) was not completed in compliance with federal
requirements.
E. INSPECTION. Mn1DOT, the FIIWA, or duly authorized representatives of the state
and federal government will. have the right to audit, evaluate and monitor the work
performed under this agreement. The City will make available all books, records, and
documents pertaining to the work hereunder, for a minimum of seven years following
the closing of the construction contract.
III. TORT LIABILITY. Each party is responsible for its own acts and omissions and the results
thereof to the extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and omissions
of any others and the results thereof. • The Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes
Section 3.736, governs Mn/DOT liability.
TV. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party will assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this
agreement without prior written approval of the other party.
V. AMENDMENTS. Any amendmentslsupplements to this Agreement will be in writing and
executed by the same parties who executed the original agreement, or their successors in
office.
VL AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE. This agreement is effective upon execution by the
appropriate State officials pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05.
VII. CANCELLATION. This agreement may be canceled by the City or Mn/DOT at any time,
with or without cause, upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. Such
termination will not remove any unfulfilled financial obligations of the City as set forth in
this Agreement. In the event of such a cancellation the City will be entitled to reimbursement
for Mn/DOT-approved federally eligible expenses incurred for work satisfactorily performed
on the Project to the date of cancellation subject to the terms of this agreement.
VIII. DATA PRACTICES ACT. The parties will comply with the provisions of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes chapter 13) as it applies to all data
gathered, collected, created, or disseminated related to this Agreement.
(Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94788)
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[N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
I. CITY
City certifies that the appropria person(s)
have executed the ntract on ehalf of the ity as required
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State Aid for Local Transportation
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(Mn/DOT Agreement No. 9478$)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-81
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be
appointed as Agent of the City of Columbia Heights to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made
available for eligible transportation related projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor and the City Manager, are hereby authorized and directed for and on
behalf of the City to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the
terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in "Mim~esota Department of
Transportation Agency Agreement No. 94788", a copy of which said agreement was before the City Council and
which. is made a part hereof by reference.
Dated this 22°d day of June ?009.
Offered by: Diehm
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Diehm, Kelzenberg Abstain: Nawrocki
CITY OF COLUMBIA HE1GH'1~S
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City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and the
keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct
original of the City of Columbia Heights City Council Resolution No. 2009-81, being a
resolution Authorizing the City of Columbia Heights to enter into an agreement between.
the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Columbia Heights for
Federal Participation In Construction, as held in my possession.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official City Seal
of Columbia Heights this 23`d day of June 2009.
Seal
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City Clerk
City of Columbia Heights