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QBOLTON <br />& MENK <br />Real People. Real Solutions. <br />May 21, 2025 <br />City of Orono <br />Attn: Adam Edwards <br />PO Box 66 <br />Orono, MN 55323 <br />RE: 2026 Street Improvements — Design and Bidding Services <br />Dear Adam: <br />2638 Shadow Lane <br />Suite 200 <br />Chaska, MN 55318-1172 <br />Ph: (9521 448-8838 <br />Fax: (9521 448-8805 <br />Balton-Menk.com <br />As requested, we have prepared a scope of services and design fee estimate for the proposed 2026 Street Improvements Project. <br />It is our understanding that the scope of the project will consist of the following: <br />North Arm Drive from North Shore Drive to West Branch Road — Bituminous Reclamation <br />North Arm Lane — Bituminous Reclamation and widening <br />Alternate — Add approximately 2000 feet of a 4-foot class 5 trail to the west side of North Arm Drive <br />Proposed Scope of Engineering Services <br />To assist the city with this improvement project, Bolton & Menk proposes the following scope of services: <br />Staff Design Meetings — Our team will work with City staff to develop the scope of the project and to get input on design details. <br />The goal of these meetings is to ensure that the project is designed consistent with City standards and that the City's <br />maintenance practices and operations are considered throughout the design process <br />Detailed Design and Bidding — Bolton & Menk will obtain the required survey data, prepare detailed plans and specifications for <br />the project. This work will include coordination with private property owners as needed. Upon authorization, the project wi II be <br />advertised for competitive bids. Bolton & Menk will administer the bidding process and will ultimately make recommendations <br />to the City Council about awarding the project. <br />Fee Fstimnte <br />Based on the scope of services described above, we propose a not -to -exceed fee of $129,000 to be billed on an hourly basis. If <br />the alternate trail work is ordered additional survey, design work and wetland delineation will be required. We propose a total <br />not -to exceed fee of $184,000 if the alternate trail work is included. If necessary, we will provide you with quotes for soil borings <br />by a sub -consultant. Once the Construction Contract is awarded, Bolton & Menk will prepare a separate scope and fee estimate <br />for construction phase services. <br />Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. <br />Sincerely, <br />Bolton & Menk, Inc. <br />T V�& <br />David P. Martini, P.E. <br />Senior Principal Engineer <br />H:\ORNO\$2025 New Projects\Fee Estimate - 2026 Street Improvements.docx <br />Balton & Menk Is an <br />62 <br />