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City of Mendota Heights City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet May 2026

Bolton & Menk To Oversee 2026 Fiber Optic Work

Time and materials at $160/hr (Construction Project Representative), $182/hr (Project Engineer), $182/hr (Municipal Project Manager); approximately 2–3 hours/day of oversightCity of Mendota HeightsBOLTON & MENK INCMay 19, 2026

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Description

City staff recommend awarding a time-and-materials professional services contract to Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide field representation and construction observation for extensive Forged Fiber 37 fiber optic installations in 2026. Bolton & Menk will bill hourly at specified rates, with all costs passed through to Forged Fiber 37.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Time and materials at $160/hr (Construction Project Representative), $182/hr (Project Engineer), $182/hr (Municipal Project Manager); approximately 2–3 hours/day of oversight

Vendor

BOLTON & MENK INC

Agency

City of Mendota Heights, MN

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 19, 2026

Contract Term

2026 construction season, continuing through completion of Forged Fiber 37 construction activities or contract termination

Renewal Info

Single-season services for the 2026 construction season; any continuation beyond completion of the current fiber installation work would require further city authorization or amendment.