PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Ramsey County Awards Professional Services Contract to Metropolitan Council (August 2026)

Ramsey County and the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority approved a Capital Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to fund up to $22,245,000 of engineering work for the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit Project, with the Council contributing $10,305,000. The agreement covers final design, environmental review, right-of-way support, utility coordination, and project management through December 31, 2029.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
August 17, 2026
Contract type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Vendor
Metropolitan Council
Agency
Ramsey County · MN

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Maximum grant amount $22,245,000 (Ramsey County share) plus $10,305,000 Council share; total engineering activities $32,550,000; initial Grant Activity Period funding $9,027,843
Contract type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Contract term
Effective Date (earlier of September 30, 2026 or date of last signature) through December 31, 2029; initial Grant Activity Period through December 31, 2027
Renewal date
2029-12-31
Renewal
Grant Activity Period may be extended in writing by the County’s designee; future annual grant amounts after the initial period will be set through Ramsey County’s annual budget process but total may not exceed $22,245,000. A later Cooperative Project Delivery Agreement and a separate Capital Grant Agreement for Construction are anticipated but not yet executed.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Ramsey County?

Metropolitan Council was awarded this professional services contract by Ramsey County, as recorded on August 17, 2026. The contract value is Maximum grant amount $22,245,000 (Ramsey County share) plus $10,305,000 Council share; total engineering activities $32,550,000; initial Grant Activity Period funding $9,027,843.

How much is the Metropolitan Council contract with Ramsey County worth?

The Metropolitan Council contract with Ramsey County is valued at Maximum grant amount $22,245,000 (Ramsey County share) plus $10,305,000 Council share; total engineering activities $32,550,000; initial Grant Activity Period funding $9,027,843, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-18 (Agenda), dated August 17, 2026 from Ramsey County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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