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Authorizing the use of Project Labor Agreements for 2026, and federally funded 2027, 2028, and 2029 Public Works projects.
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Authorizing the use of Project Labor Agreements for 2026, and federally funded 2027, 2028, and 2029 Public Works projects
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted a policy on the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) pursuant to Council File 09-584 for projects involving $250,000 or more of city funding; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Divisions of Street Engineering and Construction, Bridge Engineering, and the Sidewalk Section are undertaking the following projects in 2026, and federally funded 2027, 2028, and 2029 projects with budgets over $250,000:
Alley Reconstruction: Alley repaving
Arlington Avenue Reconstruction Phase 1: Road reconstruction with off-street trail and sidewalk infill
Chelsea Heights Safe Routes to School: Pedestrian improvements
Citywide Sidewalk Improvements: Mainline sidewalk replacement across various neighborhoods
City-County Sidewalk Improvements: Mainline sidewalk replacement across various neighborhoods
Earl Street Reconstruction Phase 1: Road reconstruction
Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Phase 3: Road reconstruction and bike trail
Minnehaha Avenue Bridge Replacement: Bridge and road reconstruction
Minnehaha Avenue Reconstruction: Road reconstruction
Payne Avenue Pedestrian Improvements: Pedestrian improvements
Pelham Boulevard Reconstruction: Road reconstruction with off-street trail and sidewalk infill
Randolph Avenue Bridge Replacement: Bridge and road reconstruction
Residential Mill and Overlay and Pedestrian Improvements: Mill and overlay with pedestrian and bikeway improvements
Saint Anthony Arterial Mill and Overlay: Mill and overlay with pedestrian and bikeway improvements
Wabasha / Capital City Bikeway (St. Peter): Road reconstruction and bike trail
Wheelock-Grotto Reconstruction Phase 2: Road reconstruction
WHEREAS, Public Works sent a “Request for Recommendations on the use of Project Labor Agreements” to Interested Parties on Friday, May 16, 2025, with one response received; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council does not recommend PLAs for 2026, and federally funded 2027, 2028, and 2029 projects stating, “At this time, we are not recommending these projects”.
WHEREAS, Public Works has recommended the use of a PLA for Alley Reconstruction, Arlington Avenue Reconstruction Phase 1, Chelsea Heights Safe Routes to School, Citywide Sidewalk Improvements, City-County Sidewalk Improvements, Earl Street Reconstruction Phase 1, Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Phase 3, Minnehaha Avenue Bridge Replacement, Minnehaha Avenue Reconstruction, Payne Avenue Pedestrian Improvements, Pelham Boulevard Reconstruction, Randolph Avenue Bridge Replacement, Residential Mill and Overlay and Pedestrian Improvements, Saint Anthony Arterial Mill and Overlay, Wabasha / Capital City Bikeway (St. Peter), and Wheelock-Grotto Reconstruction Phase 2 for the following reasons:
Contracted work-stoppages could adversely affect the city and the delivery of safety and serviceability improvements.
WHEREAS, the use of PLAs will be subject to the approval of the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby approves the use of a PLA for Alley Reconstruction, Arlington Avenue Reconstruction Phase 1, Chelsea Heights Safe Routes to School, Citywide Sidewalk Improvements, City-County Sidewalk Improvements, Earl Street Reconstruction Phase 1, Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Phase 3, Minnehaha Avenue Bridge Replacement, Minnehaha Avenue Reconstruction, Payne Avenue Pedestrian Improvements, Pelham Boulevard Reconstruction, Randolph Avenue Bridge Replacement, Residential Mill and Overlay and Pedestrian Improvements, Saint Anthony Arterial Mill and Overlay, Wabasha / Capital City Bikeway (St. Peter), and Wheelock-Grotto Reconstruction Phase 2.