MN-2022-002
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This grant will provide $4,212,436 ($3,500,000 FY2019; $712,436 FY2020) of Section 5339 statewide funds for the purchase of a 10.42-acre parcel of land and construction of a 21,600 square ft administrative/maintenance facility and associated visitor and employee parking to be located in Alexandria, MN. $1,053,109 of local match will be provided by the Rainbow Rider Transit Joint Powers Board member counties.
The attachments to this application include the Alexandria Facility NEPA approval letter dated July 29, 2021; the documented Categorical Exclusion (DCE) checklist; 2022-2025 Minnesota Department of Transportation STIP approval letter dated October 29, 2021, and the STIP project page.
Purpose:
Funds awarded for this facility will assist Rainbow Rider Transit's efforts to provide more efficient and reliable transportation to the transit riders in Alexandria, MN, and surrounding communities.
Activities to be performed:
- Purchase of land
- Design and construction of an administrative/maintenance facility with associated visitor and employee parking.
Expected outcomes:
The construction of the facilities will allow Rainbow Rider Transit to reduce labor, fuel, and administrative costs associated with the delivery of their current levels of transit services. These cost reductions will ultimately benefit local, state, and federal taxpayers. It is also expected to reduce the amount of time that it now takes to deliver the current levels of service and thereby reduce future waiting times and service delays for transit riders.
Intended beneficiaries:
The time efficiencies provided by the location of a larger transit facility within the Alexandria area should provide benefits to transit riders in Alexandria, MN, and the surrounding area. The cost efficiencies should be realized by taxpayers on the local, state, and federal levels for many years to come.
Subrecipient activities:
The subrecipient, Rainbow Rider Transit, will purchase the land; issue the request for proposal (RFP) and award sub-contracts for architectural engineering (AE) services and facility construction. Rainbow Rider will also request quotes and select the most appropriate vendor for office furniture to be delivered and installed in the facility prior to substantial completion.
The attachments to this application include the Alexandria Facility NEPA approval letter dated July 29, 2021; the documented Categorical Exclusion (DCE) checklist; 2022-2025 Minnesota Department of Transportation STIP approval letter dated October 29, 2021, and the STIP project page.
Purpose:
Funds awarded for this facility will assist Rainbow Rider Transit's efforts to provide more efficient and reliable transportation to the transit riders in Alexandria, MN, and surrounding communities.
Activities to be performed:
- Purchase of land
- Design and construction of an administrative/maintenance facility with associated visitor and employee parking.
Expected outcomes:
The construction of the facilities will allow Rainbow Rider Transit to reduce labor, fuel, and administrative costs associated with the delivery of their current levels of transit services. These cost reductions will ultimately benefit local, state, and federal taxpayers. It is also expected to reduce the amount of time that it now takes to deliver the current levels of service and thereby reduce future waiting times and service delays for transit riders.
Intended beneficiaries:
The time efficiencies provided by the location of a larger transit facility within the Alexandria area should provide benefits to transit riders in Alexandria, MN, and the surrounding area. The cost efficiencies should be realized by taxpayers on the local, state, and federal levels for many years to come.
Subrecipient activities:
The subrecipient, Rainbow Rider Transit, will purchase the land; issue the request for proposal (RFP) and award sub-contracts for architectural engineering (AE) services and facility construction. Rainbow Rider will also request quotes and select the most appropriate vendor for office furniture to be delivered and installed in the facility prior to substantial completion.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Minnesota
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Minnesota Department Of Transportation was awarded
Transit Facility Construction Rainbow Rider Transit in Alexandria MN
Project Grant MN-2022-002
worth $4,212,436
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in December 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Minnesota United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years 3 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$1,053,109 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/13/21
Period of Performance
12/7/21
Start Date
3/30/27
End Date
Funding Split
$4.2M
Federal Obligation
$1.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for MN-2022-002
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
MN-2022-002
SAI Number
MN-2022-002-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
695124 REGION 5 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
JL4EX4R4A647
Awardee CAGE
3VXZ8
Performance District
07
Senators
Amy Klobuchar
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Representative
Michelle Fischbach
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and Bus Grants, Liquidation of Contract Authorization, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-8350) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $4,212,436 | 100% |
Modified: 12/13/21