Dale Street Reconstruction Workforce Report
Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) track workforce hours and contracting on the Dale Street project. Figures will be updated on a monthly basis at this site.
Ramsey County Public Works is leading the project; Redstone Construction is serving as the primary contractor.
Project goals and progress to date
Through July 14, 2021
View the full July 2021 report (PDF)
Total project completion
- Budget paid (certified work) to the prime contractor (Redstone Construction) as of July 14: $11,067,925.10 of $11,790,010.45 (93.9%)
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
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- Federal and county goal: 9.5%
- Redstone Construction project commitment: 10.2%, or $1,208,323.57
- Paid to DBEs to date (July 14): Redstone has paid $1,048,690.96 to DBEs (86.8% of total DBE commitment), 9.5% of the $11,067,925.10 that Redstone has been paid.
Workforce goals
- County goal for all construction projects: 32% people of color and 20% women
- Federal goal: 2.9% people of color and 6.9% women
- Redstone Construction workforce plan: 11.5% people of color and 5% women
- Project hours to date (July 10): 12.5% people of color and 6.8% women
On-the-job training
- Federal requirement: five trainees and 2,000 hours
- To date (July 10): five trainees have worked 2,194 total hours
How goal tracking figures are calculated
Because this project received federal funding, multiple levels of goals were developed:
- County goals: In November 2018, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners directed the County Manager to establish and implement a countywide policy adopting workforce inclusion goals on all construction projects that match the percentages established by the State of Minnesota (32% people of color and 20% women).
- Federal goals: These are the numbers the contractor must meet - or demonstrate a good faith effort to meet - as part of the federal funding for the project and are reflected in the project contract.
The federal funding required the county to select the construction contractor with the lowest responsible bid, which was Redstone Construction. As part of the contract, Redstone also committed to workforce and contract goals.
The monthly progress figures are determined by the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights division. The agency receives payroll data from the contractors on the project and verify and certify the workforce hours and DBE contracting on a monthly basis.
Hiring efforts
One of the primary issues raised by the community during the planning and design phases of the Dale Street reconstruction project was the importance of job and contracting opportunities for the local community, specifically for people of color.
Since project planning began, we’ve worked with our partners to take several steps to connect the community with job opportunities in the construction field. We committed to continuing to help connect residents with long-term career opportunities.
Efforts to date include:
- Community meetings: Ramsey County Workforce Solutions staff presented or answered questions at all community meetings during the design and planning phases to share information about job opportunities.
- Redstone Construction project application: Following meetings with the Black Ministerial Alliance, African American Leadership Council and other community members, Redstone created a separate application specifically for the Dale Street project. Redstone forwards all applications to subcontractors for the applicant’s trade work.
- Construction Hiring Connection: A webpage was created on this construction industry career site managed by the county specifically for the project. That page has information about the project, Redstone’s application and the list of subcontractors with what trades they do and contact info.
- Weekly agenda update: Workforce diversity is discussed every week at the construction meetings. John O’Phelan attends these meetings along with community engagement consultant Mica Anders, who provides input based on her communications with the community.
- Bi-weekly workforce report: Redstone and subcontractors report who has been on their work crew over the past two weeks. This is different than the certified payroll report developed by MnDOT, and it only provides a snapshot of good faith efforts and current works. Contractors report when they have hired workers from community-based organizations such as Goodwill, Easter Seals and Summit; they have also brought back apprentices from last year.
- Hiring events: Ramsey County was planning to host event(s) in March or April in the Rondo Community for construction-related jobs. These events, along with other construction hiring events in Ramsey County, were canceled due to COVID-19.
- Training: Ramsey County was recruiting residents for a free construction training program with the Saint Paul building trades this spring. The program had to be canceled due to COVID-19. We will move forward with the program once it is safe to do so and hands-on training can resume.
Subcontractors
TKDA was hired to conduct the construction inspection for the project. One of the key reasons they were selected was because their subconsultant team is comprised of several certified minority or woman-owned businesses; 51% of the costs for this consulting work will go towards these certified minority or woman-owned businesses:
- IMO Consulting, a certified minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), is performing the main inspections.
- Martinez Geospatial, a certified minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), is providing drone footage.
- PE Services, a certified woman-owned business enterprise (WBE), is performing the material testing/inspection.
- Mica Anders, a local artist who provided artistic and community outreach services during the project's planning stages, is continuing to provide community engagement and communication services.
June 2020 report
Project goals and progress to date
Through May 2020
View the full June 2020 report (PDF)
Total project completion
- Budget paid (certified work) as of June 4: $3,168,447.98 of $11,790,010.45 (26.8%)
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
- Federal and county goal: 9.5%
- Redstone Construction project commitment: 10.2%, or $1,208,323.57
- Certified work paid to date (June 4): $163,715.43 of $3,168,447.98 (5.17%)
Workforce goals
- County goal for all construction projects: 32% people of color and 20% women
- Federal goal: 2.9% people of color and 6.9% women
- Redstone Construction workforce plan: 11.5% people of color and 5% women
- Project hours to date (May 30): 12.2% people of color and 5.7% women
On-the-job training
- Federal requirement: five trainees and 2,000 hours
- To date (May 30): four trainees have worked 519.5 total hours
June 2020 report notes
Most of the work from March to early June has been completed by the “core crew,” employees who work in construction year-round. As we move into late June and July, more workers will be needed for the project and this will provide the opportunity for subcontractors to bring in additional people of color and women to work on the project.
July 2020 report
Project goals and progress to date
Through June 2020
View the full July 2020 report (PDF)
Total project completion
- Budget paid (certified work) as of July 7: $4,727,069.98 of $11,790,010.45 (40.1%)
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
- Federal and county goal: 9.5%
- Redstone Construction project commitment: 10.2%, or $1,208,323.57
- Certified work paid to date (July 7): $259,954.91 of $4,727,069.98 (5.5%)
Workforce goals
- County goal for all construction projects: 32% people of color and 20% women
- Federal goal: 2.9% people of color and 6.9% women
- Redstone Construction workforce plan: 11.5% people of color and 5% women
- Project hours to date (July 7): 12.2% people of color and 4.5% women
On-the-job training
- Federal requirement: five trainees and 2,000 hours
- To date (July 7): four trainees have worked 819.5 total hours
August 2020 report
Project goals and progress to date
Through July 2020
View the full August 2020 report (PDF)
Total project completion
- Budget paid (certified work) to the prime contractor (Redstone Construction) as of July 31: $5,639,565.98 of $11,790,010.45 (47.8%)
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
- Federal and county goal: 9.5%
- Redstone Construction project commitment: 10.2%, or $1,208,323.57
- Paid to DBEs to date (July 31): Redstone has paid $519,373.37 to DBEs (43% of total DBE commitment), 9.2% of the $5,639,565.98 that Redstone has been paid.
Workforce goals
- County goal for all construction projects: 32% people of color and 20% women
- Federal goal: 2.9% people of color and 6.9% women
- Redstone Construction workforce plan: 11.5% people of color and 5% women
- Project hours to date (July 31): 14% people of color and 4.6% women
On-the-job training
- Federal requirement: five trainees and 2,000 hours
- To date (July 31): five trainees have worked 1,048 total hours
September 2020 report
Project goals and progress to date
Through Sept. 14, 2020
View the full September 2020 report (PDF)
Total project completion
- Budget paid (certified work) to the prime contractor (Redstone Construction) as of Sept. 14: $6,932,369.49 of $11,790,010.45 (58.8%)
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
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- Federal and county goal: 9.5%
- Redstone Construction project commitment: 10.2%, or $1,208,323.57
- Paid to DBEs to date (Sept. 14): Redstone has paid $652,776.55 to DBEs (54% of total DBE commitment), 9.4% of the $6,932,369.49 that Redstone has been paid.
Workforce goals
- County goal for all construction projects: 32% people of color and 20% women
- Federal goal: 2.9% people of color and 6.9% women
- Redstone Construction workforce plan: 11.5% people of color and 5% women
- Project hours to date (Sept. 14): 14% people of color and 6.6% women
On-the-job training
- Federal requirement: five trainees and 2,000 hours
- To date (Sept. 14): five trainees have worked 1,722 total hours
October 2020
Project goals and progress to date
Through Oct. 8, 2020
View the full October 2020 report (PDF)
Total project completion
- Budget paid (certified work) to the prime contractor (Redstone Construction) as of Oct. 8: $7,924,734.84 of $11,790,010.45 (67.2%)
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
Read about DBE on the MnDOT website
- Federal and county goal: 9.5%
- Redstone Construction project commitment: 10.2%, or $1,208,323.57
- Paid to DBEs to date (Oct. 8): Redstone has paid $810,955.73 to DBEs (67.1% of total DBE commitment), 10.2% of the $7,924,734.84 that Redstone has been paid.
Workforce goals
- County goal for all construction projects: 32% people of color and 20% women
- Federal goal: 2.9% people of color and 6.9% women
- Redstone Construction workforce plan: 11.5% people of color and 5% women
- Project hours to date (Oct. 8): 14% people of color and 7.3% women
On-the-job training
- Federal requirement: five trainees and 2,000 hours
- To date (Oct. 8): five trainees have worked 1,945.5 total hours
Contact Us
John O'Phelan
Workforce Development &
Contracting Inclusion
651-266-6041