HomeMy WebLinkAbout5002RESOLUTION NO. 5002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CON-
TINGENCY ACCOUNT TO UPGRADE
I -25 ACCOUNT
SECTION 1.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Pueblo has
asked that the State Highway Commission develop a detailed
plan for the upgrading of Interstate 25 through the City of
Pueblo, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council is willing to participate in
the detail engineering plan up to 500 of its cost;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
the City of Pueblo, that:
SECTION 2.
The Director of Finance is hereby authorized to transfer
the following funds:
Contin enc 01- 195 -5 01 to Upgrad I -25 02- 18 -917
62,000.00 $62,000.000
SECTION 3.
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to
sign the contract.
INTRODUCED: June 28 , 1982
BY: MIKE OCCHIATO
Councilman
APPROVED:
ATTEST: President of the Council
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COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
September 8, 1982
Mr. Fred E. Weisbrod, City Manager
City of Pueblo
P.O. Box 1427
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Mr. Weisbrod:
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Enclosed is your copy of the fully executed contract between the City
of Pueblo and the State for the jointly sponsored I -25 Corridor Study
through Pueblo.
Our Invitation for Consultant Services attracted twenty -one highly
qualified firms who are extremely interested in the study, and the
selection of one will be difficult. However, with the range of experi-
ence and expertise represented by these firms, we should have an ex-
cellent opportunity to select a consultant who will satisfy our mutual
needs and concerns.
I am looking forward to working with you and the City on this important
project.
Sincerely,
E. N. HAASE
CHIEF ENGINEER
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District Engineer
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July 7, 1982
Mr. II. W. Harris
District Engineer
P. 0. Box 536
Pueblo, Colorado 81002
Dear Mr. Harris:
In section 6 of the contract, it speaks of an
escrow account, which the City will set up. We
would appreciate very much that you consider the
City's Resolution #5002 as an escrow account, this
rlrorlcy io oot aolde 1 ov the uoe o1' Upgrade 1 -25 and
will remain there until a requisition is issued
for the release of these funds. Please find enclosed
a copy o[' the rosolutiorl rI tooed by City Council, if
this is not appropriate please let me know.
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Billy� G. Martin
Director of Finance
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Lucy Costa/
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COLORFUL SOUTHERN COLORADO
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125 THROUGH PUEBLO
DEPAK i MENT OR AGENCY NUMBER
28 00 00
CONTRACT ROUTING NUMBER
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CONTRACT �L
THIS CONTRACT, made this 77 day of 19 ��y and between the
State of Colorado for the use and benefit of THE STA E DFPARTMFNT OF HIGHWAYS
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
hereinafter referred to as the State, and the CITY OF PUEBLO, STATE OF COLORADO
hereinafter referred to as the contractor or City ,
WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made
available and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment in Fund Number 2 0 01
G/L Account Number 5 2 0 4 6 , Contract Encumbrance Number 82645 : and
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate
agencies; and
WHEREAS the State and City desire to mutually sponsor a Safety/
Traffic and Environmental Study of the 125 corridor through the City
of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the study will consist of several analyses of the existing
corridor as outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a
part hereof, hereinafter referred to as the work; and
WHEREAS, the State and City are authorized to enter into this con-
tract pursuant to Sections 43 -1 -106 and 43 -2 -144, C.R.S. 1973, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, the work will be funded 50% by the State and 50% by the
City; and
WHEREAS, the State will select a consultant to accomplish the work;
and
WHEREAS, the State and City consider it to be in their mutual
interest to cooperate in the accomplishment of the work; and
WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission on February 11, 1982
gave approval for the State to enter into a contract with the City
thereby accepting the City's funds; and
WHEREAS, the State and City desire to agree upon certain responsi-
bilities in regard to the work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, and the mutual
covenants set forth hereinafter, the State and the City do hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
1. The State will, in accordance with Section
24 -30 -1401 et seq, C.R.S. 1973 as amended, make
the selection of a prequalified engineering con-
sultant to perform the work as described in
Exhibit A.
2. The City will furnish to the State such data as may
be available and which is pertinent to the work.
3. The State will provide the City ample opportunity to
review all reports and to concur in the work.
4. A project management team comprised of representa-
tives from the State, City and consultant will act
only in an advisory capacity in coordinating and
monitoring the progress of the work.
5. The State will provide liaison with the City through
the State's District Engineer, District II, Pueblo,
Colorado 81002. Said District Engineer will be
responsible for the State's activities under this
contract.
6. The State will prepare monthly estimates of costs
incurred by the State for work performed relative
to the project. The State will prepare said esti-
mates in accordance with the State's standard
policies and procedures. As funds are expended dur-
ing the course of the work, the State will bill the
Local Agency monthly for the Local Agency share of
such expenditures. Upon completion of the work to
be performed under this contract and acceptance
thereof by the State and the Local Agency, the State
will submit a final recapitulation of project costs
to the Local Agency and a final billing for the
balance due of its share of participating costs.
Upon receipt of each bill from the State, the Local
Agency will remit to the State the amount as billed.
In the event the Local Agency shall fail to make pay-
ment to the State, as agreed, it hereby authorizes
the State Treasurer to withhold the amount of its
outstanding obligation hereunder from the allocation
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due it from the Highway Users Tax Fund, as prescribed
in Section 43 -4 -209, C.R.S. 1973, as amended, for any
city or incorporated town. Interim funds, until the
State is reimbursed, shall be payable from State High-
way Supplementary Fund (2001). All funds expended by
the State for the performance of any work under this
contract or relative to the administration of this
contract shall be charged to this project.
7. The State will have full jurisdiction and control over
the consultant in the performance of the work, but
will correlate with the City for reviews and con-
currences of the work.
8. The State will provide a matching fund of $50,000 pro-
viding a total maximum funding of $100,000 not to be
exceeded without benefit of a written supplemental
contract.
9. The term of this contract shall continue through the
completion and acceptance of the work.
10. The State will provide the City with a minimum of
3 copies of all final reports.
11. This contract shall inure to the benefit of and be
binding upon the parties, their successors, and
assigns.
12. The "Non- discrimination Provisions" and "Special
Provisions" attached hereto are hereby made a part
hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this con-
tract the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
FUEBLU, GULURADU
STATE OF COLORADO
RICHARD D. LAMM
GOVERNOR
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
By
Chief Clerk JA4aK KIN NGER
Executive Director
APPROVED JAMES A. STROUP
State Controller
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Nondiscrimination Provisions:
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
with Section 162(a) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, the
Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest,
agree as follows:
A. Compliance with Regulations. The Contractor will
comply with the Regulations of the Department of
Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in
Federally- assisted programs of the Department of
Transportation (Title 49, Code of Federal Regula-
tions, Part 21, hereinafter referred to as the
"Regulations "), which are herein incorporated by
reference and made a part of this contract.
B. Nondiscrimination The Contractor, with regard
to the work performed by it after award and prior
to completion of the contract work, will not dis-
criminate on the ground of race, color, sex, mental
or physical handicap or national origin in the
selection and retention of Subcontractors, including
procurements of materials and leases of equipment.
The Contractor will not participate either directly
or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by
Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employ-
ment practices when the contract covers a program
set forth in Appendix C of the Regulations.
C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Includin Procure-
ments of Materials and Equipment In all solicita-
tions either by competitive bidding or negotiation
made by the Contractor for work to be performed
under a subcontract, including procurements of
materials or equipment, each potential Subcontractor
or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of
the Contractors' obligations under this contract and
the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the
ground of race, color, sex, mental or physical handicap
or national origin.
D. Information and Reports The Contractor will pro-
vide all information and reports required by the
Regulations, or orders and instructions issued
pursuant thereto, and will permit access to its
books, records, accounts, other sources of informa-
tion, and its facilities as may be determined by
the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain
compliance with such Regulations, orders and in-
structions. Where any information required of the
Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another
who fails or refuses to furnish this information,
the Contractor shall so certify to the State, or the
FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts
have been made to obtain the information.
E. Sanctions for Noncom liance. In the event of the
Co s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination
provisions of this contract, the State shall impose
such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may deter-
mine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
(1) Withholding of payments to the Con-
tractor under the contract until
the Contractor complies, and /or;
(2) Cancellation, termination or sus-
pension of the contract, in whole
or in part.
F. Incorporation of Provisions The Contractor will
include the provisions of Paragraphs A through F
in every subcontract, including procurements of
materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt
by the Regulations, orders, or instructions issued
pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take such
action with respect to any subcontract or procure-
ment as the State or the FHWA may direct as a means
of enforcing such provisions including sanctions
for noncompliance; provided, however, that, in the
event the Contractor becomes involved in, or is
threatened with, litigation with a Subcontractor
or supplier as a result of such direction, the
Contractor may request the State to enter into such
litigation to protect the interests of the State
and, in addition, the Contractor may request the
FHWA to enter into such litigation to protect the
interests of the United States.
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Form 6- AC -02B SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL
1. This contract shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the Controller of the State of
Colorado or such assistant as he may designate. This provision is applicable to any contract involving the payment of
money by the State.
FUND AVAILABILITY
2. Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that
purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available.
BOND REQUIREMENT
3. If this contract involves the payment of more than ten thousand dollars for the construction, erection. repair,
maintenance, or improvement of any building, road, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, excavation or other public work for this
State, the contractor shall, before entering upon the performance of any such work included in this contract, duly
execute and deliver to and file with the official whose signature appears below for the State, a good and sufficient
bond or other acceptable surety to be approved by said official in a penal sum not less than one -half of the total
amount payable by the terms of this contract. Such bond shall be duly executed by a qualified corporate surety,
conditioned for the due and faithful performance of the contract, and in addition, shall provide that if the contractor or
his subcontractors fail to duly pay for any labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other
supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in peformance of the work contracted to be done,
the surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in the bond, together with interest at the
rate of eight per cent per annum. Unless such bond, when so required, is executed, delivered and filed, no claim in
favor of the contractor arising under this contract shall be audited, allowed or paid. A certified or cashier's check or a
bank money order made payable to the Treasurer of the State of Colorado may be accepted in leiu of a bond.
MINIMUM WAGE
4. Except as otherwise provided by law, if this contract provides for the payment of more than five thousand
dollars and requires or involves the employment of laborers or mechanics in the construction, alteration or repair of
any building or other public work, (except highways, highway bridges, underpasses and highway structures of all
kinds) within the geographical limits of the State, the rate of wage for all laborers and mechanics employed by the
contractor or any subcontractor on the building or public work covered by this contract shall be not less than the
prevailing rate of wages for work of a similar nature in the city, town, village or other civil subdivision of the State in
which the building or other public work is located. Disputes respecting prevailing rates will be resolved as provided in
8 -16 -101, CRS 1973, as amended.
DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
5. The contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957,
as amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (24- 34301, CRS
1973, as amended), and as required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16,
1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all State contracts or sub - contracts.
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age.
The contractor will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to the above mentioned characteristics. Such action shall include,
but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertisings; lay -offs or terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection
for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth
provisions of this non- discrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the
contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age.
(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has collective
bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, notice to be provided by the contracting officer,
advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's committment under the Executive
Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975, and of the rules, regulations, and
relevant Orders of the Governor.
(4) The contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order,
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, and by the rules, regulations and Orders of the
Governor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting
agency and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance
with such rules, regulations and orders.
(5) A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in
such labor organization, or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or
discriminate against any of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity, because of race, creed,
color, sex, national origin, or ancestry.
(6) A labor organization, or the employees or members thereof will not aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce
the doing of any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory or obstruct or prevent any person from
complying with the provisions of this contract or any order issued thereunder; or attempt, either directly or
indirectly, to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory.
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Form 6 -AC-02C
(7) In the event of the contractor's non- compliance with the non - discrimination clauses of this contract or
with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in
whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with
procedures, authorized in Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975 and
the rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, and such other sanctions as may be
imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action of April 16, 1975, or by rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, or as
otherwise provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every sub- contract and
sub - contractor purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to Executive
Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, so that such provisions will be binding
upon each sub - contractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any sub- contracting
or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct, as a means of enforcing such provisions, including
sanctions for non - compliance; provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is
threatened with, litigation with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting
agency, the contractor may request the State of Colorado to enter into such litigation to protect the interest
of the State of Colorado.
COLORADO LABOR PREFERENCE
6. Provisions of 8 -17 -101, & 102, CRS 1973 for preference of Colorado labor are applicable to this contract if
public works within the State are undertaken hereunder and are financed in whole or in part by State funds.
GENERAL
7. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in
the interpretation, execution and enforcement of this contract. Any provision of this contract whether or not
incorporated herein by reference which provides for arbitration by any extra judicial body or person or which is
otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in
any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in
whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint,
defense or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate
the remainder of this contract to the extent that the contract is capable of execution.
8. The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with 18 -8 -301, et seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences)
and 18 -8 -101, et seq., (Abuse of Public Office), C.R.S. 1973, as amended, and that no violation of such provisions is
present.
9. The signatories .:ver that to their knowledge, no state employee has any personal or beneficial interest
whatsoever in the service or property described herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have exec
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2.4 WORK PROGRAM
2.41 Existing Roadway Conditions Analysis The consultant should prepare
an inventory and evaluation of evisting structure types and other physical
features along the route to identify base conditions for determining
future traffic and safety improvements. In consultation with the
Department of Highways staff, the consultant should identify capacity
constraints, hazardous locations, drainage problems, and high
maintenance cost areas.
2.42 Basic Freeway Operations Evaluation Using evisting data and planning
information for present and future traffic volumes, the consultant
should evaluate the operational characteristics and Levels of Service
of the Interstate corridor through Pueblo. The consultant should
consider interchange and mainline improvements and should identify
appropriate limits for lane additions and widenings, ramp recon-
struction, acceleration and deceleration lanes, and other special
features to enhance traffic flow and safety. Alternative TSM strategies
to improve highway operations and safety at the least possible cost
should also be evaluated. The information should be prepared at a
conceptual stage -and should be delineated on aerial photographs and
other appropriate graphics.
2.43 Consideration of Traffic Noise Effects Using traffic noise data
supplied by the Colorado Department of Highways, along with information
from as -built plans, the consultant should delineate noise contours
on aerial photographs and other appropriate graphics for consideration
as corridor concepts are developed. Measures to mitigate traffic
noise in excess of federal Highway Administration standards should
be considered in the development of other mitigation plans.
2.44 Preparation of a Visual Impact Assessment The consultant will
define the principal characteristics of the existing visual environ-
ment. This task should involve a consideration of the regional
landscape as well as the corridor landscape, including an analysis
of landform and landcover. Landscape unit boundaries and the existing
viewshed should be defined and mapped or plotted, or landscape units
and viewshed boundaries may be combined into visual assessment units
for mapping and analysis.
The consultant will identify key views which represent a range of
visual resources from the highway and of the highway. The key views
should be selected to reflect professional.judgment as well as
community perceptions of the importance and impact of the view. The
consultant will evaluate the key views and determine the visual
quality and impact of the view from the perspective of highway users
and the community. Viewer exposure, activity, awareness, and
sensitivity should be considered, and significant visual issues and
local values and goals should be identified.
The consultant will present the results of the visual impact assessment
in appropriate narrative and graphic form. Evaluations should be
supported by factual descriptions and representative illustrations.
Graphics should be developed for presentation to small groups or
public meetings and should include the significant elements of the
assessment.
2.45 Development of Measures to Mitigate or Enhance the Visijal Environment
The consultant will develop feasible concepts for landscape improve-
ment within the existing Interstate right -of -way. As part of this
task, the consultant should:
° Identify and inventory existing landscape condition, including
the quality and conditions of existing vegetation; soil types,
conditions, and characteristics which currently limit
vegetation establishment and growth; landscape water avail-
ability and source location at non - irrigated areas; and
other conditions which could permit or restrict landscape
enhancement.
° Collect data and evaluate programs, experiences, and problems
associated with landscape improvement projects in other
cities similar to Pueblo.
° Assess new or innovative techniques to improve landscape
quality and manage landscape resources, including the
applicability and cost effectiveness of sewage sludge,
waste water, chemical growth inhibitors, or herbicide
treatments.
Recommend low -cost measures to improve soil quality and
conditions; reduce erosion and maintenance problems;
improve irrigated landscape management including methods
to reduce waste of landscape water, lower maintenance
costs and manpower deeds, and improve vegetation quality
and visual appearance.
screening
° Propose right -of -way landscape improvements and alternative
solutions which address specific visual impacts and gateway
areas. These alternatives should consider appropriate
plant materials, readily available on the market and suited
to the climate and conditions of Pueblo, with specific
recommendations for the location of plant groupings,
vegetative screening, and erosion control. Alternative
measures and materials should also be considered and evaluated.
° Develop a feasible implementation plan with recommended
priorities and estimated costs. The plan should consider
future highway improvements identified in Section 2.42
above.
The consultant will develop feasible guidelines or measures to
improve areas of visual impact beyond the right -of -way but within
the Interstate viewshed. As part of this task, the consultant
should;
° Evaluate e..isting ordinances
beautification programs, and
remedies or measures to impr
outdoor advertising control;
industrial site maintenance;
weed and vegetation control.
and enforcement capabilities,
other currently available
ove visual quality, including
residential, commercial, and
trash removal; and no -ious
° Propose ordinance amendments or other program changes to
strengthen enforcement and stimulate beat;tification
efforts.
° Prepare alternative concepts, priorities, and themes to
visually improve or unify the highway corridor and viewshed.
° Propose low -cost landscape, screening, and visual improve-
ment concepts, which could be implemented by private property
owners, and suggest potential methods to organize and fund
the improvements.
° Consider previous reports, plans, and recommendatio s prepared
for the Ecity, and update, modify, or reject ^prop
concepts.
2.46 Evaluation of Significant Architectural Features The consultant will
identify major freeway structural features and significant buildings
or facilities and propose feasible measures to maintain, accentuate,
improve, or screen the visual impact of these features. In addition,
opportunities to reconstruct or rehabilitate buildings and structures
adjacent to the right -of -way will be identified. The consultant should
evaluate various low -cost rehabilitation and improvement techniques
and should identify potential sources of public 'and private funds for
this work.
2.47 Analysis of Potential Property Purchases The consultant will compile
an inventory of buildings and land parcels contiguous to the Interstate
right -of -way which provide significant redevelopment potential and
substantial benefits if acquired by the City of Pueblo or other
agencies. The consultant should estimate the cost to purchase each
individual parcel and to relocate displaced families or businesses
and should recommend priorities for purchase.
2.48 Preparation of Corridor Enhancement Plan Alternatives The consultant,
using study : data and input fERa the Colorado Department of
Highways, City of Pueblo, citizens, } agencies, will. develop a
number of plan alternatives. The alternatives should include elements
to relieve traffic operations and safety problems; highway difficiencies
including problems with drainage, pavement, structures, and Maintenance;
traffic noise in excess of Federal Highway Administration standards;
visual impacts; and land use conflicts. These alternatives should
reflect a variety of solutions to study problems,ranging from simple
to more complex solutions.
2.49 Analysis of Alternative Costs For each alternative considered, the
consultant will prepare an order of magnitude cost estimate. This
estimate shouldbe prepared in sufficient detail to reflect the cost of major
elements of the alternative. All assumptions used to derive costs
should be explained or documented. The consultant should also determine
the cost - effectiveness of each alternative, compare the alternatives,
and prioritize each alternative according to cost - effectiveness
criteria.
2.50 Public Involvement: At the beginning of project studies, the consultant
will prepare a public involvement program for approval by the project
management team. As a minimum, the public involvement process will
include:
° An initial public meeting to advise the public of the
project and to solicit input.
° A public meeting to present corridor enhancement plan
alternatives and solicit public response.
° A public meeting to present the recommended plan.
Where appropriate during project studies, the consultant should consider
pertinent public inp,st an-i comments and should address issues that
have been raised. The recommended plan should reflect all. significant
issues and concerns generated by the public program.
2.51 Selection of a Recommended Plan The consultant will evaluate plan
alternatives and will select one alternative as the recommended
corridor enhancement plan. This plan identifies recommended improve-
ments, priorities, implementation phases, and funding requirements
by funding source, agency, and year over a multi -year period. The
plan should be flexible to allow implementing agencies to respond
as funds become available. All plan components which may be financed
with Federal -aid Highway Funds should represent realistic highway
projects that could be incorporated into a Transportation Improvement
Program.
The consultant will prepare a brief written report or brochure.with
appropriate graphics in non - technical terms the study
process, plan alternatives, rationale for selection of the recommended
plan, and a description of the selected plan. The consultant will
supply fifty (50) copies of this report for distribution to interested
agencies and citizens.
2.52 Final Report in addition to the technical reports prepared for each
task, the consultant will produce and deliver to the Colorado Depart-
ment of Highways fifteen (15) copies of the draft Final Report for
review, twenty -five (25) copies of the Final Report, and thirty -five
(35) copies of the Executive Summary, plus the camera ready art for
each. The Final Report will summarize all aspects of the study,
including the technical reports.