HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P933 TIMBERLINE ROAD WIDENING DRAKE TO PROSPECTM M.
Proposal of Services
' Timberline Road
Widening
The City of Fort Collins
1 0 R.F.P. #933
1218 west Ash, Suite C Windsor, CO 80550
Phone:970-674-3300 Fax:970-674-3303
INTNRARRT CONSULTING GROUP
13: Environmental Impacts
Issue: The proposed improvements to the Spring Creek Bridge will require disturbance to the existing
Spring Creek waterway and the surrounding natural areas. The anticipated disturbance of the Spring Creek
corridor relative to the bridge and roadway constriction must be analyzed and mitigated.
Approach: An environmental assessment will be performed that analyzes wetlands, wildlife and habitat
resources within and near the project area. This will include addressing requirements for an Ecological
Characterization Study.
Recommendations resulting from the environmental assessment will be incorporated into the design at the
earliest possible stage in development. Mitigation measures may include the use of retaining walls to limit
disturbed areas and re -vegetation of habitat areas.
14: Timberline / Prospect Intersection
Issue: The intersection is currently at an unacceptable level of
service and the proposed developments to the south have triggered
the immediate need for upgrades to this intersection. In particular,
the northbound and westbound legs of the intersection have
inadequate left turn lanes that cause stacking well back into the
through lanes.
Approach: Design alternatives for the intersection will be
provided for interim and ultimate conditions. Although only the
interim concrete intersection is proposed at this time, detailed
plans are required for the ultimate condition in order to properly
evaluate intersection limits and concrete joint patterns.
A new traffic signal will be required at this intersection. We will consider signal progression during the
design and make recommendations on phasing and signal coordination options.
15: Sprine Creek Bridge at Prospect
Issue: The proximity of the existing bridge to the east of the Timberline intersection will be evaluated as
part of the intersection design improvements. Should the TIS indicate the need for substantial left turn bays
on the west bound leg; standard city transitions to the east may fall beyond the limits of the bridge.
Approach: We will work with city staff to evaluate options to avoid impacts to the existing bridge
structure. Options may include faster transition tapers, reduced roadway sections or bridge widening for the
ultimate condition. Additionally, options will be evaluated to improve traffic flow at the intersection of
Timberline and Prospect to avoid impacts at the bridge.
16: Railroad Crossine at Prospect
Issue: Similar to the topic above regarding the Spring Creek
Bridge crossing of Prospect Road, there is another Great Western
Railroad crossing to the west of the intersection that needs to be
considered. Roadway widening to the west of this railroad
crossing would require additional permitting through the PUC and
may cause significant cost increases for the project.
Approach: If the TIS indicates the need for substantial tapers and long transitions, we will review
alternatives to confine the proposed improvements to the limits of the track.
17: Interim Roadway Design
Issue: Once the ultimate roadway alignment is identified through the conceptual design phase, the team
will evaluate alternatives for the interim conditions. Often the interim is based upon centering the four lane
section on the centerline and leaving the two outside lanes as future. This project requires detailed
evaluations of interim conditions due to the significant horizontal constraints outlined above.
Approach: We will evaluate options such as locating portions of the interim four lane section toward the
eastern or western edge of the ultimate section that would allow much needed clearance from the existing
commercial development across from the Jessup Farm, the gas metering station and the grain towers. This
may also minimize the impact to the railroad and the bridge extension.
Alternative designs that incorporate reduced medians or parkways will also be evaluated and presented to
staff for consideration in critical areas. Utility coordination between the interim and ultimate designs will
also be critical to identify conflicts and ease of construction.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Interwest Team will incorporate our project knowledge and expertise to prepare the necessary
construction documents and provide support to the city in its effort to expeditiously proceed with
construction on this project. Below is a detailed Scope of Services consistent with the Request for
Proposal requirements.
Prgiect Requirements
Drainaee Study
There are several considerations relative to drainage, including the required extension or reconstruction of
the Spring Creek Bridge. Interwest will evaluate the existing drainage master plans and modeling studies
for the area prior to commencing on the site specific design. We will meet with city staff from the
Stormwater Utility Department and the city's on -call consultant, Anderson Consulting Engineers, relative
to the design flow constraints for the bridge and Spring Creek.
In addition to the Spring Creek Bridge, we must evaluate the contributing flows from the ridge line of
Timberline Road that will be directed north toward Spring Creek. A roadway storm sewer system will be
required to convey flows generated from the roadway and median islands. This system must be located
relative to the ultimate design while remaining practical for interim conditions. Local runoff that drains
toward the roadway will be conveyed in a storm system to a discharge point along Spring Creek or
coordinated with adjacent property systems toward it's historic discharge location. The existing irrigation
systems under Timberline Road will be expanded to maintain flow to the downstream users.
An analysis of the Spring Creek Bridge will include a hydraulic capacity analysis for the proposed
extension of the bridge system. Grading and new channel work will be required on the existing west side
of the bridge that may impact conveyance patterns and the hydraulic efficiency of the bridge system. A
recent floodplain analysis indicated that while the bridge itself has adequate conveyance capacity, there
was a slight overtopping of Timberline Road north of the railroad track crossing. As the bridge and
channel are expanded to the west, these overtopping flows will be analyzed for any adverse impacts.
A detailed Drainage Study will be provided in accordance with the City Stormwater Utility Department's
design requirements. This study will anticipate both interim and ultimate design conditions. The
Interwest team has prepared numerous drainage studies for the city and is familiar with the design criteria
and policies of the department. The Study will include an analysis of historic and developed flows and all
required hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the inlets, pipe network and bridge/box culvert
crossings. At this time, the city does not anticipate the need for revised flood plain modeling; however, if
required, the Interwest team is experienced in using HEC-RAS and is capable of completing such models.
Deliverable:
• Drainage Study (50%, 90% and 100% Design submittals)
Transportation Impact Study (TIS)
A traffic study along the Timberline Corridor will be prepared in accordance with criteria from the Urban
Area Street Standards and the City of Fort Collins code. The traffic study will quantify existing traffic
conditions based on average daily, A.M. and P.M. peak hour traffic count data contained on file at the
City, as well as data contained in recently completed traffic studies for adjacent properties or collected for
this study. Future traffic volume forecast along the Timberline Road corridor will be provided by the City
from the North Front Range regional travel model, and used to determine geometric design and traffic
control along the corridor. Pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access will be reviewed and recommendations
will be made along the corridor.
Detailed Scone:
1. Assemble existing data related to the study. Review initial analysis parameters and concerns.
Contact the City engineering staff to determine any specific areas of importance related to the
traffic study.
2. Inventory existing streets, intersections, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit routes, and traffic
controls in the study area.
3. Obtain existing roadway and peak hour intersection volumes within the extents of the corridor
study section. It is assumed that the City has some recent traffic count data on file that can be
utilized for this area. We will include collecting existing A.M. and P.M. weekday peak hour
traffic count data at three intersections along the corridor and collecting 24-hour roadway count
data at four locations.
4. To determine baseline conditions prior to roadway improvements, calculate existing levels of
service at the study area intersections using the Highway Capacity Manual methodology. Identify
any existing intersection constraints. This includes conducting signal and stop sign warrants for
existing locations being studied as needed.
5. Obtain long-term planning horizon (20-year) traffic forecasts from the City for the corridor,
including future roadway network improvements and connections within the corridor area. This
data will be used to determine 20-year average daily traffic volumes on the corridor and peak
hour volumes at the key corridor intersections.
6. Determine auxiliary lane requirements along the corridor by conducting long-term horizon 20-
year intersection capacity analyses, and incorporating national standards and guidelines for
intersection design.
7. Analyze the adequacy and appropriateness of access locations along the corridor, as well as
pedestrian, bicycle, transit connections or corridors, and any proposed roadway connections.
8. Identify capacity and safety improvements along the corridor and its intersections for the long-
term design scenario, including review of appropriate traffic control devices at intersections. This
will include any turn lane storage requirements, sight distance, and acceleration/deceleration lane
needs. Improvements will be recommended according to City analysis criteria.
9. With the recommendation of any new signalized intersections on the corridor, prepare a signal
progression analysis to exhibit optimum vehicular movement through the improved corridor
section.
10. Prepare and submit copies of the traffic impact study that summarize our analysis and findings.
Deliverable:
• Transportation Impact Study
Conceptual Eneineerine Deshm
As part of this phase of design, we will provide additional conceptual design alternatives for the ultimate
six lane arterial and the intersection of Prospect and Timberline Roads based upon the approved TIS and
input from city staff. We will work closely with all adjacent property owners, especially those with
impending construction that must be coordinated with the proposed improvement project.
An environmental assessment will be prepared that recognizes and addresses potential conflicts with the
existing natural resources along the project corridor. The Environmental Assessment report will provide
an analysis of wetlands, wildlife, and habitat resources within and near the project area. As such the
report will address all information requirements specified for an Ecological Characterization Study as
required by The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. This will include, but not be limited to,
documentation of current wildlife use and habitat conditions within the project area including an
assessment of habitat features such as wetlands, riparian and native vegetation, aquatic habitat, wildlife
corridors, raptor nesting habitat, waterfowl habitat, etc.
The Environmental Assessment will also describe the direct and indirect impacts associated with the
implementation of the project on wetlands, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. To the extent possible, the
magnitude of impacts such as habitat loss will be quantified. The effects of displacement resulting from
habitat loss, construction activities, or permanent alteration of habitats also will be addressed. The
relative magnitude and duration of impacts will be identified as well. Long-term losses or changes in
terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic habitat will be projected based on the duration of construction, the final
configuration of the roadway, as well as the effectiveness of proposed restoration plans for short-term
disturbance sites.
Practical recommendations for revising the restoration plans will be provided, as necessary, to benefit or
enhance wildlife and habitat resources. Where practicable, mitigation measures will be proposed to
minimize impacts to important wildlife species and habitat. Where appropriate, mitigation
recommendations will be formulated in consultation with City of Fort Collins Natural Resources
Department staff.
A significant portion of this phase will be dedicated to providing design alternatives to minimize the
impact to existing natural resources and structures. These include the Jessup Farm House, existing
cottonwood trees, railroad crossing, irrigation siphon, grain towers with cellular antennas, Spring Creek
Bridge, high pressure gas lines, gas metering station, existing commercial access and parking areas,
natural areas north of Prospect Road and all four legs of the Prospect and Timberline Roads intersection.
While all of the above facilities or resources can not be entirely preserved with the ultimate design, the
team will evaluate the potential and impact to saving each of these existing features. The use of
reasonable roadway curvatures, retaining walls and modified standards will be explored with city staff.
We will prepare all concept plans and presentation graphics for public forums. The project manager and
appropriate team will be present at meetings and public forums to answer questions or make
presentations. One open house, four neighborhood meetings, one landmark presentation meeting, one
Planning and Zoning meeting, one transportation meeting, and one council study session are anticipated.
We will perform conceptual bridge analyses and will provide geotechnical investigation and
recommendation requirements to the city's consultant, CTL Thompson, as they pertain to the bridge. A
Structure Selection Report will be prepared in conjunction with the Alignment and Bridge Construction
Phasing Plan. We will evaluate standard post -tensioned or prestressed girder options, as well as the
possibility of adding cantilevered sidewalks off the side of the existing bridge. A Bridge General Layout
Drawing will be prepared and submitted. Bridge Construction Phasing is another critical component
including a phasing concept that keeps adequate lanes of traffic open in each direction with turn lanes, as
necessary, during construction.
Deliverables:
• Conceptual design alternatives for horizontal and vertical alignments
• Strip map of the ultimate six (6) lane arterial and four (4) lane roadway
• Environmental assessment
• Bridge structure selection report
• Presentation graphics for public forums
• Agendas and minutes for all project meetings
50% Submittal Designn
Upon completion of the Conceptual Design phase, we will provide 50 percent complete level plans and
specifications for the ultimate six lane arterial section and interim four lane section. These plans will
incorporate design details for the roadway, intersection, bridge and drainage structures, railroad crossing,
landscaping, removals and utility modifications. Right-of-way and easement requirements associated
with construction will be identified and structural designs will be provided for the bridge and any box
culverts.
Landscaping concepts will be provided as follows:
a. Prepare preliminary landscape plans including size and location of plant materials and
representative plant list.
b. Prepare conceptual irrigation plan including sleeve locations, mainline routing, and
controller locations
c. Prepare outline specifications for landscape materials
d. Prepare memorandum of irrigation design including proposed water use requirements,
tap/meter size, and equipment memo
e. Prepare aesthetic landscape grading information to be included in Interwest grading
plans.
Deliverables:
• 50 percent complete design plans and specifications for the interim and ultimate design
option selected during the Conceptual Design phase
• Forty (40) full size sets of prints and an electronic copy of the design plans
• Strip map showing alignment, ROW, intersections, structures and historic resources
• Topographic design survey and base map (during Conceptual Design)
• Right-of-way and easement acquisition maps, including field staking
• Rough field staking of curb and gutter and other important alignments for team field
meeting and evaluation
• Monthly progress reports with design, schedule and budget updates
• Agendas and minutes for all project meetings
• ROW and easement legal descriptions and exhibits
90% Submittal Design
At the 90% design phase, we will complete the plans and specifications for the four (4) lane interim
roadway. These plans will be suitable for the contractor to accurately bid and construct the project.
Detailed design drawings and specifications will be included for the interim design of the Spring Creek
Bridge extension.
The plans will include a concrete intersection design and joint layout for the Prospect and Timberline
intersection based upon the ultimate six (6) lane arterial roadway section. The striping plan for the
intersection will be based upon AUTOTURN templates for all movements through the intersection.
Complete signing and striping plans for the entire project limits will also be provided.
Details within the drawings will include cross sections every 50 feet and at critical locations and will
show utilities from the potholing data provided by the city. Utility relocation and stub out for future
services will be shown in plan and profile for the contractor. Traffic signal plans will be provided for the
enhanced intersection.
Landscaping and irrigation will include:
a. Prepare final landscape plans including size and location of plant materials, mulches,
seed types and plant list including plant sizes and species
b. Prepare planting construction details
c. Prepare fencing details
d. Prepare aesthetic landscape grading information to be included in the grading plans.
e. Prepare final irrigation plans and details
A final exhibit for the railroad crossing will be prepared for inclusion in the city's permit application with
the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Deliverables:
• 90 percent complete design plans and specifications for the four lane interim
improvements
• Forty (40) full size sets of prints for review
• Railroad crossing exhibit
• Detailed engineer's cost estimate
• Agendas and minutes for all project meetings
Final (100%) Desien
The final design phase will incorporate necessary revisions and additions to the 90% submittal plans and
include the final mylar set for city signature.
Special Improvement Districts - As part of the funding of this project, a Special Improvement District
(SID) will be created. Terry Rodrigue has substantial experience in creating and maintaining SIDs. The
Interwest team will provide the necessary engineer's report with all associated maps, legal descriptions,
estimated costs, rights -of -way and easements, limits of City over sizing, collection, advertising,
construction management costs, interim financing methods, narrative description of the improvements,
and a provision allowing for additions or deletions of improvements.
Typically SID Reports are a compilation of a variety of information worked on collaboratively by a team
of professionals that include both City Staff and Specialized Consultants. This team will typically consist
of City Staff from:
• Finance Department,
• Engineering Department,
• Street Oversizing Department, and often
• The City Manager's Office, or
• The City Attorney's Office
A number of specialiazed consultants will also be part of the team. Those typically include:
• Special District Attorney
• Bond Counsel
• Special District Engineer
• Appraiser
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As Engineer we will play a key role on this team and will be responsible for producing the engineer's
report that documents a variety of information pertinent to the District. This is a collaborative effort
however and a significant amount of communication and cooperation needs to occur among the team
members.
Although much of the information presented in the Engineer's report is statutory in nature, such as the
statement of need, boundaries of the district and identification of improvements to be made, there are
several critical elements that require particular attention to ensure a successful district. Those are:
1) Complete Cost Estimate of Hard and Soft Costs for the District Including:
• Formation — Often both City and allowable land owner costs
• Improvements — Engineering, right of way, easements, construction, construction
management
• Financing — Interest, bond sale costs, capitalized interest
• Other Costs — Legal, accounting, appraisal
• Reserves —Usually 10%
• Participation of City — Street oversizing
2) Method of Assessment or Apportionment — The method of assessment, (apportionment or
assessment spread), can be any method that the City finds to be fair and equitable. There may be
more than one type of assessment due to a variety of improvements being made in one project.
The different methods of assessment should be evaluated and the most appropriate method should
be selected in consultation with the special district team. We have used most methods including,
front foot, acreage, trip generation (either peak or ADT), and single-family equivalents (SFE).
3) Selection of District Boundaries — This may or may not be difficult depending upon the
method of assessment and the cooperation of the surrounding property owners.
Deliverables:
• One (1) mylar and five (5) print sets of signed and sealed final drawings
• Eectronic copy of Final Design plan sheets and base map
• Strip map for pre -bid and pre -construction meeting
• Special Improvement District (SID) engineer's report
Construction Surveyine
If the City should determine that their in-house surveyors are not available for the constriction staking
phase of this project, we can provide all necessary construction staking services based upon the hourly
rates provided.
Deliverables:
• Field stalling of improvements for construction if requested by the city
Exhibits
If the City should determine that additional exhibits are required for public outreach or various
presentations, we will provide any such exhibit based upon the hourly rates provided.
Deliverables:
0 Exhibits for various meetings and public outreach if requested by the city
As -Built Plans
At the completion of construction, we will provide the City with the required As -Built plans that show
any field changes to the roadway, landscape or irrigation system. The submittal will include a storm
drainage certification for approval by the City's Storm water utility department.
Deliverables:
• One (1) mylar set of As -Built plans of the four land interim improvements
• Electronic copy of As -Built plans
• Storm drainage certification
Proiect Schedule
We have carefully considered the City's proposed schedule and have discussed it extensively among our
team members. We are confident that we have the necessary depth of skilled personnel and can meet the
City's proposed time frame. In short, we are fully committed to making Timberline Road our company's
number one priority throughout the duration of the project.
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Table of Contents.
� Timberline Road Widening Project
= • Cover Letter
• About the Project
• Project Understanding
• Project Issues/Approach
• Conceptual Alignment Alternative
• Scope of Services
• Proposed Fees and Hourly Rates
• About our Team
•Organizational Chart
• Firm Qualifications
•Individual Qualifications
•Sample Plans
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$ 22,466.00
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$ 4,520.00
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$ 10,350.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 12,350.00
Conceptual Dramage Design and Research
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$ 6,380.00
Environmental Assessment(Wetland and Habitat)
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$ 5,170.00
$ 600.00
$ 5,770.00
Preservation Options(Historic Fann House, Cottonwood Trees)
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$ 3,830.00
$ 3,830.00
Surp Maps/Presentation Graphics
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$ 5,515.00
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Conceptual Roadway and Intersection Design
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$ 27,242.50
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$ 4,530.00
$ 4,530.00
Public Forums (9 anticipated)
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$ 13,380.00
$ 13,380.00
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Horizontal and Vertical Alignment for Ultimate & Interim Design
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Timberline/Prospect Intersection Design
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Roadwa Components
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$ 14,000.00
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Utility Modifications per City Potholing Information
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$ 2,840.00
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Structural Design for Box Culverts and Bridges
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$ 21,540.00
$ 500.00
$ 22,040.00
Railroad Crossing Design/Permit
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$ 2,820.00
Landsca in Concepts with Irrigation
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$ 1,000.00
$ 6,427.50
Dram a Design and Study
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$ 8,350.00
$ 8,350.00
Relocation of Spring Creek Trail Crossing
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$ 3,375.00
Properryand R.O.W. Exhibit&/Strip Map
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$ 4,660.00
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$ 5,160.00
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$ 2,460.00
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Legal Descriptions and Exhibits
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R.O.W. Staking for Acquisition
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Rough Field Staking ofImprovements
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Monthly Progress Reports
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Terry Rodrigue, Project Manager
Robert Almirall, Project Engineer
Mike Oberlander, Lead Design Engineer
Dave Holloway, Design Engineer
Jon Lofton, Lead Designer
Angie Milewski, Principal
Luke Oldenburg, Landscape Project Manager
Doug MacDonald, Irrigation Specialist
Bill Fox, Transportation and Planning Engineer
Jo Ann Higgins, Transportation and Planning
Engineer
Larry Pepek, Survey Project Manager
Steve Lund, Surveyor
Survey Crew
Peter Loris, Principal
Dan Beltzer, Structural Project Engineer
Dan Hogan, Structural Design Engineer
Steve Florian, CADD
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Hourly Rate
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ABOUT OUR TEAM
Due to the accelerated project schedule, it is important that the project team be as efficient as
possible while at the same time producing a superior design. For this particular project, the
equation for success is:
Professional Expertise + Local Knowledge + Team
Relationships = Successful Project
• Professional Expertise
We have included a modest sized team of key individuals from small, highly successful
companies. These individuals, often principals of their respective firms, have had long
careers specializing in projects very similar to Timberline Road. Most importantly, these key
individuals will have day-to-day project responsibilities. The team members identified on
the organization chart in this proposal are the people that will work on the project.
This will ensure the most cost effective, efficient and safe design.
• Local knowledge
All key team members have a history working with staff at the City of Fort Collins, working
on projects for the City, and in many cases, a history of design on and adjacent to the
Timberline Corridor. This gives our team a headstart in the understanding of both the
City's project goals and key issues, and a jump on this aggressive schedule.
• Team Relationships
Our approach to building this team was to look around and ask ourselves the question —
through our extensive knowledge of the local consulting firms and talent, how can we
assemble the very best team for this project? First, we ignored company boundaries.
Second, we selected individuals and obtained personal commitments from each to the overall
project schedule and goals. And finally, we selected individuals who not only have the
expertise and local knowledge as described above, but also have a past relationship
working on projects as a team. The group represented in our team organization chart has
all worked together on successful projects, with a long history of working relationships. We
know the capabilities and working styles of each team member, which will result in better
communication and coordination among team members and an overall benefit to the project
schedule.
We have included in the following pages a project team organizational chart, individual and
firm qualifications, and, finally, sample plans.
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
Interwest Consulting Group
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Interwest Consulting Group offers a range of municipal
engineering services to meet the specific needs of our
clients. Our staff has experience in the design of water,
wastewater, storm drainage and transportation projects for
numerous public agencies and municipalities in Colorado
and California. Colorado municipalities and agencies
include the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and
Boulder and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
TRANSPORTATION DESIGN
Interwest offers expertise in a variety of traffic and transportation related services. Our roadway
design experience ranges from local residential to major arterial and state highway projects. Our
staff has designed projects for private developers, municipalities and State transportation agencies.
Typical projects have included alignment studies, intersection designs, HOV Lane projects,
pedestrian underpasses and roadway widening projects.
Our expertise includes the following areas:
• Right-of-way services
• Traffic engineering
• Transportation planning
• Roadway and highway design
• Traffic control plans
• Channelization and pavement marking
plans
• Signal Design
Core specialties for our municipal clients
include:
• Roadway and intersection design
• Water system analysis and design
• Wastewater system analysis and
design
• Hydraulic studies and modeling
• Stormwater management and best
management practices
SITE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
Interwest Consulting Group has been involved in
numerous developments which are directly related to the
Timberline Road Widening. Ridgen Farm, Timberline
Road Improvements (South of Drake Road),
Timberline/Drake Intersection, Side Hill, Drake/Zeigler
Road Improvements and drafting services for Timberline
Road (North of Prospect Road) are projects in which
Interwest personnel have an extensive amount of
experience.
Interwest Consulting Group is very familiar with engineering issues in this area, including the
natural resource concerns, railroad crossings, utility conflict concerns (high pressure gas line/meter
station), existing grain elevators, right-of-way issues and involvement with adjacent property
owners.
Our site specific expertise includes knowledge in the
following areas:
• Existing and proposed vertical and horizontal
alignments of Prospect and Timberline Roads.
• Proposed utility conflicts associated with trimming
the existing hill in front of the Jessup Farm House.
• Proposed utility conflicts associated with the
Western State Gas line and metering station along
the west side of Timberline Road.
• Proposed alignment concerns with the existing grain silos located at the southwest corner of
the Timberline/Prospect intersection.
• Proposed widening concerns with respect to the Spring Creek Bridge and the drainage and
floodplain concerns that will accompany the widening.
• Concerns in regards to existing cottonwood trees along the east side of Timberline Road
north of the Jessup Farm House.
• Environmental assessment concerns that recognize and address potential conflicts with
existing natural resources.
• Right-of-way and property concerns for the entire Timberline Road Widening.
Our Key Issues section of this proposal more fully examines many of these issues.
Proiects on Which Our Key Personnel Have Experiences:
• Timberline/Drake Improvements - Fort Collins, Colorado, Responsible for final design plans for
improvements to the Timberline and Drake intersection and the widening of Timberline Road from north
of Vermont Drive to approximately 2000-feet north of Drake intersection. This project included roadway
widening, intersection improvements, utility relocation and pavement restriping. Client, City of Fort
Collins, Matt Baker, 970-224-6108.
• Downtown Enhancement Project - Fort Collins, Colorado, Provided engineering support to the City of
Fort Collins for the design of numerous intersection improvements in downtown Fort Collins. The
project included upgrades to Mountain Ave., Mountain & Mason Intersection, left turn lane extension on
College Ave., addition of enhanced crosswalks at four major intersections on College Ave., storm
drainage improvements and adherence to new ADA Accessibility Guidelines. The project included State
funding and coordination with officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation. Client: City of
Fort Collins, Erika Keeton, 970-221-6605 Wendy Turner, CDOT, 970-962-4615.
• Eisenhower Blvd (SH 34) Horizontal Layout, Loveland, Colorado — Responsible for alignment and
roadway configuration alternatives for approximately 2 miles of Eisenhower Boulevard. Services were
provided to the City of Loveland for ultimate roadway planning purposes. City of Loveland, David
Klockeman, 970-962-2514.
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BHA Design Incorporated
BHA Design Inc. is a landscape architecture and planning firm established in January of 1993. The firm size is
currently 8 full-time landscape architects and one administrative assistant. BHA provides landscape
architecture, planning, urban design, public process, entitlements, and graphic design services to both public
and private clients in a variety of settings.
BHA has extensive experience with streetscape design and redevelopment including design, planning and
leading the design team through the public process. Below are a few of the relevant projects BHA has been
involved with.
Aqua Engineering, Inc.
Aqua Engineering, Inc. is an irrigation and water feature engineering firm specializing in water -conserving
irrigation system design and management since 1975. Staffed by engineers with more than 120 years of
combined experience, the firm has a reputation for pioneering innovations in the field of dual water systems
for irrigation water uses, pump system design, water feature mechanical design, landscape irrigation design,
use of alternative water and water sources for irrigation and water features, and water management. Design
services include irrigation system design, water feature mechanical design, pump and control system design,
hydraulic analysis, master planning, construction observation, water use prediction, water management, central
control system programming, engineering studies, cost estimating, project budgeting, and water management
software.
Proiect References for BHA and Aaua Engineering:
Taft Hill Road Improvements — BHA Design worked with the City of Fort Collins Engineering Department to
develop improvements along Taft Hill Road between Drake Road and Horsetooth Road. The streetscape
design for the road widening project incorporated extensive public participation and required a close working
relationship with residents and business owners, streetscape and median design as well as trail design for the
extension of the Spring Creek pedestrian trail. This included preservation of existing mature trees and
incorporating adjacent resident wishes while still meeting the geometric requirements of an arterial street and
the flood control requirements of Spring Creek. Client: City of Ft. Collins, Engineering, Contact: John Lang,
Phone: 970-221-6605
West Elizabeth Streetscape Improvements - City of Fort Collins, Colorado, BHA Design is currently working
with the City of Fort Collins Transportation Planning and Information departments to develop streetscape
improvements for West Elizabeth Street. Project includes widening of arterial street to allow for bike lanes
and sidewalk connections.The design provides improved circulation for an area that mixes the highest bicycle
activity in the city with high pedestrian activity and over 60,000 daily vehicle trips. The project will create a
streetscape image that unifies the commercial district and provides a gateway to Colorado State University.
Client: City of Ft. Collins, Transportation Planning. Contact: Tom Reiff, 970-416-2040.
Poudre River Downtown Corridor Plan — BHA is currently working with the City of Ft. Collins Engineering
Department to develop a design for improvements along East Prospect Road east of the Cache la Poudre River.
This section serves as a gateway into Fort Collins and has a unique natural character shaped by adjacent
riparian areas and the city's natural areas along the corridor. BHA worked with the city to develop a unique
landscape character that complements the adjacent native landscape while balancing maintenance
requirements. The landscape has been designed with native and low-water species to allow for elimination of
supplemental irrigation once plants are established. Client: City of Ft. Collins, Engineering, Contact: John
Lang, Phone: 970-221-6605.
Fox Higgins Transportation Group
The Fox Higgins Transportation Group is a transportation engineering and planning consulting firm. Bill Fox
and Jo Ann Higgins bring more than 25 years of combined transportation engineering and planning experience
in the Colorado front range and throughout Colorado. They founded the Fox Higgins Transportation Group
based on their desire to provide clients directly accessible expert counsel on challenging transportation projects
and to respond promptly to client needs. Primary areas of expertise include:
• Traffic safety studies
• Multi -modal transportation plans
• Functional roadway design
• Traffic access management plans
• Development traffic impact evaluations
• Transportation demand forecasting
• Traffic control plans
• Innovative bicycle and pedestrian facility
designs
• Traffic accident reconstruction
• Neighborhood traffic calming plans
• Parking studies
The Fox Higgins Transportation Group provides technical summaries and documentation in
understandable and useable terms, and facilitates the public review and approval process with skilled staff
focused on effective communication. They have been serving clients in the North Front Range Region
for many years, and are very familiar with the Larimer County guidelines for traffic impact studies.
Project References:
North 28`" Street (US 36) Transportation Improvement Project - Bill Fox provided functional roadway
design and traffic analyses for the reconstruction of 28'h Street (US 36) from Pearl to Iris in one of
Boulder's busiest commercial corridors. The design included an extensive public process involving
business and property owners, bicycle advocates, area residents, and corridor commuters. A key
component of the design was the development of innovative pedestrian crossing treatments and traffic
control, and the incorporation of a "bus -bike -right turn only" lane. The project also included the
functional geometry for the redesign of three arterial/arterial roadway intersections. Client: City of
Boulder, Contact: Bob Whitson, (303) 441-3266
Eisenhower Boulevard (US 34) Ultimate Roadway Access Design Project - Jo Ann Higgins provided
traffic engineering and planning input to this design project as a member of a consultant team. She
analyzed existing traffic and developed 20-year traffic forecasts to evaluate the adequacy of the planned
widening and to determine the future functional design of intersections in the corridor from west of
Madison Ave. to east of Denver Ave. Jo Ann also provided geometric design assistance to the team as
construction plans were prepared. Client: City of Loveland, Contact: Dave Klockeman, (970) 962-2514
Aurora Major Intersection Improvement Projects - Bill Fox coordinated two consecutive projects with
the City of Aurora where the City identified their 20 worst intersections (40 intersections total) from a
standpoint of traffic operations and safety. The projects included thorough data collection and site
measurements, and the development of improvement recommendations that typically included physical
roadway geometry changes, and modifications in the traffic signalization. Cost estimates were prepared
and a prioritization procedure was developed to allow for phased implementation. Client: City of Aurora,
Contact: Dick Havercamp, (303) 739-7300.
King Surveyors, Inc.
King Surveyors, Inc. is a diverse professional surveying consulting firm located in Windsor, Colorado.
The company concentrates on providing construction, topographical and land surveying services. Current
staffing includes four registered land surveyors and associated support groups organized to offer
assistance in the areas of. Land surveying, topographical services, and construction staking
Project References:
Weld County Road 17 & 62 - Provided a topographic survey, designated right of way, prepared an exhibit
and legal descriptions for right of way dedication. Client Contact: Drew Scheltinga, Weld County
Engineering, (970) 356-4000
North Weld County Water District - Provided a topographic survey, designated right of way, prepared
exhibits and legal descriptions for pipelines. Client Contact: Alan Overton, North Weld County Water
District, (970) 356-3020
City of Greeley 471h Avenue Reconstruction Project - Prepared a detailed topographic survey and right-
of-way maps for the 47th Avenue Reconstruction Project. Client Contact: Mike Ketterling, KBN
Engineers, (970) 395-9880
Loris and Associates, Inc.
Loris and Associates is a full service civil engineering firm, established in 1987. The company has
completed an extensive range of projects: buildings, bridges, roads, trails, underpasses, building sites,
bridge inspections and construction management. Loris solves challenges in imaginative, cost-effective
and constructable ways. Our extensive experience in systems and materials enables us to create designs
that surpass ordinary solutions. Loris takes pride in attention to aesthetic detailing and knowing that
creativity produces designs that are pleasing to the eye.
Project References:
Bridge #42 over Clear Creek, Adams County, Colorado. This $1.6 million, three -span replacement
bridge blends together elements of a diverse North Denver community, taking its cue from the
architectural style of nearby Regis University. The 190-foot structure consists of a concrete deck, brink
veneer and decorative railing. The bridge also accommodates a pedestrian trail along its southern
abutment, and a major irrigation ditch headgate. Because of an active railroad line nearby, the bridge was
built in several phases to keep the roadway open continually for business customers, as well as police, fire
and rescue services. Client. Adams County, Najjar Besharah, 303-853-7126.
West First Street Bridge Crossing the Big Thompson River, Loveland, CO. Loris and Associates was
the prime consultant for design of a $1.7 million, 137-foot long, federally funded replacement bridge over
the Big Thompson River for the City of Loveland. The new, wider bridge allows safe pedestrian traffic
above deck and below on the bike path. Loris worked closely with other team members — artist Mario
Echevarria, the landscape architect, and the Loveland Arts Commission — to create "Patterns in Motion"
on the bridge. Roadway improvements included approximately 980 feet of regarding to improve sight
distances and drainage. The project also involved improvement of the intersection of Taft and First
Street, where a north -south segment was reconfigured to include four through -lanes, and left- and right -
turn bays on all four legs. Client: City of Loveland, contact: Dave Debaere, 970-962-2910.
IV* Avenue Bridge, City of Greeley. Loris is prime consultant for approximately one mile of roadway
improvements and a new 250-foot bridge over the Cache La Poudre River. Work includes widening the
road, hydraulics analysis of 100-year flood plain, intersection design, and close coordination with the City
of Greeley Water for relocation of water lines. Bridge aesthetic treatment was chosen to mesh with the
City of Greeley's vision for a northern gateway to the City. Client: City of Greeley. Contact: John
Briggs, 970-336-4156.
Cedar Creek Associates, Inc.
Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. has been a Fort Collins based environmental consulting company since
1982. Cedar Creek key personnel proposed for this project have over 50 years of combined environmental
consulting experience. This experience has been gained on over 350 projects throughout the United
States including residential and commercial developments, utility and roadway corridor projects, water
developments, mining projects, and general habitat inventories.
Cedar Creek is well versed in City of Fort Collins and Larimer County land use code requirements for
natural resource evaluations, impact assessment, and mitigation planning. Cedar Creek has prepared
several Ecological Characterization Study Reports as well as Wildlife Conservation Plans and Wetland
Mitigation Reports to satisfy City of Fort Collins and Larimer County requirements, respectively.
Technical capabilities employed for these analyses have included: baseline inventories; habitat
assessment and restoration; wetland delineation and mitigation planning; 404 permit preparation;
evaluation of threatened, endangered, and sensitive species habitats and populations; and habitat impact
assessment and mitigation planning.
Project References:
Timberline Road Extension Project, (Trilby to Carpenter) — City of Fort Collins, Colorado — 2003 to
2004: Cedar Creek completed wetland and vegetation community habitat mapping for this project in
preparation of completing the required environmental analysis and permitting documents. Participated in
City department and public advocacy group meetings to present findings, discuss project impacts, and
select a wetland mitigation site. Completed required ESAR for submittal to City departments and took
the lead in preparing the Corps Individual 404 Permit Application. Also completed the required Corps
permit amendment applications as they became necessary. Provided field oversite during the grading and
resoiling phases of wetland mitigation site construction. Client: TST Consulting, Don Taranto, 970-226-
0557.
Timberline Road Extension Project — City of Fort Collins, Colorado — 1996: Serving as a subcontractor
to DMJM, Cedar Creek completed wetland and habitat mapping for the road extension corridor and
evaluated potential threatened, endangered, and other sensitive species habitats for alternative
development, evaluation, and selection. Participated in public meetings to present findings and discuss
the alternative development and selection process. Information collected and presented by Cedar Creek
defused public opposition to project based on natural resource issues. Client: City of Fort Collins, contact:
Keith Meyers (no longer with the City)
Fossil Creek Community Park Project - City of Fort Collins - Fort Collins, Colorado - 2000-2001:
Completed the field wetland delineation for this 100-acre park site, prepared the required
delineation report, and met with the Corps of Engineers in the field to review the delineation
results. Participated in project planning meetings representing the wetlands/natural resources
disciplines. Following wetland mitigation site selection, characterized and sampled the proposed
wetland mitigation sites to determine revegetation opportunities and constraints. Completed a
detailed wetland mitigation plan for the proposed wetland mitigation sites. The plan also
included detailed revegetation materials, methods, and technique specifications. Client: City of
Fort Collins, Parks Department, Craig Foreman, 970-221-6618
April 2, 2004 INTNNW/0T CON 5 O L T 1 N G GROUI
Mr. James B. O'Neill II
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
City of Fort Collins
215 N. Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Timberline Road Widening Drake to Prospect
Proposal Number P-933
Dear Mr. O'Neill:
Interwest Consulting Group is pleased to provide this proposal for engineering services for the Timberline
Road Widening Project. This is a very important project to us and our team is fully committed to the
aggressive project schedule outlined by the City.
We have used our extensive working relationships with area consultants to assemble a local dream team of
- transportation design and I am personally excited to have the opportunity to work on this project. I will lead
the effort and serve as the Project Manager meaning that I will be the City's key contact person, attend all of
the team and public meetings, and direct the day-to-day design efforts of our team.
In short we are the most qualified team for this project for the following reasons:
• Expertise — Our core of highly skilled individuals dedicated to the success of this project, Terry
Rodrigue, Bob Almirall, Mike Oberlander, Jon Lofton, Angie Milewski, Peter Lorris, Doug
MacDonald, Bill Fox and Mike Phelan are all names that are recognized regionally as highly
qualified, successful consultants.
• Corridor Knowledge - Our team includes the project managers and design engineers for adjacent
projects such as Rigden Farm Filings One and Six, Side Hill Filing One, Timberline Road Widening -
Vermont to Drake, Drake/Zeigler Road Widening project as well as the conceptual design for
Timberline from Drake to Prospect.
• Team Relationships — All of the members of our team have worked together on Transportation
projects in the past and most of our staff have worked with key City Staff Members.
We are confident that together we will be proud of this project. We have presented the enclosed proposal as
follows: First the project, which includes one conceptual alignment to stimulate discussion, followed by firm
qualifications and key individuals who will work on the project. We look forward to an opportunity to
discuss this proposal in detail. If you should have any questions, please call me at 970-674-3300.
Sincerely,
Terry J. Rodrigue, P.E., T.E.
Project Manager
INTNNMNNT CON 5U LTI NG GROU•
INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS
Terry Rodri¢ue, P.E., T.E.
• BS / Civil Engineering / University of Maine / 1980
• MBA / Business Administration / University of Southern California / 1989
• 1995 / Professional Engineer / Colorado, No. 30697
• 1983 / Professional Engineer / California — Civil, No. 38694,
• 1983 / Professional Engineer / California — Traffic, No. T1497
Professional Experience
Mr. Rodrigue has over 23 years of experience in traffic and transportation engineering and public works
design for public and private clients. His experience includes the design and management of numerous
highway, transportation planning and traffic engineering. He has extensive experience in providing
financial analysis and serving as district engineer for special districts. As a consultant, he has served as
Contract City Engineer and Traffic Engineer for a number of Cities.
As principal -in -charge, Mr. Rodrigue was responsible for the design of State Highway 34 in Loveland,
the 35's Avenue project in Greeley and the 92nd Avenue project in Westminster. Mr. Rodrigue has
managed the preliminary layout and final design of numerous roadway alignment and/or widening
projects. In the area of corridor studies and interchange design, Mr. Rodrigue was responsible for the
circulation studies for the Cities of Chino and Bell Gardens, an interchange study for the City of Westlake
Village, preliminary and final design of I-70 at Hidden Valley for CDOT, and a corridor study for El Toro
Road for the Orange County.
Project Experience
• 35`" Avenue - City of Greeley, Colorado - Project Manager for the roadway widening design of 0.5
mile of 35'" Avenue from US 34 Bypass to 32°d Street. This project consisted of roadway widening
intersection improvements, including signalization at SH 34, drainage analysis, relocation of high-
tension power lines, and coordination with adjacent development projects.
• West 92ad Avenue Widening - City of Westminster, Colorado - Project Manager for the roadway
widening design of approximately 4,300 feet of 92nd Avenue. This project included roadway
widening, intersection improvements, utility relocation and improvement plans, signal relocation,
bridge widening (existing bridge over US 36), retaining walls, right-of-way descriptions, and
construction specifications and bid documents.
• I-70 at Hidden Valley - East of Idaho Springs, Colorado - Project Manager in charge of the design
of a $10.5 million interchange modification. Project included widening and raising the mainline
grade, widening of the County Road under I-70, a new mainline bridge over the County Road and
Clear Creek, and new ramps. Project involved traffic detour plans for 3 stage construction, plans for
MSE, cantilever and the back walls; and conduit for future traffic signals.
• Eisenhower Boulevard (SH 34) - Loveland Colorado, Project Manager for the horizontal design of
1.5 miles of Eisenhower Boulevard (US 34) from east of Denver Avenue to west of Madison Avenue.
This project included the interim and final horizontal geometry for this section of roadway, including
auxiliary lanes, bike lanes, median locations and intersection geometry.
• Special Improvement Districts — Project Manager for Special Improvement District running projects
in California, Nevada and Colorado.
Robert Almirall, P.E.
• BS / Civil Engineering / Virginia Tech / 1986
• 1999 / Professional Engineer / Colorado, No. 33441
• 1991 / Professional Engineer / Virginia, No. 021882
Professional Experience
Mr. Almirall has over 17 years of experience providing general civil engineering and client support
services. His experience includes the design, project management and oversight of public and private land
development and transportation projects in both Colorado and Virginia.
Project Experience
• Timberline/Drake Improvements - Fort Collins, Colorado - Project Manager responsible for final
design plans for improvements to the Timberline and Drake intersection and the widening of
Timberline Road from north of Vermont Drive to approximately 2000-feet north of Drake
intersection. This project included roadway widening, intersection improvements, utility relocation
and pavement restriping.
• Harmony Bike Lanes - Fort Collins, Colorado - Project Manager providing engineering support to
the City of Fort Collins for the design of the widening of two miles of Harmony Road (State Hwy.
No. 68) to accommodate bike lanes. This project included roadway widening, intersection
improvements, utility relocation, and pavement restriping.
• Downtown Enhancement Project - Fort Collins, Colorado - Project Manager providing engineering
support to the City of Fort Collins for the design of numerous intersection improvements in
downtown Fort Collins. The project included upgrades to Mountain Ave., Mountain & Mason
Intersection, left turn lane extension on College Ave., addition of enhanced crosswalks at four major
intersections on College Ave., storm drainage improvements and adherence to new ADA
Accessibility Guidelines. The project included State funding and coordination with officials with the
Colorado Department of Transportation.
Michael P. Oberlander, PE, LSI
• BS / Civil Engineering / South Dakota School of Mines & Technology / 1995 2000 / Professional
Engineer / Colorado, No. 34288
• 2002 / Professional Engineer / Wyoming, No. 9751
• 1996 / Land Surveyor Intern / Iowa, No. 13211
Professional Experience
Mr. Oberlander has 8 years of experience in a variety of civil engineering areas for both public and
private sector projects including site and subdivision design, street and highway improvement, water and
wastewater projects, and surveying. Mr. Oberlander's roadway improvement experience includes
municipal street reconstruction design involving curb and gutter replacement with asphalt overlay, and
full depth pavement replacement design. He has been responsible for highway design including
horizontal and vertical alignments, super elevation, cross sections, grading and construction staging. His
survey experience has included drafting subdivision and easement plats, boundary, topographic, and
construction field survey, and extensive work with office setup for construction staking.
Project Experience
• Fort Collins Railroad Crossings, Fort Collins, Colorado- Project Engineer responsible for providing
the City of Fort Collins Engineering Department with preliminary horizontal design for five railroad
crossings throughout Fort Collins. Interim and ultimate roadway configurations were considered at
several sites. This information was then available for PUC permitting and project budgeting.
Assisted in the preparation of final construction drawings for two of the crossings.
• Harmony Road (SH 68) Corridor Projects, Fort Collins, Colorado -Project Engineer responsible for
the design of the widening and median improvements for several projects on Harmony Road. Two of
these projects are improvements related to adjacent commercial developments which include interim
and ultimate plans for widening and median design as well as coordination with CDOT for Access
Permits and Access Line revisions. Additionally, Project Engineer responsible for design of bike lane
improvements for the City of Fort Collins for approximately 2.5 miles of Harmony Road which had
no bicycle facilities. Other responsibilities along the Harmony Road Corridor include the
construction staking setup for the Harmony Road and I-25 Interchange Project.
• Timberline Bike Lanes, Fort Collins, Colorado - Project Engineer responsible for providing the City
of Fort Collins with preliminary and final design plans for the widening of Timberline Road for
bicycle facilities between Willow Springs and Trilby Road.
• North Boise Avenue Extension, Loveland, Colorado - Project Engineer responsible for providing
alignment alternatives to the City of Loveland for the extension of North Boise Avenue to County
Road I IC as well as its intersection with East 37`h Street. Preliminary horizontal and vertical design
was provided because of sensitive environmental areas adjacent to the proposed road. Consideration
was also provided for the adjacent property that will be developed as a residential subdivision.
• Eisenhower Boulevard (SH 34) - Loveland, Colorado, Project Engineer for the horizontal design of
1.5 miles of Eisenhower Boulevard (US 34) from east of Denver Avenue to west of Madison Avenue.
This project included the interim and final horizontal geometry for this section of roadway, including
auxiliary lanes, bike lanes, median locations and intersection geometry.
David Holloway
• BS / Civil Engineering / Bradley University / 1998
Professional Experience
Mr. Holloway has over 5 years of land development civil engineering experience and has been
responsible for the design of various residential, commercial, and roadway improvement projects. He has
experience as a surveyor, design engineer, and project engineer. His engineer responsibilities include
residential, commercial, and industrial site developments, roadway designs, watershed analyses, grading
and drainage plans, storm sewer and stormwater management plans, erosion and sedimentation control
plans, sanitary and water main system design, flood plain studies, and site layouts.
Project Experience
• SideHill - Fort Collins, Colorado, Design Engineer who aided in preliminary design for a 220-acre
single family and multi -family residential development. Mr. Holloway's responsibilities included
preliminary grading, preliminary roadway design, and preliminary sanitary sewer design.
• Kaykendall Everett Marquis Wotan Subdivision - Loveland, Colorad, Project Engineer for a 1.0-
acre commercial development in Loveland, Colorado. The project design includes site grading, off -
site roadway improvements, water and sewer service extensions, storm sewer design and parking lot
detention analysis.
• Rigden Farm, 7'h Filing, The Willow - Fort Collins, Colorado, Project Engineer whose
responsibilities included preliminary design, final design, and construction documents for a 16-acre
multi -family residential development. Final design documents included detailed grading,
roadway design, sanitary sewer design, storm sewer design, water main design, utility coordination
and agency review.
Jon Lofton
• Associate of Science / New Mexico State University / 1997
Professional Experience
Mr. Lofton has over 7 years of experience in civil engineering drafting and design. Mr. Lofton has been
responsible for the drafting and design for a variety of transportation and public works projects.
Project Experience
• Timberline/Drake Improvements - Fort Collins, Colorado - Project Designer responsible for final
design plans for improvements to the Timberline and Drake intersection and the widening of
Timberline Road from north of Vermont Drive to approximately 2000-feet north of Drake
intersection.
• Harmony Bike Lanes - Fort Collins, Colorado - Project Designer providing engineering support to
the City of Fort Collins for the design of the widening of two miles of Harmony Road (State Hwy.
No. 68) to accommodate bike lanes.
• Eisenhower Boulevard (SH 34) - Loveland, Colorado, Drafting support for the horizontal design of
1.5 miles of Eisenhower Boulevard (US 34) from east of Denver Avenue to west of Madison Avenue.
This project included the interim and final horizontal geometry for this section of roadway, including
auxiliary lanes, bike lanes, median locations and intersection geometry.
• Downtown Enhancement Project - Fort Collins, Colorado -Project Designer providing engineering
support to the City of Fort Collins for the design of numerous intersection improvements in
downtown Fort Collins.
Angie Milewski, LA
• BSLA, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1992
Professional Experience
Ms. Milewski is a Landscape Architect with over eleven years of experience with a variety of planning
and landscape architecture projects incorporating streetscape and urban design. She has frequently dealt
with the unique issues related to city processes and public participation in urban design projects. She is an
active member of the community and served as a member of Landmark Preservation Commission from
1997 to 2001. She has been with BHA Design since 1995.
Project Experience
• Taft Hill Road Improvements — Landscape design and public participation facilitation for expansion
of four -lane arterial road in Fort Collins, Colorado
• West Elizabeth Streetscape Improvements — Fort Collins, Colorado
• Poudre River Downtown Corridor Plan - Assistance to City of Fort Collins on downtown corridor
planning for Poudre River area in Fort Collins, Colorado
• East Prospect Road Improvements — Landscape design and trail development for major arterial
gateway into Fort Collins, Colorado
• East/West Mobility Study - Urban design services for U.S. 34 and other east/west arterials in
Loveland, Colorado
Luke Oldenburg, LA
• BLA, North Dakota State University, North Dakota, 1999
• BS Environmental Design, North Dakota State University, North Dakota, 1999
Professional Experience
Mr. Oldenburg is a Landscape Architect with over 4 years of experience on a wide range of projects. He
has background in streetscape and landscape design, construction detailing, and sign design. He is
familiar with issues related to city entitlement processes, and is highly skilled in graphics and computer
simulations.
Project Experience
• Laramie Downtown Streetscape — Streetscape design for downtown Laramie, Wyoming
• Taft Hill Road Improvements — Landscape design and public participation facilitation for expansion
of four -lane arterial road in Fort Collins, Colorado
• East Prospect Road Improvements — Landscape design and trail development for major arterial
gateway into Fort Collins, Colorado
• Lemay Avenue Streetscape Improvements — Fort Collins, Colorado
Douglas G. MacDonald, ASIC
• B.S. Environmental Design, University of Colorado -Boulder
• Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
• American Society of Irrigation Consultants Professional Member
Professional Experience
Doug Macdonald has over twenty years of professional experience in the landscape and irrigation
industry. Doug is currently a partner with Aqua Engineering, Inc. and holds the position of irrigation
consultant and project manager. His areas of specialty within the firm include large municipal and
regional parks, sports and athletic fields, corporate campuses, and streetscapes. Doug has a wide range of
experience in different regions of North America including the desert southwest, northern and southern
California, the Rocky Mountain region, the Midwest, and coastal Mexico.
Project Experience
• South Taft Hill Road Improvements: Client: City of Fort Collins, Tom Reiff, 970-416-2040
• West Elizabeth Median Improvements: City of Fort Collins, John Lang, 970-221-6605
• East Prospect Road Improvements: City of Fort Collins, John Lange, 970-221-6605
William Fox, P. E.
• B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1986 (with Special Honors)
• B.S., Forestry, Colorado State University, 1978
• Professional Engineer, State of Colorado
Professional Experience
Mr. Fox has served as the project manager on a wide range of traffic engineering and transportation
planning projects throughout Colorado. His areas of expertise include traffic safety studies, pedestrian and
bicycle facility planning and design, roadway functional design, computerized transportation demand
forecasting, transportation access planning, neighborhood traffic calming, traffic control plans, and traffic
accident reconstruction. One of his strengths is his ability to communicate the results of detailed
technical evaluations in a way that is readily understandable to the public.
Project Experience
• Major Intersection Improvement Projects, I&H - Aurora, CO: Bill was asked to evaluate the 20
worst intersections in the City of Aurora from a standpoint of congestion and traffic accidents to
determine what improvement measures should be implemented. The project included detailed field
work, traffic evaluations, accident analyses and functional roadway design. Solution alternatives
were compared and prioritized using a detailed benefit / cost approach. The first project was so
successful, that the City asked Bill to evaluate another set of 20 intersections. Contact:Dick
Havercamp, Transportation Coordinator, (303)739-7300
• 28`" Street 2001 Project and the North 28* Street Transportation Network Phan - Boulder, CO: Bill
has been working with a diverse group of citizens, business and property owners, City staff and
consultants to redesign the 28`b Street corridor through Boulder. 28 h Street is a key north -south spine
that links US 36, the University of Colorado, the Crossroads commercial area, and one of the primary
automobile oriented service areas in the community. The design process evaluated land use issues,
traffic congestion, transit, bicycle and pedestrian circulation, and access to commercial properties.
The solution includes unique treatments including the addition of "bus, bike, and right turn lanes",
bus queue jump lanes, innovative pedestrian crossing treatments, and the development of a multi -
modal Transportation Network Plan. Contact: Bob Whitson, Transit Planner, (303) 441-3266
• North 28 * Street (US 36) Transportation Improvement Project
Bill Fox provided functional roadway design and traffic analyses for the reconstruction of 28"' Street
(US 36) from Pearl to Iris in one of Boulder's busiest commercial corridors. The design included an
extensive public process involving business and property owners, bicycle advocates, area residents,
and corridor commuters. A key component of the design was the development of innovative
pedestrian crossing treatments and traffic control, and the incorporation of a "bus -bike -right turn
only" lane. The project also included the functional geometry for the redesign of three arterial /
arterial roadway intersections. Client: City of Boulder, Contact: Bob Whitson, (303) 441-3266
• Aurora Major Intersection Improvement Projects
Bill Fox coordinated two consecutive projects with the City of Aurora where the City identified their
20 worst intersections (40 intersections total) from a standpoint of traffic operations and safety. The
projects included thorough data collection and site measurements, and the development of
improvement recommendations that typically included physical roadway geometry changes, and
modifications in the traffic signalization. Cost estimates were prepared and a prioritization procedure
was developed to allow for phased implementation.
Client: City of Aurora, Contact: Dick Havercamp (303) 739-7300
Jo Ann Hinins, AICP
• B.A., Environmental Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara
• B.A., Geography, University of California at Santa Barbara
• Access Management (USDOT / FHA)
• Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering, Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS), University of
California at Berkeley
Professional Experience
Jo Ann Higgins has been involved in a diverse range of transportation engineering and planning related
projects over the past 15 years. Efficient and safe access to the street system is a critical element to any
corridor, and is the primary consideration in her work. Jo Ann has managed a variety of transportation
safety, access, planning, design, and parking related projects throughout the State of Colorado and
California. A representation of Jo Ann's areas of expertise and recent project experience with references
are listed below:
Project Experience
• Eisenhower Boulevard (US 34) Ultimate Roadway Access Design Project — Ms. Higgins provided
traffic engineering and planning input to this design project as a member of a consultant team. She
analyzed existing traffic and developed 20-year traffic forecasts to evaluate the adequacy of the
planned widening and to determine the future functional design of intersections in the corridor from
west of Madison Ave. to east of Denver Ave. Jo Ann also provided geometric design assistance to
the team as construction plans were prepared. Client: City of Loveland, Contact: Dave Klockeman
(970)962-2514
• Area -Wide Traffic Study and Impact Fee Program - Hayden, CO: Jo Ann was in charge of this
area -wide transportation study and long-term plan to assist the Town of Hayden in identifying
existing and future transportation and circulation needs. The initial study determined future traffic
volumes based on land use build out of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The future volumes were
used to identify transportation improvements with build out conditions. Due to significant growth
projected for the Town, an impact fee program was established so that development would contribute
to the future infrastructure needed to serve the forecast volumes. Contact: Rob Straebel, Town
Manager, (970) 276-3741
• MidCities / MainStreet at Flatirons - Broomfield, CO: Jo Ann managed the master traffic impact
study for this approximate 150-acre mixed -use site. The MidCities site included a complimentary
mix of retail, office, and residential uses near the Interlocken area. Build out traffic volumes
associated with the MidCities land uses were determined and mitigation measures were identified to
serve the future traffic volumes. This project involved ultimate roadway design and site specific
circulation components. Jo Ann continues to provide transportation engineering and planning
reviews as individual parcels come forward for specific development parcels within the MidCities
area.Contact: Chris Miller, MidCities Enterprises, (303) 688-5260
Lawrence S. Pepek, P.L.S.
• University of Colorado / Denver, Colorado
• Diploma in Surveying & Mapping / Denver Institute of Technology
• Bachelor of Science / University of Northern Colorado
• Professional Land Surveyor / Colorado, No. 33642
Professional Experience
Mr. Pepek has several years of experience as a Project Manager prior to taking over the duties of Office
Manager. He has worked primarily with land developers and engineers in the subdivision platting process
of over thirty subdivisions. In addition to subdivisions, Lary has extensive knowledge of right-of-ways
and route surveys, including many large road and pipeline projects.
Project Experience
• Weld County Road 17 & 62 — Weld County, Colorado- Provided topographic survey, designated
right-of-way, prepared exhibits and legal descriptions for right-of-way dedications.
• City of Greeley 47`h Avenue Reconstruction Project — Greeley, Colorado - Prepared a detailed
topographic survey and right-of-way maps for the 47'h Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Steve A. Lund, P.L.S.
• Associate Degree in Applied Science: Engineering/Architectural Drafting Lake Area Technical
Institute, Watertown, South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
• Professional Land Surveyor, Colorado #34995 (2000)
• Licensed Land Surveyor, South Dakota L.S.#6252 (1996)
Professional Experience
Mr. Lund's is a Project Manager and a Professional Land Surveyor at King Surveyors, Inc. He has
experience on a variety of surveying projects including boundary surveying and preparation. He also
completes subdivision platting, land survey plats and annexation mapping. He prepares ALTA/ACSM
Surveys and Improvement Survey Plats as well as various Land Descriptions. He also has a background
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as a party chief on state & county road grading projects, topographic surveys, boundary surveys,
mortgage inspection surveys, and subdivision construction staking.
Peter Loris, P.E.
• MSCE, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Walter P. Murphy Fellowship
• BSCE, with honors, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
• Colorado #24902
• Wyoming #5691
• New York #61331
Professional Experience
Pete Loris is the principal engineer and owner of Loris and Associates, Inc., and is project manager on
many of the fi m's projects. He is a registered Professional Engineer with 24 years of experience,
including eight years at several of the nation's leading design firms and research institutions. Mr. Loris
has been a key member of design teams working on projects as notable as the rehabilitation of the
Brooklyn Bridge and the Staten Island Ferry. At his own firm, he has performed complete structural
engineering services for bridges, pedestrian trails, pedestrian underpasses, buildings and a variety of
special structures. His diverse background gives Mr. Loris a unique knowledge of many structural
systems and material types, resulting in cost-effective, innovative solutions to engineering problems.
Project Experience
• Adams County Bridge 42 Over Clear Creek, Unincorporated North Denver, CO: Project Manager for
complex, multi -phase project with funding deadlines and public opposition. Client: Adams County
Public Works.
• First and Taft Over the Big Thompson, City of Loveland: Project management and quality control
responsibilities. Responsible for project roadway widening, bridge replacement and pedestrian
improvements to this federally funded project. Bridge involves public art. Client: The City of
Loveland.
• 11th Avenue Improvements & Bridge Replacement, Greeley, CO: Project Manager and Roadway
Engineer for five blocks of city street roadway improvements and 250' aesthetically pleasing bridge
replacement over the Cache La Poudre river. This project won the American Public Works
Association, Medium Size Project of the Year Award Client: City of Greeley.
• Washington Avenue Plaza, Golden, CO - Project Manager for a major downtown enhancement. The
traffic bridge consists of a three span prestressed concrete box girder superstructure on stub
abutments and cap and column piers supported by caisson foundations. Performed conceptual design
for the adjoining pedestrian bridges, which consists of three span cable supported trusses. Client TST
Inc. of Denver
Dan Seltzer, PE
" • BSCE, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1992
• National Highway Institute: Load and resistance factor design for highway bridges, Soils Foundations
Geotechnical Engineers Training, Water Surface Profile Analysis Program GEOPAK Bridge COGO
Professional Experience
Dan Beltzer's combined eleven years of experience with public and private sectors encompasses design
knowledge and client understanding. Mr. Beltzer has functioned as project engineer for pedestrian &
vehicular bridge projects. As project manager and engineer on over 25 bridge projects, Mr. Beltzer is
experienced with cast -in -place and prestressed concrete, steel, cable and timber design. He has served in a
consultant plan review capacity at a state DOT central office. Qualifications include bridge superstructure
design; steel, cast -in -place, prestressed concrete, foundation design; temporary shoring, dynamic and
static load testing of piles, retaining wall and foundation design; software design.
Project Experience
• 11th Avenue Bridge, City of Greeley, CO -Project Engineer for bridge replacement, hydraulic study,
and roadway realignment and improvements. The proposed 250 foot three span prestressed concrete
structure incorporates a strong aesthetic appeal in the traffic and pedestrian railing, pier overlooks,
abutment wingwall overlooks, and historically educational obelisks. This project won the American
Public Works Association, Medium Size Project of the Year Award. Client: City of Greeley
• Adams County Bridge #34, Adams County, CO: Project Manager and Engineer for the replacement
of single span prestressed concrete double -tee girder bridge. Heavy traffic volumes necessitated
phased construction. Remedial measures were required for the existing substructures to adequately
carry the proposed bridge. Adjacent parklands and environmentally sensitive species required careful
construction operations. Client: Adams County
• Washington Ave. Plaza, Golden, CO - Project Engineer for a major downtown enhancement. The
traffic bridge consists of a three span prestressed concrete box girder superstructure on stub
abutments and cap and column piers supported by caisson foundations. Performed conceptual design
for adjoining pedestrian bridges, which consists of 3-span cable supported trusses. The truss work
was incorporated into the exterior railing assembly. Designed the extensive site retaining wall system
consisting of soil nail and MSE walls, which provided desired park grounds adjacent to the creek.
Client TST Inc. of Denver
• Wilson Avenue Pedestrian Bridge over Big Thompson River, City of Loveland, CO -Project
Engineer for relocation of prefabricated truss pedestrian bridge. High water flood levels necessitated
relocating the existing superstructure on new abutments with increased hydraulic capabilities. Client:
City of Loveland
Dan Hop -an, EIT
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2001
• Prerequisite Civil Engineering classes, Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ, 1998
Professional Experience
Mr. Hogan is an Engineer in Training with design experience in masonry, steel, wood and concrete. He
has designed structures in Colorado, Arizona and California.
Project Experience
• Colorado State University Stadium Rehabilitation, Fort Collins, CO: Structural assessment of
existing cast -in -place and precast concrete stadium. Preparation of report detailing causes for
deterioration and recommendations for repairs.
• Fort Lupton School District Additions, Fort Lupton, CO: Conventional masonry and steel frame
educational structure with steel roof joists and steel roof deck; design of exposed custom steel trusses.
• Stargate Charter School, Thornton, CO: Multi -story conventional masonry structure with steel roof
and floor joists, metal deck.
Steve Florin
• Technical Drafting, with honors, Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School, Goodland, KS
Professional Experience
Mr. Florin is responsible for the production of CADD drawings of client projects, as well as clear, concise
and accurate documents for design review and construction. Mr. Florian has been involved in a variety of
project types, including bridges, roads, trails and buildings. In addition to his CADD expertise, his
qualifications include: Autocad ROO detailing, Roadcalc, Network, PC repair, maintenance and
upgrading.
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Project Experience
• I th Avenue Improvements & Bridge Replacement, Greeley, CO: CADD Manager for design of five
blocks of city street roadway improvements and 250' of bridge replacement over the Cache La
Poudre River. Client, City of Greeley.
• Adams County Bridge 42 Over Clear Creek, Unincorporated North Denver, Coo: CADD Manager
for the structural design and roadway engineering of replacement bridge over Clear Creek and Fisher
Irrigation Ditch. Client: Adams County Public Works.
• Bridge #34, Adams County, CO. This project required the replacement of single span prestressed
concrete double -tee -girder bridge. Heavy traffic volumes necessitated phased construction, while
limited project funding required that the superstructure be replaced on existing substructure.
Remedial measures were required for the existing substructure to adequately carry the proposed
bridge superstructure. Adjacent parkland and environmentally sensitive species require careful
construction operations. Client: Adams County.
T. Michael Phelan
• B. A., Zoology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1971
• Post -graduate Studies, Biology and Ecology, San Diego State University, 1972-1974
• Certified Wildlife Biologist - The Wildlife Society
• Certified in Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Certified in Black -footed Ferret, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, and Preble's Meadow Jumping
Mouse
Professional Experience
Mr. Phelan has been employed since 1974 as an environmental consultant. Responsibilities include
service as corporate officer, project manager, permitting specialist, wildlife and wetland ecologist,
vegetation survey technical assistant, and technical editor. Project management activities include
clientlagency liaison, project risk analyses, interdisciplinary coordination, subcontractor supervision,
personnel management, cost control, and quality assurance.
Career accomplishments include authorship of, or technical contribution to:
• 50 EIS/EA Documents • 75 Wetland Delineations/Evaluations • 8 Mine Permit Reviews/Revisions
Permit Strategy Development/Preparation for Numerous Projects • 80 Wildlife Baseline or
Monitoring Studies/Technical Sections • 50 Threatened and Endangered or "High Federal Interest"
Wildlife Species Studies • Over 100 Wildlife Surveys Emphasizing Big Game, Raptors, Waterfowl,
or Upland Game Birds • 32 Wildlife Impact Assessments • 27 Wildlife Mitigation/Habitat
Management Plans • 7 Biological Assessments • 10 Vegetation Surveys • 3 Published Wildlife
Manuals, 2 for the USFWS and I for the Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress
Project Experiences have included:
• Hard Rock Mines • Coal Mines • Wetland Delineations/Enhancement • Corridor Analyses • Water
` Developments • Oil, Gas, and Synfuels Projects • Abandoned Mines • Power and other Industrial
Plants • Timber Harvest • Housing Developments • Recreational Park Creation and Enhancement
• Involved in over 350 projects including work in: Rocky Mountains • Desert Southwest • Pacific
Northwest • Intermountain Region • Northern Great Plains • Appalachia • Alaska • California
Missouri • Kansas • Oklahoma • Texas
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Background
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This project is a critical piece in a much larger puzzle. As long as 15 years ago, the City recognized the
need to strengthen its transportation Master Plan by adding a critical north -south corridor in the eastern
portion of the City. This determination to plan for the future growth needs of the City led to the extension
of Timberline Road from Prospect to Mulberry, an environmentally sensitive, award winning project. As
development occurred along Timberline from Harmony to Drake, the City wisely required new
developments to participate in building this portion of the corridor. This is a significant piece in the
overall master planning of the corridor.
This project will serve to meet the needs of the community in the short and medium term by fully
implementing an interim design option. The project will also consider and plan for the long term by
providing a 50% design for the ultimate corridor needs. Proceeding to 50% complete design for both
interim and ultimate roadways will, by spending additional money and effort at the front end of the
project, ensure the longevity of the design and ultimately save significant dollars during completion of the
ultimate improvements. In short, this is an opportunity to design a well planned corridor to serve the
community.
General Project Description
The Timberline Road widening project includes interim (4 lane) and ultimate (6 lane) arterial roadway
improvements along the corridor. The limits of the project are from just north of the Timberline and
Drake Road intersection through the Timberline and Prospect Road intersection, with transitions on the
three remaining legs. We will provide conceptual, 50%, 90% and final (100%) design drawings and
specifications for the successful approval, bidding and construction of this project.
The Timberline and Prospect Road intersection will include interim and ultimate considerations with final
construction plans for the interim concrete intersection. The corridor contains a mix of existing, proposed
and future development parcels that will all require consideration in the design. Design constraints
include historic and environmentally sensitive resources, expansion of the existing Spring Creek Bridge,
modifications to an existing railroad crossing, major utilities analyses and conflicts with several private
grain towers. Construction phasing is a critical element in order to maintain the high volume of traffic
through this corridor during construction.
Recently, there have been several developments along the Timberline Road corridor that have suggested
the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) could be used to help fund this project. City Council
has approved this concept and the addition of City Street Oversizing fees will complete the funding
F mechanism for design and construction.
Critical to the understanding of this project is the comprehension of the variety of design challenges. In
the following section, "Project Issues/Approach", we will identify the most significant challenges along
the corridor and discuss our approach to each. In the next section, "Conceptual Alignment Alternative",
we have designed one option that meets several of the key design challenges.
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The following project issues have been identified along with our approach to resolving or minimizing the
impacts of each. The items are denoted graphically on the conceptual alignment alternative following this
section.
The following concept plan represents only one of many potential concepts for this project. Assumptions
have been made relative to the results of the Transportation Impact Study (TIS), feature locations, vehicular
access locations, and preservation alternatives. This same approach will be used and refined during the
conceptual design phase as guidance and technical data is received.
1: Transit Stops
Issue: Timberline Road is not currently a significant transit route
in the city; however, as development increases in this corridor,
Transfort anticipates the need to provide bus service along
Timberline Road.
Approach: Transfort and the city have earmarked a transit stop at
the northeast corner of the Timberline Road and Drake Road
intersection. This stop will incorporate a separate pull-out area for
buses once they have cleared the intersection heading north on
Timberline Road. We will coordinate with transit officials to
ensure that the pavement and right-of-way are sufficient to serve these needs. The remainder of the corridor
will also be reviewed relative to transit considerations and additional stops for both interim and ultimate
configurations will be considered.
2: Roadway Transition
Issue:
The existing Timberline roadway is approximately 136 feet wide at the northern edge of the
existing concrete intersection at Drake. On the south side of the
Drake intersection, the roadway has been shifted to the east of the
section line in order to preserve the existing cottonwood trees.
The resulting median on the north side is approximately 42 feet
wide with an ultimate right-of-way of 190 feet. It is desirable to
transition the roadway
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Approach: On the
enclosed concept plan we have used 2,150 foot radii curves
(double the minimum 6-lane arterial design standard of 1,075 feet)
with minimum 200 foot tangents, which allow us to transition the
northbound lanes more quickly and return to the standard section
around 1000 feet north of Drake Road.
3: Access Coordination with Proposed Developments
Issue: There are a number of proposed access locations along the corridor that must be addressed. The
proposed Side Hill and Mansion Park developments along the southern portion of the project are under
development review and in the case of Side Hill, very close to the start of construction.
Approach: Significant coordination is required between the Interwest team, the developers and their
engineers. Items to be addressed include coordination of entrances, drainage, utilities and maintaining
access for the properties throughout construction of Timberline Road.
The TIS will provide valuable insight into the required turning movements and bay/taper lengths. This
information will be incorporated into the conceptual design alternatives to help evaluate access
opportunities and constraints. A full access control plan for interim and ultimate design as well as during
the various construction phases will be prepared.
4: ROW Coordination
Issue: Right-of-way acquisition is required across numerous private properties along the corridor in both
the interim and ultimate design conditions.
Approach: The Interwest team will evaluate right-of-way alternatives throughout the conceptual design
phase. As part of the 50 percent design plans, right-of-way acquisition exhibits will be prepared. The team
will assist the city in all coordination with adjacent property owners and provide all necessary exhibits or
documentation relative to the right-of-way or easement dedications required.
In the event that landscape or fencing mitigation is needed, the team will develop mitigation plans and
establish limits of easements. These acquisitions will then be incorporated into the right-of-way exhibits for
city review.
5: Eaistime Irriation Crossines
Issue: There is an existing irrigation system that crosses under Timberline Road approximately 1,600 feet
north of the Drake intersection that serves the existing Cargil Property on the east side of Side Hill Filing
One. This flow must be maintained; therefore, an extended system is required. A second irrigation
crossing exists just north of the Jessup Farm.
Approach: An evaluation of the existing structures and research of decreed flows will be performed as part
of the re -design of the systems. We will investigate the downstream needs from both systems and will
incorporate an extended design under the roadway as needed.
6: Interim and Ultimate Access for Eaistine Uses
Issue: Several existing commercial and residential properties are located along the corridor that must
maintain access during and after construction.
Approach: We will prepare interim and ultimate access control plans as part of the design phase. This
plan will be based upon the results of the TIS and discussions with city officials related to the desired access
control of the corridor. Options for right -in / right -out, three-quarter and full access movements for existing
and future property entrances will be evaluated and incorporated into the concept plans for the raised
median design. Utilizing reduced median widths for areas not requiring dedicated left turn bays may allow
the roadway section to be reduced near critically constrained portions of the project.
Phasing plans and strict traffic control designs will be needed to facilitate safe ingress and egress to these
sites in order to maintain their commercial viability. The close proximity of several existing commercial
buildings will be a significant constraint to portions of the design to maintain required setbacks. Significant
coordination with the existing property owner will be necessary during the conceptual design process.
Maintaining access to features such as the Jessup Farm, irrigation ditch access road and gas metering station
are critical aspects of the project and we will provide all necessary details as well as recommendations to
guide the city in its evaluation of alternatives.
7: Jessup Farm House
Issue: The Jessup Farm is an old farmhouse with significant historic roots in the city of Fort Collins. A
diligent attempt to maintain the character of the farm is required.
Approach:
The existing farm house poses several design considerations. The potentially historic nature of
the farm limits the level of disturbance that is desirable. It appears
that vertical considerations (grading) may be more problematic
than horizontal constraints. The use of small retaining walls
adjacent to the structure may be required in order to maintain the
required setback as determined by the city.
Access must be maintained during the course of construction and
the existing driveway location may have to be altered to minimize
the slope of the driveway from the new connection point. While
the farm is not currently listed on the historic registry, the team
will coordinate with the Landmark Preservation Commission to
maintain as much of the historic integrity of the farm as possible.
8: Cottonwood Trees
Issue: The existing cottonwood trees adjacent to the Jessup Farm House are to be maintained with this
design.
Approach: Members of our team worked on the section of Timberline just south of the Drake Road
intersection and are familiar with the nuances of saving these large trees. This was a very successful project
and all trees are still living after three years following construction.
The team will work closely with the city arborist to determine the
viability and constraints associated with saving the trees.
Horizontal and vertical constraints will be determined and
incorporated into the design alternatives. The use of small
retaining walls at the limits of the drip lines may be needed in
some areas.
The enclosed concept plan shows the pedestrian sidewalk
meandering to the east of the trees as one option to minimize the
impact to the root system of the trees. This alternative will be
evaluated in more detail once the topographic survey is
completed.
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9: Substandard Vertical Sight Distance
Issue: Timberline Road currently provides inadequate sight distance at the ridge line near the Jessup Farm
House. This is a concern relative to minimum stopping sight distance for vehicles traveling along the
roadway as well as intersection sight distance for ingress and egress.
Approach: In order to improve the situation, vertical alignment studies will be performed that take into
consideration vertical curve design criteria, existing and future access locations, physical constraints and
existing utilities. Our preliminary findings are that adequate sight distance can be achieved with minor
grading at the top and bottom of the slope without adversely impacting the existing utilities and natural
features through this segment.
10: High Pressure Gas Metering Station
Issue: There is a gas metering station to the west of the existing roadway. As the roadway is shifted to the
west of the section line to align with the Prospect Road intersection and avoid conflicts near the Jessup
Farm, the roadway encroaches toward the metering station.
Approach: Extensive coordination with Western States is required to incorporate the existing metering
station into the design. Horizontal separation will be at a minimum and maintaining the access road to the
station is a priority. There are also several trees around the metering station that will be evaluated for
preservation as part of the design.
Comment on Issues 7 through 10:
Our enclosed concept plan uses 2150 foot reverse curves with 200 foot minimum tangents to provide an
alignment that retains all of the cottonwood trees, the gas metering station and provides approximately 58
feet from the right-of-way line to the Jessup Farm House. Additional options will be provided once detailed
topographic survey is obtained.
11: Railroad Crossing
Issue: The existing Great Western Railroad spur is an active
railway and must be maintained in its current vertical and
horizontal location. The elevation of the track is a constraint for
the vertical design of the roadway.
Approach: We will meet with city staff and representatives from
the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) relative to the modified
crossing permit for the wider roadway section and will provide all
necessary exhibits and calculations for the city to apply for said
permit.
12: Spring Creek Bridge
Issue: The existing two -span bridge crossing of Spring Creek
was constructed in 1986 and is approximately 48 feet wide and
140 feet long. The structure appears to be constructed with a post -
tensioned deck in order to minimize girder depth, maximizing the
hydraulic opening. The bridge also incorporates the Spring Creek
Trail in front of the northern abutment.
The existing bridge structure is in good condition without serious deterioration, except for slight cracking
on parapet walls. Recent flood plain analyses by the city have determined that the bridge has adequate
capacity to convey the 100-year storm event. Because the existing bridge is structurally and hydraulically
sufficient it can and should be re -used in order to save construction costs and facilitate constructability.
Because of the existing width of the bridge deck, it will need to be widened for both the interim and
ultimate build out conditions.
An item of initial concern relates to the skew of the existing bridge relative to the anticipated alignment of
the new roadway. The attached concept plan indicates a free right turn lane meeting city minimum design
criteria; however, without the TIS, it is not clear if this is needed, especially in the interim scenario. The
skew of the existing bridge with this alignment causes the eastern sidewalk to fall outside of the bridge
limits. This will be evaluated further upon completion of the TIS and options will be explored relative to
the alignment.
The Spring Creek Trail will be relocated to the west as part of the bridge widening. Horizontal and vertical
alignments will be evaluated to maintain safe pedestrian and bike movements while minimizing impacts to
environmentally sensitive areas or the vacant commercial parcel on the corner.
Although the existing bridge poses slight constraints with respect to roadway geometry, it offers
opportunities related to constructability and aesthetics. If planned properly, motorists will not feel the effect
of widening the bridge. In addition, the new widened structure could be created with aesthetic bridge
railings and wing walls in order to enhance motorists and trail users experience on this riparian corridor.
Approach: Because of the great cost savings, time savings and ease of construction, the existing bridge
will be retained. Because of geometric constraints, roadway alignment options must be closely coordinated
with the bridge design in order to provide the most optimal design.
We will determine intersection/structure solutions that address
cost, delivery time, constructability, environmental impact, right-
of-way and functionality. To accomplish this goal, we will
investigate roadway options that allow for bridge widening to
either one or both sides. We will also investigate utilizing
sidewalks that cantilever off of the existing structure to
compensate for skew differences.
As stated previously, due to the flat monolithic bridge under -deck,
we believe that the superstructure consists of a shallow post -
tensioned bridge deck. This will require a similar, shallow structure system to be utilized for the widening.
There are two options available, a cast -in -place post -tensioned superstructure or shallow, pre -cast, butted
pre -stressed box girders with a cast -in -place topping. The box girders may be the more cost-effective
method of widening the bridge, especially if it is to be widened in two phases. The pre -stressed boxes
would also facilitate widening to either one or two sides as shoring is not needed.
A primary concern of the widening is to not increase load on the existing structure to the level that it
becomes structurally deficient. The existing structure must be checked for load increase during the interim
and ultimate build -out scenarios. This can be remedied by providing the widening as a completely
independent structure. If this is the case, the joint between new and existing must be carefully detailed to
eliminate horizontal and vertical separation. Regardless of how the roadway and bridge are widened, the
existing structure will remain open during construction to maintain existing levels of service.