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RESPONSE - RFP - P1159 NORTH COLLEGE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II
e Achieving Harmonv ,. Wli�l �l` I)Uilt 4014. i environment ,�r� - P1159 North College Corridor yam? Improvements Phase II qr- Stoifus associates s ity of Fort Collins January 9", 2009 88th & Dahlia Street Improvements, Thornton The City of Thornton and CDOT are joint sponsors of this project to widen 88th Avenue and Dahlia Street at the intersection of the two roadways. The project also eliminates an existing bend in Dahlia Street by re -aligning approximately 1,500 feet of roadway. This project makes use of Federal funds and is being administered through CDOT's Local Agency process. Stolfus & Associates, Inc., in our role as subconsultant, is responsible for CDOT coordination and for ensuring that the necessary environmental, utility, and right-of-way clearances are obtained for the project. Stolfus and Associates, Inc. is also providing traffic signal design services, construction phasing and traffic control, as well as general civil design support. Bear Creek Trail & Greenway, Morrison As part of the final segment of the Bear Creek Trail and Greenway through the Town of Morrison, modifications to the right turn lane configuration at the southeast corner of the intersection of Colorado 8 and Colorado 74 were designed. Intersection geometry was developed to maintain standard lane widths while minimizing the trail's impact on Bear Creek. Stolfus and Associates, Inc. worked closely with a multi- disciplinary team to limit disruption to traffic, avoid sensitive natural resources and coordinate efforts with adjacent projects. We assisted the project team in obtaining CDOT approval for the project within a fast - track schedule in order to comply with LOCO funding requirements. Construction was completed in August, 2005. CDOT Region 4 .Non -Project Specific Contract, Northern Colorado Providing various traffic engineering services to several CDOT Regions through a Non -Project Specific (NPS) Contract. Assignments specific to Region 4 have included several traffic signal warrant studies, Access Plan Amendment request review, a conceptual design to identify traffic signal pole locations for an ultimate section on SH 42, and an intersection design along SH 7 near Lyons. Town of Elizabeth Street Plan, Elizabeth Recently, the Town of Elizabeth has experienced significant growth and has identified the potential for future growth in and around the community. The Town initiated the Street Plan project to evaluate future transportation needs and assess the local street network. Particular goals for the project included increased mobility, reduced dependence on SH 86, compatibility with local planning and maximizing opportunities for new development to participate in infrastructure improvements. Coordination with key community groups, developers, Elbert County. and CDOT, as well as the general public, was a key component to the success of the Plan. A project newsletter, meetings with key community groups, and a Public Open House were used to engage the public. The Street Plan was adopted by the Board of Trustees in February, 2008. Teem Experience TOWN OF ELVABETH STREET PLAN HWT 86 AREA-CHEROKEE T"L TO CR 17 Each firm on the Stolfus Team has staff experience with either the City or CDOT. Many members of the team have worked together or collaborated on transportation projects. Through this team experience we have found that our team works well together, we have common values, and we truly enjoy working in the industry. Additional Team Experience may he found on the following page. Team Experience flksco to SN 9 V%IIdge 9xecke "Individual commitment to a group effort - thor is what makes a team work, c company work, a society work, a civilization work." -Vince Lombardi. NFL Coach 1913-1970 ►reject DOWAP110n: In support of a hghway expansion project on SH 9 in Summit County. Slofius d Associates, Inc., its partnership with PBSLJ, Prepared intersection and bed rood opproach designs far five intersections from Swan Mountain Rood to Volley Brook Street, This phase construction project widens SH 9 from two lanes to four Imes with mxbmy lanes added Or improved at several location. The project also strived to use construction budgets efficiently by incorporating existing pavement into the Proposed design where feasible. We evaluated intersection sight distance, reviewed design compatibMty with the Access Management Plan for SH 9 and completed detailed intersection design for multiple bid packages. Critical elements included truck turning movements, auxiliary lone lengths and pedestrian move. ments. We are currently working on the find bid package. Slaughterhouse Gulch Drainage Upgrades Arapahoe Road Race Street to Downing Street ho{ect Tecm. U.iSiQ(B$ ASSOCIATES Prated Deserfpbe: Ihls project, lead by Ayres. provided a new Jbtinch storm sewer down the center of Arapahoe Rd between Race St and Downing St. Due to the volume of traffic along Arapahoe Rd, the City of Centenrxd and AmPahoe County required that two Imes of traffic be maintained in each direction during construction. As a re". work areas were I mIted and trench boxes were required to complete the construction. Work areas were protected from traffic using portable concrete barrier and temporary impact dtenualors. The project also included the construction of curb inlets and storm sewer Nerds d the High St and Race St intersections. Construction of the loletals presented additional compkcatlons during construction. Traffic shifts were requited along Arapahoe Rd in order to maintain four lanes of traffic. Shod -term closures of High St and Race St were permitted. Lane rental lees were imposed on the Contractor during closure periods to incentbize early completion. Stolfus provided construction phasing and traffic control design in support of the project team. We also provided technical specifications, bid assistance, reviews of Contractor's method of handing traffic )Min), and traffic engineering support during construction. Project challenges included maintaining acces, to local sheets along Arapahoe Rd and the phasing of work at signalized intersections. SH 82 & Original Road Basalt _ . - rA r w •�i�rr a.. —_-. Pretecf DescrlPbn: in coordinotion with the Town of Basalt, CDOT Region J developed plans for a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 82 and Original Road. In addition, operational analysis were used to identify tMesholds far future improvements an Ongksd Road and access management Techniques. This project is a peal example of how the proposed Status Team works together: Stopus & Associates, Inc. provided the traffic analysis and signal design. PBS&J provided technical assistance and QA/QC, and ATD provided traffic counts. West Steamboat Springs Access Control Plan Protect Dino rpillm its anticipation of significant development west of downtown Steamboat Springs. the City of Steamboat Springs and CDOT developed on Access Control Plan for live miles of US 40 between 1311, Street and Steamboat 1. The Plan addresses direct access to US b. considers expanded local routes, topographic constraints and addresses property, ownership concerns. Major elements of the Plan include public outreach, plan development and analysis, establishment of decision -making criteria, coordination with stakeholders. and project management. The plan was adopted by the City. Routt County, and CDOT in fall 2008, soft 4mwLmwj=l� W .A*M *P -mm 0-mm • a i f C- E 0 E 0 r.7 Project Understanding North College Avenue, a major north -south route through the City of Fort Collins, provides the northern entryway into the City. Also functioning as US Highway 287 and Colorado State Highway 14 (north of Jefferson Street), North College Avenue is regulated by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The arterial provides both local and regional connectivity and carries a large volume of interstate truck traffic. A Colorado Scenic Byways route, North College Avenue is a gateway to the mountains and to recreational lands in northwestern Colorado and Wyoming. The corridor is largely commercial in character and has an active business community. Over the years, citizens have expressed concerns about the corridor's physical condition, as well as associated challenges to continued economic prosperity. The Fort Collins community is anxious to upgrade the image and infrastructure of North College Avenue. Civic discussion has been ongoing in the North College Corridor since the mid- 1980's. In 1994, the North College Corridor Plan was adopted (updated in 2007). In 2000 an Access Management Plan was adopted. Through these planning efforts, the City established a mutually respectful and productive working relationship with the public, including continued coordination with the North Fort Collins Business Association. As a result, the corridor vision is already quite clear. There is significant public support for creating a "positive identity" and unique character for North College which may be described best as "fix the junky, but keep it funky". In addition, desire to create a gateway into the City, as well as a strong connection to downtown through the Poudre River, has been voiced clearly. Collaboration with the public, especially property owners in the corridor, is a key element for success in implementing the corridor vision. Continuation of established, successful relationships is not only needed to define the corridor's character, but also to promote understanding of the project's effects on the surrounding area and to encourage individual and community participation in managing those effects. Led by Michelle Hansen's corridor experience, the Stolfus Team will extend this area's record of success. In 1997, Fort Collins voters approved the Building Community Choices (BCC) '/. cent sales tax to construct capital improvements, including improvements along North College Avenue between Jefferson Street and Vine Drive. These BCC improvements, North College Avenue Improvements — Phase 1, were completed in 2004. The improvements implemented access management techniques and provided an aesthetically pleasing corridor that accommodates all modes of transportation from pedestrians and bicycles to large trucks and trains. Fort Collins residents voiced their approval of this project and other BCC projects by approving the Building on Basics (BOB)'/. cent sales tax in 2005 to fund additional capital projects. A second phase of North College, between Vine Drive and Conifer Street, is included among the BOB projects. The BOB ballot language identifies similar goals to those of the BCC for Phase II of North College including: • access management • multi -modal accommodation • streetscape upgrades and • associated infrastructure improvements needed to upgrade the road to the City's current arterial standard. In addition to the BOB funding, the City has secured additional sources of funding for Phase II construction. The project currently has approximately $5.5 million of local and federal funds available for design, construction, and right- of-way acquisition. Of those funds, approximately $1.4 million dollars is federal funding from the following sources: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), State Transportation Program Enhancement Activities, and Hazard Elimination and Safety (HES). While the design component of the project has been de -federalized, following the Federal process through design is critical for preserving the project's eligibility for use of federal construction dollars. Similarly important is development of construction package(s) that use the funds as required, whether that entails confirming that the construction elements meet the intent of the funds or positioning construction bid dates to cause the funding to be used or encumbered prior to critical funding dates. With significant funding in hand, the City identified a schedule and a 3 phase process for completing the project. Design and right-of-way acquisition will he completed in 2009 and 2010 with a construction project scheduled for 2011. Phase 1 includes planning and conceptual design. Successful completion of this phase is critical to defining the corridor vision, defining how the vision will be achieved, and maintaining public enthusiasm and good will. Phase 2 follows with preliminary engineering and final design. The Stolfus Team's knowledge of the City and CDOT's process and standards will streamline this phase and result in solid construction documents. Finally, Phase 3 includes right-of- way acquisition and construction. Flexibility in prioritization and packaging through all three phases will provide opportunities to balance the corridor vision with budget and schedule constraints. In addition to achieving the functional utility goals identified by BOB, accomplishing these City goals is essential to the project's overall success: • construct a project that stakeholders and the public view as an asset • deliver a fiscally efficient 2011 construction project • complete, correct, constructible, low maintenance engineering documents and designs, and • advance the North College Corridor Plan implementation To achieve both BOB goals and City goals, the Stolfus Team will: • work in partnership to form a vision • maximize available resources to realize results • achieve harmony with the built environment, and • enhance the travel corridor The following sections describe how the Stolfus Team will use these concepts to achieve publicly valued results. Working in Partner,,�hip to Form a VicSion It is essential to the success of the North College Corridor Improvements Phase 11 to work in partnership with project leaders, stakeholders, and the community to form a vision that is logical. implementable, and maximizes the project's resources. As a major transportation and commercial corridor, numerous stakeholders have a vested interest in the development of the North College Corridor. Stakeholders include representatives from both public and private sectors; multiple agencies and departments; elected officials; organized advocacy groups; and individual residents and property owners. The Organization Chart included in the Team Qualifications Section identifies many of the groups that we anticipate coordinating with. There are essentially two primary interest groups that must be engaged in the partnership: the public and the public entities,,agencies. In order to achieve partnership with both groups, we will: • Implement a proactive public involvement process to obtain informed consent on the proposed improvements • Engage agencies and City Departments early and throughout the entire process to develop a comprehensive and implementable plan • Focus on determination of specific corridor improvements We will use the following five step approach to create a partnership with the public and the public entities/agencies involved. The process for both interest groups, while not achieved using exactly the same techniques, follows the same general approach, and often overlaps to confirm that the parties are on the same path. The table on the following page details our specific plans for the interest groups side -by -side. Step 1— Develop a context of understanding The first step develops a context of understanding. During this step, we will define goals, measures of success, opportunities, and constraints for the project. In addition, we will initiate communication to create understanding and interest in the project. Some outcomes of this step include an updated project contact list, initial understanding of stakeholder priorities, identification of potential "dealmaker' considerations, topics for further investigation, an evaluation matrix, and a baseline for future reference. Step 2 — Create a line of communication and input plan The second step creates a line of communication and input plan. We will define methods of keeping stakeholders informed and provide opportunities to share concerns, ideas, information, and support. Methods for communication and input may include: group and individual meetings, a project newsletter, links to web -based information, etc. Step 3 — Integrate input to form a vision Step three integrates input to form a vision. The team will develop, evaluate, and refine potential alternatives for the corridor. It is through this step that the vision will begin to take shape. After compiling the input gathered and refining potential alternatives, the project team will use the information and the previously developed set of criteria to evaluate concepts, to determine a preferred alternative, and to verify that potential solutions meet project objectives. Step 4 — Present the vision Next, the team will present the vision. This is an opportunity to present a draft version of the preferred alternative and receive feedback from the stakeholders. Due to previous efforts in the corridor and to maintain the schedule for this project, it is important to keep this step focused and to avoid returning to the previous step to evaluate a new set of alternatives. It is the project team's responsibility to make design decisions that take into account the input originally received and to present recommendations to the public in a way that is easily understood. The objective of Step 4 is not only to obtain stakeholder support for the concept (measured by informed consent), but also to earn stakeholder commitment to implementation timelines and resource needs. Step 5 — Follow-up Finally, the team will follow-up throughout the project, providing updates on plan revisions, schedule, and implementation, as well as providing opportunities to share input as the details of the plan continue to unfold. (SLakeholder OuLrcach Public Involvement ** Agency Engagement * ** Step I • City Council — introduce pmjeci Develop context of • Public Open House No. I — introduce project, gather input • Kick-Cff Meeting — define goals, scope. measure of understanding • include community groups such as NIFCBA, bikc!pcd effectiveness. opportunities, constraints. [TAC) advocacy groups, and trucking industry in TAC • Project newsletters — prior to open houses major project Step 2 milestones • Core Team meetings Line of communication • Web information — post newsletter, graphics, contact into, etc. • E-mail and phone communication and input plan on City webstte • Contact private utilities and adjacent projects • Presentation to NFCB.A • Core Team meetings - specific discipline representatives Step • TAC Meetings - big picture invited, as needed Integrate input nts • incorprxatcnaluate comments comments • TAC meetings - big picture items to form vision •Use information gathered from private utilities and adjaccrot projects • Present draft preferred altcmativc to City Council. Step 3_ Transportation Board in preparation for Open House No. 2 •Cure Team meetings g Present vision • Public open House No. 2 — present the draft preferred •TAC review and comment tin Plan altcmaticr and gusher feedback • TAC review and comment on plan • City Council — provide supporting maurials, updates • Public Open Htmse No. i R J - preliminary design (refined • Core Team meetings - specific discipline representatives impacts, project phasing, funding 1, final design (tinsel altema- Step � � rive. construction timetrame, traffic detour in8mmation) im i0.d. as ncedcd Follow-up • One-on-rme coordination with property owners as needed to •Prepare conceptual design report that describes vision and the . . determineimpacts and mitigation. Mitigation plan exhibits process to develop vision dcw eloped as neLded *Core Team - City PM.,. CDOT PM Consultant PM **TAC - City Departmenm schtt community groups. and Core Trani Maximize Available Qc6ouree6 to Realize Qcsultls From our discussions with City staff we understand the importance of delivering a fiscally efficient 2011 construction project. In order to procure the most competitive bids, advertising a construction project in the 4th quarter of 2010 for the 2011 construction season is advantageous. While the steps necessary to achieve a Q4 2010 advertisement date are realistic, a focused effort is essential since the schedule tolerance for delay is minimal. An equally important issue to manage for fiscal efficiency is the project budget. We will scrutinize the proposed improvements and associated costs, as well as priorities for construction and implementation. Due to anticipated right-of-way acquisition, the project's current $5.5 million budget may not be sufficient for completion of the entire project. Additional sources of funding and/or a prioritization of project elements to achieve the "most bank for the buck" may be necessary. Focus on Schedule Completion of right-of-way acquisitions is the critical path for construction to occur in 2011. Over thirty potential acquisitions are anticipated. CDOT clearance of a typical project with acquisitions generally takes a minimum of nine months to complete following right-of-way plan approval. To provide adequate time for acquisition and to accommodate the unexpected, we propose completing preliminary design plans by the end of 2009. A detailed schedule is provided in the Schedule and Fee Section of the proposal. Keys to meeting the project schedule include: • Building on previous work and minimizing re -work • Anticipating problems • Maximizing available resources Building on previous work and minimizing re -work We plan to begin work using existing aerial surveys, utility information, and other existing data gathered for previous projects like the 2005 North College Drainage Improvements Design (NCDID) project. In areas where changes have occurred or existing information is inadequate to provide sufficient detail for construction documents, property acquisition, etc. supplemental information can be gathered and incorporated rather than revisiting the corridor in its entirety. Additionally, Stolfus Team member Ayres has completed several projects in this area, and is familiar with storm drainage requirements and existing%proposed utilities. Their knowledge and established database will reduce the effort required for the project team to establish a starting point for project development. Anticipating problems The Stolfus Team will manage the project schedule to the City's advantage by focusing on establishing the detailed scope of the proposed improvements quickly. In particular, determining the typical section and vertical controls for the roadway early is essential. Similarly, identifying and avoiding lengthy agency procedures through design choices will keep the schedule on target. In regard to roadway engineering considerations, typical section and vertical controls are the two most important topics influencing right-of-way needs and adjacent private property impacts. Minimizing these impacts keeps overall costs down and cams stakeholder support. We do not anticipate significant modifications to the centerline profile to preserve opportunities to use existing pavement (or portions thereof) and to keep construction limits to a minimum. However, minor profile or cross -slope modifications that reduce property impacts will be incorporated. Other critical issues to monitor will involve the Poudre River floodplain, utility coordination, MS4 stormwater permit compliance, multi -modal accommodation, access plan implementation, and determination of improvements at the Hickory/Conifer intersection. Of these issues, the one with the greatest potential to impact the schedule negatively is the Poudre River floodplain: therefore, we will focus our efforts on keeping our impacts to "no rise", if at all possible. Maximizing available resources The combination of Stolfus, Ayres, Design Workshop, and PBS&J, along with our other specialized subconsultants, allows our team to provide the resources necessary to complete several tasks concurrently and or to accelerate the project schedule to meet the City's needs. Once the conceptual design is determined, our team will mobilize immediately to complete the preliminary design plans so that right-of-way plans can be completed and approved by CDOT quickly. Explore options to expand the project's impact As stated earlier, the $5.5 million of funding secured for this project may not be sufficient. In addition, the North Fort Collins Business Association (NFCBA) has expressed a desire to extend the project limits. While extending the project limits may not be possible using existing funds, the concept may provide an opportunity to begin serious conversations with NFCBA regarding private funding and property donation mechanisms. However, as a first priority, we will investigate opportunities within the full realm of CDOT, as well as local funding strategies to strengthen the project's funding position. CDOT's budget is extremely challenged given the current state of the economy. However, it is prudent to explore options with CDOT in order to take advantage of any monies that may be available or may become available within the next two years. Potential CDOT funding options are categorized by system quality, safety, and mobility. The table on the following page summarizes CDOT funding options and potential for application to this project. Fundin-Catt�qory Funding -Source I otential Notes This segment of North College is currently scheduled for pavement Surface Treatment Promising rehabilitation in the next 4 or 5 years. CDOT Region 4 gets the most money of all CDOT regions. Structures Likely tin applicable System Qualify Culverts Likely not applicable Included within the structures pool. Maintenance Unlikely Possible if project shows a benefit to the Region. however, there is ' limited finding available. Current funding source for the Hickory Conifer intersection. CDOT HES Promising Staff Traffic often has some funding available. Projects that can show significant benefit from additional funding often stand out. Safeh, f3' Signals Promising Each Region is given about S300k per year and is always looking for partnerships to cost share. Hot spots PWr If the project demonstrates a hot safety issue. Signing striping Promising Generally used to enhance from epoxy to better materials. Possible, although nmv be limited Curren[ funding source for the project. There are 12 different areas Enhancement since funds we already allocated for enhancement dollars including street lighting, sidewalks, ' lamiscapmg and water quality. 11%Obl/It_y CMAQ Possible. although may be limited since funds are already allocated Current funding source for the project. Possible at in[cncctionc. Congestion Managemen[ Unknown at this time If the V/C ratio is over 0.95 Regional Priorities Projects 1 RPP I Unlikelv This funding has been ztymd out the past few wars. The key to receiving additional money from CDOT will be to show a significant contribution of local money. Surface Treatment, Safety and Enhancement and / or CMAQ funds have the greatest potential and should be investigated. Additional local funding and participation from other City Departments, the North College Urban Renewal Authority (URA), business associations, and other organizations will be investigated. Potential opportunities for this funding are summarized in the table below. SourceFuntfing t Application r Right -cif -way dedication by statute URA/Special District Strcetscapc improvements LIRA may require bonding Right -of -Way or construction of storm A larger regional stromuater system is proposed than what is needed for this improvement. drainage improvementsThe majority of the City's Stormwater Fees are currently funding the Canal Importation Ponds Stormwater Fees and Outtall project (CIPO) which is .wheduled to be completed in June 2010. Construction of proposed regional This is an identified stormwatcr master planimprovement ,wrmwatCr quality pond at Poudre River Pavement Pa%cmcvt trcatmenrrehabilitation ManagementProgram r Capital Impro%cmcn[s Open Budget Truck Bypass Funding Open Requires reallocation by City Council Downtown Gateway Monumentation Development Authority or strectscapinglandccaping North Fort Collins Gateway Monumentation Business Association or streetscaping1andscaping C,OCO Trail Connections Potential connections to Lee Martinez Park. Legacy Park. Poudre Royer Trail. Old Town North Trail new Lake Canal. Potential pedestrian aossing of Lake Canal. Private Sources Where mutual benefit exists Private -public partnerships. We will identify additional funding opportunities immediately. Elizabeth Stolfus and Jeff Kullman will lead the funding effort with Jeff focusing on CDOT and Elizabeth on local and other sources. Jeff's CDOT experience as a Regional Transportation Director and past CDOT Program Engineer gives him unique expertise in this area. Jeff will coordinate with the STIP/TIP process. the North Front Range MPO, and CDOT. Elizabeth has participated in several creative funding approaches for public projects and has a history of working with agencies to expand projects to mutually benefit all involved. In Granby, Stolfus & Associates completed an Access Plan that was jointly funded by the public entities and the private corridor stakeholders. Achieving Harmony with the Built Environment A key to creating a successful project in a developed corridor such as North College Avenue is to mold a vision that gives the corridor charm and appeal, while working with the existing features and infrastructure in the corridor. This includes accommodating existing property uses, addressing existing deficiencies, mitigating potential impacts, and providing documentation to allow for construction of the vision. The Stolfus Team will provide a plan that achieves harmony with the built environment. The following page identifies Critical Issues that we anticipate addressing through the design process. In addition, more detailed discussion of some of these issues follows below. Roadway Design and Property Impacts A critical consideration will be private property and business impacts along the corridor both during and after construction. There are between 40 and 50 properties adjacent to North College Avenue between Vine Drive and Hickory Street. Since most of the corridor has 80' of right-of-way today and the City's standard 4-Lane Arterial Street section uses 115' of right-of-way, many properties will be affected. The design will need to consider elements such as parking and circulation, doorway elevations, and site drainage. Several sites within the corridor, including Chippers Lanes, Roy's Quick Lube, Colorado Motor Car, and Los Pichones #3/Cigarettes & More, have parking and/or vehicular circulation located directly adjacent to the existing right-of-way. At a minimum, these sites will experience some degree of modification. Some may even require relocation. Of particular concern for relocation are Roy's Quick Lube and Los Pichones #3/Cigarettes & More. Modifications to the standard typical section, such as median width, auxiliary lane widths, and parkway widths for the entire corridor or for critical segments may have advantages for preserving businesses. Based on the level of traffic and vehicle mix, reducing through lane width is probably not a viable option. Edge treatments including walls, curbs, or other vertical treatments will be considered to limit property impacts. AutoTum will be used to evaluate site circulation and detailed grading will be completed for sites where buildings are located near the proposed improvements to assure that building access is maintained and that ponding problems are not created. Storm Water Design Due to the inadequacy of the existing storm drainage system in North College and the anticipated addition of curb and gutter through most of the corridor, storm drainage concerns are a significant element to the design of the North College Corridor Phase II improvements. As an example, a ?-year storm event at the intersection of North College Avenue and Hickory Street exceeds the City's street capacity requirements. Upgrading the storm drainage infrastructure through the corridor will address these system shortcomings, the associated concentration of stormwater flows caused by upgrading the roadway to an arterial section, and will allow for future redevelopment through the corridor. Close coordination with the City of Fort Collins Stormwater Utility group is critical to achieving a system that meets the goals of the project while maintaining consistency with the future plans of the Utility. January 9, 2009 Mr. John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB Senior Buyer City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 North Mason Street 2nd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase I1 Dear Mr. Stephen and Selection Committee: Stolfus & Associates, Inc. is pleased to present this proposal to provide engineering services for the P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase II project. Our proposal is based on our understanding of the project as obtained through Michelle Hansen's previous corridor experience, the RFP documents, site visits, and discussions with City staff. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. is a transportation engineering consulting firm that has been in operation since 2003. We specialize in developing transportation solutions for communities within Colorado. Our experience includes projects similar in size and scope to this project. While we may he considered a "small" firm, we offer a high degree of personalized service, seasoned technical expertise, and accountability including direct access to consultant team leaders throughout assignments. Our staff is enthusiastic about transportation engineering and the North College project in particular. I will be the principal -in -charge of the project and will also lead the public involvement activities. As project manager and public involvement lead for the Town of Elizabeth's Street Plan and the Granby and Steamboat Springs Access Control Plan studies, I have significant experience in bringing diverse interests together for the common good. Michelle Hansen, P.E., a CSU graduate, will lead our project team. Michelle is a significant team asset with direct experience on the North College Avenue Corridor from the Phase I design and construction and a vested personal interest in a successful outcome for Phase 11. Michelle's commitment to her clients, projects, teammates, and the public is evident in her thoughtful, creative designs and attention to detail. We have assembled a team of consultants we know well to support our efforts. Our team includes PBS&J, Ayres. Design Workshop, Farnsworth Group, CTL Thompson, H.C. Peck, Merco, Ackerman Engineering, and All Traffic Data. These consultants have been selected for their expertise, successful previous collaborations, and local knowledge. I am certain that this group will provide the City with outstanding service. 5690 DTC Boulevard. Suite 101 W • Greenwood Village. CO 80111 • phone: 303-221-2330 • fax: 303-221-2331 • www.stolfusandassociates.com =_f�. ;1 Ayres Associates understands the area's drainage patterns and the ultimate future storm drainage system from previous work within the corridor. The North College Drainage Improvements Design (NCDID) report, prepared by Ayres in February 2006, indicates that the high center line of North College Avenue creates a natural drainage divide between the east and west sides of College. The NCDID study identified storm drainage alternatives for each side that maintain that natural division. While final design is complete for the east side solution, known as the NECCO project, the project is not funded. Design of the west side solution is conceptual only. Considering future completion of these projects and recognizing that funding and schedule limitations do not currently accommodate the projects, we have identified three potential options for addressing the North College storm drainage design. During conceptual design we will investigate the feasibility of implementing these alternatives, as well other alternatives that may be identified with input from City andior CDOT Staff. A short description of each alternative follows: • Alternative l: Construct the ultimate storm sewer system south of Hickory Street Funding for the storm drainage system would need to be identified in order to acquire additional right-of-way. Interim improvements would likely be necessary for the North College Corridor project. • Alternative 2: Combine east and west side drainage into one outfall on the west side of North College Since the City will likely need to purchase additional right-of-way to upgrade the roadway, placing this outfall along North College Avenue may be preferred. Also, there may be potential for funding from the Stormwater Utility to assist in purchasing right-of-way for roadway and storm drainage purposes to achieve this outfall. The ultimate outfall location for the storm flows would be the Poudre River. As discussed in the NCDID report, the storm flows will need to be treated in a water quality pond before being discharged into the Poudre River. A possible location for the pond is on the west side of College east of the railroad tracks. This property is currently owned by the City of Fort Collins. • Alternative 3: Erpand the existing storm sewer system This system would be substantially smaller than the system proposed in Alternative 2 since it would only provide capacity for the project. Similar to Alternative 2, the likely outfall location for the storm flows would be the Poudre River, with the previously mentioned water quality pond. Floodplain/Floodway Issues As shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the southern portion of the North College Avenue Phase 11 project area from the Poudre River to approximately 300'-350' north of Vine Drive is located within the Poudre River floodplain and floodway. As the FEMA floodplain administrator, the City of Fort Collins administers a "no -rise" policy for the Poudre River floodplain. In reviewing the street section through the floodway, a raised median and curb and gutter and sidewalk exists on the east side. On the west side, curb and gutter and sidewalk are lacking for approximately 200' at the north end of the floodway. With much of the roadway infrastructure already in place, we will investigate whether a no -rise condition can be achieved by holding the elevations of the existing infrastructure, adding the missing elements on the west side and working to create an earthwork balance on the outside edge of the roadway. If a no -rise condition is not feasible, a CLOMR/LOMR submittal during final design will be necessary to document the changes. The review process for both the CLOMR and LOMR is lengthy and close coordination with City of Fort Collins staff during the design process will greatly help to expedite the review and approval process, if needed. Clearances As a local agency project on a State Highway and due to federal funding requirements, several clearances will be required from CDOT prior to construction including: environmental, utility, and right-of-way. The Stolfus Team has extensive experience with the CDOT process and understands the time and effort required to obtain these clearances. Provide 1VEPA documentation for federally funded improvements Based on the RFP and our past experience with similar tvpe projects, we anticipate completing a single Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) for the improvements. We will work closely with CDOT to prepare the environmental studies in support of the CDOT Form 128, CatEx Determination. Both CDOT staff and consultant team staff will complete these studies. Carrie Wallis of PBS&J will lead the NEPA documentation effort and the coordination of the environmental studies. Her recent experiences on the Intersection Turn Lane Improvements for the City and the I-70 East Corridor EIS for CDOT have reinforced her understanding of CDOT./FHWA requirements and innovative solutions that deliver timely project approvals. Coordinate with Public and Private Utilities to Obtain Utility Clearances There are a number of major existing and proposed utilities within the project corridor which will need to be considered. On the north end of the project an existing 24" ELCO water line runs west to east from Hickory to Conifer Street. This water line may become more critical if a realignment of the Hickory and Conifer intersection is pursued. Based on discussions with City of Greeley staff, the GWET and NEWT water lines are scheduled to begin construction in 2009 and should be completed prior to construction of the North College Corridor Phase 2 Improvements. Also a substantial Qwest duct bank runs along the west side of North College Avenue. Based on the size of the duct bank, relocation is likely not feasible. Therefore, we will design storm sewer laterals and/or other utilities to avoid con- flicts with the duct bank. Potholing will be completed for potential conflicts with utilities in Phase 2 of the project. Coordination with all utilities, public and private, will be necessary. Initial contact to introduce the project and confirm existing facilities will be completed early on. During preliminary and final design, conflicts will be identified and discussed with the utility owner. In addition, potential upgrades that a utility may be interested in completing with or prior to the project will be identified. For example, the City of Fort Collins Water Utility has identified problems with the existing sanitary sewer crossing under North College Avenue at the Lake Canal. If desired and funded separately. modifications and/or upgrades to this line could be incorporated into the project. Follow-up will continue throughout the project and agreement letters with each utility will be obtained for CDOT clearance. Prepare Detailed Right -of -Way Plans to Achieve Construction by 1011 As stated earlier, a significant amount of right-of-way will need to be acquired and a large number of properties will likely be affected. CDOT right-of-way plans require a detailed eye. The Stolfus Team is detail -oriented and is well - versed in preparing right-of-way plans according to CDOT Standards. With two ex-CDOT survey and right-of-way team members from Farnsworth and HC Peck & Associates, the Stolfus Team will provide quality right-of-way documents and assist the City with right-of-way acquisition in accordance with federal requirements. Depending on availability of City Staff, this can be accomplished as an independent assignment or as support to City Staff. Attention to details like those described above sets the Stolfus Team apart. Our documents are well considered, constructible, thorough, and low maintenance. Fnhancin8 the Travel Corridor The Stolfus Team will work with the City and the community to enhance the appearance, operation, and safety of the North College Corridor. A comprehensive streetscape design will define a unique character for the corridor. The improvements will accommodate multi -modal transportation options, address deficiencies at the Hickory/Conifer intersections, and implement the access management plan. The resulting vision for North College will advance the goals identified in the North College Corridor Plan. Streetscape Design There is a general consensus in the community that the quality of the urban environment through the North College Avenue corridor needs an upgrade. Development patterns have resulted in a corridor with inconsistent land uses, inadequate infrastructure, difficult circulation patterns, and no connecting tie. Design Workshop has extensive experience developing urban design improvements in Colorado for corridors, towns, and resorts. The Stolfus Team will work collaboratively with the City and the community to convert a corridor vision into reality. The public process will engage and energize businesses and residents to take ownership of North College Avenue. Goals for the corridor vision may include increasing the corridor appeal, helping to encourage walkability, improve visual connections to the river and Old Town, and reconnect the citizens of Fort Collins to the northern gateway to the City. These goals will be accomplished through a comprehensive streetscape design, enhancement of the corridor, provision of strategic direction for the continual improvement of the corridor, and creation of consistency for streetscape elements from landscape treatments to pavement treatments to street furniture. Elements such as pedestrian circulation, transit stops, planting, site furnishings, lighting, irrigation, signage, and monumentation as well as indicating potential areas for special features and accent elements will be considered. -Iwwp�T One strategy to improve the design and continuity of pedestrian and vehicular environments, as well as to provide a unique character for the corridor, is to implement a civic wayfinding t r J sign program. Influences such as the natural environment surrounding the area or the corridor rs history can be built upon to develop a sign program that is a reflection of the corridor's connection to the City of Fort Collins. Elements that may be included are entrance monumentation, vehicular directional signs, pedestrian directional signs and directories, transit stops, banner programs and building identification signs. Recommendation for phased implementation of signage and other streetscape elements will ensure the continuity of the ' ' condor identity as redevelopment occurs. .Multi -modal The City has a history of encouraging and using multi -modal transportation options. There is a high level of bicycle commuting with over 5% of trips to work by bike. In addition, the City has made a commitment to increasing transit use through the continued planning of Enhanced Travel Corridors such as the Mason Transportation Corridor (MTC). Infrastructure on North College Avenue today only addresses automobile and large truck usage with some consideration for transit stops. Providing facilities for pedestrians and bicycles is of the utmost importance. The North College Corridor — Phase 11 segment is also part of a designated Enhanced Travel Corridor which combines high frequency transit, bicycling and walking. The Enhanced Travel Corridor extends up North College Avenue from Cherry Street to Conifer Street and then east. The project team will evaluate how to balance available space to safely and efficiently accommodate all modes of travel to create an Enhanced Travel Corridor. Compatibility with the proposed MTC will be required. Hickory/Conifer Intersections The intersections of Hickory Street and Conifer Street with North College Avenue have an offset T intersection configuration. Due to the limited space between the two intersections, safety and operational concerns have been raised. The opposing left turn lanes currently share the length of roadway between intersections, resulting in overlap of storage and potential opposing vehicle conflicts. A detailed traffic analysis will identify potential roadway geometry or other improvements to enhance safety and efficiency of traffic operations. The analyses will evaluate local access to adjacent properties and identify accesses that require changes (elimination or restricted movement) in order to enhance the impact of any physical changes to the roadway geometry. In addition, we will also consider implementation of the Enhanced Travel Corridor as part of the alternative evaluation process. Costs will be evaluated to determine the feasibility of implementing alternatives with the current funding sources. It is likely that a short-term and long-term alternative will need to be identified due to lack of immediate funding for a long-term solution. There are many options to consider including: Geometric options: • Side -by -side left turn lanes • Roundabout • Realign either roadway to create one intersection • 3/4 Left -out movement at Conifer Street - eliminate southbound left -turn movement at Conifer Street using other existing roadways as an alternate route • Limit access at one or both intersections to right -in/ right -out or three quarter movement See the Hickory/ Conifer Intersection Concepts, on the following page, for conceptual layouts of some geometric op- tions. Other options: • Leave the roadway in its current configuration with striping modifications • Reversible single left -turn lane • Signal timing adjustments at the two intersections to allow opposing left -turns to share a single left turn lane This evaluation process will identify a solution that minimizes right-of-way impact and cost, improves safety and efficiency, and is compatible with a future, comprehensive improvement. Access Management Implementation The US 287 / SH 14 Access Management Report, completed in 2000, defined a short-term and long-term access management plan. Implementing as much of the long-term access plan as possible will provide safety and operational benefits for all users within the corridor by reducing conflict points, clearly locating driveways to meet driver/pedestrian expectations, and separating turning vehicles from through lanes. In addition, applying access management techniques typically increases corridor aesthetics. The Stolfus Team will evaluate where the long-term plan can be achieved. In some locations, limiting or eliminating access may not be feasible, at this time, due to the lack of alternate access or circulation routes. For these locations, we will identify staged compliance options. In addition, the Team will plan for the eventual implementation of proposed circulation routes in the design. Several aspects of enhancing the travel corridor by improving streetscape, increasing modal choice, improving safety and operations, and implementing access management techniques address the BOB mandate from Fort Collins voters. We take responsibility for executing the will of the voters very seriously. We are excited about this project and will work diligently, in partnership, to complete the North College Corridor Improvements — Phase II in a manner that the project stakeholders, the City and the public view as an asset. Ilickory / Conifcr Intcfwction Gcomct.ric Concept.-, 116` Realign Advantages y ' Creates single intersection •Compatible with standard section A <� • Increased left turn storage Challenges/ Questions • Property Impacts/ Cost St. • Business Access/ Hickory St. Alley Impacts • Skew at intersection Realign Conifer Street Side by Side Leff Turn Lanes ' �„ Advantages jlickory St. z • Maintain full movement for all approaches • Opposing left turns separated • Possible interim condition oniter St. - -- Challenges/Questions • Property impacts for wider section • Transition to standard section ,WW�F, , is. • Raised median eliminated Side by Side Leff Turn Lanes z' Bristlecone Dr. Conifer St. Alternate Route for Southbound Leff i r 1/4 Leff -out .,- Advantages • Eliminates left t , turn conflicts • Compatible with Hickory standard section • Left -out movement 3 preserves compatibility r f ( with Enhanced Travel Corridor route St. Challenges/ Questions �a • Operations at Bristlecone and N. College ' • Signal at Conifer • Out -of -direction travel for 3/4 Leff Out Eastbound Conifer at Conifer Street Hickory St. Roundabout Roundabout Advantages • Gateway potential • Maintain full movement for all approaches • Offset layout simplifies construction phasing Challenges/ Questions • Cost • Confirmation of traffic operations required • Business access/ alley impact ftor "s Project llndcr,%ulndint: 10 worm NOW: u trope of Work Stolfus & Associates, Inc. has reviewed the Scope of Work contained in the Request for Proposals and is pleased to present the following Scope of Services specific to Phase I of the project — Planning, Alternatives Analysis, and Conceptual Design. Our Base Scope of Work is intended to encompass those items that we believe are critical to achieving the identification of proposed improvements for construction, will allow the project to continue into preliminary and final engineering, and will accomplish the work on time while preserving maximum funds for construction. bw)c (SCOpC Task I - Document Existing Conditions Project Kick -Off Meeting Immediately after receipt of notice to proceed, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will work with the City's co -project managers to identify members of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) which may include City staff, CDOT staff, consultant team members, and outside interests such as the North Fort Collins Business Association (NFCBA). A kickoff meeting will be held with the TAC as soon as possible. The purpose of the kickoff meeting will be to define project goals, scope, opportunities and constraints. This meeting will also establish a "master timeline" for the project, including the public involvement process. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will prepare a draft schedule with input from the City to use as a discussion tool. As a follow-up to the meeting, we will revise the schedule and update it throughout the course of the project. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will be responsible for scheduling the meeting, preparing meeting exhibits, participating in the meeting, and preparing and distributing minutes to record the discussions. Previous studies and data available for the area will be requested prior to this meeting. Data may include any previous studies of the area, information regarding upcoming development activity in the project area, existing traffic signal timing data, existing access permits, existing GIS data, utility maps, existing aerial photography, right-of-way plans. and accident history. Data Collection Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will conduct a field inventory of the corridor to identify existing roadway and drainage infrastructure, visible utilities, access conditions, traffic control, signage, business tenants, and other elements of interest. A photo log will be compiled to document existing conditions. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. proposes using the aerial photo and I -foot contour mapping collected in 2005 for the North College Drainage Improvements Design project. Updated aerial mapping can be obtained, if desired by the City, but is not included in the Base Scope since the time spent obtaining the new survey would not substantially improve the concept analysis but could expose the schedule to unnecessary risk. In addition, Farnsworth Group will complete a supplemental survey to collect edge of oil, curb, sidewalk, drainage features, utilities, and other unique features in the corridor. The supplemental survey will be tied to the aerial photo and I -foot contour mapping in City Ground Coordinates and ultimately tied to the High Accuracy Reference Network. An overall existing conditions map will be prepared and used during Phase 1. Existing right-of-way plans will be collected and reviewed. Right-of-way will be depicted on the existing conditions map based on available GIS information provided by the City and information from right-of-way plans. Confirmation of right-of-way will be completed in subsequent phases. In addition, ownership information for all parcels adjacent to North College Avenue will be compiled based on the Latimer County Assessor's database. Based on the field inventory and the Assessor's data, a contact list of tenants and property owners will be developed for public involvement contact purposes. Existing traffic studies and plans will be collected including plans for East Vine Drive, GWET, NEWT, and NECCO. Development data for any projects within or adjacent to the corridor will also be collected from the City. Traffic signal timing data will be collected from the City for Vine Drive, Hickory Street, and Conifer Street. Accident data and access permits from CDOT and the City will be collected and reviewed, as available. Current daily vehicle classification counts and peak hour turning movement counts will be collected throughout the corridor. Count dates will be confirmed with the City and will be conducted mid -week while school is in session. These counts will be used to evaluate existing conditions and as a basis for future projections. One daily vehicle classification count will be conducted at a mid -point in the project corridor. The exact location will be confirmed with the City. Peak hour turning movement counts, including pedestrian and bicycle counts, will be conducted at the following intersections: • Vine Drive • Woodlawn Drive • Alpine Street • Pinon Street • Hemlock Street • Conifer Street • Hickory Street Existing traffic counts, proposed development plans, and historic growth data will be used to develop future traffic projections for horizon year conditions. The project team will work with the City and CDOT to establish a single agreed upon growth rate to develop horizon year background volumes. Based on planned development in the area, projected trip generation will he added to the background volumes in order to develop future traffic volumes. We understand that depending on availability, City forces may provide some of the services and supporting information identified above. We will work with the City to revise the scope of work and fee accordingly in those cases. Deliverables: Meeting Minutes Photo Log Supplemental Survey Existing Conditions Map Contact list of property owners and tenants Traffic Counts Traffic Projections Task 2 - Develop Conceptual Design, Alternative Analysis / Recommendation of Preferred Alternative and Concept Plans Based on the project goals established, Stolfus & Associates, Inc., with input from the City and CDOT, will develop a set of criteria to evaluate how well each alternative meets the project goals. Using the data collected and feedback from the TAC at the kick-off meeting, up to 3 conceptual alternatives for the corridor will be developed. Corridor alternatives will consider typical section elements, safety and access improvements in accordance with the Access Management Plan, establishing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and compatibility with design standards and other local plans/projects. Stormwater system improvement options will be developed in conjunction with the corridor alternatives and will consider outfall locations, system size, and outlet conditions. The stormwater system concepts will include a horizontal layout, but vertical investigations will be limited to identification of fatal flaws. In addition, up to three streetscape concepts will be developed that may include plant palettes, materials, street furnishings, site lighting, public art opportunities, gateway characteristics, environmental graphic design/wayfrnding./signage/branding, and similar design treatments for landscape, streetscape, and pedestrian area elements. Specific considerations during conceptual alternative development include floodplain, the Lake Canal crossing, and the Hickory/Conifer intersections. Improvements between Vine Drive and the Lake Canal crossing will be reviewed to establish the feasibility of achieving a no -rise condition for the floodplain using an earthwork balance approach. We anticipate that refinements will be necessary during Phase ? to determine an exact solution and obtain a no -rise certification. Attached and detached options for bicycle and pedestrian crossings of the Lake Canal will be developed and evaluated. Finally, 3 concepts for the Hickory/Conifer intersection will be developed and evaluated for safety and operations in accordance with HES fund requirements. Recommendations for short-term and/or long-term solutions will be made. Opinions of probable cost will be prepared for alternatives developed. Costs will include construction costs and an estimate of right-of-way acquisition cost. Right-of-way costs will not be known until appraisals are completed, so we have assumed that the City's Real Estate Department and/or H.C. Peck will provide an average square foot cost based on the best available local knowledge for a limited number of property types. Based on public comment, TAC feedback, and an evaluation of the alternatives with regard to the criteria originally established, a preferred alternative will be identified. If the preferred alternative does not fall within the project budget Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will assist the City in identifying an interim alternative that can be achieved with the available budget and schedule. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will refine the preferred alternative to incorporate applicable comments generated by the public during public outreach. Then the project team will work with the City and CDOT to finalize the preferred alternative. A conceptual design report will be prepared summarizing the Phase 1 process, public outreach, and recommendations. Up to 4 illustrative sections and elevations and 2 illustrative perspective graphics depicting the conceptual design intent will be prepared. If applicable, the report will provide recommendations on phased implementation for ultimate improvements that are not within the project budget. In addition, the design report will include conceptual engineering level plans (10% +/-) that will include general roadway geometry and storm sewer system layout. These concept plans will follow Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS) and CDOT standards. Deliverables: 3 Streetscape Concepts 3 Concepts for Hickory'Conifer Intersections Conceptual Design Report including Graphics and Concept Plans Opinions of Probable Cost Task 3 - Traffic Study Based on the information collected in Task 1, a Traffic Study will be prepared according to LCUASS and the Fort Collins Multimodal Transportation Level of Service Manual. The Traffic Study will analyze existing conditions to develop a solid understanding of the current conditions. The Study will also analyze horizon year conditions based on the traffic projections developed in Task 1. The analysis will include, at a minimum, identification of any existing lane width/ geometric deficiencies, level of service at study area intersections, level of service for alternate modes, an assessment of auxiliary lane needs and storage lengths, and size recommendations for significant access points. In addition, the information will be used to prepare a pavement design during preliminary design. Of specific interest, the Traffic Study will include an analysis of 3 conceptual alternatives identified for the Hickory/Conifer Street intersection. The results of these analyses, in combination with other criteria such as cost and property impacts, will be used to compare alternatives and make overall decisions for improvements at this location. Deliverables: Traffic Study Task 4 - Funding Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will work with City and CDOT staff to evaluate possible packaging options that can be used with the Local and Federal funding sources already secured. Requirements for each funding source will be reviewed, including how and when money must be used and tracked. Based on this review, we will determine up to two potential options for separating Local and Federal funding into separate construction packages. If a viable option is identified, an analysis of construction costs will be completed to determine if separating the construction packages provides more value than a single package. Continued coordination with City and CDOT Staff will be completed to verify the viability of options considered and to assure that Federal requirements are met during design. January 9, 2009 Mr. John Stephen Page 2 of 2 Our approach to the project will achieve the Building on Basics goals as well as other City goals including: constructing a project that stakeholders and the public view as an asset; delivering a fiscally efficient 2011 construction project; complete, correct, constructible, low maintenance engineering documents and designs; and advancing the North College Corridor Plan implementation. We will accomplish this by: • Working in partnership to form a vision; • Maximizing available resources to realize results; • Achieving harmony with the built environment; and • Enhancing the travel corridor. We are committed to meeting the project schedule and are prepared to increase our efforts if an opportunity to accelerate the project presents itself through Federal or State Economic Stimulus or otherwise. We are also committed to providing public value. As the project progresses, we will work with you to identify innovative solutions, cost saving measures, and opportunities to accomplish multiple objectives via a single effort. Thank ,you for the opportunity to submit our proposal for the P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase II project. We are excited to take on this important project. Please call either Michelle Hansen or me at 303-221-2330 if you have any questions. Very Truly Yours, STOLFUS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Elizabeth B. Stolfus, P.E. Michelle R. Hansen, P.E. President Senior Transportation Engineer Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will work with City staff to identify potential funding sources to complete unfunded portions of the project and/or incorporate logical project expansions (i.e. ultimate storm drainage system) identified during Phase l . We will explore the potential of many different types of sources including Federal, State, Local and Private. Funding requirements for sources with strong potential for success will be identified. We will prepare up to four informational packets for submittal as part of a funding request. Packets may include a project description, an operational summary, a graphical representation of the concept, an opinion of probable cost and other information specific to the fiutding source. Deliverables: Construction package memo Funding request packets Task 5 - QAIQC Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will perform a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) review of project submittals for conformity with project requirements and guidelines. Submittals will be reviewed for conformity with funding source requirements, conformity with City and CDOT Standards, and overall completeness and accuracy. Task 6 - Coordinate with City Departments The project organization will consist of a Core Team and a larger TAC identified in Task 1. The Core Team will include the City co -project managers, the CDOT local agency engineer, and the consultant project manager. Core Team meetings will be used as working sessions to maximize team decision -making. Specific discipline representatives and consultant team members will be invited to Core Team meetings, as needed. Meeting materials will generally be distributed prior to the meeting date to allow for meeting preparation by attendees. Five Core Team meetings including a review meeting for the conceptual design report, are planned (excludes kick-off). Two TAC meetings will be held (excludes kick-off). The purpose of the first meeting will be to obtain feedback on corridor alternatives developed. The purpose of the second meeting will be to present and obtain feedback on the preferred alternative. We have assumed that all meetings will take place at the City offices and will be combined with other project activities to the extent feasible. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will be responsible for scheduling all meetings, preparing meeting exhibits, participating in the meeting, and preparing and distributing minutes to record the discussions. E-mail and phone communication will be used for day-to-day management and coordination of the work elements with the City. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will also participate in coordination between the City and CDOT. In addition, coordination with City Utility departments including Capital Project and Stor, mw-ater, private utilities and adjacent projects including NEWT, NECCO, GWET, and Vine Drive Realignment project will be completed separately throughout the project. The Stolfus Team will contact private utilities and adjacent projects to introduce the project and request existing field data or plans. if critical conflicts occur or additional information is needed, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will contact utility or project representatives individually to discuss. However, follow-up regarding utility conflicts for proposed improvements will be completed in Phase 2. Deliverables: Meeting minutes Meeting exhibits Utility maps Task 7 -Public Involvement The public involvement plan for the project will include 2 'open house" style public meetings, 1 presentation to City Council, support for 1 Staff presentation to City Council, 1 presentation to Transportation Board, 1 presentation to NFCBA, project newsletters and web support as described below. Public "Open Houses" Two public `open houses" will be used to actively engage the corridor property owners, tenants, and general public in the process. The purposes of the first open house are to introduce the project, present alternative concepts, and gather input and corridor information. The purposes of the second open house are to provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments on the preferred alternative prior to its finalization. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will prepare meeting notices, exhibits (8-10 large format display boards mounted on foam core), comment sheets, and meeting summary notes. No formal presentations are planned as part of this meeting. Project team members will guide participants through the display boards, answer questions, and provide explanations in a small group format. We will use this opportunity to work toward "informed consent' on specific public concerns. Meeting notices will he provided for affected parties including property owners, tenants, CDOT personnel, City Staff, City Council, City Transportation Board, FHWA, business and citizen interest groups, and the public at large. In addition, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will prepare and facilitate press releases and media materials prior to each Open House. We have assumed that the City will distribute meeting notices, obtain meeting spaces, and provide refreshments for the public meetings. As follow-up to the Open Houses, we anticipate the need for one-on-one coordination with affected property owners to determine impacts and mitigation at each property. However, the details necessary for the majority of these discussions will likely not be determined until preliminary and final design. We recognize that there may be a handful of properties that have significant or unique circumstances that require coordination during Phase 1. For budgeting purposes, we have included hours for up to 4 one-on-one meetings with property owners to discuss these types of impacts and for general coordination with area property and business owners. Citt• Council Meetings Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will provide City Staff with materials for one City Council meeting to introduce the project. The purposes of the meeting are to prepare the City Council for the project, provide the Council with technical support for use with the project, and answer questions. Information provided may include: • project background information • a logistical summary of the project process • project elements, goals, and outcomes expected in Phase 1 • schedule • summary of public involvement process • a summary of funding opportunities the team plans to pursue Prior to the second Open House, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will present or assist City Staff in presenting the preferred alternative to City Council. The purposes of the meeting will be to present the preferred alternative, obtain feedback from Council, and request consent to present the plan to the public. Transportation Board Prior to the second City Council Meeting, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will present or assist City Staff in presenting the preferred alternative to the Transportation Board. The purposes of the meeting will be to present the preferred alternative, obtain feedback from the Board, and request recommendations from the Board for advancement of the project. North Fort Collins Business .4ssociation We anticipate that the majority of communication about the project with the NFCBA will be done through the NFCBA liaison assigned to the project as a member of the TAC and through project newsletters. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will prepare and participate in one presentation to the NFCBA. The purpose of this presentation will be to present the preferred alternative and receive feedback in a smaller setting than the Public Open House. The meeting will be completed during a regularly scheduled NFCBA meeting. Project Newsletters and Website Support Project newsletters will be prepared and distributed prior to all open houses and other major project milestones as needed. Newsletters will be posted or linked to websites which may include the City, NFCBA, DDA, DBA, and URA websites. In addition, an e-mail distribution list will be developed to distribute newsletters or other project information to interested stakeholders. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will work with the City to post newsletters, graphics, and contact information on the City's website. We will also contact interested groups as identified above to request postings or links on their websites. Deliverables: Public Notices for distribution by City Press releases Open House exhibits Comment sheets Meeting summary notes City Councit7ransportation Board/NFCBA presentation materials Newsletters Website materials Task 8 -1VEPA In anticipation of preparing the necessary documentation to obtain a Categorical Exclusion for the improvements, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will review the project corridor to determine potential environmental issues that require detailed study. We will coordinate closely with CDOT environmental staff to identify these locations. The Stolfus Team will identify studies related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Wetlands, Section 404 Permitting, Mitigation/Wetland Findings, Senate Bill 40, Stormwater Discharge Permit, Air Quality, and Noise Analysis. CDOT Staff will identify studies related to Noxious Weeds and Hazardous Materials. A memo summarizing the findings and recommendations for environmental studies needed to complete CDOT Form 128 will be prepared for use in the next phase of the project. Detailed environmental studies will be completed during Phase 2 of the project. Deliverables: NEPA Summary Memo Additional Services We have identified several additional services that the City may elect to add to the scope of work prior to the completion of Phase 1. These services, while not critical to identifying a preferred alternative, may provide benefits to the overall project by advancing the schedule for Phase 2 and 3 elements. If desired, we can modify this scope of work to include some or all of the additional services identified below: • Updated Aerial mapping • Collection of vesting deeds and subdivision plats — recommend initiation prior to completion of Phase 1 to advance schedule • Ownership map — recommended initiation prior to completion of Phase 1 to advance schedule • Locate property pins and aliquot corners to confirm right-of-way/property lines — recommended initiation prior to completion of Phase l to advance schedule • Geotechnical and Pavement Design Report • Hydraulic Design Report • Follow-up utility meeting to discuss conflicts • Additional one-on-one property owner meetings • Detailed environmental studies Additionally, if at any time during Phase 1 a "schedule critical" item is determined to be likely to occur (i.e. earthwork balance cannot achieve "no rise" condition), we will recommend amending this scope of work to protect the overall schedule. eSch CAS P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase II Stolfus associates Project Schedule The Stolfus Team is firmly committed to achieving the stated project schedule. We will use several strategies to deliver the project on time. These strategies include: • Establish the vision for the preferred alternative with the project team, stakeholders, agencies, and the public immediately; • Build on existing information, don't reinvent the wheel; • Initiate right-of-way acquisition activities early; • Consider combining activities to create a cushion to accommodate unexpected situations; • Respond to unexpected situations immediately; and • Obtain informal concurrence on CDOT clearances prior to formal final submittals. As illustrated on the following page, we have committed approximately five, focused months on establishing the vision for the preferred alternative. This community has already laid the foundation for North College — Phase 2 through previous efforts. We will use this time to refresh memories, educate new participants, and fulfill commitments of previous planning efforts by shaping the North College Corridor Plan vision into a preferred alternative that meets funding requirements and established project goals. Using our proven approach to public involvement, described previously, will enable the project team to proceed with a viable project at the end of the initial five month period. The North College Avenue area has been actively studied, evaluated, and been the subject area for multiple drainage and utility designs over the last several years. While the information used in these projects may not provide sufficient topographic data for detailed grading of project ties to existing parking areas, doorways, and structures, it is sufficient to evaluate and compare alternatives in terms of magnitude of impact, magnitude of construction cost, and right-of-way needs. Additional, minor supplemental survey will supply adequate information to determine the range of flexibility for profile and/or cross slope changes on North College in achieving project benefits. Overall, right-of-way acquisition presents both the least predictable and longest portion of the overall project due to the unknown level of cooperation of affected property owners and the need for firm engineering answers prior to pursuing additional property. Therefore, we recommend initiating Ownership Map development prior to completion of Phase 1 to provide the benefits of general confirmation of the project limits in every direction and additional time to complete this major task. Similarly, we recommend working aggressively toward final toes of slope to allow the remainder of the right-of-way process to proceed thereby preserving time for acquisition of necessary right-of-way. We have not combined the project FIR and FOR reviews in the attached schedule; however, combination of reviews is worth considering, in this case. With a TAC in place, project reviewers will have an opportunity to be well informed of the project designs, constraints, and plan development throughout the project. With the exception of right-of-way which has a separate review, aspects of the project like environmental, construction phasing and traffic control, and utilities can be addressed in detail through TAC meetings or meetings scheduled adjacent to the TAC. A combined FIR/FOR would save review time and detailed plan production time. Again, any time saved would guard the schedule against the unexpected and provide cushion to the acquisition process. Responding to unexpected situations immediately minimizes the need for other corrective actions by the project team, especially when conscientious efforts have created time buffers over the course of the project. Finally, we will work with CDOT to obtain project clearances when they are needed by reviewing the specific project documents with Tim Tuttle and discipline specialists prior to final submittal. This review will occur with sufficient time for completion of any final revisions by the Stolfus Team. The strategies described above have served us well on previous fast -track projects. Like many aspects of transportation projects, schedule success relies on adaptability, anticipation, and execution. The Stolfus Team excels in each of these areas. &-�hcdnlc ------� ----_--� _- ------ tWeiasitts of Prob,.bk Cost Conoco Report um ©------� -------� ------� ®=-----� ©�-----� PublicOwn ©s�������■������� t Nl,jir�flr�e om—l� Phase Ouralion • CaeTamlkk,f,r © T.k Activity • TAf Mx*V W.uk El •nwM Activity NoW A CSMMSW MRIFOR would reduce Pbu 11 duralloa mad erraw cuski•u for NONacyulel,h.0 AvailabiIIty The Stolfus & Associates, Inc. staff is a small group of people. It is not uncommon for everyone in the office to work on a project. Each technical aspect of our projects is led by an experienced professional engineer. With this in mind, we have developed a projection of staff availability for the 2009. We currently execute a minimum of 1800 available working hours per quarter for our staff, excluding training, vacations, and other non -project assignment activities. Our projects vary in size considerably with projects of a similar size to this one providing the "backbone' of our work load mix. We have generally conducted one to two "backbone' size projects concurrently. A current "backbone" project is scheduled for completion in June 2009. Similar to others in the industry, our workload has experienced unusual volatility over the past several months. Multiple projects have delayed or canceled unexpectedly due to economic circumstances, increasing current availability of our staff. In consideration of the potential that Federal and/or State Economic Stimulus Packages are likely to include funding for transportation projects, we also evaluated our staff availability with the assumption that delayed assignments could proceed later in the year or that the City may wish to accelerate this project's schedule. In any case, we are available to take on this assignment. In addition, the individuals from all Stolfus Team firms are available to make time commitments required for the success of this project. We are ready, willing, and committed to meeting your schedule needs. Work Kour,� and Fee The work hour and fee schedule found on the following page includes those efforts described in detail in the Scope of Work section for completion of Phase I of the North College project. 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Hourlt• Rates Principal...............................................................5150.00 Senior Engineer$130.00 Engineer........................................ ....................... $115.00 Design Engineer ........................ .................................. $90.00 Administrative...........................................................$55.00 Ayres Associates Hourly Rates Manager...............................................................$140.00 Project Engineer.........................................................$75.00 QA/QC................................................................$105.00 Survey Manager.........................................................$100.00 Two -man Survey Crew....................................................$105.00 CAD/GIS...............................................................$65.00 Word Processor/Editor/ContracAdmin.........................................$65.00 Clerical..... ............................................................ $45.00 Design Workshop, Inc. Hourly Rates Principal...............................................................$225.00 Associate/Landscape Architect...............................................$75.00 Intern...................................................................$55.00 Project Assistant..........................................................$65.00 *Other Project Specialists will be billed at their applicable billing rates not to exceed $175 PBSAJ Hourly Rates Project Manager.........................................................$105.00 Senior Engineer ... ....................................................... $97.00 Engineer................................................................$70.00 Senior Designer ........................................................$113.00 CAD Designer...........................................................596.00 Senior Planner............................................................$99.00 PlannerII...............................................................$82.00 Senior Environmental Scientist.............................................$100.00 Scientist................................................................565.00 Public Information Specialist................................................575.00 Sr. GIS Analyst..........................................................$108.00 GIS Analyst.............................................................$60.00 Sr. CAD Technician.......................................................$70.00 Administrative Assistant....................................................$58.00 Graphic Design Specialist..................................................$65.00 HC Peck Hourly Rates Principal...............................................................$115.50 Senior Project/Quality Manager.............................................$103.95 Project Manager I-11......................................................$84.89 Right -of -Way Agent III ( Senior Level) (Acquisition & Relocation) ..................$77.62 Right -of -Way Agent 11 (Acquisition & Relocation)...............................$65.49 Right -of -Way Agent ......................................................$55.79 Support Staff.............................................................$48.51 to to to to 5400.00 $200.00 $65.00 $110.00 to $164.00 to $180.00 to 590.00 to $116.00 to $115.00 to $80.00 to $120.00 to $75.00 to $86.00 to $97.02 CTL Thompson Hourly Rates Engineering Technician ...................................................$45.00 Engineering Technician II / Secretarial........................................$50.00 Engineering Technician III / CADD / Drafts Person..............................$55.00 Senior Engineering Technician ..................... Environmental Technician..................................................$60.00 Industrial Hygienist Technician..............................................$65.00 Senior Industrial Hygienist / Environmental Technician ...........................$80.00 Staff Engineer / Geologist / Scientist.........................................$85.00 Project Engineer / Geologist / Scientist........................................$95.00 Project Manager.........................................................$105.00 Associate...............................................................$120.00 Principal...............................................................$145.00 Senior Principal.........................................................$190.00 Farnsworth Group, Inc Hourly Rates Engineering Intern I - II / Professional Intern 1 - If ...............................$82.00 to $89.00 Engineer / Land Surveyor / Professional.......................................$96.00 Senior Engineer / Senior Land Surveyor / Senior Professional .....................$101.00 Project Engineer / Project Land Surveyor / Project Professional ....................$112.00 Senior Project Engineer / Senior Project Land Surveyor / Senior Project Professional ...$124.00 Engineering Manager / Land Surveying Manager / Professional Manager ............$135.00 Principal ............................................. .................. $157.00 Technician I-11..........................................................$54.00 to $71.00 Senior Technician.........................................................$78.00 Chief Technician ..........................................................$89.00 Computer Specialist.......................................................S%.00 Designer;' Surveyor.......................................................$97.00 Senior Designer / Senior Surveyor ........................................... Project Designer / Project Surveyor..........................................$109.00 Senior Project Designer ................................................... $121.00 Administrative Support .....................................................$53.00 Mereo Hourly Rates Rich Griffin, P.E.........................................................$187.50 Darrel Cornell, PhD......................................................$133.65 Jean Tate. PhD ...... .................................... ................ $135.75 Marissa Zufall.......................................... ................. $101.25 All Traffic Data, INC Hourly Rates PRESIDENT.............................................................$75.00 PROJECT MANAGER....................................................$62.50 TECHNICIAN...........................................................$50.00 Ackerman Engineering, Inc. Hourly Rates President/Project Manager.................................................$130.00 Engineer...............................................................$115.00 Lighting Designer........................................................$115.00 CADOperator............................................................$65.00 Administrative Assistant....................................................$65.00 Table of Contents Cover Letter Table of Contents Team Qualifications ProjectTeam......................................................................................................................I Subconsultants...................................................................................................... I KeyPersonnel.......................................................................................................2 OrganizationalChart ..........................................................................................................3 Similar Project Experience................................................................................................4 TeamExperience...............................................................................................................5 Project Understanding & Approach ProjectUnderstanding.......................................................................................................7 Working in Partnership to Form a Vision ..........................................................................9 Maximize .Available Resources to Realize Results..........................................................10 FundingCategory................................................................................................12 FundingSource...................................................................................................12 Achieving Harmony with the Built Environment............................................................13 CriticalIssues..................................................................................................................14 Enhancing the Travel Corridor........................................................................................17 Hickory % Conifer Intersection Geometric Concepts.......................................................19 Scope of Work Scopeof Work.................................................................................................................20 BaseScope.......................................................................................................................20 Schedule & Fee ProjectSchedule ..............................................................................................................26 Availability......................................................................................................................28 WorkHours and Fee........................................................................................................28 Conceptual Design Fee....................................................................................................29 HourlyRates.......................................................................................................30 References & Commendationst References.......................................................................................................................32 Letters of Recommendation.............................................................................................33 City of Steamboat Springs..................................................................................33 Public Works Director. Black Hawk, CO...........................................................34 Resident Engineer. CDOT..................................................................................35 a ,k Aif POJ3 ` 00, s BIKEWAY BIKE ROUTE e ppwpwp� Stoif= PI 159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase 11 associates Qeferenee,� Please contact our references for more information about working with us. Ms. Ina Zisman, P.E. Traffic Engineer CDOT - Region 4 1420 2nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 (970)350-2121 ina. zismanCa!dot. state.co.us Project: SH 9 Frisco to Breckenridge Mr. Chris LaMay Town of Elizabeth Town Administrator P.O. Box 159 Elizabeth, CO 80107 (303)646-4166 clamay4ci.elizabeth.co.us Projects: Town of Elizabeth Street Plan and Town of Elizabeth On -Call Services Mr. Zane Znamenacek, P.E. CDOT - Region 3 222 South 6th Street Room 100 Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970)683-6278 zane. znamenacekCdot. state. co. us Project: CDOT Region 3 On -Call Mr. Kent Brogger, P.E. S.A. Miro, Inc. 4582 S Ulster Street Parkway Suite 1501 Denver, CO 80237 (303)741-3737 kdbCsamiro.com Project: Summit Medical Center — CO 9 Intersection Improvements Ms. Janet Hruby, P.E. PTOE City Engineer City of Steamboat Springs P.O. Box 775088 137 10th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 970-871-8245 j hruby@steamboatsprings.net Projects: Us 40 Access Control Plan and US 40 System Needs Study Letter of Qccommzndation S City Of Oft *irlgs=" Public Works December 22, 2008 Michelle R. Hansen, P.E. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. 5690 DTC Boulevard Suite 101 W Gr=nwood Village, CO 80111 michelle@stolfusandassociates.com RE: Job Well Done Dear Michelle This letter is to thank you for Slolfus' work on the US 40 Access Control Plan and to serve as a recommendation for future work. The team was successful in preparing the plan on -time within a well tracked budget, and provided us with a high quality report. As with any access plan, public participation can make or break the project. Your team's knowledge and ability to explain the project in every day terms helped citizens understand the realistic impacts and improvements to their properties. That effort was instrumental in gaining project acceptance. Thanks again for your assistance in completing this key first step in improving the US 40 corridor in Steamboat Springs. We will definitely consider using Stolfus associates on another transportation project. Sincerely, City of Steamboat Springs Janet Hruby, PE, PTO City Engineer jhruby cQt steamboatsprings.nct 970.871.8245 137 10m Street • PA Box 775OBB • Steamboat Sorngs, CobtaW 80477-5088 0 (970) 879-2050 • Fax (970) 879-8851 M Letter of Qeeommendation STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Regbon Om, MarYFn R=dwcy P.O. amp 30 DMJ0nL co gum (303) 512-6M Fwc (303) 512STM Ms. Elisabeth Stolfus Stoifus and Associates 5690 DTC Boulevard Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Dear Elisabeth; - Now that we have two projects on SH 9 in the Summit County almost complete, I would like to express my appreciation to you and Michelle for the excellent work you did. The creative approach to the intersections design on this stretch of the road between Frisco and Breckenridge will be appreciated by motorists, pedestrians and CDOT Maintenance for many years. We had malty challenges to overcome during design process of these two projects. Swan Mountain Road intersection presented a big portion of them. You preserved a solution for this area that is constructible, functional and will increase the safety of the pedestrians and motorists traveling through it. Also I would like to mention that Michelle's involvement in our access permit process for some access points within the project limits was very helpful to both, CDOT and the applicants. A partnership established between CDOT, PBS&J and Stolfus & Associates in the process of design of these projects was the key element to its success. It has been a true pleasure working with your firm and its dedicated people, and on behalf of all my staff; I can truly say that we look forward to figure opportunities to work together on other projects. Sincerely, AWnan P.E. Resident Engineer M M P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase II Interview February 9, 2009 Presented by: Stolfus & Associates, Inc Stolfus Team Stalf= - Project Management, Transportation Design, assebates Public Involvement CTLITHOMPSON A&MM - Drainage, Floodplain & UtilitiesASSOCIATES . - Streetscape & Urban Design LrFarnsworth - Survey & ROW GROUP - NEPA Lead, Funding Assistance, Engineering Support Trafii� Da� Stolfus Approach • Working in partnership to form a vision • Maximizing available resources to realize results Flunky, keebuL „ • Achieving harmony with the built = f �k�r environment • Enhancing t: M Focus on Schedule • Determine specific corridor improvement Phase I — Conceptual Design Task I - Document Existing Conditions Task 2 - Develop Conceptual Design Task 3 - Traffic Study Task 4 - Funding C� Task 5 - QAIQC Task 6 - Coordinate Hith City Task 7 - Public Involvement Task 10 - NEPA Phase II — Preliminary/Final Design Phase I I I — RONV Acquisition Construction F, Working in Partnership to Form a Vision • Build off established relationships • Engage the public & agencies ELECTED AGENCIES OFFICIALS I Sow�6 o C- CA. E 0 C. cy- CL- M Working in Partnership to Form a Vision Corridor Identity/Vision Vocabulary of Design — Streetscape Elements — Signage/Identification — Access Control M M M M M M M r M M M M� M M M � � Working in Partnership to Form a Vision Aspen, Colorado • Seasonality of Environment • Maintenance • Durable Materials • Improved Retail Experience/ Curb Appeal R R. r-1 14 �L V Lr� C MOM TT; il Collins �� P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase 11 Working in Partnership to Form a Vision Larimer Square Denver, Colorado • Generate Animation • Public Spaces/Gathering Opportunities • Area Identity Working in Partnership to Form a Vision Lake Tahoe, California • Plant Material Appropriate to Climate and Location • Highway Corridor to Pedestrian Scaled Environment • Clear Separation between Pedestrian and Automobile Environments. rp �•P1159 North College Corridor Imprc M Working in Partnership to Form a Vision Denver, Colorado M Maximizing Available Resources to Realize Results Knowledge of project area: • North College Drainage Improvement Design • NECCO • East Vine Drive Realignment M Poudre River Floodplain Southern end of project within floodway City of Fort Collins administers "no -rise" policy for Poudre River For time efficiency make sure design meets "no -rise" criteri 9 M w M M M M M= M G M= M M M M M Maximizing Available Resources to Realize Results Survey Support Role - Collaboration -- �17 • m. -14. f ! l 3►4 c 1 Ft11 -'r8 [ ^ ....� ' Cam• 4 IPPPP' Fort Collins -1.100opp" � P1159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase 11 Stolfus & Associates, Inc. was founded by Elizabeth Stolfus in September, 2003.Our firm focuses on client service and engineering excellence to develop transportation projects with lasting value to the communities they serve. We are a "small" firm that provides specialized expertise in traffic & transportation engineering. As a "small" firm, we offer our clients a level of personalized service and direct access to the team that is unmatched with a larger firm. Team members working on projects are experts in their field and provide valuable guidance to decision -makers on transportation solutions. in addition, accountability for budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality of work is of utmost importance and maintained at all levels. We are a detail -oriented and collaborative group that takes pride as a company in well-defined plans and documents for all our projects. We fiequently draw on our combined experience to identify cost saving alternatives and design opportunities. Stolftis & Associates, Inc. and its staff have worked on a variety of projects in size and character. We have experience with large interchange projects, astral highways, urban arterial streets, local streets and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. We offer a wide range of transportation related services including access management, alteratives analysis, traffic operations analysis, roadway and intersection design, construction phasing and traffic control, construction document preparation, public outreach, construction observation, and project management. We are well versed in AASHTO methodologies, MUTCD guidance, ITE guidance, CDOT processes, public outreach tactics, and multiple agency coordination. In addition, Stolf is staff has experience with City of Fort Collins standards and procedures. Stolfits & Associates, Inc. has extensive experience working on projects along State Highways with CDOT and local entities. We are a pre -qualified firm with CDOT, as well as a Certified DBE and Certified ESB firm with CDOT. We have assisted many clients with obtaining the appropriate permits and clearances from the State for construction. We have a good understanding of the process and coordination necessary for success on local agency projects with CDOT and on Federal -Aid and State funded projects. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. approaches every project as an opportunity to build communities through transportation. We understand the impact that City projects have on the community and realize the importance of communication with both the public and the representative governing body. We focus on developing "informed consenf'and providing clear, concise, complete, and correct project documents. We are confident that our experience relates directly to the City's needs for the North College Corridor improvements — Phase 11 project. CSubc0n6U1tantP5 Transportation projects frequently require interdisciplinary project teams. We have assembled a team of highly qualified, energetic, and committed professionals for this project. The table below summarizes the roles & responsibilities, areas of excellence, and previous experience for our subconsultants: Prqiect Role Areas of Excellence ExperienceSubconsultwit Previous DramW & Utility Design Corridor knowledge North Eau College Corridor Outfall (NECCO) Floodplain/Floodwav Analysis Specialized water resource engineering North College Drainage lmprovemrnts Design (NC'DID) analysis and design East vine Drive Realignment Public Involvement Avon Town Center *�T�ES Streetscape & Urban Design Creative comdor branding!gateway techniques 16th Street Mall Extension Breckenridge Main Street and Revitalization Plan NEPA Lead Cat -Ex documentation Fossil Creek Trail Extension under CR 38E Funding Assistance City & CDOT experience Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements Traffic Engineering & Design South Taft Hill Road improvements err THOM►SON Geotechnical Engineering City standards and procedures North Eau College Corridor Outfall (NECCO) ' Phase I Site Assessment Pavement design East Vine Drive Realignment Citv of Fort Collins Geotechnical Testing Farnsworth CDOT right-of-way plans University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road Intersection, c Survey & RightKif-Way Thorough survey work produce Fifth Street Widening. Weld County Road 74 at Weld County Road 19 Project Federal -aid projects Riverside Parkway Project, Right -of --Way Acquisition Property acquisition &relocation T-REX RTD West Corridor NEPAA Process US 287 Realignment }� Environmental Studies CDOT Form 12A 1-1-15 Light Rail EA TREX 1-25 Widening and Light Rail Design Build Traffic Counts Accurate data collection West Steamboat Springs US 40 Access Study Responsive to needs and schedule SH 9 - Frisco to Breckenridge CDOT Region 4 NPS Assignments North College Phase I Johnstown Strectscapc Lighting Design Pedestrian lighting United States Courthouse Annex Chatfield State Park Campground Upgrades M M M M M M M M M M M M M M i M M M M ,, ROW and 211131 r y, ESTIMAf1 EDff w FUNCTION' rrna� I Ac L11S1tlUn 4- _ Right-of-wa\ plans rep ie\c Authorization of I .. ROW Plans �- - Notice of intent to acquire / V appraisals begin JK Final appraisals/fair market values Initial offers ` ", x , �, - Final offer of compromise Condemnation / closings / 7- Right-of-way clearance l. issued / AD date Knowledge and Experience is Key • Federal Dollars = Uniform Act • Acceleration of Schedule is Possible - Donations - Early Acquisitions M M M Maximizing Available Resources to Realize Results e • Transforming North College to meet today' needs unites community M M M M M M M Maximizing Available Resources to Realize Results Funding Source Critical Focus BOB ✓Ballot language Federal Funds ✓Keep approvals on track Local Funds ✓Quality &Efficiency New Sources ✓Applicable, Available, Compatib M M M M M M Maximizing Available Resources to Realize Results • Foster broad participation Be flexible ,, Running start Ik" M ... 1,0 0 Pr- pppoww- -'frwor ottins Pi 159 North College Corridor Improvements Phase 11 M M Achieving Harmony with the Built Environment Define Driveways Pedestrian Facilities Enhancing the Travel Corridor ��► 'use►. � • � � �. i Safe & Efficient Operations •r - A. �, �� Increased Modal Choices ' .. . Phased Implementation M Corder St. QR onifer St. ! ► .- �,, - , 00 Hickory St. U _ � - � Roundabout w Z e_ Hickory St... . . -r Side by Side o Conifer St. Leff Turn Lanes _ Conifer St. 4Realign Conifer Street 4 /d 1 M M M M M M M M M M Why Stolfus? We have extensive experience -- in the corridor ' We will accomplish your goals �z,- promptly & professionally We understand public accountability We are prepared for this challenge m m m m m m = = m m = Questions'. Critical hi;UecS 1 i 1 1 i 1 1 Strive for earthwork balance to create improvements resulting in no rise Floodplain conditions 1 i i 1 1 1 City of Collins ��t Balance bike / = pedestrian Address existing convenience and public concerns by connectivity with J, creating visually — — -- existing features and < ,� appealing, safe, project cost at Lake "' '= ' I and effective Canal crossing by sue.: ,r, bike / pedestrian evaluating attached '"" »fr �: - facilities along the and detached Fes?'' ' '`� corridor Accommodate i transit stops and crossing options +A7 p Enhanced Travel citing Corridor elements - � .., , in Corridor re River .i„ OP • ` 4 ,- 47. v^,N' ftL .Y � V!`„r.> fp-`• .vim -~A �t•�',. � _ •" ' • `North`College —Avenue a+t • -k ' �.� Develop solutions to improve safety and operations at Hickory and Conifer .r �3�► _ �� ',. „�,,.. � .� and establish a plan for logical implementation at _ _ once or in phases s A 3 i Coordinate design with future realigned Vine Drive, NEWT, GWET, and NECCO Apply access management techniques such as defining driveways Key Personnel At Stolfus & Associates, we believe that the value of this and any other team is measured by its people. We formulated our team by thinking in those terms. As a result, we are in a position to offer the City a team composed of the highest caliber of professionals available. Below we introduce our key team members and their relevant project experience. In addition to these team leaders, we have identified project staff on our organization chart that will be responsible for completing work tasks required to advance the project to construction. Our project organization is shown on the following page and is structured to provide flexibility, depth of experience, and excellent deliverables. Elizabeth Stoljus, PE — Principal - in - Charge Elizabeth has 13 years of engineering planning, design, management, and construction experience for transportation projects located throughout Colorado. She is committed to quality deliverables, budget and schedule. She has worked with CDOT often as a Local Agency representative and has a knack for bringing multiple interests together to implement successful, publicly -valued projects. Relevant project experience includes: • US 40 Access Control Plan & System Needs Study, Steamboat Springs • Isle of Capri Roadway Improvements, Black Hawk • Town of Elizabeth Street Plan, Elizabeth Michelle Hansen, PE — Project Manager Michelle will lead the project team and be the primary point of contact for the City. She is excited about the opportunity to work again with the Fort Collins staff and community. As the lead engineer for the North College Avenue Improvements — Phase I and through her participation in the US 287iSH 14 Access Management Plan. Michelle is knowledgeable about the corridor and the City's procedures and standards. She has over 9 years of transportation engineering experience in the planning and design of highways, arterials, intersections, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Michelle is client -focused, detail -oriented, and open to new ideas. These traits translate into solid, executable solutions. Relevant project experience includes: • SH 9 — Frisco to Breckenridge, Summit County • US 40 Access Control Plan & System Needs Study, Steamboat Springs • Bear Creek Trail & Greenway, Phase 3 (CO 8 & 74 Improvements), Morrison Jeremy Colip — Roadway Design Jeremy has over 10 years of roadway design experience. His technical engineering skills, combined with increasing project efficiency through the use of cutting edge software packages, bring unique and constructible solutions to projects. Jeremy's keen eye for plan layout results in comprehensive construction documents that are easy to read and understand. Relevant project experience includes: • 88th & Dahlia Street Improvements, Thornton • Arapahoe Road Corridor Study, Arapahoe County • 78th Avenue Median Improvements, DIA, Denver Andrea Faueett, PE — Drainage/Utility Design do Floodplain Analysis Andrea brings more than 20 years of experience covering a wide range of water resources design. Her vast knowledge of the condor through the NCDID, NECCO, and East Vine Drive Realignment projects will benefit the project. Relevant project experience includes: • Fort Collins Stormwater CIP Open End, Fort Collins • Loveland - 37th Street -Roadway Design, Loveland &hcdule Phase 1 Task 1 - Document Existing Conditions Kick -Off Meeting • Data Collection Task 2 - Develop Conceptual Design, Alternative Analysis and Recommendation of Preferred Alternative Concept Design Alternatives Opinions of Probable Cost Preferred Alternative Concept Report and Plans �I Task 3 - Traffic Study-i Task 4 - Funding Task 5 - A/ C i Task 6 - Coordinate with City Departments Progress Meetings • • • • • • • • Task 7 - Public Involvement City Council Meetings * �k Public ODen Houses �k Task 10 - NEPA Phase II Progress Meetings • 1 • • • • • Ownership Map G Supplemental Survey Preliminary Design Environmental Studies FIR >k Final Design ROW Plans C FOR k ROWPR Y Phase III ROW Acquisition C Ad Plans C Project Clearances C Bid Construction Legend: * Major Milestone Phase Duration • Core Team Meeting © Task Activity TAC Meeting Work Element Activity Note: A combined FIR/FOR would reduce Phase 11 duration and create cushion for ROW acquisition Organizational Chart. City of Fort Collins Departments City Transportation Board City Council CDOT FEMA/USACE NEWT,GWET, NECCO Fort Collins URA NFCBA DDA DBA Utilities Public Bice/Ped Advocacy Groups Trucking Industry Translort Roadway Design Michelle Hansen, PE Jeremy Colip Jennifer Petrik Co -Project Manager, Transportation Planning City of Fort Collins Traffic Analysis & Design Matt Brown, PE Jamie Archambeau. PE PTOE (PBSJ) Mohan Garakhalli, PE, PTOE, TE (PBSJ) Structural Design Jeff Stapleton, PE, SE (PBSJ) Dave Nemovitz, PE (PBSJ) Survey/ROW Dave DiFulvio, PLS (FW) Mike Bouchard, PLS (FW) ROW Acquisition Mike finders (HCP) Data Collection Eric Boivin (ATD) Geotechnleal Engineering R.B "Chip' Leadbetter, 111, PE (CTL) Robin Dornfest, PG (CTL) Dean Klingner, PE Co -Project Manager, Engineering, City of Fort Collins Michelle Hansen, PE Consultant Project Manager Streetseape/Urban Design Bill Kane, FAICP (DW) Ashley Allis (DW) Kelan Smith (DW) Public Involvement Elizabeth Stolfus, PE Michelle Hansen, PE Pamela Britton (DW) Tina Brand (PBSJ) Funding Coordination Elizabeth Stollus, PE Jeff Kullman, PE (PBSJ) Karyn Keese (PBSJ) Environmental Carrie Wallis, PE (PBSJ) Richard Griffin, PE (Merco) Darrel Cornell, Ph.D. (Merco) Jean Tate Ph.D (Merco) Thomas Norman, PE (CTL) Tim Tuttle. PE Local Agency Engineer CDOT Elizabeth Stollus. PE Principal In-Charge/OA/OC Floodplain Analysis Andrea Faucett, PE (AA) Jaclyn Michaelsen, PE (AA) Drainage Design & L)I ty Coordination Andrea Faucett, PE (AA) Jaclyn Michaelsen, PE (AA) Lill" Don Ackerman, PE (AEI) Helen Reschl (AEI) Construction Phasing & Traffic Control Dan Liddle, PE (PBSJ) Lee Kunselman, PE (PBSJ) Construction Observatbn/ Design Support Michelle Hansen, PE Jeremy Colip Legend PBSJ-PBS&J DW - Design Workshop, Inc. AA - Ayres Associates FW - Farnsworth Group HCP - HC Peck & Associates, Inc. CTL - CTL Thompson, Inc. Merco - Merco, Inc. AEI - Ackerman Engineering, Inc ATD -All Traffic Data Services. Inc. A.shlet' Allis — Streetseape & Urban Design Through her work with Design Workshop, Ashley has gained valuable experience in the disciplines of streetscape design, community design, urban design, and site planning. She strives to create lasting impressions that benefit the good of the public and environment. Relevant project experience includes: • Avon Town Center West Redevelopment Plan, Avon • Breckenridge Main Street Improvements, Breckenridge Carrie Wallis, PE — NEPA Lead Carrie Wallis has 10 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. Her experience includes conducting transit and highway corridor studies, environmental analysis, public and agency involvement activities, and managing environmental studies and NEPA documents on CDOT projects. Relevant project experience includes: • CMAQ Intersection Turn Lane Improvements, Fort Collins • Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation Study, Fort Collins Mike Bouchard, PLS —Survey do Right-of-way Mike has more than 31 years of experience, 27 of which included working for CDOT. While at CDOT, he served as a Regional Survey Manager. His intimate knowledge and close working relationship with the right-of-way section at CDOT will prove beneficial to the City of Fort Collins. Relevant project experience includes: • University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road Intersection, City of Centennial • C470/Alameda Interchange, Jefferson County Mike Anders — Right-of-way Acquisition While with H.C. Peck, as well as with CDOT, Mike worked as Project Principal and Project Manager for numerous acquisition and relocation projects in accordance with Federal Regulations 49CFR Part 24, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970. Relevant project experience includes: • Riverside Parkway Project, Grand Junction • RTD West Corridor, Denver Similar Project Experience Stolfus & Associates and it's staff have worked on a variety of projects similar to the North College Corridor Improvements — Phase ii project. We have valuable project experience for planning, design, and coordination elements anticipated for the North College project including detailed roadway and intersection design, transportation planning, access management, multi -modal accommodation, CDOT coordination and knowledge, public involvement, fast -track schedules, and budget constraints. We also have experience with the City and CDOT Region 4 and are familiar with standards, procedures, and staff expectations. Below are descriptions of recent projects highlighting our experience. North College Avenue Improvements Phase 1, Fort Collins While with another firm, Michelle Hansen was the lead engineer for a 1/4 mile segment of North College Avenue between Jefferson Street and Vine Drive. This project began as an alternative study and included the development and evaluation of four intersection/street design alternatives with the goals of improving access control and balancing all modes of travel. Design challenges included two skewed at -grade railroad crossings, matching existing infrastructure such as business entrances and parking lots, limited right-of-way, and budget constraints. Streetscape treatments such as landscaped medians, pedestrian lighting, and enhanced crosswalks created an aesthetically pleasing corridor, inviting for pedestrians and cyclists. Coordination with stakeholders assured the success of the project.