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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
9082 ENGINEERING DESIGN & SUPPORT FOR
COLLEGE & TRILBY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
RFP DUE: 3:00 PM MST (our clock), March 4, 2020
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Vendors to provide the City with
preliminary engineering design, final engineering design, and design support during construction
for the College Avenue and Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project.
As part of the City’s commitment to Sustainable Purchasing, proposals should be submitted
online through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at
http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins. Note: please ensure adequate time to
submit proposals through RMEPS. Proposals not submitted by the designated Opening Date
and Time will not be accepted by the system.
A recommended pre-proposal meeting will be held at 2:00 PM MST, on February 19, 2020,
in Conference Room A at 281 N College Avenue, Fort Collins.
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Elliot Dale, Senior Buyer, at
edale@fcgov.com, with a copy to Tracy Dyer, Project Manager, at tdyer@fcgov.com, no
later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on February 24, 2020. Please format your e-mail to include:
RFP 9082 Engineering Design & Support for College & Trilby Intersection Improvements in the
subject line. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Responses to all
questions submitted before the deadline will be addressed in an addendum and posted on the
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System webpage.
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System hosted by BidNet
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
Prohibition of Unlawful Discrimination: The City of Fort Collins, in accordance with the
provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-
4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be
afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an
award.
The City strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on an individual’s gender (regardless of
gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age
40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other
characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this policy “sexual orientation” means a
person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality.
The City also strictly prohibits unlawful harassment in the workplace, including sexual
harassment. Further, the City strictly prohibits unlawful retaliation against a person who
engages in protected activity. Protected activity includes an employee complaining that he or
she has been discriminated against in violation of the above policy or participating in an
employment discrimination proceeding.
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The City requires its vendors to comply with the City’s policy for equal employment opportunity
and to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This requirement applies to
all third-party vendors and their subcontractors at every tier.
Public Viewing Copy: The City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records
Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”). Any proposals submitted hereunder are subject
to public disclosure by the City pursuant to CORA and City ordinances. Vendors may submit
one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version
of the proposal, the Vendor may redact text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary
pursuant to CORA. Such statement does not necessarily exempt such documentation from
public disclosure if required by CORA, by order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction, or other
applicable law. Generally, under CORA trade secrets, confidential commercial and financial
data information is not required to be disclosed by the City. Proposals may not be marked
“Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. All provisions of any contract resulting from
this request for proposal will be public information.
New Vendors: The City requires new Vendors receiving awards from the City to fill out and
submit an IRS form W-9 and to register for Direct Deposit (Electronic) payment. If needed, the
W-9 form and the Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization Form can be found on the City’s
Purchasing website at www.fcgov.com/purchasing under Vendor Reference Documents. Please
do not submit with your proposal.
Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall
have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment,
material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any
decision-making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to
be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has
or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Collusive or Sham Proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will
be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal
assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Utilization of Award by Other Agencies: The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow
other state and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to
utilize the resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all
parties. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in
the current term or in any future terms.
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The selected Vendor shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Agreement prior to
commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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I. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
A. Objective
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide the City with
preliminary engineering design, final engineering design and design support during
construction for the College Avenue and Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project.
The City of Fort Collins Engineering Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP)
for design consulting firms and/or teams interested in providing the City with preliminary
engineering design, final engineering design and design support during construction for the
College Avenue and Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project. Although the design
will utilize local funds, the Professional should anticipate the design phase to have CDOT
oversight. The initial work orders shall be written for deliverables through Preliminary
Engineering (30% FIR level plans). It is the City’s intent to use a single Professional team
through the final design of the project. Extension of the design contract past 30% plans will
be based on continued satisfactory performance from the Professional team.
This project contains Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Congestion, Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvements (CMAQ) and Funding Advancements for Surface
Transportation & Economic Recovery FASTER funding as administered through CDOT. All
work associated with the project must be in accordance with CDOT specifications and
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). All plans must be prepared in
CDOT format, and specifications must be written in the format of the latest CDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) goal of six percent (6%) has been established by CDOT for the design phase
of this project. Because this solicitation will be used for federally funded projects,
proposals must NOT include pricing. The City will follow Brooks Act procedures and
negotiate direct labor and overhead with the most qualified firm or firms.
Proposing firms/teams shall be pre-qualified with CDOT HD – Highway and Street Design,
and HY – Hydraulics Design.
The successful firm or team will identify and address all of the tasks, issues and
deliverables in their proposal. Prospective teams must possess the expertise and
experience necessary to complete the project on time and within the established budget,
and be motivated to work with City staff, the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) and all other affected interests to accomplish the goals and objectives associated
with this project.
The City intends to evaluate and determine a preferred project delivery method after
conceptual design and alternative analysis. Options include Design-Bid-Build (DBB), and
Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC). If the CM/GC delivery method is
chosen, the City anticipates awarding a CM/GC contract at 30% design. Successful firms
shall demonstrate a proven ability to utilize either delivery method and provide input on
which method they feel is appropriate.
The successful firm or team should have the requisite experience to successful deliver the
following:
• Plan preparation and coordination involving all aspects of design engineering
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• Ability to formulate and analyze multiple alternatives and their effectiveness at
meeting the project goals, while minimizing and mitigating private property impacts
• Thorough understanding and experience with alternative delivery contracts,
specifically CM/GC
• Thorough understanding and anticipation of what assistance the City will require
and how the Professional can assist the City with alternative delivery
• Ability to meet aggressive design and construction schedules including accelerated
environmental clearances, historic clearances, and right-of-way acquisition
• Thorough understanding of CDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
procedures and requirements
• Ability to develop effective and creative methods for construction phasing (high
volume intersection)
• Verifiable experience with the City’s Streetscape Standards for possible parkway
and median design
B. Background
The City of Fort Collins is seeking professional consulting services for design of the College
Avenue and Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project, primarily including design of
the high-volume intersection.
The City recently completed an Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study (AIPS) which
identified traffic safety and congestion problems. The study also identified suggested
enhancements to mitigate problems. The College and Trilby Crash Data and Crash
Diagram is included in this RFP as Attachment 1 and separately included as an Excel file.
Safety concerns include high frequencies of approach turn and rear end crashes.
Operational concerns include high volumes on north / south legs and increasing volumes
on east / west approach legs, often exceeding the capacities of the single left turn lanes
given the available green times. Bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility are also
concerns at the intersection. The proposed improvements will follow a multi-modal
approach to create a safer intersection for all users. CDOT has assigned an Access Control
Plan and Appendix for this area, please see Attachment 2.
The existing intersection consists of South College Avenue (US Highway 287) and Trilby
Road. College Avenue is a four-lane state facility and a major arterial roadway for north-
south travel within the City of Fort Collins and to surrounding areas. College Avenue has a
posted speed of 55 mph at the intersection. Trilby Road is a two-lane major arterial serving
east-west travel on the outer edges of Fort Collins. The City is in the process of updating
the Master Street Plan which will reclassify Trilby Road to a 4-lane arterial east and west of
College Avenue. This project should accommodate the ultimate roadway sections at the
intersection and transition back to existing conditions as soon as possible. Trilby Road has
a posted speed of 40 mph at the intersection. All four approaches are signalized with
protected and permitted left turns for northbound and southbound, and protected only left
turns for eastbound and westbound. Signals at the intersection are part of a citywide
coordinated traffic signal system. Average daily traffic (ADT) is approximately 48,000
vehicles on an average weekday (2018).
The City has secured multiple funding sources for the design, right-of-way (ROW)
acquisition and construction of the project. An approximate breakdown of the funding
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sources is shown in the table below and is the total project budget including design and
ROW:
Source Amount
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) $2,250,000
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation &
Economic Recovery (FASTER)
$1,500,000
Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality Improvements
(CMAQ)
$387,371
Local Match $80,525
Local Over-Match $1,319,475
TOTAL $5,537,3371
City Staff are seeking additional funding opportunities, however proposing teams should
demonstrate ability and experience in regards to value engineering projects of similar
scope and complexity.
There are multiple developments in various stages in the immediate vicinity of the identified
intersection. As these private projects further their progress through the review process the
selected firm should be prepared to react to possible changes. This will assist in minimizing
impacts to the final design and maximize the overall benefit to the intersection. The
selected firm will be expected to coordinate closely with any proposed developments and
on-going project in the area.
Required elements for the College and Trilby Intersection Improvements Project:
• Identify and analyze multiple alternatives which will meet project goals of improving
safety and reducing congestion. Solutions may include:
o Add dual left turn lanes for northbound and southbound traffic
o Add east and west bound individual left, thru and right turn lanes
• Full replacement of the traffic signal system
• Review existing utilities and analyze their ability to stay in place or propose
relocates with alternatives to support decision.
• Consider and present design alternatives that would prevent large pieces of parcel
acquisitions on adjacent properties
• Design landscaping, irrigation and urban design elements
• Coordinate with the City’s Art in Public Places program
• Design and construct the project in a sustainable fashion which balances the
environmental, social and economic needs of the City and adjacent landowners
and businesses
The successful firm/team must work together in partnership with the City and CDOT to
coordinate and conduct joint reviews at critical milestones throughout the project. In
addition, the project team will offer an extensive public outreach and engagement process
with the many project area stakeholders to ensure the improvements meet the immediate
needs of the area, as well as to serve the long-range vision.
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II. PROFESSIONAL SELECTION PROCESS AND PROJECT SCHEDULE
It is the City’s intent to hire a single Professional Firm/Team capable of handling the
following duties:
• Planning
• Traffic Engineering
• Urban Design
• Landscaping and Irrigation Design
• Hydraulics Engineering
• Public and Stakeholder Involvement
• Roadway Design
• Structural Design
• Utilities Engineering – See SUE Requirements Section below
• ROW Plan Production
• ROW Appraisals and Acquisition
• Environmental and Historic Investigation and Clearance Support
• Design Support during Construction
Traffic Engineering was previously completed as part of the AIPS. The City will provide this
data to the selected firm/team for reference only. The Professional will be responsible for
analyzing data and formulating appropriate alternatives and designs.
On time delivery is imperative for the project. Proposing firms/teams must explain their
approach and innovative delivery strategy to ensure an efficient schedule. Professionals
shall submit a detailed project schedule outlining all phases of the project including critical
milestone dates. The City has listed anticipated dates for the Professional Selection and
Project Schedule as noted below. Dates are tentative and should only be used for planning
purposes.
Professional Selection Process:
• RFP Available to the Public February 11, 2020
• Pre-Proposal Meeting February 19, 2020 @ 2:00 PM MST
• Last Day to Submit Questions February 24, 2020 @ 5:00 PM MST
• RFP Submittal Deadline March 4, 2020 @ 3:00 PM MST
• Conduct Interviews Week of March 23, 2020
• Select and Notify Professional Week of March 23, 2020
Project Schedule:
Below is a tentative schedule for the project. The City is interested in the proposing team’s
proven ability to meet or exceed this schedule.
• Project Kick-Off and Preliminary Engineering Spring 2020
• Final Engineering Summer 2020 – Fall 2021
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• ROW Acquisition Spring 2020 – Fall 2021
• Advertise / Award for Construction Winter 2021 – Spring 2022
• Begin Intersection Improvements Immediately after construction award
FHWA Performance End Dates will be applied to the design, right-of-way acquisition, and
construction phases of this project. Dates will be determined by CDOT and FHWA, with
input from the City, prior to the start of each phase. Proposing firms/teams should
demonstrate ability to accurately estimate design schedules and to meet firm deadlines set
early in the project schedule.
Due to the nature of funding sources for this project, Professional costs and fees will not be
considered when evaluating proposals. The City will negotiate costs and fees with the
successful firm/team after the evaluation process has been completed. The contract will be
set up in a Cost Plus Fixed Fee format.
Proposing firms/teams should demonstrate their ability to create a unique “identity” for the
project location with respect to urban design and landscape architecture.
III. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Scope of Engineering Work
The following is an outline of a general scope of work. Proposing firms/teams shall
expand each of the tasks listed below. Additional tasks, if deemed necessary by the
proposing firms/teams, shall be added to the list to ensure a successful project.
1. Project Kick-Off Phase:
City Tasks
o Provide relevant data from Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.
o Provide aerial maps using 2019 aerial photography.
o Provide existing topographic survey per the City of Fort Collins Groundmaster
Coordinate System (Horizontal) and the City of Fort Collins Vertical Control
Network (NAVD 1988 – Unadjusted Vertical).
o Provide a digital copy (CAD format) of the existing surface and point files.
o Provide property analysis map including ownership, property lines, relevant
easements, and current tenants based on title commitments.
o Provide any known preliminary historical data.
o Capture horizontal and vertical survey of potholed utilities.
Professional Tasks
o Review provided survey information and request additional survey from City if
needed.
o Produce mapping based on information provided by the City.
o Communicate with utility companies to ensure accurate information is
presented.
o Locate utilities by recording located utilities paint, measuring depths within valve
boxes and manhole and any other non-excavation methods of capturing utility
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related field information. The City will not be conducting excavation / potholing of
any public or private utilities.
o Provide assistance with the identification and assessment of historic properties.
2. Preliminary Engineering Phase:
This phase entails development of a preliminary engineering plan set or Field
Inspection Review (FIR) level design. The following design considerations shall be
addressed:
o Alternative analysis showing feasible improvement alternatives as well as
describing the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
o Intersection design including roadway transitions at approaches.
o Traffic signal design.
o Safety and drive access improvements.
o Proposed property impacts.
o Thorough utility design, including storm sewer, water quality and outfall
location(s). Professional will be responsible for providing subsurface utility
engineering (SUE) plans to a Quality Level B as defined by Colorado state
statute.
o Pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
o Pavement design and geotechnical engineering report – per AASHTO
Pavement MEDesign – software. CDOT may be able to provide temporary
access for awarded professional.
o Urban design, landscaping, and irrigation.
o Project delivery method analysis.
− Design-bid-build (DBB).
− Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC).
The following activities shall be completed within this phase of the project. Work
items are identified according to City and Professional tasks.
City Tasks
o Coordination with impacted business and residents regarding proposed
improvements.
o Provide legal descriptions and exhibits of right-of-way (ROW), temporary
construction easements (TCE), and permanent easement acquisitions. Property
acquisition tasks will take place after CDOT Right-of-Way Plan Review.
Professional Tasks
o All tasks necessary to deliver preliminary engineering design (FIR) plans,
construction specifications (including Standard Special Provisions and Project
Specific Special Provisions), quantity take-offs, bid tabulations, and cost
estimates. FIR plans also need to be of sufficient detail to determine right-of-way
acquisition areas, including temporary and permanent easements. Plans must
be produced in accordance with all CDOT and LCUASS guidelines, and in
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CDOT plan format. Plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, bid tabulations, and
cost estimates will be submitted to the City electronically. The selected
firm/team is fully responsible for the Quality Assurance and Quality Control
(QA/QC) of the deliverable documents.
− Exhibits for public meetings if meetings are held prior to alternative
selection.
o Development of an urban design and landscape plan that allows the intersection
to have a sense of place and create its own identity.
− Urban design elements may include the following:
Treatment of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Landscaping and irrigation.
Pedestrian lighting.
Enhanced corner, parkway, and median treatments.
Coordination with Art in Public Places (artist will work within separate
contract).
− Proposing firms/teams should implement a historical and/or cultural
interpretation of the project area.
o Coordinate with City Project Manager and City Survey to identify property
impacts and extent of ROW and TCE acquisitions needed. The Professional will
provide a digital copy (CAD format) of the line work to the City of Fort Collins
Survey Department for all proposed acquisition areas (temporary and
permanent).
o Development of preliminary drainage report including outfall locations.
o Multi-modal analysis
− Examine interaction of all modes of transportation (vehicle, bicycle,
pedestrian, and transit) within the project area.
− Adequately size lanes, access points, and crossing locations.
o Thorough utility design (See SUE Requirements Section below for additional
information)
− Coordinate with City Utilities Department, including but not limited to:
Water/wastewater
Stormwater
Light & Power
Broadband
Fiber Optic and Traffic
− Coordinate with all private utilities potentially impacted by the improvements.
− Determine extent and location of any utility relocations.
− Develop preliminary level storm water improvement plans.
o Development of pavement design and geotechnical engineering report.
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− Include subsurface exploration (boring) with laboratory test results.
− City will provide 20-year and 30-year Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESALs)
for pavement design calculations, as identified in LCUASS.
− Include recommendations for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement
Concrete (PCC) pavement sections.
o Attend and conduct FIR meeting. Meeting minutes to be developed and
provided by the Professional.
o Analyze alternate project delivery methods (DBB, CM/GC) including advantages
and disadvantages of each method, impacts to cost, impacts to schedule, and
impacts to traveling public.
o Attend CDOT workshop (estimated to be one full day) to analyze project delivery
methods for this project. The City and the professional will utilize CDOT’s
Project Delivery Selection Matrix to determine the best delivery method for the
project. It is anticipated that this will be done during the preliminary design
stage of the project.
o Provide written analysis and recommendation to City for review.
o Obtain environmental and historic clearances in accordance with City and State
requirements including, but not limited to, preparing necessary resource
management plans and obtaining necessary permits
• Professional Preliminary Engineering Phase Deliverables:
o Preliminary engineering project schedule.
o Meeting minutes (see Public and Stakeholder Involvement section for
anticipated meetings).
o Preliminary drainage report.
o Pavement design and geotechnical engineering report.
o Preliminary urban design and landscape concept alternatives with written
narrative describing the concept and background as to how/why the concept
was developed and proposed.
o Electronic PDF file of preliminary plan set (11x17 page format).
o Electronic AutoCAD format file of design drawings.
o Electronic MS Word file of preliminary project specification book.
o Electronic MS Excel file of project bid tab and opinion of probable cost.
o FIR Review meeting minutes and comment responses.
o Alternate project delivery method analysis.
o All categorical exclusion memorandums necessary for environmental and
historic clearances.
3. CM/GC Procurement:
This phase applies only if CM/GC is selected as the preferred delivery method. The
Professional shall work with the City to help procure a contractor through a CM/GC
contract. It is expected for the Professional to have thorough knowledge and
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understanding of the advantages and requirements of the CM/GC procurement
process. The Professional shall assist the City in developing a Request for
Proposals (RFP) and provide input, analysis, reviews and engineering documents
as required.
o The Professional shall have a thorough understanding of the advantages and
disadvantages of the CM/GC process and shall assist the City through the
procurement phase.
o It is anticipated that the City will prepare the RFP with help and input from the
Professional.
o The City believes that CM/GC may be the best method for delivery of the project
but will go through a formal selection process to determine the most suitable
method. The Professional must be familiar with other delivery methods and
provide analysis and input on the preferred delivery method to best suit the
City’s needs.
o It is expected that the Professional will have to meet with City Engineering, City
Utilities, City Purchasing, and CDOT staff, among other agencies, during this
process.
4. Right-of-Way Phase:
Right-of-Way Plans
The successful firm/team will assist the City with development of a complete set of
ROW plans to be submitted to CDOT for review and approval. ROW plans must be
in current CDOT format and must be approved by the City of Fort Collins and
CDOT. Plans will be tied to the City of Fort Collins Groundmaster Coordinate
System (Horizontal) and the City of Fort Collins Vertical Control Network (NAVD
88). ROW plans will include the following sheets:
o Title Sheet (including project location map)
o Tabulation of Properties
o Project Control Diagram
o Land Survey Control Diagram
o Tabulation of Boundary Evidence
o Monumentation Sheets
o ROW Plan Sheets
o Ownership Map (prepared in Preliminary Engineering phase – updates will be
based on additional information gathered by City Staff)
City Tasks
o Develop legal descriptions and exhibits for all proposed ROW, permanent and
temporary construction easements
o Review title commitments
o Establish existing ROW per the title commitments
o Investigation of existing property pins
o Develop all existing property lines and easements
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o Tabulation of monuments for the proposed ROW and easements
o Provide information to Professional for monumentation sheets for ROW plan set
o Stamping and signing ROW plan set
o Installation of monuments
o Review of ROW plan set and coordination with Professional to implement
comments
Professional Tasks
o All drafting necessary for the ROW plan set with extensive coordination and
review by the City of Fort Collins Chief Surveyor so that the City can stamp and
seal the final ROW plan set.
o Development of proposed ROW and easement line work
o Development of site specific mitigation plans for each parcel. For the purposes
of this proposal, proposing firms/teams should anticipate mitigation plans for
eight (8) parcels with two (2) iterations per plan.
Professional ROW Plan Deliverables
o Complete ROW plan set approved by the City of Fort Collins and CDOT
ROW Acquisition
Proposing firms/teams should include personnel qualified by CDOT to complete the
Federal acquisition process including appraisals, negotiations, and other acquisition
tasks. Depending on funding status and City staff availability, the City may perform
appraisals and acquisitions with City staff or previously contracted consultants.
However, the City would like the option of using the Professional firm/team from this
project.
City Tasks
o Seek authorization for the use of eminent domain from City Council
Professional Tasks
o Provide design assistance during acquisition phase
o At the City’s discretion, provide full right-of-way acquisition services
5. Final Engineering Phase:
For the purposes of this proposal and providing a schedule through final design, the
Professional should use their previous experience in delivering projects through final
design via a DBB or CM/GC procurement method to approximate a schedule.
B. Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Requirements
Due to Colorado State Law SB 18-167 regarding utility investigation during design, the
Professional (or sub-consultant) will be required to perform a Subsurface Utility
Engineering (SUE) plan in accordance with State law. This shall include a utility plan
developed to Quality Level B or better per American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
standards and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of
Colorado. If Quality Level B is not attainable, PE shall draft and stamp letter explaining
why Quality Level B is not attainable. The Consultant shall be responsible for obtaining
all applicable City, County and State permits and licenses required to perform potholing
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and/or locating activities, including but not limited to: City/County Contractor License,
Traffic Control Permits, Excavation permits.
• Professional shall have at least one Professional Engineer registered in the State of
Colorado with demonstrated training and project experience in the following:
o Utility infrastructure mapping scope development
o Utility records research and interpretation
o Utility configuration and installation practices
o Utility detection geophysical theory, application, precision, and limitations
o Quality assurance and quality control review of utility infrastructure mapping
and report deliverables
o Engineering survey, data collection, and CAD
o ASCE 38 knowledge and application of the standard
o Utility reports
o At least 3 years of experience in delivering utility infrastructure mapping in
ASCE 38, in a jurisdiction meeting the aforementioned criteria
If 3 years of experience is not feasibly attainable, Professional should
document in the Proposal and explain why PE on the Professional
team sufficiently meets intent of the requirements
• Professional shall have at least one utility designator with at least 3 years of direct
experience working under the responsible charge of a licensed professional, with
demonstrated training and project experience in
o Utility infrastructure designating services of all common utility systems using
the applicable geophysical equipment as listed in “Geophysical and Related
Equipment” section
o Utility construction practices including installation and configuration
o Utility records interpretation
o Utility detection geophysical applications, precision, and limitations
o If 3 years of experience is not feasibly attainable, Professional should
document in the Proposal and explain why utility designator on the
Professional team sufficiently meets intent of the requirements
• Professional shall have at least one field technician with 1 year of experience in
utility exposure and visual identification of all observable common utility systems
attributes using means and methods to safely and minimally expose underground
utilities (e.g., vacuum systems). Experience of 1 year is intended to mean
continuous work at this task function for 1 year, rather than 1 year of employment
performing a wide variety of tasks, of which some include utility exposure and
documentation.
• Professional shall have at least one survey party chief with 2 years of experience in
surveying utility designating marks and identifying the function of visible utility
features. Experience of 2 years is intended to mean continuous work at this task
function for 2 years, rather than 2 years of employment performing a wide variety of
tasks, of which some include utility survey.
o Although this survey function may be subcontracted, the data collection and
documentation aspects of this work must be performed under the direction
of a PE taking responsibility for making certain that the utilities as marked or
exposed in the field were accurately and comprehensively surveyed, and
that the utility features and exposed utilities were correctly identified. This is
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most easily accomplished by having an experienced competent employee of
the SUE firm participate in the utility survey process with the subconsultant’s
forces, or at minimum, participate in a field review when the survey is
complete.
• Professional shall have at least one CAD technician with 1 year of experience in
reducing survey work and 1 year of experience in depicting utilities on the client’s
preferred or required CAD platform. The technician should know and be able to
apply the “Deliverables” section of ASCE 38. Experience of 1 year is intended to
mean continuous work at this task function for 1 year, rather than 1 year of
employment performing a wide variety of tasks, of which some include CAD work.
o Although this CAD function may be subcontracted, the data reduction and
depiction aspects of this work must be performed under the direction of a PE
taking responsibility for making certain that the survey data reduction and
subsequent depiction were complete and accurate and in accordance with
the ASCE 38 “Deliverables” section.
• Professional shall include the following survey equipment
o Equipment capable of achieving 0.2-foot accuracy in X, Y planes for Quality
Level B, C, and D
o Equipment capable of achieving 0.2-foot accuracy in X, Y planes and 0.1-
foot (referenced to local benchmarks) for Quality Level A
• Professional shall include the following excavation and related equipment
o Air-vacuum excavator capable of 16-foot minimum excavation. Air-vacuum
may be required for potholes inside paved areas. Water jet shall be option
for potholes outside paved areas.
o Asphalt/concrete removal tools
o Pneumatic/air tampers for backfill
• Professional shall include the following computer software
o Engineering design and mapping software compatible with AutoCAD Civil
3D 2019
C. Public and Stakeholder Involvement
The City will develop and implement a Communication Plan which shall address public
involvement and stakeholder coordination. The process will include potentially affected
interests such as City Council, multiple City departments, City’s Transportation Board,
area property and business owners, and bicycle/pedestrian advocacy groups.
Professional tasks to support the City’s public and stakeholder involvement process
may include:
o Graphics production and/or reproduction
o Public mailing preparation
o Attendance and participation at property owner meetings
o Attendance and participation at project open house events
o Preparation of presentation materials
o Development of press releases and/or media materials
o Attendance at public meetings
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For purposes of this proposal, submitting firms/teams should plan on attending and
providing support for the following:
o Preliminary Engineering Phase:
− One (1) public open house meeting
− Four (4) project coordination meetings
− Four (4) utility coordination meetings
− One (1) City of Fort Collins Council meeting
D. National Environmental Policy Act Special Requirements
The Professional will be responsible for preparing documents in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as well as in accordance with all
federal, state, and local environmental regulations. For NEPA documentation the
project will likely qualify as a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion, but the Professional
shall provide sufficient information to document that. Work should include all
preparation and submittal of required documents.
A high level environmental analysis was conducted by CDOT. The following is a list of
requirements determined from the analysis:
• Hazardous Waste (ISA) – Conduct an initial site assessment to determine if any
hazardous materials may exist in the project area. A Phase I Site Assessment will
be conducted in accordance with ASTM E 1527-05 Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Process. The City requires that a Phase I Site Assessment be conducted for each
property acquisition as part of the project.
• Wetland Determination (survey) – Conduct an initial wetlands assessment. If it is
determined that wetlands exist within the project area, a wetland delineation shall
be conducted according to the guidelines outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers
(Corps) Wetland Delineation Manual. Wetland boundaries will be surveyed into the
project plan sheets, and temporary and/or permanent impacts determined. If the
wetlands are jurisdictional, project activities will be subject to Section 404
permitting through the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). For permanent
impacts of 500 square feet or temporary impacts of 1000 square feet or more,
including wetlands not regulated by the Corps, a Wetland Finding Report will be
required that includes a detailed mitigation plan. For permanent impacts of 1/10 of
an acre or more, a FacWet, functional assessment will also be conducted and
results included in the Wetland Finding Report. Any mitigation needed, will be at a
1:1 ratio.
• Section 404 Permit – Determine if a Section 404 permit is required. If a Section
404 permit is required, the applicant will be responsible to ensure all conditions of
the permit are adhered to, including preparation of a mitigation plan. Running
Creek is within the project area.
• Migratory Bird – Surveys and assessments will be conducted for all migratory birds
that could potentially occur within the project site and affected by the project. This
can include removal of trees, work on bridges or other structures, clearing and
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grubbing of vegetation, etc. Additionally, CPW Recommended Buffers Zones and
Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors should be followed.
• Air Quality/Conformity – Determine if the project area is in a nonattainment or
maintenance areas. If the project is within one of these areas, applicant will have to
demonstrate that the project is either exempt from air conformity or will be required
to perform all needed tasks to demonstrate Air Conformity, including but not limited
to hot spot modeling and Level of Service for both existing and future (yr 2040)
conditions.
• Noise – Determine if the project requires a noise analysis (Type I). If so, a noise
analysis will be required if noise sensitive receptors are present with the project
areas. The applicant will be responsible for any and all analysis needed to
demonstrate compliance.
• Historical Resources – In order to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, conduct a file search through History Colorado’s COMPASS
cultural resources database. If the project has the potential to directly or indirectly
impact properties 50 or more years old, conduct intensive-level field survey to
document and evaluate the significance of historical resources per the National
Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria. If appropriate, prepare inventory forms
and draft determination of eligibility and effects letter to facilitate consultation with
the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The Professional responsible for
these tasks must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications
Standard for historians and/or architectural historians. Region 4, Staff Historian will
approve APE and will initiate consultation with SHPO, if needed. If the project
should result in a finding of no adverse affect to a historic resource under Section
106, services should also include the preparation of 4(f) de minimus letter for
FHWA review and approval. Proposing firms/teams should plan on surveying,
researching, and documenting one (1) possible historic property within the Area of
Potential Effect as required for compliance with Section 106 of the NEPA, as
amended.
All applicable documents will be in CDOT format, and will be presented to CDOT and
FHWA as required.
• The selected consultant or team shall be knowledgeable in guiding projects
through local, state, and federal environmental clearances, specifically CDOT
clearances and completion of the Form 128. The above list of items is not
intended to be completely exhaustive, and their may be other items that come up
that need to be addressed. The consultant is encouraged to discuss this as part of
the proposal and add any other necessary clearances, if any, that they would
anticipate. The consultant shall demonstrate their ability to efficiently and
effectively gain environmental clearances and their understanding of the processes
to ensure on time delivery of the overall project.
Stormwater Discharge Permit Associated with Construction Activities (CDPS)
If it is anticipated that one or more acre of earth disturbance occurs during construction,
a CDPS permit is required. A Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is one
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requirement of the CDPS permit. All SWMPs must be approved by CDOT Region 4
Environmental Staff. The Professional shall be responsible for ensuring design
compliance with the City’s MS4 permit.
All documents will be reviewed by CDOT before being considered final. Section 106
documents will be prepared for CDOT by the Professional. CDOT will then submit to the
respective agencies.
Other NEPA requirements that will be performed by CDOT will include:
• Archeology assessments and/or surveys
• Paleontology assessments and/or surveys
• Threatened and Endangered Species Memo (no effect determination)
E. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated Vendors may be interviewed by the
RFP assessment team and asked to participate in an oral presentation to provide an overview
of the company, approach to the project and to address questions. The evaluation criteria for
the oral interviews will be the same as the criteria for the written evaluations and is included
in Section V.
F. Travel & Expenses
Vendors are to provide a list of fees for reimbursable expenses. Reasonable expenses will
be reimbursable per the current rates found at www.gsa.gov.
G. Subcontractors
Vendors will be responsible for identifying any subcontractors in their proposal. Please note
that the City will contract solely with the awarded Vendor; therefore subcontractors will be
the responsibility of the Vendor.
H. Fees, Licenses, Permits
The successful Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, fees or
permits without additional expense to the City. All equipment shall be properly licensed and
insured, carry the appropriate permits and be placarded as required by law.
I. Laws and Regulations
The Vendor agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and Federal
laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
J. Work Orders
The awarded Vendor(s) will be expected to sign the City’s standard work order type
professional services agreement, a sample of which is attached as Section V for reference
purposes. In the event that the City has agreements with multiple Vendors for the Work, the
City reserves the right to choose which Vendor to contact regarding the project, unless order
of preference has been established during the contracting process.
Individual work assignments will be requested and agreed to utilizing the City’s standard
Work Order (included in the agreement). Each Work Order form must include a start and
completion date, total cost and a general summary of work. Subsequent supporting
documentation pages may include a project schedule, deliverables, hours, cost detail
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supporting total cost, and personnel details. Fees outlined in the work order will conform with
those submitted in the RFP response and subsequently included in the contract.
No work order over $5,000 will be considered valid until signed, at a minimum, by the
Vendor, project manager and Purchasing Department representative. Depending on the
cost and nature of the work, additional signature authorization may be required. Any changes
to the dates, cost or scope of any Work Order must be agreed upon in writing utilizing the
City’s Change Order (included in the agreement) and will not be considered valid until signed,
at a minimum, by the Vendor, project manager and Purchasing Department representative.
K. Invoicing and Payment
Invoices should be emailed monthly to invoices@fcgov.com with a copy to the Project
Manager. The cost of the work completed shall be paid to the Vendor each month following
the submittal of a correct invoice by the Vendor indicating the project name, Purchase Order
number, task description, hours worked, personnel/work type category, hourly rate for each
employee/work type category, date of the work performed specific to the task, percentage of
that work that has been completed by task, 3rd party supporting documentation with the same
detail and a brief progress report.
Payments will be made using the prices listed on the agreed-to Price Schedule. In the event
a service is requested which is not listed on the Price Schedule, the Vendor and the City will
negotiate an appropriate unit price for the service prior to Consultant initiating such work.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 terms.
IV. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
Please limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of twenty-five (25) double sided or
fifty (50) single sided 8 ½ x 11” pages (excluding cover pages, table of contents, dividers and
Vendor Statement form). Font shall be a minimum of 10 Arial and margins are limited to no less
than .5” for sides and top/bottom. Extended page sizes, such as 11” x 17”, count as a single
page. Please, no embedded documents. Proposals that do not conform to these requirements
may be rejected
The responses shall be considered technical offers of what Vendors propose to provide and shall
be incorporated in the contract award as deemed appropriate by the City. A proposal that does
not include all the information required may be deemed non-responsive and subject to rejection.
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal.
A. Cover Letter / Executive Summary
The Executive Summary should highlight the content of the proposal and features of the
program offered, including a general description of the program and any unique aspects or
benefits provided by your firm.
Indicate your availability to participate in the interviews/demonstrations on the proposed
dates as stated in the Consultant Selection Process and Schedule Section.
B. Vendor Information
1. Describe your firm’s business and background
2. Number of years in the business
3. An overview of services offered and qualifications
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4. Size of the firm
5. Location(s) of offices. If multiple, please identify which will be the primary for our
account.
6. Primary contact information for the company including contact name(s) and title(s),
mailing address(s), phone number(s), and email address(s). Complete Section VI,
Vendor Statement.
C. Scope of Proposal
1. Project Understanding: Provide a summary of your team’s understanding of the project.
2. Project Approach: Describe your recommended approach to achieve each of the tasks
outlined in the Scope of Work described above. The narrative should include any
options that may be beneficial for the City to consider. Responses are encouraged to
think beyond the outlined Scope of Work and provide innovative and cost-effective
ideas to create a successful plan
3. Deliverables: Provide a description or examples of how you will present the deliverables
and the tools that will be used to create project products (i.e. scheduling software,
graphics tools, etc.)
4. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with the City’s
Project Manager and other parties.
D. Firm Capability
1. Provide an Organization Chart/Proposed Project Team: An organization chart
containing the names of all key personnel and sub consultants with titles and their
specific task assignment for this project. Include a notation for the ones who are DBE
certified.
2. Provide a minimum of three similar projects with public agencies in the last 5 years that
have involved the staff proposed to work on this project. Include the owner’s name, title
of project, beginning price, ending price, contact name, email and phone number, sub-
consultants on the team and a brief description of the work and any change orders.
3. References (current contact name, current telephone number and email address) from
at least three similar projects with similar requirements that have been completed within
the past five (5) years and that have involved the staff proposed to work on this project.
Provide a description of the work performed. The Consultant authorizes City to verify
any and all information contained in the Consultant’s submittal from references
contained herein and hereby releases all those concerned providing information as a
reference from any liability in connection with any information they give.
E. Assigned Personnel
1. List of Project Personnel: This list should include the identification of the contact person
with primary responsibility for this Agreement, the personnel proposed for this
Agreement, and any supervisory personnel, including partners and/or sub consultants,
and their individual areas of responsibility.
2. Provide a resume for each professional and technical person assigned to the project,
including partners and/or sub consultants. Please limit resumes to one page.
F. Availability
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1. Provide a design schedule through 30% as well as a breakdown of proposed hours of
work for each phase. The schedule shall detail all items required to meet the
advertisement date and shall clearly indicate critical path work items. If the provided
project schedule described in this RFP is not attainable, provide an explanation as to
why it is not and how it must be adjusted.
2. Provide an overall schedule from 30% through final design with high level milestones
and critical items to be addressed.
3. Describe the scheduling advantages and disadvantages based on project delivery
method (CM/GC, DBB).
4. Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required?
G. Sustainability/TBL Methodology
In concise terms (no more than two pages), please describe how your organization strives to
be sustainable. Address how your firm incorporates Triple Bottom Line (TBL) into the
workplace. See Section V: Review and Assessment for additional information.
In addition, highlight areas of opportunity in the project where sustainability could be applied
and/or improved.
H. Additional Information
Provide any information that distinguishes Vendor from its competition and any additional
information applicable to this RFP that might be valuable in assessing Vendor’s proposal.
Explain any concerns Vendor may have in maintaining objectivity in recommending the best
solution. All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Exceptions to the Scope of Services and City Agreement (a sample of which is
attached in Section VIII) shall be documented.
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V. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
Vendors will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for review
and assessment of the written proposals and optional interview session. At the discretion of
the City, interviews of the top-rated Vendors may be conducted.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating,
and 5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARD
3.0 Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal address all elements of the
RFP? Does the proposal show an
understanding of the project objectives,
methodology to be used and results/outcomes
required by the project? Are there any
exceptions to the specifications, Scope of Work,
or agreement?
1.0 Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the
project have the necessary skills and
qualifications? Are sufficient people of the
requisite skills and qualifications assigned to the
project?
2.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary
time? Can the target start and completion dates
be met? Are other qualified personnel available
to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required? Is the project team available to attend
meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
1.0 Sustainability
Does the Professional have a demonstrated
history of sustainable practices? How will the
Professional’s services help the City of Fort
Collins reach their Climate Action Plan Goals?
2.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, financial
strength, capacity and support capabilities
required to successfully complete the project on-
time and in-budget? Has the firm successfully
completed previous projects of this type and
scope? Is the primary firm a DBE or has the
primary firm submitted DBE participation that can
meet or exceed the DBE goal for the project?
Definitions
Sustainable Purchasing is a process for selecting products or services that have a lesser or
reduced negative effect on human health and the environment when compared with
competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This process is also known as
“Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” (EPP), or “Green Purchasing”.
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The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is an accounting framework that incorporates three dimensions
of performance: economic, or financial; environmental, and social. The generally accepted
definition for TBL is that it “captures the essence of sustainability by measuring the impact of
an organization’s activities on the world…including both its profitability and shareholders
values and its social, human, and environmental capital.”
B. Reference Evaluation Criteria
Prior to award, the Project Manager will check references using the following criteria.
Negative responses from references may impact the award determination.
CRITERIA STANDARD QUESTIONS
Overall Performance Would you hire this Vendor again? Did they show
the skills required by this project?
Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a
timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Vendor responsive to client needs; did the
Vendor anticipate problems? Were problems solved
quickly and effectively?
Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
project budget?
Job Knowledge
If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
If Vendor administered a construction contract, was
the project functional upon completion and did it
operate properly? Were problems corrected quickly
and effectively?
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VI. VENDOR STATEMENT
Vendor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request for Proposal and
acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions and
other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, Vendor hereby makes the following
representations to City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the
Vendor’s knowledge and belief.
b. Vendor commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.
d. Vendor further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Vendor also agrees to complete the proposed Agreement with the City of Fort Collins
within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days,
City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.
f. Vendor acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Legal Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Name of Authorized Agent of Firm:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
NOTE: VENDOR STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
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VII. ATTACHMENTS
• Attachment 1 - College and Trilby Crash Data (uploaded separately in Excel format) and
Crash Diagram
• Attachment 2 - CDOT Access Control Plan and Appendix
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VIII. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as the "Professional".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in accordance with any
project Work Orders for , issued by the City. A blank sample of a work order is
attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of ( ) page(s) and is incorporated herein
by this reference. A general scope of services is attached hereto as Exhibit C, consisting of
( ) page(s) and is incorporated herein by this reference. The City reserves the
right to independently bid any project rather than issuing a Work Order to the Professional
for the same pursuant to this Agreement. Irrespective of references in Exhibit A to certain
named third parties, the Professional shall be solely responsible for performance of all duties
hereunder. The term “Work” as used in this Agreement shall include the services and
deliverables contained in Exhibit A and any Work Orders issued by the City.
The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without invalidating
such Work Order, make changes to the scope of the particular services. Such changes shall
be agreed upon in writing by the parties by Change Order, a sample of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit B, consisting of one (1) page and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. The Work Schedule. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed in accordance with the Work Schedule stated on each Work Order.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified on each Work Order. Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of any time limit must be agreed upon in writing by the parties
hereto.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 20 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 20 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In
addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year
periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of renewal shall be
provided to the Professional and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to contract end.
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5. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this agreement shall be effective when mailed,
postage prepaid and sent to the following address:
Professional: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of any such early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for
services rendered prior to the date of termination subject only to the satisfactory
performance of the Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be
the Professional's sole right and remedy for such termination.
6. Design, Project Insurance and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional shall be
responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and the
coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to designs,
plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional compensation,
promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies. The Professional
shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City its officers and employees, in accordance
with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever claimed by third parties against the City
and for the City's costs and reasonable attorney’s fees arising directly or indirectly out of the
Professional's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement.
The Professional shall maintain insurance in accordance with Exhibit , consisting of
one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. Compensation. In consideration of services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement,
the City agrees to pay the Professional on a time and reimbursable direct cost basis
designated in Exhibit , consisting of ( ) page(s), attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. At the election of the City, each Work Order may
contain a maximum fee, which shall be negotiated by the parties hereto for each such Work
Order. Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized
statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon
the Professional's City-verified progress in completing the services to be performed
pursuant to the Work Order and upon approval of the Professional's direct reimbursable
expenses. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the Work by the City. Upon
final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, and other services
rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
8. License. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Professional grants to the City an
irrevocable license to use any and all sketches, drawings, specifications, designs,
blueprints, data files, calculations, studies, analysis, renderings, models and other Work
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Order deliverables (the “Instruments of Service”), in any form whatsoever and in any
medium expressed, for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, altering and adding to
the project, provided that the City substantially performs its obligations under the
Agreement. The license granted hereunder permits the City and third parties reasonably
authorized by the City to reproduce applicable portions of the Instruments of Service for use
in performing services or construction for the project. In addition, the license granted
hereunder shall permit the City and third parties reasonably authorized by the City to
reproduce and utilize the Instruments of Service for similar projects, provided however, in
such event the Professional shall not be held responsible for the design to the extent the
City deviates from the Instruments of Service. This license shall survive termination of the
Agreement by default or otherwise.
9. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the Work, its project
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations,
change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the City
Representative.
10. Project Drawings. Upon request and before final payment, the Professional shall provide
the City with reproducible drawings of the project containing accurate information on the
project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival quality, prepared on stable mylar base
material using a non-fading process to provide for long storage and high quality
reproduction. "CD" disc of the as-built drawings shall also be submitted to the owner in and
AutoCAD version no older then the established City standard. The Professional
acknowledges the City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records Act,
C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1, et seq. (the “CORA”), and documents in the City’s possession may
be considered public records subject to disclosure under the CORA.
11. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after Notice to Proceed is given on any Work
Order and every thirty days thereafter, the Professional is required to provide the City
Representative with a written report of the status of the Work with respect to the Work Order,
Work Schedule and other material information. Failure to provide any required monthly
report may, at the option of the City, suspend the processing of any partial payment request.
12. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by the Professional are those of an
independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall
not be responsible for withholding any portion of the Professional's compensation hereunder
for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for any other
purpose.
13. Subcontractors. The Professional may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the
Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the consent of
the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the subcontractor must be a reputable,
qualified firm with an established record of successful performance in its respective trade
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performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the subcontractor will be required to
comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will not create any
contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and the City, nor will it obligate the
City to pay or see to the payment of any subcontractor, and (d) the Work of the subcontractor
will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as the Work of the Professional.
The Professional shall require all subcontractors performing Work hereunder to maintain
insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured under this Agreement of the
type and with the limits specified within Exhibit , consisting of one (1) page attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Professional shall maintain a copy of
each subcontract’s certificate evidencing the required insurance. Upon request, the
Professional shall promptly provide the City with a copy of such certificate(s).
14. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Professional shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
15. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans, specifications,
reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve
the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the Work. The City's
approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to
operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement.
16. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element
of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the
terms of this Agreement, such party may be declared in default.
17. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be
allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement
and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance;
or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall
be liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees
and costs incurred because of the default.
18. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
Agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
19. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction,
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of
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this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this
Agreement.
20. Prohibition Against Unlawful Discrimination. The City of Fort Collins, in accordance with
the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d
to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure
that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business
enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin in consideration for an award.
The City strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on an individual’s gender
(regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national
origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this
policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward
heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. The City also strictly prohibits unlawful
harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment. Further, the City strictly
prohibits unlawful retaliation against a person who engages in protected activity.
Protected activity includes an employee complaining that he or she has been
discriminated against in violation of the above policy or participating in an employment
discrimination proceeding.
The City requires its vendors to comply with the City’s policy for equal employment
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This
requirement applies to all third-party vendors and their subcontractors at every tier.
21. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., the Professional represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. The Professional does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will
perform work under this Agreement; and
2. The Professional will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law
208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland
Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department
Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-
17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired
employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. The Professional shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
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Agreement.
c. The Professional is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If the Professional obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under
this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, the Professional
shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that the Professional has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the
notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing
or contracting with the illegal alien; except that the Professional shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor
provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed
or contracted with an illegal alien.
e. The Professional shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an investigation that
the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in
Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If the Professional violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, the Professional shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of the Professional’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Professional violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
22. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit - Confidentiality, consisting of one
(1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO A MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PROJECT TITLE:
ORIGINAL BID/RFP NUMBER & NAME:
MASTER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE: Original Contract Date
WORK ORDER COMMENCEMENT DATE:
WORK ORDER COMPLETION DATE:
MAXIMUM FEE: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Professional agrees to perform the services identified above and on the attached forms in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Master Agreement between
the parties. In the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in the terms of the Master Agreement
and this Work Order (including the attached forms) the Master Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of ( ) page(s) are hereby accepted and incorporated
herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given after all parties have signed this
document.
PROFESSIONAL: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Name, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Name, Buyer or Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT B
CHANGE ORDER
NO.
PROJECT TITLE:
PROFESSIONAL: Company Name
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PO NUMBER:
DESCRIPTION:
1. Reason for Change: Why is the change required?
2. Description of Change: Provide details of the changes to the Work
3. Change in Work Order Price:
4. Change in Work Order Time:
ORIGINAL WORK ORDER PRICE $ .00
TOTAL APPROVED CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL % OF THIS CHANGE ORDER %
TOTAL C.O.% OF ORIGINAL WORK ORDER %
ADJUSTED WORK ORDER COST $ .00
PROFESSIONAL: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Name, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Name, Buyer or Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT
(BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION)
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EXHIBIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Professional will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing Work
under this bid, the Professional shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of
expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following statement:
“The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not reduce coverage or limits and
will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received
by the City of Fort Collins.”
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its
option, may take out and maintain, at the expense of the Professional, such insurance
as the City may deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any
monies which may be due or become due the Professional under this Agreement. The
City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on the
Professional 's general liability and automobile liability insurance policies for any claims
arising out of Work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Professional shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement for all of the Professional's employees engaged in
Work performed under this Agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident,
$500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Professional shall maintain during the
life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability
insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including
accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may arise
directly or indirectly from the performance of Work under this Agreement.
Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any Work is performed by a subcontractor, the Professional shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the Work performed
under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the
subcontractor's insurance.
C. Errors & Omissions. The Professional shall maintain errors and omissions
insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.
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EXHIBIT
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to
this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Professional hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or relate
to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the performance
of services that the Professional has agreed to perform, the Professional hereby acknowledges
and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Professional
agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that relates to the
business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all information
that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and suppliers of the City).
The Professional shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a legitimate
need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Professional shall not use such
information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself, or any third party, except as
specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Professional understands that it shall have no
obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes
generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this
Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the
request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required.
In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Professional shall furnish a copy of this
Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise
the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Professional ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests
for any reason, the Professional shall promptly return to the City any and all information described
hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or mechanically
produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has access.
The Professional understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Professional’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the
City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without
limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all
other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.
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SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE
(US 287)
ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
UPDATE REPORT
FELSBURG FEBRUARY 2002
H O L T &
ULLEVIG
287
SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE
(US 287)
ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
UPDATE REPORT
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
LARIMER
COUNTY
City of Fort Collins
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DOT
ATTACHMENT 2
SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE (US 287)
ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
UPDATE REPORT
CARPENTER ROAD (LCR 32) TO
SWALLOW ROAD
Prepared by:
City of Fort Collins Colorado Department of Transportation
Transportation Planning Region 4 – Operations & Maintenance
215 N. Mason St., P.O. Box 580 1420 2nd Street
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Greeley, CO 80631
Project Manager: Kathleen Reavis Access Manager: Tess M. Jones
Larimer County Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
212 West Mountain Avenue 7951 East Maplewood Avenue
P.O. Box 1190 Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Project Manager: Roxann M. Hayes, P.E. Project Manager: Richard R. Follmer, P.E.
FHU Reference No. 01-022
February, 2002
South College Avenue (US 287) Access Control Plan Update Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................. i
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Project Background ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Project Coordination ........................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Public Involvement...........................................................................................................3
1.4 Report Format ................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 ACCESS OBJECTIVES, PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES........................................... 5
2.1 Project Objectives............................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Guiding Principles............................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Access Issue Examples................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Strategies ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.0 Existing Conditions..................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Roadway Characteristics ............................................................................................... 14
3.2 Traffic Control ................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Speed Limits.................................................................................................................. 15
3.4 Functional Classification ................................................................................................ 15
3.5 Access Category............................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Existing Access Inventory.............................................................................................. 18
3.7 Traffic Volumes..............................................................................................................19
3.8 Signal Timing................................................................................................................. 23
3.9 Capacity Analyses ......................................................................................................... 26
3.10 Existing Progression Analyses...................................................................................... 32
3.11 Accident History............................................................................................................33
3.12 Vehicle Classification.................................................................................................... 36
3.13 Arterial Street Analysis.................................................................................................. 36
4.0 Projected Conditions................................................................................................... 37
4.1 Development Plan Recognition...................................................................................... 37
4.2 South College Avenue Typical Section .......................................................................... 37
4.3 Traffic Control ................................................................................................................ 38
4.4 Parallel Roadways ......................................................................................................... 38
4.5 Traffic Volume Forecasts............................................................................................... 39
4.6 Traffic Operations .......................................................................................................... 43
4.7 Progression Analyses .................................................................................................... 48
4.8 Arterial Street Analysis................................................................................................... 49
5.0 Access Control Plan.................................................................................................... 50
5.1 Short-Term Plan Improvements..................................................................................... 50
5.2 Long-Range Plan Improvements ................................................................................... 55
6.0 OPINION OF PROBABLE COSTs................................................................................ 68
7.0 IMPLEMENTATION ...................................................................................................... 72
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A EXISTING ACCESS LOCATIONS
APPENDIX B RECENT ACCIDENT HISTORY
APPENDIX C MASTER STREET PLAN – AMENDED FEBRUARY 5, 2002
APPENDIX D PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
APPENDIX E PUBLIC MEETINGS
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LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure ES-1 Short-Term Access Control Plan...........................................................................iv
Figure ES-2 Long-Range Access Control Plan ........................................................................vii
Figure 1-1 Study Area............................................................................................................2
Figure 3-1 Existing Traffic Volumes – Carpenter Road (LCR 32) to Bueno Drive................. 20
Figure 3-2 Existing Traffic Volumes – Cameron Drive/Fossil Creek Parkway to
Troutman Parkway.............................................................................................. 21
Figure 3-3 Existing Traffic volumes – Boardwalk Drive to Swallow Road ............................. 22
Figure 3-4 Existing Intersection Geometry and Levels of Service –
Carpenter Road (LCR 32) to Bueno Drive .......................................................... 28
Figure 3-5 Existing Intersection Geometry and Levels of Service –
Cameron Drive/Fossil Creek Parkway to Troutman Parkway.............................. 29
Figure 3-6 Existing Intersection Geometry and Levels of Service –
Boardwalk Drive to Swallow Road ...................................................................... 30
Figure 3-7 Corridor Accidents by Severity (January 1997 to June 1999).............................. 33
Figure 4-1 Major Arterial Cross-Section............................................................................... 37
Figure 4-2 Projected Traffic Volumes – Carpenter Road (LCR 32) to Bueno Drive .............. 40
Figure 4-3 Projected Traffic Volumes – Cameron Drive / Fossil Creek Parkway to
Troutman Parkway.............................................................................................. 41
Figure 4-4 Projected Traffic Volumes – Boardwalk Drive to Swallow Road.......................... 42
Figure 4-5 Projected Intersection Geometry and Levels of Service –
Carpenter Road (LCR 32) to Bueno Drive .......................................................... 44
Figure 4-6 Projected Intersection Geometry and Levels of Service –
Cameron Drive/Fossil Creek Parkway to Troutman Parkway.............................. 45
Figure 4-7 Projected Intersection Geometry and Levels of Service –
Boardwalk Drive to Swallow Road ...................................................................... 46
Figure 5-1 Short-Term Access Control Plan - Skyview Drive ............................................... 53
Figure 5-2 Short-Term Access Control Plan - Saturn Drive to Bueno Drive.......................... 54
Figure 5-3 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Larimer County Road 32 to Victoria Drive.... 60
Figure 5-4 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Triangle Drive to Trilby Road....................... 61
Figure 5-5 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Skyway Drive............................................... 62
Figure 5-6 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Saturn Drive to Bueno Drive........................ 63
Figure 5-7 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Fossil Creek Parkway to Fairway Lane........ 64
Figure 5-8 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Palmer Drive/Mason Street to
Troutman Parkway.............................................................................................. 65
Figure 5-9 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Broadwalk Drive to Horsetooth Road........... 66
Figure 5-10 Long-Range Access Control Plan - Monroe Drive to Swallow Road.................... 67
Figure 6-1 Project Priority and Conceptual Opinion of Probable Costs –
Short-Term Access Control Plan......................................................................... 69
Figure 6-2 Project Priority and Conceptual Opinion of Probable Costs –
Long-Range Access Control Plan....................................................................... 70
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1 Access Categories.................................................................................................. 16
Table 3-2 Traffic Signal Operating Parameters....................................................................... 24
Table 3-3 Level of Service Criteria.......................................................................................... 27
Table 3-4 Signalized Intersections – Existing LOS Summary.................................................. 31
Table 3-5 Corridor Accidents by Type (1/97 – 6/99)................................................................ 34
Table 3-6 Accident Rate Comparison - South College Ave. versus
Statewide Average for Federal Aid (Urban) Highway .............................................. 35
Table 4-1 Progression Analyses – Future Conditions (Year 2020).......................................... 48
Table 4-2 Arterial Street Analysis- Carpenter Road (LCR 32) to Harmony Road (SH 68) ....... 49
Table 6-1 Conceptual Opinion of Probable Costs By Section ................................................. 71
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background and Purpose
The City of Fort Collins (City), in concert with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) and Larimer County (County), is updating the Access Control Plan for United States
Highway 287 (US 287), a major artery of the City and County street system. This highway is an
important regional route in northern Colorado, providing north/south access throughout the
Front Range of Colorado by connecting such communities as Lafayette, Berthoud, Fort Collins
and beyond. Near the City of Fort Collins, this route carries a wide range of vehicle and travel
types, from semi-truck delivery vehicles to commuter traffic between Fort Collins and Loveland.
Development pressures within the study corridor will continue to increase the travel demand
along this route. Providing good mobility and a safe operating environment for all modes of
transportation is essential to the vitality of the corridor.
In 1989, the South College Avenue Access Control Plan, Swallow Road to Trilby Road was
prepared. An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Access Control Plan was
developed and the City and CDOT formally adopted the agreement in 1989. The purpose of the
current study effort was to work closely with residents, property and business owners, and
highway users to update the existing Access Control Plan for the US 287 corridor. The Access
Control Plan needed an update based on the increase in projected traffic growth and on land
use issues since 1989.
This Report summarizes all of the collected data, analyses and access control improvements for
the study corridor. The goal of this project is to develop an updated IGA that provides the legal
basis for the implementation of the Access Control Plan Update and that furnishes direction to
property owners and the governing agencies to address current and future transportation needs.
Study Area
The limits of the corridor extend from the juncture of US 287 with Carpenter Road (LCR 32) in
Larimer County to the intersection of US 287 with Swallow Road in Fort Collins. This corridor
represents an extension of the existing Access Control Plan study area by about 1 mile further
to the south of Trilby Road. This extension was necessary to encompass the current boundary
of the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA). Within the project limits, US 287 also has
a local street designation, being South College Avenue.
Existing Access
There are currently 87 public and private access points along this corridor. The access types
have been classified as follows:
Public Road
Intersections with
Signals
Public Road
Intersections without
Signals
Driveway
& Field
Accesses
Total Number
of Accesses
13 11 63 87
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Accident History
The accident history of the corridor reveals that 738 accidents occurred during the period from
January of 1997 to June of 1999. Approximately 25% of these accidents had at least one injury,
twice the injury percentage along North College Avenue, for example. There were no fatalities.
Of the total number of accidents, approximately 90 percent were access related.
Development of the Plan
The physical and operational characteristics of US 287 are managed by the CDOT; however,
this roadway also traverses the boundaries of two governmental agencies within the study
limits, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County. The City of Fort Collins, through the office of
Transportation Planning, was the primary force behind the development of this project with
direct input and cooperation with Larimer County and CDOT. All of the project is within the City
of Fort Collin’s Growth Management Area.
The primary project team for development of the Access Control Plan was comprised of City
and County staff, and the Access Manager for CDOT-Region 4. Plan progress was coordinated
with other departments within the City, County and CDOT organizations, while meetings with
local business owners, property owners and residents were conducted.
Public Involvement
One of the most critical elements of this project was involvement with the public at open houses
that were held at key stages of the study. A series of 11 open houses were conducted. The
first meeting included a formal presentation that addressed the objectives of the access
management efforts and provided information on the plan process, access management
principles and techniques, and how the project may be implemented over time. The subsequent
open houses provided exhibits on the DRAFT plans to obtain public input. Comment sheets
and notes on the DRAFT plans were used to record property and business owner concerns.
Final plan revisions were presented at the last round of open house meetings.
Visual aids were used that included a video on access management prepared by the Federal
Highway Administration. Exhibits showing recent accident data, existing and proposed traffic
volumes, and existing and proposed access locations were available, with City, County, CDOT,
and the consultant in attendance to answer questions and to receive comments, concerns, and
input. Mailing lists of adjacent property owners within 500 plus feet of South College Avenue
were maintained for the study, with property and business owners being notified of each public
meeting. Press releases were also used to inform the general public.
City, County and CDOT staff also visited numerous sites along each corridor to talk individually
with property owners, business owners and residents that were not able to attend one of the
public meetings. These meetings were very informative since issues related to a specific
access or property owner need could be addressed on a one-to-one basis.
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Public involvement for this project resulted in business and property owners being actively
involved in developing access solutions. This involvement represents a valuable piece of the
project and has led to the development of the Access Control Plan that is supported by the
majority of business and property owners.
Access Control Plans
Figures ES-1 and ES-2 provide overviews of the major access improvements included in the
Access Control Plan Update. Both Short-Term and Long-Range plans have been prepared.
Since implementation of the improvements may take several years, and since funding will likely
come from a variety of different sources, a phasing priority of improvements was assigned to
each plan. Since it is difficult to define funding levels within specific time periods, the priorities
were established on the basis of the greatest need as opposed to a likely time-frame for
implementation.
Short-Term Access Control Plan Update
The highlights of the Short-Term plan along South College Avenue are listed below. The Short-
Term plan applies only for the section of South College Avenue between Trilby Road and Bueno
Drive. The improvements are listed in order from the south end of the project to the north end.
► A raised and landscaped median will be constructed in South College Avenue between
Trilby Road and Skyway Drive.
► Construct parallel collector street on the west side of South College Avenue between
Trilby Road and Skyway Drive.
► Access along the east side of South College Avenue, between Trilby Road and Skyway
Drive, shall be consolidated to a total of three accesses: 1) a ¾ movement access
(southbound left turn) will be located approximately 630’ to the north of Trilby Road, 2) a
¾ movement access (southbound left turn) will be located approximately 1100’ to the
south of Skyway Drive, and 3) a RIRO access will be located about 640’ to the south of
Skyway Drive. These three access points will have access between them via a frontage
road. The frontage road will have a cul-de-sac at the south end approximately 275’ to
the north of Trilby Road, while the north end of the frontage road can be accessed from
Skyway Drive, albeit via only an eastbound right-in access. A raised median shall be
provided on Skyway Drive to prohibit other movements onto the frontage road.
► Access along the west side of South College Avenue, between Trilby Road and Skyway
Drive, will also include a total of three accesses: 1) a RIRO access approximately 500’ to
the north of Trilby Road, 2) a ¾ movement access (northbound left turn) will be located
approximately 1100’ to the south of Skyway Drive1300’ to the south of Skyway Drive,
and 3) a RIRO access about 650’ to the south of Skyway Drive.
► The existing frontage road intersection on the west side of South College Avenue,
between Skyway Drive and Saturn Drive, shall be re-aligned further to the west along
Skyway Drive to provide greater access spacing between the frontage road and South
College Avenue.
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LEGEND
= Construct Raised Median
= Construct Parallel Street
= Access Circulator
= Access Restrictions
= Existing Traffic Signal
= Redefine Frontage Road
= Cul-de-Sac
= Potential Bicycle / Pedestrian Connection
= Right-In / Right -Out
= Inbound Left Turn
RIRO
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Smokey St.
Saturn Dr.
Skyway Dr.
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► The roadway corner radii in the southwest and northeast corners of the South College
Avenue/Skyway Drive intersection shall be constructed to accommodate northbound and
southbound u-turn movements for single-unit vehicles.
► An access circulator will be provided to the south of Skyway Drive. The circulator will
connect the ¾ movement access located approximately 1300’ to the south of Skyway
Drive with Skyway Drive. Approximate connection point with Skyway Drive is 450’ to the
east of South College Avenue.
► A raised and landscaped median will be constructed in South College Avenue between
Skyway Drive and approximately 225’ to the north of Saturn Drive, and between
approximately 225’ to the south of Smokey Street to about 350’ to the south of Bueno
Drive to create RIRO and ¾ movement accesses.
► Between Skyway Drive and Saturn Drive, a cross-access driveway will be developed
along the east side of South College Avenue. Movements with the cross-access
driveway at the Skyway Drive connection will be restricted to right-in only.
► An access circulator will be provided between Skyway Drive and an existing access
circulator that extends to the south of Saturn Drive. The new access circulator will be
located about 450’ to the east of South College Avenue, connecting to the exist
circulator. An east/west access circulator will be developed between the new frontage
road and the new access circulator. The east/west circulator will be located
approximately 300’ to the north of Skyway Drive in an existing easement.
► At the South College Avenue/Saturn Drive intersection, vehicle movements will be
restricted to right-in, right-out and left-in (¾ movement) for both the northbound and
southbound directions of travel.
► The South College Avenue/Smokey Street intersection will be restricted to northbound
right-in and right-out and southbound left-in (¾ movement). At the South College
Avenue/Crestridge Street intersection, vehicle movements will be restricted to right-in
and right-out for the southbound direction of travel. These restrictions are recommended
since: 1) minimum Code sight distance requirements for outbound left turn movements
are not met, 2) Smokey and Crestridge Streets are not aligned, thereby restricting being
able to have inbound left turns to both streets or through movements across South
College Avenue, and 3) these intersections do not meet current Code traffic signal
spacing requirements.
The “T” intersection pairs of Smokey and Crestridge Streets on South College Avenue
can be considered for the installation of a traffic signal in the future if the following
conditions are met:
1. Meet current Code signal spacing,
2. Meet MUTCD traffic signal warrant criterion,
3. These intersections are re-aligned to form one four-legged intersection, and
4. The grade of the intersection approaches are reduced.
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► A bicycle/pedestrian connection should be constructed between Bueno Drive and Fossil
Ridge Drive to the northeast of Bueno Drive.
► Access circulator drives (either public or private) are shown on the plan and are intended
to provide cross-access between properties.
The Short-Term Access Control Plan improvements are intended to compliment existing
development patterns and to serve as a stepping stone to implementing the Long-Range
Access Control Plan goals.
Long-Range Access Control Plan Update
The long-range improvements for South College Avenue are listed below. The character of
South College Avenue is anticipated to change dramatically over time as land use changes.
These improvements reflect the projected transportation infrastructure necessary to
accommodate the expected traffic volumes related to these land use changes as well as due to
regional traffic growth. There are improvement recommendations that are common along the
corridor and they are listed first. The improvements are listed in geographical order, from south
to north.
Corridor-Wide Improvements
► Construct the City of Fort Collins Major Arterial cross-section between Carpenter Road
and Harmony Road. The Major Arterial section consists of six through lanes (3 each
direction), a 19-foot raised and landscaped median, 8-foot bike lanes, 7-foot sidewalks
and two 10-foot parkways within a 141' right-of-way. Some of the median may have
been constructed during the Short-Term improvement phase; however, the majority of
the raised median would still require construction. Raised medians should not be
constructed until appropriate segments of the parallel street system are constructed so
that alternate routes are available.
► Construct parallel streets to provide circulation alternatives for local residents and
businesses. The system will connect with existing public streets when available. These
streets will be classified as Collector or Local streets. The new collector streets will be
added to the City’s Master Street Plan (see Appendix D). Locations for the parallel
street system are:
► Between Trilby Road and Skyway Drive on both the east and west sides of South
College Avenue (Collector streets).
► Between Skyway and Bueno Drives on the east side of South College Avenue
(Collector street).
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M A T C H L I N E
M A T C H L I N E
LEGEND
= Construct Major Arterial Street Section
= Construct Parallel Street
= Access Circulator
= Access Restrictions
= Existing Traffic Signal
= Proposed / Potential New Traffic Signal
= Develop Left Turn Lanes
= New Public Street
= Reconstruct Existing Street
= Neighborhood Entry Feature
= Pedestrian Underpass
= Potential Bicycle / Pedestrian Connection
= Right-In / Right -Out
= Inbound Left Turn
RIRO
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Swallow Rd.
Pkwy.
Horsetooth Rd.
Cregar Dr.
Colboard Dr.
Bockman Dr.
Pavillion Ln.
Harmony Rd.
Kensington Dr.
Palmer Dr.
Fairway Ln.
Cameron Dr.
Bueno Dr.
Smokey St.
Saturn Dr.
Skyway Dr.
Trilby Rd.
Carpenter Rd.
Robert
Benson
Lake
Warren
Lake
Crestridge St.
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► Between Fossil Creek Parkway and Fairway Lane on the east side of South
College Avenue (local street standard).
► Gated openings in the new median along South College Avenue shall be provided for
emergency vehicle access at all public street intersections that do not have median
openings. The gate mechanisms shall be operated by devices in fire trucks,
ambulances, etc. during emergency calls.
► Additional RIRO access can be provided at the approximate locations shown on the
aerial photographs. The location of these access points can fluctuate and is dependant
upon the size or type of redevelopment that may occur. The minimum access spacing
for a roadway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph (current speed limit between
Carpenter Road and Fairway Lane) is 450 feet, while for a posted speed limit of 40 mph
(current speed limit between Fairway Lane and Swallow Road), the minimum access
spacing is 275 feet per the Code. The spacing requirements represent the distance
between adjacent accesses or between an access and an adjacent public street
intersection.
Location-Specific Improvements – South to North Direction
► The Carpenter Road intersection shall have the following auxiliary lanes:
- Exclusive right turn lanes on all four approaches.
- Dual left turn lanes on the eastbound, westbound and southbound approaches.
- Single left turn lane on the northbound approach (with appropriate median width
to match the north side of the intersection).
► Construct ¾ movement accesses for both the northbound and southbound directions of
travel approximately 1050’ to the north of Carpenter Road.
► An access circulator shall connect Carpenter Road with Triangle Drive at Strassburg
Drive.
► If existing parcels redevelop sufficiently, construct a cross-access on the east side of
South College Avenue between Carpenter Road and Victoria Drive.
► Install a new traffic signal at Triangle Drive when appropriate traffic signalization
warrants of the MUTCD are met and an approved engineering study indicates that a
traffic signal will improve the overall safety and/or operation of the intersection.
► Construct a ¾ movement access (northbound left turn) approximately 900’ to the north
of Triangle Drive.
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► Construct ¾ movement accesses for the northbound and southbound directions of travel
approximately 1530’ to the north of Triangle Drive.
► Reconstruct Trilby Road to the City of Fort Collins’ Minor Arterial cross-section between
South College Avenue and a new Collector street (approximately 675’ from South
College Avenue) on the west side of South College Avenue. Trilby Road should have
exclusive (eastbound) left, through and right turn lanes at South College Avenue.
► Reconstruct Trilby Road to the City of Fort Collins’ Arterial cross-section between South
College Avenue and Debra Drive. Trilby Road should have exclusive (westbound) left,
through and right turn lanes at South College Avenue. The entry to Debra Drive must be
distinguished as a Local street in contrast to the Arterial street construction on Trilby
Road and the future Collector street north of Debra Drive.
► Construct parallel Collector streets between Trilby Road and Skyway Drive on both sides
of South College Avenue. On the west side of South College Avenue, the Collector
Street will align with Mars Drive at Skyway Drive, while on the east side of South College
Avenue, the alignment must be a minimum of 150’ from South College Avenue.
► Construct ¾ movement accesses (southbound left turn) at approximately 650’ to the
north of Trilby Road and at about 1100’ to the south of Skyway Drive.
► Construct a ¾ movement access (northbound left turn) approximately 1300’ to the south
of Skyway Drive.
► Construct a parallel Collector street on the east side of South College Avenue between
Skyway and Bueno Drives.
► Construct ¾ movement accesses for both the northbound and southbound directions of
travel at Saturn Drive.
► The South College Avenue/Smokey Street intersection will be restricted to northbound
right-in and right-out and southbound left-in (¾ movement). At the South College
Avenue/Crestridge Street intersection, vehicle movements will be restricted to right-in
and right-out for the southbound direction of travel. These restrictions are recommended
since: 1) minimum Code sight distance requirements for outbound left turn movements
are not met, 2) Smokey and Crestridge Streets are not aligned, thereby restricting being
able to have inbound left turns to both streets or through movements across South
College Avenue, and 3) these intersections do no meet current Code traffic signal
spacing requirements.
The “T” intersection pairs of Smokey and Crestridge Streets on South College Avenue
can be considered for the installation of a traffic signal in the future if the following
conditions are met:
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1. Meet current Code signal spacing,
2. Meet MUTCD traffic signal warrant criterion,
3. These intersections are re-aligned to form one four-legged intersection, and
4. The grade of the intersection approaches would need to be reduced.
► Restrict vehicle movements to RIRO at Bueno Drive.
► RIRO movements will be allowed on the west side of South College Avenue, opposite
Bueno Drive, when this parcel develops.
► A bicycle/pedestrian connection should be constructed between Bueno Drive and Fossil
Ridge Drive to the northeast of Bueno Drive.
► The design of South College Avenue to Major Arterial standards should provide for the
installation of a pedestrian underpass along the future Fossil Creek Trail approximately
700’ to the south of Fossil Creek Parkway.
► Construct an exclusive westbound right turn lane on Fossil Creek Parkway at South
College Avenue.
► Construct the extension of Sneed Drive between Fossil Creek Parkway and Fairway
Lane.
► Install a new traffic signal at Fairway Lane when appropriate traffic signalization warrants
of the MUTCD are met and an approved engineering study indicates that a traffic signal
will improve the overall safety and/or operation of the intersection.
► Modify the westbound Fairway Lane approach to include an exclusive left turn lane. An
interim improvement is to also install a raised median on Fairway Lane (east side of
South College Avenue); median to remain in place until frontage road connection on the
north and south sides of Fairway Lane are replaced by the parallel street connection.
► Construct a southbound right-in (RI) only access approximately 270’ to the north of
Fairway Lane on the west side of South College Avenue.
► Construct a parallel street on the east side of South College Avenue between Fairway
Lane and Palmer Drive. The street would be constructed as an access circulator to
minimize right-of-way impacts.
► Install a raised median on Palmer Drive with said median to remain in place until the
frontage road connection on the south side of Palmer Drive is replaced by the parallel
street connection.
► Exclusive right turn lanes will be provided on the northbound, southbound and
eastbound approaches at the Harmony Road intersection.
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► Construct a second southbound left turn lane for movements from South College
Avenue onto Boardwalk Drive. These improvements will require constructing a second
acceptance lane (eastbound direction) on Boardwalk Drive.
► Construct second northbound and southbound left turn lanes on South College Avenue
at the Horsetooth Road intersection.
► Construct an exclusive eastbound right turn lane on Horsetooth Road at South College
Avenue.
► Construct dual southbound and westbound left turn lanes at the Monroe Drive
intersection. In addition, the northbound and eastbound directions of travel will have
exclusive right turn lanes.
► The frontage road on the west side of South College Avenue will be closed between
Foothills Parkway and Swallow Road.
► Construct an exclusive southbound right turn lane on South College Avenue at Swallow
Road.
► Access circulator drives (either public or private) are shown on the plan and are intended
to provide cross-access between properties.
Cost Estimates
It has been estimated that all of the improvements recommended in the Access Control Plan
Update could be implemented for approximately $32,150,000 (in Year 2001 dollars). This
estimate is for construction costs only and does not include right-of-way acquisition or
displacement/ relocation costs.
The cost estimates for the corridor are more clearly defined as follows:
► Short-Term = $ 2,950,000
► Long-Range = $29,200,000
TOTAL = $32,150,000
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Implementation
The improvements recommended in the Access Control Plan Update represent both Short-Term
and Long-Range plans and, as such, will be implemented over time as traffic and safety needs
arise and as funding allows. Future funding for implementation will require participation from
both public and private sources. The designs shown in these plans are schematic concept
alignments. Detailed engineering drawings of exact roadway alignments and other access
related improvements will be conducted as project funding is identified and will consider
constraints due to natural features, storm drainage, floodplain issues and other topographic
features. The recommended improvements could be implemented by several means:
► Re-development by Property Owner - When a property re-develops to a new land use
(commensurate with changes in traffic volumes), or when an existing property owner
wishes to modify access or the property frontage, the governing agency can require the
property owner to implement the improvements identified in the Access Control Plan
Update.
► City, County or CDOT Capital Improvement Funds - Larger scale projects could be
constructed as capital improvement funds become available from the governing
agencies.
► Metropolitan Planning Organizations - In addition to funds that may be available from
local or state agencies, monies could be available through the North Front Range
Transportation & Air Quality Planning Council that would provide construction
opportunities for larger scale projects.
In order to ensure that these improvements can be implemented in the future, it is important that
the Access Control Plan Update be adopted by each of the governing entities in the corridor and
that they be used in all transportation and land use planning which could affect US 287.
Therefore, the US 287 Access Control Plan Update should be adopted through
Intergovernmental Agreements between CDOT, Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins.
Since conditions may change over time, a key element of the IGA is a specified process for
modifying the plan in the future. This process calls for the creation of an Advisory Committee
comprised of one representative from each of the signatories of the IGA. Amendment requests
would be reviewed by the Committee and changes could be made only with the affirmative vote
of all signatories. The Advisory Committee will review the Access Control Plan Update and IGA
at least every three years for needed updates and will adjust project cost estimates annually to
reflect inflation. This process should ensure continuing coordination between the agencies and
is consistent with the other access plans within the City of Fort Collins Growth Management
Area such as for North College Avenue (US 287) and Mulberry Street (State Highway 14).
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Background
The City of Fort Collins (City), in concert with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) and Larimer County (County), is updating the Access Control Plan for United States
Highway 287 (US 287), a major artery of the City and County street system. The establishment
of an Access Control Plan is authorized by the State Highway Access Code (Code), Section
2.12. This highway is an important regional route in northern Colorado, providing north/south
access throughout the Front Range of Colorado by connecting such communities as Lafayette,
Berthoud, Fort Collins and beyond. US 287 is also an important regional route throughout the
State of Colorado and extends from the Oklahoma/Colorado border in the southeast corner of
the state, through the eastern plains of Colorado, along Interstate 70, within the Denver
metropolitan area, and northward through the City of Fort Collins and into Wyoming. Near the
City of Fort Collins, this route carries a wide range of vehicle and travel types, from semi-truck
delivery vehicles to commuter traffic between Fort Collins and Loveland. Development
pressures within the study corridor will continue to increase the travel demand along this route.
Providing good mobility and a safe operating environment for all modes of transportation is
essential to the vitality of the corridor.
In 1989, the South College Avenue Access Control Plan, Swallow Road to Trilby Road was
prepared. An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Access Control Plan was
developed and the City and CDOT formally adopted the agreement in 1989.
The purpose of the current study effort was to work closely with residents, property and
business owners, and highway users to update the existing Access Control Plan for the US 287
corridor. The Access Control Plan needed an update based on the increase in projected traffic
growth and on land use issues since 1989. The limits of the corridor extend from the juncture of
US 287 with Carpenter Road (LCR 32) in Larimer County to the intersection of US 287 with
Swallow Road in Fort Collins. This corridor represents an extension of the existing Access
Control Plan study area by about 1 mile further to the south of Trilby Road. This extension was
necessary to encompass the current boundary of the Fort Collins Growth Management Area
(GMA). Within the project limits, US 287 also has a local street designation, being South
College Avenue. The study limits are illustrated on Figure 1-1.
This Report summarizes all of the collected data, analyses and access control improvements for
the study corridor. The goal of this project is to develop an updated IGA that provides the legal
basis for the implementation of the Access Control Plan Update, and that furnishes direction to
property owners and the governing agencies to address current and future transportation needs.
North
Figure 1-1
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Swallow Rd.
Foothills Pkwy.
Monroe Ave.
Horsetooth Rd.
Creger Dr.
Colboard Dr.
Bockman Dr.
Boardwalk Dr.
Troutman Pkwy.
Pavillion Ln.
Harmony Rd. (SH 68)
Palmer Dr.
Fairway Ln.
Cameron Dr.
Fossil Creek Pkwy.
Saturn Dr.
Crestridge St. Smokey St.
Skyway Dr.
Trilby Rd.
Victoria Dr.
Triangle Dr.
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Kensington Dr.
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1.2 Project Coordination
The physical and operational characteristics of US 287 are managed by the CDOT; however,
this roadway also traverses the boundaries of two governmental agencies within the study
limits, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County. The City of Fort Collins, through the office of
Transportation Planning, was the primary force behind the development of this project with
direct input and cooperation with Larimer County and CDOT. All of the project is within the City
of Fort Collin’s GMA.
The primary project team for development of the Access Control Plan was comprised of City
and County staff, and the Access Manager for CDOT-Region 4. Plan progress was coordinated
with other departments within the City, County and CDOT organizations, while meetings with
local business owners, property owners and residents were conducted.
1.3 Public Involvement
One of the most critical elements of this project was involvement with the public at open houses
that were held at key stages of the study. A series of 11 open houses were conducted. The
first meeting included a formal presentation that addressed the objectives of the access
management efforts and provided information on the plan process, access management
principles and techniques, and how the project may be implemented over time. The subsequent
open houses provided exhibits on the DRAFT plans to obtain public input. Comment sheets
and notes on the DRAFT plans were used to record property and business owner concerns.
Final plan revisions were presented at the last round of open house meetings.
Visual aids were used that included a video on access management prepared by the Federal
Highway Administration. Exhibits showing recent accident data, existing and proposed traffic
volumes, and existing and proposed access locations were available, with City, County, CDOT,
and the consultant in attendance to answer questions and to receive comments, concerns, and
input. Mailing lists of adjacent property owners within 500 plus feet of South College Avenue
were maintained for the study, with property and business owners being notified of each public
meeting. Press releases were also used to inform the general public.
City, County and CDOT staff also visited numerous sites along the corridor to talk individually
with property owners, business owners and residents that were not able to attend the public
meetings. These meetings were very informative since issues related to a specific access or
property owner need could be addressed on a one-to-one basis.
Public involvement for this project resulted in business and property owners being actively
involved in developing access solutions. This involvement represents a valuable piece of the
project and has led to the development of the Access Control Plan that is supported by the
majority of business and property owners.
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1.4 Report Format
The Report summarizes the efforts to complete the Access Control Plan and is divided into
seven sections. Section 1.0 introduces the study. Section 2.0 describes the objectives of the
study, the access management principles that were applied to each corridor and the strategies
for developing the plan. These goals define the guiding rationale for the development of the
plan. Section 3.0 documents the existing roadway and operational conditions of the study
corridor, while Section 4.0 provides estimates of future traffic conditions. The Access Control
Plan recommendations are summarized in Section 5.0, while Section 6.0 includes information
on the expected costs. Section 7.0 documents implementation and funding strategies for the
Access Control Plan Update.
This Access Management Report summarizes the collected data, analyses and
recommendations for the corridor. This report includes the following information:
► Existing Conditions
- Roadway Physical Characteristics
- Number of Accesses & Access Category Information
- Traffic Volumes/Operation
- Accident Data
► Projected Conditions
- Year 2020 Traffic Projections
- Traffic Signal Capacity/Progression Analyses
► State Highway Access Control Plan
- Traffic Control
- Roadway Improvements
- Cost Estimates & Project Priority
► Illustrative Access Control Plan
The updated Access Control Plan for South College Avenue is presented in both Short-Term
and Long-Range plans. The Short-Term plan applies only to the section of the corridor between
Trilby Road and Bueno Drive and is designed to address existing safety and operational
concerns as well as the implications of short-term development pressures.
US 287 Loveland to Fort Collins, Colorado
Environmental Overview Study
Appendix
This appendix includes plan sheets that portray the Environmental Overview Study
(EOS) recommended alternative. These plan sheets are not intended as construction
documents but as a footprint to be used as a tool for future development and roadway
improvements. The recommended widening to six lanes will be centered on the existing
four lane roadway except in these two locations where it will be shifted slightly to the
west: north of County Road 30 (71st Street) to avoid impacting Resthaven Cemetery
property, and an area north of Carpenter Road to reduce potential impacts to an existing
residential development located adjacent to the existing US 287 right-of-way.
Coupled with the recommended alternative is an Access Control Plan (ACP) between
29th Street and Carpenter Road that was developed in close coordination with the US 287
EOS. Elements of the recommended access control plan are shown for reference on the
attached plan sheets. Because the ACP document is a legal document it should be used
for any changes or proposed new access points within this corridor.
Another ACP has previously been completed for US 287 north of Carpenter Road. This
ACP, South Collage Avenue (US 287) Access Control Plan Update should be used for
any changes or proposed new access points north of Carpenter Road.
The attached plan sheets show cross-section elements of the recommended alternative.
Also shown are future projected noise contours for use in planning setbacks. These
elements are discussed in more detail in the Environmental Overview Study document.
This information is presented on aerial plan sheets showing existing parcel information.
Because these are conceptual level plans, they should not be used as definitive locations
of future improvements.
Depending upon future funding sources and changes in the corridor, additional
environmental evaluation may be needed to implement the recommended alternative.
Additional study could have an influence on the final placement and configuration of
potential roadway improvements. Additionally, final design could result in variations to
the footprint shown on these plan sheets.
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PHASE 2
PRIORITY
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PHASE 3
PRIORITY
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[19-14703]
[19-1497]
[19-15145]
[19-15451]
[19-15916]
[19-16599]
[19-17264]
[19-17371]
9-17491]
[19-17614]
[19-18223]
9-1846]
[19-18842]
[19-18965]
[19-19102]
[19-1958]
[19-3599]
[19-4148]
9-4359]
9-4375]
[19-5363]
[19-6695]
[19-6813]
[19-7296]
[19-765]
-78]
9-8001]
[19-8381]
[19-8588]
[19-9668]
[19-9813]
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Straight
Stopped
Unknown
Backing
Overtaking
Sideswipe
Parked
Erratic
Out of control
Right turn
Left turn
U-turn
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Injury
Fatality
Nighttime
DUI
Fixed objects:
General Pole
Signal Curb
Tree Animal
3rd vehicle
Extra data
Pd' Programming, Inc. 2/3/2020
Crash Magic Online
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