Multi-Use Path Facility along theMulti-Use Path Facility along theLas Cruces Outfall ChannelLas Cruces Outfall Channel

Contract AwardContract Award

City of Las CrucesCity of Las CrucesProject No. 11-12-312Project No. 11-12-312

MULTI USE PATH FACILITY ALONG THE LAS CRUCES OUTFALLCHANNNEL FROM TRIVIZ TRAIL TO THE LLORONA TRAIL

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Background• Project was submitted to and ranked in the top five

by the MPO Policy Committee for FY 2010.

• July 2010, the City was notified by the NMDOT ofthe funding award for the construction of the trailalong the LC Outfall Channel form North Triviz Dr.to La Llorona Trail.

• The trail will be a 4.25 mile east-west bicycle andpedestrian facility that would bridge the north end ofthe Triviz multi-use pathway with the north end ofthe La Llorona multi-purpose pathway at the RioGrande.

Background Cont.• A special use permit was needed with EBID since

portions of the Las Cruces Outfall Channel are undertheir jurisdiction.

• The Las Cruces Outfall Channel Trail Project fallsunder three goals on the City of Las Cruces StrategicPlan: 2.36, 2.37 & 3.13.

• The trail was also included in Transport 2040 Plan.

Proposed LoopTrails

Background Cont.• April, 2011 City Council approved the Cooperative

Agreement from NMDOT that required the City toprovide a 25% match.

NMDOT Grant (75%) …………….$758,418.00City’s match (25%) …………….$252,806.00

1,001,224.00

• Project had to be submitted to NMDOT by August15, 2011 to make the federal fiscal year authorizationtime line.

• On September 20, 2011 FHWA officially approvedthe project for advertisement.

• The project will consist of a 10’ wide asphaltsurface

• Erosion control• Striping• Signage• Bollards• Crosswalks with advance warning.• The path will accommodate both pedestrian and

bicycle traffic.

ProjectProject InformationInformation

Project Information Cont.Project Information Cont.

•• Bids Received: 7Bids Received: 7

•• Eng. Est. Eng. Est. ……..………….... $1,355,213.40$1,355,213.40

•• Low Bid Low Bid …………………….. .. $997,169.40 $997,169.40–– Burn Construction Company, Inc.Burn Construction Company, Inc.–– 26.4% Below Engineers Estimate26.4% Below Engineers Estimate

•• Funding Source: NMDOT, 2005 Public Improvement,Funding Source: NMDOT, 2005 Public Improvement,Flood Control and Park Development fundsFlood Control and Park Development funds

•• Contract Duration: 120 Working Days.Contract Duration: 120 Working Days.

Project Expenditure SummaryProject Expenditure Summary

$ 100,000.00Park Development (4106)

$ 758,418.00State Street Improvements (4212)

$ 135,000.002005 Public Improvement (4023)

$1,122,438.81Total Project

$ 129,020.81Flood Control (4400)

Matching funds required $252,806. Funding isavailable from previously completed projects withremaining balances.

Council OptionsCouncil OptionsMulti-Use Path Facility ProjectMulti-Use Path Facility Project

• Option 1– Award contract to Burn Construction Company, Inc.– $997,169.40– $1,122,438.81 w/ Tax & Contingency

• Option 2– Reject and Re bid the project

• Option 3– Reject and Re scope the project

• Option 4– Reject and Abandon the project for a later date

Project Expenditure SummaryProject Expenditure Summary

$ 100,000.00Park Development (4106)

$ 758,418.00State Street Improvements (4212)

$ 135,000.002005 Public Improvement (4023)

$1,122,438.81Total Project

$ 129,020.81Flood Control (4400)

The matching funds ($252,806) and the funds abovethe required match amount ($111,214.81) areavailable in Funds 4106,4023,& 4400. Funding isavailable from previously completed projects withremaining balances.

Typical Cross Section

New 10 foot wide asphalt multi-use pathsimilar to the asphalt path along TrivizDr.

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS SIMILAR TO TRIVIZ AVE PATH

Radio Controlled/Solar LEDCrosswalk Flashing Beacon

(typical applications)

Signing & Amenities

TYPICAL REMOVABLE BOLLARDS

TYPICAL BARRICADES

TYPICAL HAND RAILS