HomeMy WebLinkAbout880287.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS,
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS , AND WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, a Contract for upgrading highway/railroad crossing
warning devices at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Weld
County Road 16 , between the State Department of Highways, Division
of Highways , and Weld County has been presented to the Board, and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions are as stated in the
Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, after study and review, the Board deems it advisable
and for the safety of the general public to approve said Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that said Contract between
the State Department of Highways, Division of Highways, and Weld
County be, and hereby is , approved
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and
hereby is , authorized to sign said Contract.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of
April, A.D. , 1988 .
N BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: '` �` �'`� WEL OUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk and Recorder ht.a
and Clerk to the Board Gene R. Brantner�n
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Co . Rd . 16 , Weld Co .
CONTRACT WITH WELD COUNTY
FOR UPGRADING HIGHWAY/RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES
UNDER FEDERAL SECTION 130 PROGRAM
THIS CONTRACT, made this X77/, day of /,7d7,/ , 19 gee/ Dy
and between the STATE OF COLORADO for the use /nd benefit of the STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS , DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS , hereinafter referred to
as the State, and WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, hereinafter referred to as
the Local Agency,
WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted ,
appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient
unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment in Fund
Number 2001, G/L Account Number 52046 , Contract Encumbrance Number
88118 ; and
WHEREAS, required approval , clearance and coordination has been
accomplished from and with appropriate agencies ; and
WHEREAS, this Contract is executed by the State under authority of
Sections 43-1-106 and 43-2-144 , C.R. S . as amended, and by the Local
AgSno".y, pursuant to an appropriate ordinance or resolution duly passed
and adopted by the Local Agency, a copy of which is attached hereto
and hereby made a part hereof ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Surface Transportation and Uniform
Assistance Act of 1987 , specifically Section 130 of Title 23 , and the
regulations promulgated thereunder , certain federal funds have been
and will in the future be made available for the elimination of
hazards at certain highway/railroad grade crossings on roads other
than those on any Federal-aid System, by the installation of warning
devices , such projects being hereinafter referred to as the (RRO)
Program; and
WHEREAS, the costs of the selected RRO projects will be borne by
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Local Agency at the
rate of 90% and 10% respectively, up to the allocated FHWA share, all
without cost to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Local Agency has initiated this off-system RRO
program project numbered RRO 0040(33 ) by submittal to the State of a
completed CDOH Form No . 463 , and the Local Agency shall perform or
have performed the RRO project work as provided herein; and
WHEREAS, the project is not located on the state highway system,
but is under the legal jurisdiction of the Local Agency; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the project work be
performed by railroad company forces and Local Agency forces , on a
force account basis ; and
WHEREAS , it is anticipated that the Local Agency will enter into
an agreement with the railroad; and
WHEREAS, the Local Agency is adequately staffed and suitably
equipped to undertake and satisfactorily complete the work, and can
more advantageously perform the work than the State .
WHEREAS, this project was selected from a priority listing
developed by State , railroad and local government .
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that :
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
FHPM 6-6-2-1 = Federal-Aid Highway Program Manual ,
Volume 6 , Chapter 6 , Section 2 ,
Subsection 1
MUTCD = The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices for Streets and Highways
SECTION 2 . REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following are made a part of this Contract by reference the
same as if attached hereto, including any supplements or amendments
thereto effective prior to date of this Contract :
FHPM 1-4-3 Dated April 25 , 1975
FHPM 1-7-2 Dated January 21, 1980
FHPM 6-4-1-6 Dated Sept . 1O, 1976
FHPM 6-6-2-1 Dated April 24 , 1984
FHPM 8-2-3 Dated March 5 , 1979
MUTCD Dated 1978
ARTICLE II
COMMITMENTS ON THE PART OF THE LOCAL AGENCY
SECTION 1 . RAILROAD/LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
A. The provisions of FHPM 6-6-2-1, pertaining to state-railroad
agreements , shall apply equally to any railroad/Local Agency
agreement .
B. The railroad/Local Agency agreement shall include, but nct be
limited to, the following:
1. Establishing what is to be accomplished and the
location(s ) thereof , and that the cost of the
improvement shall be from RRO project funds consisting
of Local Agency and Federal funds as aforesaid .
2 . The Railroads detailed estimate of the cost of their
work and materials .
3 . Establishing future maintenance responsibilities for the
proposed installation.
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4 . Prescribing future use or dispositions of the proposed
improvements in the event of abandonment or elimination
of the grade crossing.
5 . Establishing future repair and/or replacement
responsibilities in the event of accidental destruction
or damage to the installation.
SECTION 2 . LOCAL AGENCY OBLIGATION
A. The Local Agency shall perform or have performed and shall be
responsible for all the RRO project work on this project
identified as project No . RRO 0040 ( 33 ) , located at the
crossing of Weld County Rcad No . 16 and the Union Pacific
Railroad . Such project work consists generally of
installation of crossing warning devices consisting of
flashing light signals and gates and is more fully described
in CDOH Form No . 463 submitted by the Local Agency to the
State and in the Local Agency/Railroad Company agreement .
The project work and resulting improvements shall conform to
the description, terms and conditions of CDOH Form No . 463
submitted by the Local Agency and the Local Agency/Railroad
Company agreement, as may be modified by prior agreement with
the State and FHWA. The CDOH Form No . 463 submitted by the
Local Agency and the Local Agency/Railroad Company agreement
shall be part of this contract by this reference, except to
the extent not consistent herewith.
B . The Local Agency shall provide, to the State ' s District
representative, a copy of the Railroad/Local Agency Agreement
including the Railroad ' s Force Account Estimate for the
State ' s use in securing required FHWA approvals . The Local
Agency shall notify the State, 10 days in advance, of the
time the railroad expects to begin the actual installation of
the proposed improvements hereunder .
C . All work contemplated hereunder shall have prior approval of
the FHWA, and the Local Agency shall , during all phases of
the work, permit duly authorized agents and employees of the
State and the FHWA to inspect the project and to inspect,
review and audit the project records .
The Local Agency further agrees to maintain all books ,
documents , papers , accounting records and other evidence
pertaining to costs incurred and to make such materials
available at all reasonable times during the construction of
the project and for 3 years from the date of final payment
for inspection. Copies of such records shall be furnished by
the Local Agency if requested .
D. The Local Agency shall make application to the Public
Utilities Commission requesting its order providing for the
installation of the proposed improvements . The performance
of work under the Railroad/Local Agency Agreement shall be
contingent upon the Commission ' s order .
E . The Local Agency shall be responsible for monitoring the work
accomplished with Railroad Company forces and for the
correctness of billings submitted by the Railroad Company.
After approval by the Local Agency such billings shall then
be submitted to the State ' s District representative for
processing.
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F . The Local Agency shall be responsible for obtaining proper
clearance or approval from utility companies which may become
involved in the project, by formal agreement if necessary.
G. The Local Agency agrees to provide written certification co
the State that the proposed project will be constructed on
existing right of way or that if right of way is acquired for
the completion of the project that acquisition was made i..
accordance with FHWA and State regulations .
H. The Local Agency shall insure that in connection with the
performance of the Local Agency ' s work under this Contract ,
whether by or at its direction, there will not be any
discrimination against any employee, or applicant for
employment , because of race, religion, color , sex, or
national origin. This provision will be in compliance with
the pertinent sections of the Federal Nondiscrimination
Requirements for work financed under Federal-Aid funds , a
copy of which is attached hereto .
ARTICLE III
COMMITMENTS ON THE PART OF THE STATE
SECTION 1 . The State shall administer the specified funds as
appropriated and budgeted for accomplishing the improvement work on
RRO projects .
SECTION 2 . The State shall , at the request of the Local Agency,
provide such assistance as may be agreed upon. The cost of any
assistance and supporting services provided by the State shall be paid
from project funds .
SECTION 3 . The State ' s District Engineer , District 4, 1420 2nd
Street , Greeley, CO 80632 will be responsible for coordinating the
work under this agreement on the part of the State .
ARTICLE IV
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
1 . The total cost of the work is estimated to be $105 , 000, which
is to be funded as follows :
a . Federal participating funds
( 90% of $102 , 941) $ 92 , 647
b. Local Agency share :
1) Local Agency participating funds
( 10% of $102 , 941) $10 , 294
2 ) Local Agency non-participating
funds for indirect costs $ 2 , 059
SUBTOTAL - LOCAL AGENCY FUNDS $ 12 , 353
TOTAL FUNDS $105 , 000
In the event total project costs exceed the total funds , such
excess costs shall be borne by the Local Agency if additional Federal
funds are not available . In the event project costs underrun the
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estimated total funds , the Federal portion of such underrun shall be
reallocated within the framework of the Statewide RRO Program as
mutually agreed upon by the State and the FHWA.
2 . Upon completion of the construction work to be performed under
this Contract and acceptance thereof by the State , FHWA, and the Local
Agency, the State will submit to the Local Agency, a final
recapitulation of Project costs .
3 . This Contract is contingent upon all funds being made
available from Federal and Local Agency sources . Should these sources
fail to provide the necessary funds this contract may be terminated by
either the State or Local Agency, upon notice in writing given 30 days
prior to the date of termination. Each such party terminating its
interest and obligations herein shall not be relieved of any financial
obligations existing prior to the effective date of such termination
or which may occur as a result of such termination.
4 . Construction work performed by or under the supervision of the
Local Agency shall have prior approval of the FHWA, and will be
subject to inspection at all times by the State and the FHWA.
5 . This Contract shall not be assignable without the written
consent of the parties hereto .
6 . Except as provided in Article II , Section 2 , Paragraph B, this
contract shall terminate on the date the final project payment is made .
7 . Upon execution of this contract the State is authorized, in
its discretion, to perform any necessary administrative support
services pursuant to this contract . These services may be performed
prior to and in preparation for any conditions or requirements of this
contract, including prior FHWA approval of project work. The Local
Agency understands and agrees that the State may perform such
services , and that payment for such services shall be at no cost to
the State but shall be as provided herein. At the request of the
Local Agency, the State shall also provide other assistance pursuant
to this contract as may be agreed in writing. In the event that
federal aid project funds remain available for payment, the Local
Agency understands and agrees the costs of any such services and
assistance shall be paid to the State from project funds at the
applicable rate . However , in the event that such funding is not made
available or is withdrawn for this contract , or if the Local Agency
terminates this contract prior to project approval or completion for
any reason, then all actual incurrad costs of such services and
assistance provided by the State shall be the sole expense of the
Local Agency. The Local Agency shall pay the State for all such costs
within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the State requesting
same .
8 . The attached Special Provisions are hereby made a part of this
Contract . For the purpose of interpretation of said Special
Provisions , the Local Agency shall be known as the contractor .
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract
on the day first above written.
STATE OF COLORADO
ATTEST: ROY ROMER, GOVERNOR
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Chief C r
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/ DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED: DUANE WOODARD
State Controller Attorney eneral
B C °,wJ C) . 6riiv4.c By
i ROUP BA R B. RY
�HM�`� A. Assistant A torn y General
Natural Resources Section
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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By wttir_r't,celi_ By
Gene R. rantner
We County
Title Clerk and Recorder Title Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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Form 6-..4C-02B SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL
1. This contract shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the Controller of the State of
Colorado or such assistant as he may designate. This provision is applicable to any contract involving the pay-
ment of money by the State.
FUND AVAILABILITY
2. Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that
purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available.
BOND REQUIREMENT
3. If this contract involves the payment of more than fifty thousand dollars for the construction, erection,
repair, maintenance, or improvement of any building, road, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, excavation or other public
works for this State, the contractor shall, before entering the performance of any such work included in this con-
tract, duly execute and deliver to and file with the official whose signature appears below for the State, a good
and sufficient bond or other acceptable surety to be approved by said official in a penal sum not less than one-
half of the total amount payable by the terms of this contract. Such bond shall be duly executed by a qualified
corporate surety, conditioned for the due and faithful performance of the contract, and in addition, shall provide
that if the contractor or his subcontractors fail to duly pay for any labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, pro-
visions,provendor or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in performance of
the work contracted to he done,the surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in the
bond, together with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum. Unless such bond, when so required, is
executed, delivered and filed, no claim in favor of the contractor arising under this contract shall be audited,
allowed or paid. A certified or cashier's check or a bank money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of
Colorado may be accepted in lieu of a bond. This provision is in compliance with 38-26-106 CRS, as
amended.
INDEMNIFICATION
4. To the extent authorized by law, the contractor shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the State, its
employees and agents, against any and all claims,damages,liability and court awards including costs,expenses,
and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the contractor,or its employees. agents, subcon-
tractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this contract.
DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
5. The contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957,
as amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (24-34-402.
CRS 1982 Replacement Vol.), and as required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,
dated April 16, 1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all State contracts or
sub-contracts.
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race. creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or
age. The contractor will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed,and that employees
are treated during employment, without regard to the above mentioned characteristics. Such action shall
include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising: lay-offs or terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selec-
tion for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available
to employees and applicants for employment,notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth
provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the
contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical
handicap, or age.
(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has collective
bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, notice to be provided by the contracting officer,
advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's committment under the Executive
Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,dated April 16, 1975,and of the rules. regulations, and
relevant Orders of the Governor.
(4) The contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order,
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, and by the rules, regulations and Orders of
the Governor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the con-
tracting agency and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.
(5) A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in
such labor organization, or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or dis-
criminate against any of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity, because of race, creed,
color, sex, national origin, or ancestry.
(6) A labor organization,or the employees or members thereof will not aid,abet, incite,compel or coerce
the doing of any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory or obstruct or prevent any person from
complying with the provisions of this contract or any order issued thereunder,or attempt, either directly or
indirectly, to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory.
395-53-01-1022
Revised 11-85 page 1 of ? pages
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Form 6-AC-02C
(7) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this con-
tract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders,this contract may be cancelled,terminated or sus-
pended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in
accordance with procedures, authorized in Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action of April 16, 1975 and the rules, regulations,or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, and
such other sanctions as may he imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in Executive
Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975,or by rules,regulations,or orders
promulgated in accordance therewith, or as otherwise provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph(1)through(8)in every sub-contract and
subcontractor purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to
Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975,so that such provisions
will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to
any sub-contracting or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct, as a means of enforcing
such provisions, including sanctions for non-compliance; provided, however, that in the event the con-
tractor becomes involved in,or is threatened with,litigation with the subcontractor or vendor as a result
of such direction by the contracting agency, the contractor may request the State of Colorado to enter
into such litigation to protect the interest of the State of Colorado.
COLORADO LABOR PREFERENCE
6 a.
b. When a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be
allowed a preference against a non-resident bidder from a state or foreign country equal to the preference given or
required by the state or foreign country in which the non-resident bidder is a resident. If it is determined by the
officer responsible for awarding the bid that compliance with this subsection.06 may cause denial of federal funds
which would otherwise be available or would otherwise be inconsistent with requirements of federal law,this sub-
section shall he suspended, but only to the extend necessary to prevent denial of the moneys or to eliminate the
inconsistency with federal requirements (section 8-19-101 and 102, CRS).
GENERAL
7. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this contract. Any provision of this contract whether or not incor-
porated herein by reference which provides for arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person or which is other-
wise in conflict with said laws, rules and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any
provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in whole or
in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint,defense or other-
wise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of
this contract to the extent that the contract is capable of execution.
8. At all times during the performance of this Contract, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable
federal and state laws, rules and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established.
9. The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with 18-8-301, et. seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences)
and 18-8-401, et. seq.,(Abase of Public Office), CRS 1978 Replacement Vol., and that no violation of such pro-
visions is present.
10. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no state employee has a personal or beneficial interest what-
soever in the service or property described herein:
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the day first a.'
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APPROVALS
ATTORNEY 1ERAI. CONTROLLER
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April, 1980
Nondiscrimination Provisions :
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
with Section 162 (a) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973 , the
Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest,
agree as follows :
A. Compliance with Regulations . The Contractor will
comply with the Regulations of the Department of
Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in
Federally-assisted programs of the Department of
Transportation (Title 49 , Code of Federal Regula-
tions, Part 21 , hereinafter referred to as the
"Regulations") , which are herein incorporated by
reference and made a part of this contract .
B. Nondiscrimination . The Contractor, with regard
to the work performed by it after award and prior
to completion of the contract work, will not dis-
criminate on the ground of race, color, sex, mental
or physical handicap or national origin in the
selection and retention of Subcontractors , including
procurements of materials and leases of equipment .
The Contractor will not participate either directly
or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by
Section 21 . 5 of the Regulations , including employ-
ment practices when the contract covers a program
set forth in Appendix C of the Regulations .
C . Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procure-
ments of Materials and Equipment. In all solicita-
tions either by competitive bidding or negotiation
made by the Contractor for work to be performed
under a subcontract, including procurements of
materials or equipment, each potential Subcontractor
or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of
the Contractors ' obligations under this contract and
the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the
ground of race, color, sex, mental or physical handicap
or national origin.
D. Information and Reports . The Contractor will pro-
vide all information and reports required by the
Regulations , or orders and instructions issued
pursuant thereto , and will permit access to its
books , records, accounts , other sources of informa-
tion, and its facilities as may be determined by
the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain
compliance with such Regulations, orders and in-
structions . Where any information required of the
Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another
who fails or refuses to furnish this information,
the Contractor shall so certify to the State, or the
FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts
have been made to obtain the information.
E. Sanctions for Noncompliance . In the event of the
Contractor ' s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination
provisions of this contract, the State shall impose
such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may deter-
mine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to :
(1) Withholding of payments to the Con-
tractor under the contract until
the Contractor complies , and/or;
(2) Cancellation, termination or sus-
pension of the contract, in whole
or in part.
F. Incorporation of Provisions . The Contractor will
include the provisions of Paragraphs A through F
in every subcontract, including procurements of
materials and leases of equipment , unless exempt
by the Regulations , orders , or instructions issued
pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take such
action with respect to any subcontract or procure-
ment as the State or the FHWA may direct as a means
of enforcing such provisions including sanctions
for noncompliance ; provided, however, that, in the
event the Contractor becomes involved in, or is
threatened with, litigation with a Subcontractor
or supplier as a result of such direction, the
Contractor may request the State to enter into such
litigation to protect the interests of the State
and, in addition, the Contractor may request the
FHWA to enter into such litigation to protect the
interests of the United States .
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STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. Box 850 7f� "\
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850 sza4
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(303) 353-1232 '1\�,��', yPg
May 19, 1988
RRO 0040(33)
DOH FILE 46100
Mr. Alan Miller
Utility Inspector
Department of Engineering
Weld County
P. O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Dear Alan:
Returned for your files is a fully executed copy of the contract between
Weld County and the Department of Highways for Project RRO 0040(33) ,
Co. Rd. 16, Weld Co.
The next step is the filing of the PUC application by the County and the
development of plans by the Department. When a contract has been executed
between Weld County and the Union Pacific Railroad, please furnish this office
with a copy of that document.
If you have any questions, please contact this office.
Very truly yours,
DOUGLAS RAMES
DISTRICT ENGINEER
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Evan A. Hooper Jr.
District Scheduling Coordinator
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Attach.
cc: J. Baier/PUC
D. D. Rames w/attach.
Const. Engr.
H. L. Toland
File: Hooper via Davis
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