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OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-336-7204
FAX: 970-336-7233
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Don Sandoval, Regional Manager
150 E. 29th Street, Ste. 215
Loveland, CO 80538
Re: Contract Amendment Request - EIAF #8404 - WCR 105 Intersection Improvements
Dear Mr. Sandoval:
The U.S. Forest Service performed an Environmental Assessment (EA) along areas of the WCR 105
project, which bisect the Pawnee Grasslands. The Forest Service put time restrictions on Weld
County's project to not allow any construction work to occur between April 10 through July 10, 2018
to protect the mountain plover bird nesting sites. EIAF 8404 shows the contract expiring September
30, 2018, which does not give County Crews enough time to complete this major road construction
project, since we cannot start until July 10th. County Crews would need at least an additional month
to complete construction. Weather permitting, Weld County believes this project can be completed
before the end of the year, which would still require a contract amendment. Should inclement
weather occur and the asphalt plants shut down sooner than anticipated, the county will not be able to
complete the paving portion of this project by October 31st. Therefore, Weld County requests
amending the current EIAF 8404 contract deadline from September 30, 2018 to May 31, 2019 to
ensure asphalt availability regardless of weather conditions.
Again, weather permitting, it is Weld County's intent to complete this project as soon as possible.
We appreciate you working with us on this unforeseen federal requirement. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Relford, Public Works Deputy Director (970)
400-3748.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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