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RE APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 2018 BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENT TO
LEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) GRANT FOR CENTENNIAL HIGHWAY (U.S. 85)
BETTERMENTS
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, the Board has been presented with an Application for the 2018 Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant for Centennial Highway (U S 85)
Betterments from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the United States
Department of Transportation, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy,
with further terms and conditions being as stated in said grant application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant application,
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Application for the 2018 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) Grant for Centennial Highway (U S 85) Betterments from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the United States Department of Transportation, and
the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, be and hereby is, approved
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 16th day of July, A D , 2018
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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RURAL CENTENNIAL HIGHWAY (US 85) BETTERMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUILD FY 2018 APPLICATION
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1
2.0 PROJECT LOCATION 12
3.0 PROJECT PARTNERS 13
4.0 GRANT FUNDS, SOURCES AND USES OF ALL PROJECT FUNDING 14
5.0 MERIT CRITERIA 16
6.0 PROJECT READINESS 19
7.0 BENEFIT / COST ANALYSIS 22
8.0 SUMMARY 23
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A CONCEPT LAYOUTS AND COST ESTIMATES
APPENDIX B- BENEFIT / COST ANALYSIS
APPENDIX C LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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RURAL CENTENNIAL HIGHWAY (US 85) BETTERMENTS ID;
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1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
CORRIDOR BACKGROUND
The Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments Project is a unique public private partnership between
the county, CDOT and Union Pacific Railroad, which can be used as a template for other multi -modal
transportation corridors across the nation. This partnership utilizes a combination of six different rail and road
components to ensure the economic vitality of US 85 operates effectively and efficiently as the premier farm
to market highway and freight backbone of northern Colorado.
For decades, US 85 has provided the ability to transport agricultural products (vegetables, dairy, beef),
n atural resources (oil and gas, sand and gravel), and has served as a National Security Route. Over time,
this vital connection between the source of these goods to the region and nation has become congested and
overburdened; the level of congestion is now primed to increase at an exponential rate.
The US 85 corridor is estimated to carry 30 to 40 million tons of freight per year and is the freight
transportation backbone serving numerous industries that rely on US 85 and the rail line as its lifeblood to
deliver goods and materials. Portions of US 85 are also used as a designated route for hauling important
n ational defense shipments, such as nuclear cargo. Industries important to the nation and region rely on the
corridor, including:
Energy
(renewable energy and fossil fuel
sources, including Niobrara Shale)
Agriculture
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Food producers
United States
Department of Defense
Sand and Gravel Operations
Overall Traveling Public Mobility
(including the connectivity
between urban areas)
Overall corridor usage has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues interfering
with the movement of goods; another doubling in usage is projected by the year 2035. These increases will
continue to exacerbate the challenging issues the corridor faces today.
US 85 bisects Weld County and the physical proximity of the highway to the parallel Union Pacific Railroad
(UPRR) rail tracks creates unique modal problems, such as emergency service response times and the
hindrance of cross -road connections of industrial and agricultural trucking while trains pass through or stop
to allow other trains to pass. Many of the existing rail sidings along the corridor are inadequate lengths (less
than 10,000 feet) to allow for the most efficient transport of goods from the manufacturer to the consumer.
Furthermore, the railroad and highway proximity has created a safety issue. Crossroad locations along the US
85 corridor cause these two transport modes to conflict; both truck traffic and rail traffic suffer as a result.
Parked trains often cut-off large sectors of communities threatening emergency response, and preventing
access to various amenities such as schools, businesses, and civic resources. In addition, a substantial portion
of the US 85 highway is within the UPRR right-of-way without a permanent easement in place. However, the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be acquiring a permanent easement from UPRR for the US
85 highway throughout the corridor as part of this corridor project, eliminating monthly monetary obligations
for CDOT, thus providing a large public benefit.
The improvements identified in this application are consistent with the US 85 Planning and Environmental
Linkages (PEL) study. The public has been included to aid in describing the problems and have provided
comments on proposed solutions through the US 85 PEL process. The time to make these solutions a reality is
n ow.
RURAL CENTENNIAL HIGHWAY (US 85) BE'I"I'ERMEN'I'S
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PROJECT NEEDS
The Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments project improves a single corridor via a series of six
individual but linked components. These components were selected because of the benefits they provide,
not just to the local area but to operational efficiencies of the entire corridor, northern Colorado, and the
western United States. The project components include six improvements comprised of a new interchange,
a grade separated intersection, intersection improvements, rail crossing closures, and a new rail siding and
extension.
The US 85 PEL study identifies many transportation needs throughout the 63 -mile stretch of this vital
highway. This BUILD application would significantly advance multiple regional projects identified in the
PEL, which could not otherwise be accomplished within the PEL's 50 -year vision time frame. Additionally,
to ensure the Purpose and Need statements are advanced, CDOT has demonstrated a financial commitment
to the corridor by undertaking the NEPA Process and detailed design for the 120th Avenue interchange and
Peckham (WCR 44) grade separated intersection.
The US 85 corridor is characterized by heavy rail activity, significant truck traffic, and commuter traffic
traveling between rural communities and urban areas. Trucks comprise a large portion of the vehicles on US
85, on average about 20 percent of traffic demand. Some of the busier arterial crossroads, such as WCR 44,
contain more than 40 percent truck traffic. The nature of the freight is critical to this corridor and nation at
large:
REUSABLE ENERGY (windmill
manufacturing). Vestas, a major
manufacturing plant of windmills,
is located in Brighton. Improvements to
the highway and rail service
would benefit this service's
delivery significantly.
FOOD PROCESSING Several users,
including Leprino Dairy and JB Swift Meat
Processing, rely heavily on US 85. Leprino
Dairy is the nation's largest mozzarella
cheese manufacturer and is
headquartered in northern
Colorado. A major production
and distribution facility is
located on US 85.
FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY (from the
Niobrara Basin and Wattenburg-
Denver/Julesburg Basin). Weld
County has seen a boon from oil and
gas development in recent years,
and the needed transportation
infrastructure has not kept pace. While new well
development has recently slowed, producers
generally consider Weld County wells as having some
of the best relative economics in the country (RBN
Energy, July 2015). A rebound in energy prices (as
has been occurring) will precipitate a significant
spike in oil and gas activity necessitating adequate
transport accommodations.
AGRICULTURE The agriculture industry is
the heart of northern Colorado;
the production of crops and dairy
cattle are a vital component to
this area. Large trucks are required
for distribution of these essential
commodities throughout the
western U.S.
Much of these essential energy and food commodities are shipped to the Denver area and Wyoming via US 85
for nationwide distribution. The corridor also serves as an important route for National Defense and delivery
of nuclear materials.
The project is needed to improve the functional integrity (safety, mobility & capacity) of US 85 for highway
and rail operations to ensure goods and services continue through increased freight traffic on both systems.
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BUT THERE ARE PROBLEMS
The major transport challenges along Centennial
Highway primarily occur at the crossroads. The
railroad and the highway share the same right of
way (ROW) resulting in extremely close proximity
to one another. Crossroads can cause these routes
to interfere with each other's efficient operation.
Further, the interference that occurs at the
crossroads is a safety hazard based on the analysis
of crash data (2008 to 2012). Some crossroads do
not provide enough stacking distance between the
highway and the rail line to accommodate a semi -
tractor trailer. There are numerous intersections
along US 85 that experience significant delay due to
the railroad proximity and the challenge of turning
onto an increasingly busy highway.
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AND THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE
The volume of trucks along the highway and trains
along the railway are significant and are expected to
increase. Daily traffic along the four -lane highway
ranges from 36,000 vehicles per day at the south
end (near 120th Avenue) to 4,000 vehicles per day at
the north end (near Nunn). Truck percentages along
US 85 are generally in the 20 percent range. Nearly
5,400 trucks per day travel US 85 at 120th Avenue
during energy industry peak periods, a scenario
that is preparing to occur again. Future projections
along US 85 suggest that it could serve 50,000 to
55,000 vehicles per day (by 2035) with truck volumes
estimated to be between 7,000 and 8,000 per day
based on the US 85 Planning and Environmental
Linkages Study.
HAZARDS EXIST
Hazardous material placard -trucks routinely sit along a crossroad approach attempting to turn
onto US 85 such that the truck's tail end hangs over the rail line. This is a significant hazard
when a train approaches (which occurs 10 to 15 times a day).
During the preparation of this application, there were two vehicle and train crashes in the
project area. This is an on -going problem that is exacerbated by the proximity of the UP
Railroad, the congestion of US 85, and the short distance between the railroad track and US 85.
Many intersections already operate poorly today during peak hours; operations will become exponentially
worse as traffic demands increase. The poor Levels of Service (LOS) directly translate into delays for freight
movement to trucks traveling the corridor. Additionally, approximately 40 miles of US 85 is within the UPRR
right-of-way without a permanent easement in place. CDOT and UPRR have reached an agreement to resolve
this matter, while still improving operational efficiencies for the right-of-way UPRR will lose for rail capacity
expansion as a result of US 85 obtain a permanent easement. The road and rail improvements identified in
this grant are the only way both highway and rail operational efficiencies can be realized as a result of the
permanent easement.
UPRR currently runs trains that are below standard car length because the rail siding lengths throughout the
corridor are too short (approximately 8,000 feet; standard is 10,000 feet) to allow opposing, larger trains to
pass. This problem is exacerbated by the limited number of sidings in the corridor. In addition, most of the
train sidings are within the rural towns negatively impacting a community when the siding is holding a train.
This railroad inefficiency leads to a greater number of shorter trains carrying freight through the corridor
causing delays to regional and national transport.
Further, rail operations often require parking a train across the roadway, sometimes for extended periods.
This cuts vehicles off from the roadway and may necessitate long wait times or require significant out -of -
direction travel. Emergency response capabilities are severely crippled during these times. Additionally, the
extended time of blockage has a negative impact on the community's livability as residents are isolated from
businesses, schools, and civic functions.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The heart of the Betterments Project is aimed at alleviating significant railroad/highway conflicts. There are
five roadway components and one rail component identified that, when implemented, will result in a highly
efficient corridor allowing for increased freight movement along the highway, side roads, and railroad. Rarely
does an opportunity come along that allows for such a holistic set of improvements to be implemented that
will benefit both freight movement and the traveling public.
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THE OVERALL BENEFIT OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS
...is greater than just increased freight mobility, increased traveler safety, or even traveler
mobility, as they ensure that the Centennial Highway and the UPPR together continue to
serve as the backbone of commerce and livability in northern Colorado in face of increasing
demands.
ROAD COMPONENTS
Road Component 1: 120th Avenue/US 85 Interchange and
124th Avenue Closure Adams County
Road Component 2a: WCR 30 Connector Road Platteville
Road Component 2b: WCR 98 Intersection Improvements
Nunn
Road Component 3: WCR 44/ US 85 Grade Separated
Intersection -Peckham
Road Component 4: Closure of Weld County Roads
Road Component 5: Purchase of US 85 Permanent Easement
RAIL COMPONENT
Rail Component 1: Carr Rail Siding Extension
Together, these project components will enhance the
economic backbone of rural, northern Colorado by:
• Reducing the bottleneck in the freight network,
reducing the time transporting goods between
manufacturer and the consumer
• Reducing barriers between workers and employment
centers, expanding the regional reach of local
businesses
• Improving the interactions between roadway users,
creating a safer transportation system for all
PROJECT COMPONENTS
The following presents information on each of the
selected improvement components. The highway/
intersection components each have independent utility,
but when implemented together, will create a highly efficient corridor improving the economy across
n orthern Colorado and the western U.S. The report includes a conceptual layout of each option. Larger
✓ ersions of the layouts can be found in Appendix A. Section 4 specifically discusses how the project addresses
the Merit Criteria set forth in the BUILD Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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RURAL CENTENNIAL HIGHWAY (US 85) BETTERMENTS
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Roadway Component 1 - 120th Avenue / US 85 Interchange and 124th Avenue Closure
A new interchange will allow for more efficient movement of trucks, trains, and the traveling public through
the most congested portion of the US 85 corridor. The improvement proposal entails elevating 120th Avenue
over US 85 and the UPRR line and the closure of 124th Avenue. US 85 at 120th Avenue is the second most
congested and crash -prone intersection for cars and trucks in the corridor. An Environmental Assessment
(EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was completed in 1999. Upon grant award, CDOT will
have completed an EA and 30 percent design for this interchange, which will utilize innovative procurement
and construction through streamlined design -build delivery methods, which will assist with fast tracking
engineering and right-of-way acquisition by summer of 2019. The proposed interchange improvements will
alleviate significant delays and queuing experienced at the intersection.
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The 36,000 vehicles per day on US 85 includes an extremely high percentage of trucks (15%).
120th Avenue is one of the busiest crossroads in the corridor, serving 15,000 vehicles per day.
This is among the worst -performing intersections in the corridor, operating at LOS D during
peak hours and is anticipated to be LOS F given future projections.
The US 85/ 120th Avenue intersection has experienced a high number of crashes. The primary
pattern involves rear -end accidents, typical of a signalized intersection. Rear -end crashes
experienced at this intersection would be reduced by a new grade separated interchange.
The UPRR is located approximately 200 feet east of US 85. The traffic loading along 120th
Avenue often reaches the point in which the rail operations and US 85 operations impact
one another.
CDOT is currently conducting the 30 percent design and NEPA Evaluation for this
interchange, which will maximize the previous assessments conducted for the EA/FONSI
and the US 85 PEL. The local communities have committed substantial funding to ensure
progress on this interchange. This component will be ready for obligation by early 2019 and
construction completed by 2022. Innovative streamlined procurement via design -build will
be the delivery means of this component.
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Roadway Component 2a -- WCR 30 Connector Road
With the closure of WCR 30 eliminating a dangerous rail crossing, a new connector road is required to
consolidate traffic to WCR 32. This new roadway will create a safer connection to US 85. This improvement
is necessary to work in conjunction with the other roadway and rail improvements. WCR 30 will be improved
to the east and a new roadway along the WCR 29 alignment will be constructed north to connect to WCR 32.
This connection will establish appropriate access for users on the east side of US 85.
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Approximately 25,000 vehicles per day travel US 85 traffic near WCR 32, and this is
projected to increase to 37,000 vehicles per day by 2035. WCR 32 carries 2,500 vehicles
per day.
Railroad interaction is significantly improved through the closure of an unprotected
at -grade crossing (WCR 30) and rerouting vehicular traffic to WCR 32 where a protected
at -grade crossing is provided.
This component is ready for final design and implementation. This component will be
ready for obligation by early 2019 and construction completed by 2021.
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Roadway Component 2b - WCR 98 Intersection Improvements
With the closure of WCR 100 at US 85 eliminating a dangerous rail crossing and allowing UPRR to increase
their siding length for trains, improvements to WCR 98 and US 85 are needed to safely accommodate the
additional east -west traffic that will be utilizing this intersection through the Town of Nunn. The improved
intersection will create a safer connection to US 85. The addition of auxiliary lanes are necessary to work in
conjunction with the other roadway and rail improvements to create a safer intersection for turning vehicles.
This improved connection will will create better traffic flow when trains are parked in the community to
ensure the east part of town isn't blocked by one train at all crossings.
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Even though the Town of Nunn is a small rural community, WCR 100 is a major east -
west connection from US 85 to 1-25 in Larimer County. Of the crashes experienced at
the US 85 and WCR 100 intersection (6) recorded over a five-year study period (2008 to
2012), the crash pattern indicates broadside crashes were the most common. One crash
resulted in a fatality and three others resulted in injuries.
By closing WCR 100 to the east, it allows UPRR to increase their rail capacity to the north
beyond WCR 104. The road improvement will improve the railroad interaction by providing
a safer crossing at WCR 98.
This component is ready for final design and implementation. There will be no problem
initiating the construction by the obligation date of September 2020.
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Roadway Component 3 - US 85 / WCR 44 Grade Separated Intersection
The US 85 safety analysis identified the Peckham intersection as one of the most dangerous on the corridor.
A new intersection at this location will dramatically improve a number of issues in this area, including
geometric deficiencies (a heavily skewed, stop -controlled intersection) and multiple railroad interactions.
The intersection will be realigned to create a 90 -degree alignment where the new WCR 44 arterial road
will be grade -separated over US 85 and the UPRR line. The realignment of the roadway and intersection
also minimizes impacts to existing development, while maintaining access to the existing local businesses
and residences. WCR 44 is an industrial corridor connecting to WCR 49, thus this improved connection will
provide industrial traffic with a safer connection to WCR 44 that can efficiently connect to the newly improved
WCR 49, which is a Weld County maintained highway paralleling US 85. In addition, this grade separated
intersection will support the closure additional roads in close proximity to the interchange.
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Projections show up to 30,500 vehicles per day along US 85 and 5,900 vehicles per day
along WCR 44.
Currently side -street stop controlled. The most problematic movement at the intersection
is the westbound left turn movement from WCR 44. The skewed angle of the intersection
contributes to this intersection's operational struggles.
Heavy broadside crash pattern has occurred resulting in numerous injuries, over half
involving trucks and buses. The skewed angle requires side -street drivers to look beyond
90 degrees over their shoulder when entering a divided highway US 85, an action difficult
for many trucks.
Improving and grade -separating WCR 44 will dramatically improve the current conflict
with the railroad based upon proximity (190 feet). There have been two additional semi -
truck and train crashes this month (July 2018) In addition, WCR 46 has less than 50 feet of
separation between US 85 and the rail line, an undesirable situation that would be resolved
as part of this component. (Closure of WCR 46 would force traffic to use the new grade
separated intersection at WCR 44.)
CDOT has initiated the full design process and the innovative "Documented Categorical
Exclusions" that will take substantially less time than a full Environmental Assessment.
In addition, FHWA supports this project definition complies as an exempt project in 40
CFR 93.126 under safety and hazard /rail crossing and does not require an air quality
conformity update. Innovative streamlined construction via design -build will be the
delivery means his component, This component will be ready for obligation by early 2019
and construction completed by November 2022.
Closure of WCR 46 and WCR 33 in conjunction with the interchange will consolidate traffic
to WCR 44. Benefits of the improvements include the removal of two at -grade railroad
crossings into a single, consolidated grade -separated intersection that can safely handle
the traffic. This component can also accommodate a future rail siding.
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These locations represent lower volume roads that minimize out -of -direction travel. All
of these roads have partial or no auxiliary lane access to US 85 and pose a safety hazard
with merging traffic and rail conflicts.
Varies by location. Greatest safety concerns surround the proximity to the railroad line
and the ability to merge with US 85.
All locations are extremely close to the railroad and have adverse effects on the railroad
and roadway operations. All of these closures represent increased operational efficiencies
to UPRR.
CDOT has conducted the final design on all of the closures and is in the process of
finalizing the Categorical Exclusion for these closures. CDOT is in the process of obtaining
approval from the Public Utilities Commission to close these roadways.
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Roadway Component 5 - US 85 Permanent Easement
A substantial portion of the US 85 corridor is located within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. This has
resulted in many challenges with regard to leases, time -frames associated with these leases, lease payments,
and the ability of CDOT to perform routine maintenance functions. The completion of the projects identified
in this application will provide CDOT with the opportunity to obtain a permanent easement from the railroad
to allow US 85 to be under the control of CDOT in perpetuity.
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area are hauling coal from Wyoming to Houston. Enhancing this siding, located equidistant between
Cheyenne, WY (UPRR's Continental line) and the siding at Ault, is key to relieving other sidings, like that at
Ault. Avoidance of blocking SH 14 through Ault provides a benefit for National Defense as this is a key route
Extending the Carr siding would allow UPRR to run longer trains, thereby reducing the number of trains
needed to run each day, improving safety along the corridor, and reducing train emissions.
Setting Rural (East side of the Town of Carr)
The siding extension enables UP to run longer trains in the corridor. This will improve the
efficiency for rail freight by allowing the same volume to move on fewer trains, and
enable the railroad to handle additional growth. These efficiencies will result in less rail
congestion, train velocity improvements, and subsequently lower locomotive emissions.
When coupled with the at grade crossing closures and grade separations, the operational
fluidity benefits will result in less gate downtime throughout the corridor, thereby
improving public mobility and reducing vehicle emissions from idling. UP will be
responsible for the long term maintenance of this siding in accordance with their
procedures.
This component will be ready for obligation by late 2019 and construction completed
by November 2020.
Key
Considerations
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2.0 PROJECT LOCATION
A total of six interconnected components
are proposed in this application. The
improvement locations are spread across
75 miles of the US 85 corridor. The
southernmost improvement is the
interchange of US 85 and 120th Avenue in
Commerce City, Colorado and the
northernmost improvement is near the
Town of Carr, Colorado. A map of the
corridor that highlights the intersection
locations and the rail siding locations is
presented on page 14.
The entire corridor is rural in nature with
many small towns. Every location of the
improvements is located within rural areas,
as defined by BUILD Guidance (less than
200,000 in population). The town with
the highest population in the corridor is
Greeley (population of 104,000), while the smallest is Nunn (population of 451) with five communities having
a population of less than 2,500.
The improvements presented in this application benefit the regional and national economy while positioning
these rural communities for future growth.
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3.0 PROJECT PARTNERS
Multiple agencies are impacted by US 85 and have united to propose a solution to these safety conflicts.
They all understand that improving the functional integrity at one end of the corridor creates operation
e fficiencies for the other end of the corridor and all points in between, which allows the regional economy
o f northern Colorado to continue to thrive. Weld County is the sponsoring agency of this grant application
in which the six regional projects span approximately 75 miles of rail/highway corridor that will improve
conditions in rural Colorado. Agriculturally -based Weld County has a rich history in the development
o f Colorado. The county has fully embraced economic development opportunities; for example, the
development of the oil and gas industry has created an economic boom for the county as development of
the Wattenberg DJ Basin and the Niobrara Basin has flourished with horizontal drilling. While the oil and gas
development has provided the county with tremendous economic growth, Weld County remains agricultural at
heart, as the agricultural leader of Colorado.
Weld County is the agency responsible for forming the Highway 85 Coalition in 2009. The county will work with
its partners to implement the highway and crossroad improvements associated with this grant. The communities
along the corridor comprise the US 85 Coalition, a group dedicated to improving transportation conditions along
the US 85 corridor. Further, the local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) support the project, including
the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), the North Front Range MPO, and the Upper Front Range
Transportation Planning Region (TPR).
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Senator Michael Bennet
City of Brighton
Congressman Ken Buck
Colorado Department of
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City of Commerce City
Denver Regional Council
of Governments
Town of Eaton
City of Evans
City of Fort Lupton
Senator Cory Gardner
Town of Gilcrest
City of Greeley
Town of La Salle
Metro North Chamber of
Commerce
Town of Nunn
Town of Platteville
City of Thornton
Union Pacific Railroad
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CDOT's long-standing commitment to the US 85 Corridor is
most recently expressed through the US 85 Corridor PEL
study that established the corridor's long-range vision.
These jurisdictions were active participants in the US 85
corridor PEL study, each playing a role in crafting the PEL's
recommendations. The PEL also included an extensive
public engagement program, including exclusive meetings
for every jurisdictional participant to discuss concerns and
improvements.
In additional, UPRR is a private entity sharing the
common interest of improving rail operational efficiencies
along the corridor, which is why they are investing
in this application also. Additionally, CDOT and UPRR
have entered into an agreement to memorialize their
commitments to improving the conflicts between trains
and trucks, which impacts the economic vitality of both
their operations. While Weld County is requesting the
grant funding, UPRR is committed to funding the Carr
siding track extension and will support other components
in allowing its right-of-way to be utilized. Weld County has
been the key to solidifying the agreement between CDOT
and UPRR to ensure CDOT obtains a permanent easement
for US 85.
The commitment to this corridor extends beyond Weld
County. Adams County, Brighton, and Commerce City
have recognized the importance US 85 plays in their
local economies. These communities have recognized
that working toward a common goal serves the greater
good and have committed substantial funds to the
improvements at US 85 and 120th Avenue.
The communities benefiting from the major transportation
improvements are also the communities providing the
local financial commitments to this application. Their
level of support is reflective of the understanding that
these improvements will not occur without assistance from
this grant.
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4.0 GRANT FUNDS, SOURCES AND USES OF PROJECT FUNDS
Weld County and its partners have assembled a financial package for the implementation of the improvements
discussed in this application. It shows a true commitment to the development of the corridor in a way that
assures the US DOT that these valued improvements will allow the economic backbone of Northern Colorado to
serve the region and the nation for many years to come.
The recipient match associated with the BUILD request is approximately $24.5 million, making up 16.4 percent
of the total. Sources to achieve the match include:
Source
I Amount
($M)
State
Transportation
Commission
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FASTER
9.9
State
Subtotal
79
Federal
Regional
Priority
Program (CDOT
Regions 1
and
4)
4
National
Highway
Freight
Program
(NHFP)
2
Section
130
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Federal
Subtotal
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Local/Private
UPRR
5.9
Weld
County,
Adams
County,
Brighton,
Commerce City
22
Local/
Private Subtotal
27.9
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Grant Application
Project Scope
Total
149.4
Constructing the components included in this application along with previously programmed safety and surface
treatment work will provide opportunities for economies of scale along the corridor. In addition, thoughtful
staging of the work will reduce negative impacts to the traveling public and freight flows. These funding
sources have been committed through the actions of the Colorado Transportation Commission, the Colorado
Department of Transportation, UPRR, and local municipalities with local support groups.
The total project cost is $149,360,000. NHFP funds is a federal source planned to supply up to $2 million for
the project. Additional federal funding of $4 million is from the CDOT Regional Priority Program. An additional
$12 million from Section 130 Program money adds to the federal contribution. This investment, along with
$24,500,000 BUILD request, would constitute 28 percent of the total project cost. The BUILD dollars will not be
used for any other matching requirement.
In addition to the Rural Projects, the US 85 PEL Study includes numerous other improvements that are not
included in this request. The effects of future projects along US 85 include increased safety; improved system
reliability; and improved mobility for freight haulers, commuters and travelers. The projects included in this
application are considered critical to better enable future highway and rail operations; the corridor is at a
tipping point today, and slight increases in demand will translate into ongoing significant delays if improvements
are not implemented.
Funding for future US 85 transportation corridor improvements is anticipated to occur over time through
a combination of federal and state grant applications, funding through the Denver Regional Council of
Governments and the North Front Range MPO TIP process, call for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality projects in
the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region and any other emerging funding streams that are deemed
appropriate. The PEL Study sets the stage for the stakeholders to pursue funding to enhance the corridor for all
users and modes.
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Local/private participation will constitute nearly 19 percent of the total. Weld County, Adams County,
Brighton, Commerce City, and Weld County comprise local jurisdictions who are contributing substantial
resources toward the implementation of this project. In addition, Weld County will provide in -kind assets
with respect to cross -street closure allowances. Allowing the closures and accommodating the rerouting of
traffic is under Weld County's purview which will be done directly by the County as part implementation.
The purchase of a permanent easement from the UPRR for the US 85 corridor provides a profound benefit
now and for the future. The purchase of this easement means that CDOT will no longer have ROW lease
monetary obligations. More importantly, this ensures that the US 85 Corridor can continue to serve the
regional economy now and for the future.
A breakdown of the expenditures by project development phase is presented in the following table for all of
the combined components.
FUND EXPENDITURES
IMPROVEMENT
DESCRIPTION
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FEDERAL
SOURCES
NON
FEDERAL
FUNDS
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ROADWAY
AND
TOTAL
RAIL
COST
BUILD
FUNDS
PROJECT
120th
Avenue
Interchange
$72,000,000
$16,150,000
$10,000,000
$48,850,000
WCR
30 Connector
Road
Closure/Parallel
Roads
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Improvements
WCR
98 Intersection
Closure/Parallel
Roads
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
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(WCR 44/US
85)
Intersection
Grade
Separated
$34,000,000
$8,350,000
$8,000,000
$17,650,000
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Rail
Closures
County at Grade
Closure
$4,960,000
$4,960,000
Carr Siding
Extension
Extension
$5,900,000
$5,900,000
US 85
Easement
Permanent
Right-of-way
$29,000,000
$149, 360,000
$24, 500, 000
$18, 000,000
$106,860,000
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5.0 MERIT CRITERIA
The entire project in this section demonstrates how this application clearly addresses the goals of the BUILD
program, in terms of the Merit Criteria outlined in the BUILD Notice of Funding Opportunity.
An important piece of this application is the commitment by the primary stakeholders (Weld County, CDOT,
UPRR, Adams County, Brighton, and Commerce City) to complete this project. All parties have committed
to funding and completing these in -kind construction improvements. Weld County, CDOT, and the UPRR are
in the process of formalizing a legal commitment to each other specifying how all parties will participate in
the completion of these projects.
This level of commitment is rare between a department of transportation, multiple
municipalities, and the railroad, which clearly define mutual accountability above and beyond
the average project. This project epitomizes collaboration among the public and private sectors
as an example of how all parties can be successful with the general public as the real winner.
In addition to the legal commitments, Adams County, Brighton, and Commerce City have made substantial
financial investments, clearly demonstrating a common unified vision in desiring these projects come to fruition.
A summary of the benefit -cost analysis is presented after each summary of the project components. There are
a total of five roadway components (including the acquisition of the highway ROW) and one rail component,
described as follows:
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MERIT CRITERIA
SAFETY
Improves safety in the
project area and beyond?
Eliminates unsafe grade
crossings?
STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
Improves condition or
resilience of existing
facilities? Improves life
cycle costs?
ECONOMIC
COMPETITIVENESS
Expected impacts on
movement of goods and
people by increasing
efficiency, improves
local and regional
freight connectivity;
reduces burden of
commuting; contributes
to functioning and
growth of the economy
bridges; increases
overall well-being
HOW DOES PROJECT MEET THE CRITERIA
Corridor -wide crash reductions based on eliminating at -grade crossings with
the railroad, changes two at grade intersections to an interchange and a
grade separated intersection — preventing approximately 1,000 crashes,
including 300 to 400 injuries and 5 to 10 fatalities.
Reduction of train/vehicle conflicts - Two train / vehicle crashes occurred on
the corridor DURING the preparation of this submittal.
Improved safety for Commercial Vehicle Operators, which is one of the
primary users of the corridor through improved driver reliability.
Pavement maintenance near the intersection is decreased on US 85 from
stopping vehicles rutting the pavement.
Closing Railroad crossings reduces road maintenance by removing pavement
surrounding the rail and removing an intersection with US 85.
Improvements help to relieve 1-25 congestion and increase regional east/west
connectivity (with the grade separations).
The proposed improvements are designed with the devastating 2013 floods in
mind to create resilient infrastructure.
Improving the resiliency of US 85 provides ability of businesses and residents
to remain vibrant; US 85 was the last roadway to close and the first one
to open after the devastating 2013 Floods; The roadway served as a vital
connection to northern Colorado.
The project is estimated to eliminate 9.5 million hours of freight/truck and
personal vehicular hours of delay, which creates more efficient movement of
goods and services, allowing goods to get to the users quicker.
The project also increases the efficiency of the rail line between Denver and
Cheyenne.
The crossings closures improve resilience of freight network by increasing
reliability of goods /service delivery.
Adams County will grow faster than most other counties in Colorado over the
next 20 years, according to the Denver Regional Council of Governments,
while Weld County ranked Number 3 in Job Growth amount the largest U.S.
counties.
The corridor marks the rural/urban transition, which both benefit from the
improvements by allowing for efficient access to the industry dusters in both
counties (manufacturing, agricultural, oil/gas, and sand/gravel).
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MERIT CRITERIA
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Protects overall
environmental
protection; Reduces
energy consumption,
stormwater runoff, etc.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Expands access to
essential services;
improves connectivity
for jobs, health care,
and other crucial
destinations; installation
of fiber/broadband
deployment; increases
transportation choices
INNOVATION
Innovative Technologies
Innovative safety
approaches/
technology; will
require extraordinary
permitting, approvals,
etc. that will cause
extraordinary timelines
Innovative Project
Delivery
Describe the project
delivery and how it
can expedite project
delivery.
Innovative Project
Financing
Financing approach to
pursue private funding
or financing
PARTNERSHIP
Describe all public and
private parties who are
involved in delivering
the project and what
activities in an effort
to collaborate among
stakeholders
NON-FEDERAL REVENUE
FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT
Describe newly secured
and committed revenue
and describe efforts
needed to secure
additional funds.
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Reducing vehicle idling time by reducing railroad gate downtime
Improves energy consumption of freight through reliable trip time
Projects are set to avoid impacts to historic resources
Improvements increase trip reliability and efficiency, without the need for
additional laneage
Reduces noise from train whistles and decreased gate down time
120th Avenue Interchange provides an enhanced access to E470, 1-76 and to
and SH 128 (northern Metro Area), as well as a regional east/west connection
to 1 25
Improved fire life safety response as grade separations occur
Reduces congestion
Enhances alternative access to DIA for both trucking and residents
ITS system surrounding remaining at -grade crossings provides drivers with on -
the -fly train information to reroute trips
Ramp Metering may be utilized to ensure trip reliability
None of these solutions would require extraordinary permitting or timelines
Design -Build delivery will be used to enhance and expedite project delivery
time -frame
Permitting streamlining because of US 85 PEL and 120th EA/FONSI
Public -Private -Partnership in place with agreements between CDOT and UPRR;
partners will be responsible for meeting the requirements of the agreement
UPRR has committed substantial funding to corridor improvements
Balances use of federal, state, local, and private funding sources
Public Private Partnership in place with agreements between CDOT and UPRR
US 85 Coalition is dedicated to implementing improvements along the corridor
and is made up of counties, cities, towns and CDOT. Working to improve US 85
from 1-76 to WCR 100 (62 miles)
Continued local support - many communities, state have been implementing
a 25 -year vision for US 85 corridor
DI Weld County has agreed to close accesses to US 85 for the greater good of the
overall corridor
O CDOT has fully leveraged State funding
P Four local government partners have committed $22 million
UPRR has committed $5.9 million and support relative to use of its right-of-
way
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RURAL CENTENNIAL HIGHWAY (US 85) BE'l"I'ERMEN'I'S
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The combination of all components in the project provide a collective benefit that is greater than the sum of each
component. An interchange, grade separated intersection, at -grade rail crossings, and an additional rail siding
track in Carr allow the railroad to operate its trains much more efficiently with respect to coordinating opposing
train "passes" or "meets." This, in turn, results in less "gate -down" time at all other at -grade crossings, thereby
improving conditions for the entire corridor, including all areas that are not planned to receive any physical
improvements as part of this project. Closures of at -grade crossings reduces traffic -rail conflicts which enhances
safety and operations, while also enhancing operations at all other crossings (approximately 75) in between. This
effort reinforces a collaboration between a railroad and DOT, which can be modeled throughout the nation to
improve capacity and operations of both agencies.
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6.0 Project Readiness
All project components have a committed obligation date of September 30, 2020, with construction to be
completed by late 2022, if not sooner. Actions needed to ready the roadway/intersection components vary
from those needed for the railroad siding components. The rail siding components delivery will be entirely
managed by the Union Pacific Railroad.
Relative to the roadway/intersection improvements, the two most significant components in this application
include brand new intersections with US 85 (120th Avenue and WCR 44). These will both require a series of
tasks to reach the point of obligation. CDOT has already obligated $5 million to the NEPA and preliminary
design of the project of which 120th Avenue is a part. Additionally, CDOT has committed funding of $4 million
to the NEPA and preliminary design at WCR 44. CDOT will employ innovative project delivery methods, such
as design -build or construction manager/general contractor as part of the strategy to meet the three-year
window. Many of these tasks can occur simultaneously to meet the three-year window. CDOT has had success
using both forms of these innovative project delivery methods.
Reaching a point of readiness within the three years is easily accomplished in part due to the recently
completed US 85 PEL Study. The chart on page 15 shows a process that could completed in 2.5 years, leaving
time to resolve unanticipated items. The PEL established a firm foundation from which other key tasks can
be launched. The study included the completion of an alternatives analysis, initial environmental review,
conceptual design, and a robust public outreach program.
Additional strategies to meet the time line for these larger projects include focused agency coordination
(many of which participated in the PEL and are common to more than one task), the inclusion of a contractor
during the design to continually assess constructibility as design evolves, and appropriate robust staffing
of each component to include seasoned leadership to coordinate the completion of each task. Colorado has
adequate resources to complete these tasks in a timely manner.
The remaining roadway/intersection improvements are much smaller in scale, since they do not involve
grade -separated interchanges. These components have also been presented to the public, and have been
vetted with Weld County communities and the public. The recent PEL Study identified these components
which enables a smooth transition into NEPA (most likely a categorical exclusion for non -interchange
components) and preliminary engineering. Right-of-way acquisition is needed for these other roadway
components, but no issues are foreseen in acquiring the needed right-of-way. There should be no major issues
in meeting the obligation schedule for the roadway components.
The railroad siding components will be contained within the existing UPRR right-of-way. NEPA clearances is not
necessary. The UPRR will oversee the design and construction of the rail siding component; they have indicated
that an obligation deadline of September 2020 is achievable. Post 2020, the UPPR will maintain the siding track
extension component at Carr.
Project has been vetted at numerous levels by all stake holders. NEPA and conceptual design are
partially complete for the major components, and these efforts are currently being advanced.
This project schedule contains excess time if needed.
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
All the project components described in this application represent typical engineering design and
implementation. The components do not require or rely upon unproven technologies or unique design
methods. The components together, simply provide a system of improvements that benefits rural northern
Colorado.
CDOT has already initiated design on all components in an effort to advance the readiness of the project for
construction. Through this process, CDOT has been able to better understand the design and requirements
needed on all components. All the components have developed Design Criteria and all but one have
agreements between the parties as to their usage on the components. Thus, the path is clear to the ability
of the components to advance in a clear direction. Preliminary engineering is well underway for some of the
components, while final engineering is near completion for others.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
As shown in the schedule and the description of the project components, all of the components can be
completed by the necessary deadlines, as identified in the Notice Of Funding Opportunity.
NEPA clearances and design are well in progress for the components and all are heavily relying on the work
already completed as part of the US 85 PEL. Through leveraging the recently completed efforts, this allows
the project to advance in a compressed time frame. Should the project receive BUILD Funding, there are no
concerns regarding major schedule delays that could result in the components not meeting the appropriate
deadlines. Confidence in this is relatively high because the component areas have been studied during
previous assessments and the major environmental and technical issues have been identified and don't pose a
substantial threat to the schedule.
REQUIRED APPROVALS
Below is a summary of the necessary approvals and their status for the application components.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND REVIEWS
Environmental permitting and reviews are underway for all of the project components and will be completed
by the time award of this grant would be realized. For the closures of the Weld County Roads, a Categorical
Exclusion (CatEx) has been completed for the initial phase of the closures, with a subsequent CatEx to be
completed shortly for the final improvements.
An Environmental Assessment (EA) is underway for the 120th Avenue Interchange and will be relying on a
previously conducted EA in 1999. This will enhance the speed of EA development and approvals. This process
is expected to be completed by in early 2019.
A "Documented CatEx" is underway for the grade separated intersection at WCR 44. This unique process
provides the expediency of a CatEx, while providing the necessary study of environmental resources. The
expedited process is applicable because the US 85 PEL was recently completed and studied this project and
identified a number of alternatives and discussed the key environmental resources. Additionally, a thorough
investigation of historic resources is nearing completion in an effort to prioritize any potential Section 4(f)
challenges that may occur. Because of this analysis, the project is moving forward with a refined design that
avoids impacts to some historic resources.
STATE AND LOCAL APPROVALS
CDOT's grade separated intersection study for new or modified improvements on the state system requires a
1601 process and is in progress for the WCR 44 and US 85 intersection. This process involves a detailed traffic
study and cursory environmental investigation. The Documented CatEx is being conducted at the same time
as the 1601 and being incorporated into both analyses.
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS AFFECTING STATE AND LOCAL
PLANNING
The requirements associated with federal funding on local planning efforts, such as identification of the
fiscally -constrained Transportation Implementation Plan are in the process of being completed for the project
and the multiple Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) (North Front Range MPO and the Denver Regional
Council of Governments [DRCOG] have been included in the project development process and their concerns
and thoughts have been incorporated into the planning process. Air quality conformance has also been
determined at the regional scale and is not required to be initiated.
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ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT RISKS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Because the project has gone under multiple layers of scrutiny during the US 85 PEL and the various EAs/
planning efforts, much of the project risks have been identified and mitigated. Below is a list of the primary
risks and their mitigation strategies:
RISK
MITIGATION STRATEGY
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to
support
corridor.
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agreements
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7.0 BENEFIT / COST ANALYSIS
This section presents a summary of the Benefits Cost Analysis. The detailed report describing the inputs and
assumptions of the analysis is presented in Appendix B of this report.
Over the 20 year assessment period, the US 85 Project generates approximately $118,079,031 in benefits at a
7% discount rate. The resulting BCR is 1 .28.
A more granular overview of the project benefit generated under both discount rate assumptions is shown in
the table below, as broken into benefits generated personal vehicles, infrastructure, road freight, and rail
freight.
US85 PROJECT BENEFITS AND COST BY TYPE DISCOUNTED 7 PERCENT PER YEAR
Rural
Centennial
Highway
(US85)
Betterment
Project
2020 -2042
Total
Costs
Project
Costs
Present Value
of
Total
Costs
$91,955,189
Total
Costs
$91,955,189
Total
Project
Benefits
State of Good
Repair
Maintenance
Et
ROW
Lease/Easement
Costs
($23,610,563)
Residual
Value
$15,936,748
Safety
Reduction
in
Property
Damage Only
Accidents
$1,060,601
Reduction
in Injury
Accidents
$25,029,167
Reduction
in
Fatal
Accidents
$24,785,990
Economic Competitiveness
Travel
Time
Savings -
Private Vehicle
Travel
$59,613,177
Travel
Savings - Commercial
Vehicle
Travel
$10,635,448
Time
Reduction
in
Rail
Freight
Operating
Costs
$2,975,697
Environmental
Protection
Emissions
Reductions
(Excluding
Carbon)
$1,652,767
Total
Benefits
$118,079,031
Net Present Value of Entire Project
$26,123,842
*Note: Values stated in 2017 Dollars
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8.0 SUMMARY
The improvement components outlined in this document present the Rural Centennial Highway (US 85)
Corridor with an opportunity to implement a project that will have a substantive benefit to the regional
economy through improvements to all types of freight movement (trucking and rail) and the traveling
public. The benefits of these improvements can be measured and monetized by looking at economic benefits
(based on travel delay savings and increased freight efficiency), improved safety benefits, and sustainability
benefits (emission and community considerations).
The total cost of the improvement project is $149,360,000, of which this application commits $124,860,000
of the funding toward the long-term benefit of these projects, which will deliver a benefit -cost ratio of
1 .28. These benefits do not include the non -measurable benefits to the corridor. When considering the
overall costs compared to the benefits there is no doubt: the Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
Project will benefit the corridor, Colorado, the western US, and the nation as a whole.
In summary, the Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments Project establishes the groundwork that will
ensure this vital backbone of the economy continues well into the future. We hope you are willing to partner
with us on this application to further advance the functional integrity of the US 85 corridor, which cannot
otherwise occur without your $24,500,000 grant funding partnership. We hope you see the intrinsic value of
this regional multi -modal transportation network.
Weld County Colorado
1 150 0 ST. Greeley, CO 80631
www.weldgov. corn
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
120TH AVENUE INTERCHANGE
PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85 -120th Ave Diverging Diamond Interchange with US85 Shift, 124th Ave Closed
FHU Project # 116289-01
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
r QUANTITY
UNIT COST
TOTAL COST
1
Earthwork and Removals
CY
449,050.00
$ 12
$ 5,388,600
2
HMA Pavement
TON
54,720.00
$ 84
$ 4,596,480
3
Aggregate Base Course
CY
34,550.00
$ 35
$ 1,209,250
4
Curb and Gutter Type 2 Section IB
LF
11,100.00
$ 40
$ 444,000
5
Curb and Gutter
Type 2 Section IIB
LF
13,000.00
$ 40
$ 520,000
6
Median Cover Material
SF
106,400.00
$ 10
$ 1,064,000
7
Sidewalk
SY
7,300.00
$ 45
$ 328,500
SUBTOTAL (A)
$ 13,550,830
8
Structures - Bridge
SF
63,900.00
$ 130
$ 8,307,000
9
Structures - Wall (w/ Aesthetics)
Wall
SF
51,700.00
$ 70
$ 3,619,000
10
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
Abut
SF
17,800.00
$ 80
$ 1,424,000
11
Traffic - Signing/Striping
% of (A)
3%
$ 13,550,830
$ 406,525
12
Traffic Control
% of (A)
5%
$ 13,550,830
$ 677,542
13
Utility Relocations
% of
(A)
8%
$ 13,550,830
$ 1,084,066
14
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of (A)
15%
$ 13,550,830
$ 2,032,625
15
Drainage - New
% of
(A)
0%
$ 13,550,830
$ -
16
Drainage - Modification
% of (A)
10%
$ 13,550,830
$ 1,355,083
SUBTOTAL (B)
$ 18,905,840
17
Traffic - Signals (Mod.) - USE POLE #
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
18
Traffic - Signals
(New) - USE POLE #
EACH
8
$ 69,000
$ 552,000
19
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
7%
$ 32,456,670
$ 2,271,967
20
Force Account Items
% of (A)+(B)
4%
$ 32,456,670
$ 1,298,267
21
Contingency
% of (A)+(B)
30%
$ 32,456,670
$ 9,737,001
SUBTOTAL (C)
$ 13,859,235
TOTAL (D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 46,315,905
CONSTRUCTION
22
CDOT In -Direct, Design Engineering
% of (D)
8%
$ 46,315,905
$ 3,705,272
23
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 46,315,905
$ 10,189,499
24
Railroad Right -of -Way
SF
233,600.00
$18.00
$ 4,204,800
25
Schlumberger
(Raw Land)
SF
0.00
$6.00
$ -
26
Schlumberger (Warehouse)
SF
0.00
$120.00
$ -
27
Service Station (Tail
Feathers)(Raw
Land)
SF
95,400.00
$14.00
$ 1,335,600
28
Service Station (Tail Feathers)(Resturant)
SF
4,600.00
$600.00
$ 2,760,000
29
Service Station (Tail
Feathers)(Carwash)
SF
3,470.00
$250.00
$ 867,500
30
Hammer Shed on RR Prop
(<5
Acres)
SF
0.00
$14.00
$ -
31
Residential (< 5 Acres)
SF
305,500.00
$3.00
$ 916,500
32
Residential
(> 5 Acres)
SF
259,150.00
$2.25
$ 583,088
33
Commercial (<
5 Acres)
SF
48,890.00
$14.00
$ 684,460
34
Commercial
(>
5 Acres)
SF
0.00
$10.00
$ -
35
Industrial (<
5 Acres)
SF
0.00
$7.00
$ -
36
Industrial (>5
Acres)
SF
0.00
$4.50
$ -
37
Agricultural
SF
232,560.00
$1.50
$ 348,840
38
Townhomes
(Raw Land)
UNITS
0.00
$160,500.00
$ -
39
Townhomes
(Relocation)
UNITS
0.00
$100,000.00
$ -
(E)
$ 71,911,464
PROJECT TOTAL
Use
$ 72,000,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the pnce of
labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pncing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
PECKHAM INTERCHANGE
PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85-WCR 33 and WCR 44: ROUNDABOUT (NORTH OF CURRENT WCR 44 INT.)
Project # 113319-27
DESCRIPTION
i
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
ITEM
1
I
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
412400
$ 16
$ 6,598,400
2
Surfacing
SY
70200
$ 65
$ 4,563,000
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SUBTOTAL
(A)
SY
$ 45
$
$ 11,161,400
5
Structures -
Bridge
SF
16800
$ 130
$ 2,184,000
6
Structures
- Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
102000
$ 43
$ 4,386,000
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
1%
$ 11,161,400
$
111,614
8
Traffic
Control
% of
(A)
5%
$ 11,161,400
$ 558,070
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
3%
$ 11,161,400
$ 334,842
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
5%
$ 11,161,400
$ 558,070
11
Drainage
-
New
% of
(A)
7%
$ 11,161,400
$ 781,298
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
0%
$ 11,161,400
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 8,913,894
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
-
USE
POLE
#
EACH
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE POLE
#
EACH
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
5%
$ 20,075,294
$
1,003,765
16
Force
Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 20,075,294
$ 602,259
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
12%
$ 20,075,294
$ 2,409,035
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 4,015,059
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 24,090,353
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design
Engineering
% of
(D)
10%
$ 24,090,353
$ 2,409,035
19
CDOT
In -Direct
, Construction
Engineering
% of
(D)
22%
$ 24,090,353
$ 5,299,878
20
Right
of
Way/Easement
Acquisition
SF
1089900
$ 2
$ 2,179,800
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 33,979,066
Use
$ 34,000,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the
price of labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs
provided herein are to be made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
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PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85 Auxiliary Lane Improvements at WCR 98 (WCR 100 closure)
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
DESCRIPTION
Earthwork and Removals
Surfacing
Curb and Gutter
Sidewalk
SUBTOTAL (A)
Structures - Bridge
Structures - Wall (w/ Aesthetics)
Traffic - Signing/Striping
Traffic Control
Utility Relocations
Erosion Control/Environmental
Drainage - New
Drainage - Modification
SUBTOTAL (B)
Traffic - Signals (Mod.) - USE POLE #
Traffic - Signals (New) - USE POLE #
Mobilization
Force Account Items
Contingency
SUBTOTAL (C)
CONSTRUCTION TOTAL (D)
CDOT In -Direct, Design Engineering
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
Right of Way/Easement Acquisition
PROJECT TOTAL (E)
QUANTITY
CY
SY
LF
SY
SF
SF
% of (A)
% of (A)
% of (A)
% of (A)
% of (A)
% of (A)
EACH
EACH
% of (A)+(B)
% of (A)+(B)
% of (A)+(B)
(A)+(B)+(C)
%of (D)
%of(D)
SF
32000
7700
0
0
0
0
5%
7%
3%
15%
15%
0%
0
0
7%
5%
20%
10%
22%
0
UNIT COST
$ 20
$ 65
$ 22
$ 45
$
150
80
1,140,500
1,140,500
1,140,500
1,140,500
1,140,500
1,140,500
50,000
69,000
1,653,725
1,653,725
1,653,725
$ 2,182,917
$ 2,182,917
$ 2
TOTAL COST
640,000
500,500
1,140, 500
57,025
79,835
34,215
171,075
171,075
$
513,225
115,761
82,686
330,745
529,192
2,182,917
218,292
480,242
$ 2,401,209
Use $ 2,500,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of labor,
equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be made on the
basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the
accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVICJ
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
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SCALE:
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2000
PROJECT COST OPINION
WCR 30 Connector Road
Project # 113319-27
DESCRIPTION
COST PER MILE
MILES
TOTAL COST
$340,000
0.75
$ 255,000
CTB 16" @ 5% 34' wide, 4" ABC
$
HMA 64-22 S bottom mat 3"
$239,472
0.75
$ 179,604
HMA 64-28 SX top mat 2"
$159,648
0.75
$
$ 119,736
Traffic Control
$10,800
0.75
$
$ 8,100
Signing and Striping
$2,400
0.75
$
$ 1,800
$
New roadway through virgin land excavation,
$ -
embankment, fixing soft spots, ABC - 60' ROW
$340,176
0
$ -
Drainage culverts, rip rap, Mirafi FW 300
(assume 5)
$100,000
0.75
$
$ 75,000
Utility relocates
$275,000
0.75
$
$ 206,250
$
Average cost of one steel bridge for crossing an
$ -
Irrigation canal - single span 30' max x 32' wide
$381,600
0
$ -
Sub -Total
$ 845,490
Contingency 15%
$ 126,824
TOTAL
$ 972,314
CONSTRUCTION
ROW and Easements
0
$2/SF 0
$ 972,314
PROJECT TOTAL
Use
$ 1,000,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of labor, equipment or
materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be made on the basis of our qualifications
and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to
bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
WCR 46 AND 35 CLOSURE
WCR 46
Plea
a.
CLOSE ACCESS
AND BARRICADE
WCR 46
REMOVE ACCELERATION LANE
BY RE -STRIPING
CLOSE ACCESS
AND BARRICADE
REMOVE DECELERATION LANE
BY RE -STRIPING
RELOCATE ROAD
OUTSIDE OF UPRR
ROW
W
a,
N
S
SCALE:
E
0 100 200 400
PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85-WCR 46-35
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of (A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic
Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of (A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of (A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of
(A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$
10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE #
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$
101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT
In -Direct
, Construction
Engineering
% of
(D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 179,543
Use
$ 180,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
PROJECT COST OPINION
WCR 46-35 Supplemental Improvements (Reconstruction of WCR 46-35 outside of RR ROW)
Project # 113319-27
DESCRIPTION
COST PER MILE
MILES
TOTAL COST
$340,000
0.25
$ 85,000
CTB 16" @ 5% 34' wide, 4" ABC
HMA 64-22 S bottom mat 3" $239,472
0.25
$ 59,868
HMA 64-28 SX top mat 2" $159,648
0.25
$ 39,912
Traffic Control $10,800
0.25
$ 2,700
Signing and Striping $2,400
0.25
$ 600
New roadway through virgin land excavation,
embankment, fixing soft spots, ABC - 60' ROW $340,176
0.25
$ 85,044
Drainage culverts, rip rap, Mirafi FW 300 (assume 5)
$100,000
0.25
$ 25,000
$ -
Utility relocates $275,000
0.25
$ 68,750
Average cost of one steel bridge for crossing an
Irrigation canal - single span 30' max x 32' wide $381,600
0
$ -
Sub -Total
$ 366,874
Contingency 15%
$ 55,031
TOTAL
$ 421,905
CONSTRUCTION
ROW and Easements 79200 $2/SF $ 158,400
$ 580,305
PROJECT TOTAL
Use
$ 600,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of labor, equipment or
materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be made on the basis of our qualifications
and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to
bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
WCR 37 AND 78 CLOSURES
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BARRICADE
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BARRICADE AND REMOVE PAVEMENT
CLOSE ACCESS
BARRICADE AND REMOVE PAVEMENT
PROJECT COST OPINION
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures -
Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic Control
% of (A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of (A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$
10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$
101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 134,995
18
CDOT
In
-Direct,
Design Engineering
% of (D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 179,543
Use
$ 180,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. PHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
PROJECT COST OPINION
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures -
Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic - Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$ 10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic - Signals
(New)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of (A)+(B)
10%
$
101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of (A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct, Design Engineering
% of (D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct
, Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
15246
$ 2
$ 30,492
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 210,035
Use
$ 220,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials. or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
PROJECT COST OPINION
WCR 37-78 Supplemental Improvements (WCR 37 between WCR 36 and WCR 78)
Project # 113319-27
DESCRIPTION
COST PER MILE I
MILES
A TOTAL COST
$340,000
0.4
$ 136,000
CTB 16" @ 5% 34' wide, 4" ABC
$
HMA 64-22 S bottom mat 3"
$239,472
0.4
$ 95,789
$
HMA 64-28 SX top mat 2"
$159,648
0.4
$ 63,859
Traffic Control
$10,800
0.4
$
$ 4,320
Signing and Striping
$2,400
0.4
$
$ 960
New roadway through virgin land excavation,
embankment, fixing soft spots, ABC - 60' ROW
$340,176
0.4
$
$ -
$ 136,070
Drainage culverts, rip rap, Mirafi FW 300 (assume 5)
$100,000
0.4
$
$ 40,000
Utility relocates
$275,000
0.4
$
$ 110,000
Average cost of one steel bridge for crossing an
$
$ -
Irrigation canal - single span 30' max x 32' wide
$381,600
0
$ -
Sub -Total
$ 586,998
Contingency 15%
$ 88,050
$ 675,048
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION
ROW and Easements
253440
$2/SF $ 506,880
$ 1,181,928
PROJECT TOTAL
Use
$ 1,200,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of labor, equipment or
materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be made on the basis of our qualifications
and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty. expressed or implied. as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to
bid or actual costs.
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Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures -
Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of (A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$ 10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE POLE
It
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$
101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of (A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$
134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design Engineering
% of (D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
15246
$ 2
$ 30,492
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 210,035
Use
$ 220,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty. expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
WCR 30 CLOSURE
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SUPPLEMENTAL DETOUR
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SCALE:
0 100 200
400
PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85-WCR 30
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
I
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic - Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$
10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of (A)+(B)
10%
$
101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of (A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction
Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of
Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT TOTAL
(E)
$ 179,543
Use
$ 180,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor. equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty. expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
WCR 38.5
REMOVE AUXILIARY LANES
BY RE -STRIPING
REMOVE AUXILIARY LANES
BY RE -STRIPING
anis
CLOSE ACCESS
BARRICADE AND REMOVE PAVEMENT
CLOSE ACCESS
PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC
ALLOW ACCESS TO OIL
AND GAS ACTIVITY
WCR 29 CLOSURE
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400
PROJECT COST OPINION
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
i
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
6000
$ 20
$
120,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 120,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$
120,000
$ 6,000
8
Traffic
Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 120,000
$
12,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 120,000
$ 6,000
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
10%
$ 120,000
$ 12,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 120,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 120,000
$ 18,000
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 54,000
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
-
USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$ 174,000
$ 17,400
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 174,000
$ 5,220
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 174,000
$ 34,800
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 57,420
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 231,420
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design
Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 231,420
$ 25,456
19
CDOT
In -Direct
, Construction Engineering
% of
(D)
22%
$ 231,420
$ 50,912
20
Right
of
Way/Easement
Acquisition
SF
15246
$ 2
$ 30,492
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 338,281
Use
$ 340,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price
of labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are
to be made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty,
expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
4
WCR 44
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le.
REMOVE AUXILIARY LANES
BY RE -STRIPING
IMPROVE SIGNAGE
CLOSE ACCESS
AND BARRICADE
REMOVE AUXILIARY LANES
BY RE -STRIPING
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CLOSE ACCESS
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CLOSE ACCESS
AND BARRICADE
PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC
WCR 33 CLOSURE
I 41114
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CLOSURE WOULD OCCUR IN CONJUNCTION
WITH FUTURE INTERCHANGE PROJECT
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PROJECT COST OPINION
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
L
6000
$ 20
$ 120,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 120,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$
120,000
$ 6,000
8
Traffic Control
% of
(A)
10%
$
120,000
$
12,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$
120,000
$ 6,000
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of (A)
10%
$
120,000
$
12,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of
(A)
0%
$ 120,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 120,000
$ 18,000
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 54,000
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$ 174,000
$ 17,400
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 174,000
$ 5,220
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 174,000
$ 34,800
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 57,420
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 231,420
18
CDOT
In
-Direct,
Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 231,420
$ 25,456
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 231,420
$ 50,912
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 307,789
Use
$ 310,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
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CLOSE ACCESS AND REMOVE
PAVEMENT FROM US 85 TO UPRR
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US 85-O Street
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic Control
% of (A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of (A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$ 10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic - Signals
(Mod.)
- USE POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$ 101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of
(D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 179,543
Use
$ 180,000
a
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
WCR 72
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CLOSE ACCESS
BARRICADE AND REMOVE PAVEMENT
PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC
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WCR 72
T
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SCALE:
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0 100 200
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400
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PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85-WCR 72
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
I
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic
Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$
10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
U
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE POLE #
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of (A)+(B)
10%
$
101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of (A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$
134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct, Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
15246
$ 2
$ 30,492
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 210,035
Use
$ 220,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials. or over the Contractor's method of pricing. and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
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Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
5107
$ 20
$
102,140
2
Surfacing
SY
4107
$ 65
$ 266,955
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 369,095
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic
- Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 369,095
$
18,455
8
Traffic
Control
% of
(A)
10%
$ 369,095
$ 36,910
9
Utility
Relocations
% of
(A)
5%
$ 369,095
$ 18,455
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of (A)
10%
$ 369,095
$ 36,910
11
Drainage -
New
% of
(A)
0%
$ 369,095
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 369,095
$ 55,364
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 166,093
13
Traffic
- Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic - Signals
(New)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$ 535,188
$ 53,519
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 535,188
$ 16,056
17
Contingency
% of
(A)+(B)
20%
$ 535,188
$ 107,038
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 176,612
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$ 711,800
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 711,800
$ 78,298
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 711,800
$ 156,596
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 946,694
Use
$ 950,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor. equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
WCR 104 CLOSURE
PROJECT COST OPINION
US 85-WCR 104
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
COST
1
Earthwork
and
Removals
CY
3500
$ 20
$ 70,000
2
Surfacing
SY
0
$ 65
$ -
3
Curb
and
Gutter
LF
0
$ 22
$ -
4
Sidewalk
SY
0
$ 45
$ -
SUBTOTAL
(A)
$ 70,000
5
Structures - Bridge
SF
0
$ 150
$ -
6
Structures - Wall
(w/ Aesthetics)
SF
0
$ 80
$ -
7
Traffic - Signing/Striping
% of
(A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
8
Traffic Control
% of (A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
9
Utility
Relocations
% of (A)
5%
$ 70,000
$ 3,500
10
Erosion Control/Environmental
% of
(A)
10%
$ 70,000
$ 7,000
11
Drainage -
New
% of (A)
0%
$ 70,000
$ -
12
Drainage -
Modification
% of
(A)
15%
$ 70,000
$ 10,500
SUBTOTAL
(B)
$ 31,500
13
Traffic - Signals
(Mod.)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 50,000
$ -
14
Traffic
- Signals
(New)
- USE
POLE
#
EACH
0
$ 69,000
$ -
15
Mobilization
% of
(A)+(B)
10%
$ 101,500
$ 10,150
16
Force Account Items
% of
(A)+(B)
3%
$ 101,500
$ 3,045
17
Contingency
% of (A)+(B)
20%
$ 101,500
$ 20,300
SUBTOTAL
(C)
$ 33,495
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
(D)
(A)+(B)+(C)
$
134,995
18
CDOT
In -Direct,
Design Engineering
% of
(D)
11%
$ 134,995
$ 14,849
19
CDOT In -Direct , Construction Engineering
% of (D)
22%
$ 134,995
$ 29,699
20
Right
of Way/Easement Acquisition
SF
0
$ 2
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(E)
$ 179,543
Use
$ 180,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor. equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
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OF NEW MAIN TRACK
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INSTALL #15 T.O. TO SIDING
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Rail Project 4
Carr Siding Extension = $5,900,000
Total Cost = $5.900,000
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(BECOMES MAIN)
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UPRR Siding Track Estimates
Project # 113319-27
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
7
UNIT
QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
Y
TOTAL
COST
PLATTEVILLE
- SIDING
EXTENSION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Civil/Design/Survey/Geotech
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Civil/Grading
Trackwork
Services
(Civil
Construction
Design/Construction
Only)
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11%
22%
1
1
1
1
0
$
$
$ 1,200,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 4,400,000
$ 4,400,000
$
100,000
100,000
2
$
$
$ 1,200,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 4,400,000
100,000
100,000
LS
LS
LS
% of
% of
SF
(A)
(A)
CONSTRUCTION
CDOT
CDOT
Right
In
of
In
-Direct,
-Direct
Way/Easement
,
TOTAL
Design
Construction
Engineering
(A)
Acquisition
Engineering
$ 484,000
$ 968,000
$ -
PROJECT
TOTAL
(B)
$ 5,852,000
Use
$ 5,900,000
In providing opinions of probable construction cost, the Client understands that Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has no control over costs or the price of
labor, equipment or materials, or over the Contractor's method of pricing, and that the opinions of probable construction costs provided herein are to be
made on the basis of our qualifications and experience. These costs do not reflect escalation for future costs. FHU makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or actual costs.
Benefit Cost Analysis
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments 2020-2042
7% discount rate
Total Costs
Project Costs
Present Value of Total Costs
Total Costs
Total Project Benefits
$ 91,955,189
$ 91,955,189
State of Good Repair
Maintenance & ROW Lease/Easement Costs
Residual Value
$ (23.610.563)
$ 15,936,748
Safety
Reduction in Property Damage Only Accidents
Reduction in Injury Accidents
Reduction in Fatal Accidents
Economic Competitiveness
Travel Time Savings - Private Vehicle Travel
Travel Time Savings - Commercial Vehicle Travel
Reduction in Rail Freight Operating Costs
$ 1,060,601
$ 25,029,167
$ 24, 785, 990
$ 59,613,177
$ 10,635,448
$ 2,975,697
Environmental Protection
Emissions Reductions (Excluding Carbon)
Total Benefits
Benefit Cost Ratio
Net Present Value of Entire Project
`Note: Values stated in 20I7$
$ 1,652,767
$ 118,079,031
1.28 :
$ 26,123,842
PlirAFELSBURG
HOLT &
ULLEVIG
connecting & enhancing communsties
MEMORANDUM
TO: Elizabeth Relford, Public Works Deputy Director, Weld County
FROM: Rachel Ackermann, PE; Chris Fasching, PE, PTOE
DATE: July 18th, 2018
SUBJECT: Benefit Cost Analysis to Support the BUILD Grant Application for Rural Centennial
Highway (US 85) Betterments
A benefit -cost assessment (BCA) was conducted for the Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
Project (US 85 Project) as part of the Weld County application to the US Department of
Transportation's (USDOT) 2018 BUILD Grant program. This analysis was conducted in accordance with
the USDOT's Benefit -Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs (June 2018).
The BCA evaluates the costs and benefits of the Build scenario implementing the US 85 Project against
the Baseline scenario under which the project does not occur. This memorandum summarizes the
analysis and assumptions associated with the BCA. A spreadsheet with numerous tabs has been created
in conducting this analysis. The spreadsheet identifies the vast number of factors/assumptions/data and
the original source for this information. Many of the factors/assumptions used in the analysis are called
out in Appendix A of the June 2018 guidance document, but analysis related to rail benefits was based
on other resources, including propriety information provided to by the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
which we are not allowed to share.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The US 85 Project is necessary to reduce a considerable number of highway/railroad conflicts. There are
five roadway components and one rail component that comprise the US 85 Project. Together these
various project components will improve both vehicular and rail efficiency through the corridor.
Road Component 1: 120th Avenue/US 85 Interchange and 124th Avenue Closure — Adams
County
Road Component 2a: WCR 30 Connector Road — Platteville
Road Component 2b: WCR 98 Intersection Improvements — Nunn
Road Component 3: WCR 44/US 85 Grade Separated Intersection & WCR 33 Closure —
Peckham
Road Component 4: Closure of Weld County at -grade Railroad/Roadway Crossings
Rail Component I: Carr Rail Siding Extension
Table I - I provides a high-level matrix overview of the benefits, costs and findings for each of the US 85
project components, as outlined in the June 2018 guidance.
July 18, 2018
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterment — Benefit Cost Analysis
Assumptions
Page 2
Table I -I. I . BCA Executive Summary Matrix
Current
Problem
Status/Baseline
to be
Addressed
&
Change
Baseline
Alternatives
to
or
Types of Impacts
Road
Component
Signalized
intersection at
Build
an
Reduced
driver
delay
1:
major
cross -street
Interchange
at
caused
by congestion and
I 20th
Avenue/US
experiencing
congestion,
120th
Avenue and
rail
activity; reduced
85
Interchange
crashes,
and
railroad
conflicts.
close
the
I 24th
crashes
currently
and
I 24th
Avenue
also
impacts
the
124th
Avenue
occurring at
both
This
Closure
Avenue intersection which
is
intersection
intersection
(including
currently
signalized.
fatalities);
eliminate
traffic/rail
conflicts
at
both
intersections
Road
Component
Side
-street stop
controlled
'
Close
WCR
30 to
Removes a
dangerous rail
2a:
cross -street intersection with
US
85 and
build
a
crossing and
allows
rail
WCR
30
US
85; rail
operations
block
new roadway
operations
to reduce
Connector
Road
this
cross -street and
WCR
32
(WCR
29) to
blockage
of
the
busier
WCR
32.
WCR
32 roadway.
Road
Component
Side
-street stop
controlled
Closure
of
WCR
Reduction
of
crashes
at
2b:
cross -street intersection with
100; add
lanes at
WCR
98 and
at WCR
WCR
98
US 85 at
both
WCR
98 and
the
WCR
98
100; elimination
of
Intersection
WCR
100 I
intersection
traffic/rail
conflict
at WCR
Improvements
100.
Road
Component
Both
roads
are side
-street
Build
a grade
Reduced
driver
delay
3:
stop
controlled
at
US
85: !
separated
along
cross -streets;
WCR
44/US
85
back-up
onto the
rail
line,
intersection at
reduced
injury
crashes,
Grade
Separated
side
-street driver
delay,
WCR
44
and
close
eliminate
traffic/rail
Intersection
&
numerous injury
crashes.
the
WCR
33
conflicts
at
both
WCR
33 Closure
intersection
intersections
Road
Component
Side
-street stop
controlled
Closure
of
at -grade
Elimination
of
traffic/rail
4:
cross -streets with
at -grade
crossings.
conflicts;
allows
more
Closure
of
10
crossings of
rail
line (many
efficient rail
operation
WCR
Crossings
very close
to
US
85)
thereby
reducing
gate -
down
times at
all
crossings throughout
the
corridor
Rail
Component
Current siding
is too short
Extend
length
of
Allows
for more efficient
I: Carr
Rail
Siding
for
efficient
rail
activity j
rail
siding
rail
operation
reducing
gate -down
time at all
crossings in corridor.
July 18, 2018
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterment — Benefit Cost Analysis
Assumptions
Page 3
2 GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS
Discount Rates & Inflation Adjustments
Consistent with the USDOT's Benefit -Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs and in
accordance with OMB Circular A-94, real annual discount rate of 7 percent has been applied for this
analysis.
Project investments are expressed in 2017 dollars. The Bureau of Economic Analysis, National Income and
Product Accounts, Table 1.1.9, "Implicit price Deflators for Gross Domestic Product" (March 2018) has been
used to bring all values to 2017 dollars.
Evaluation Period
The evaluation period included in the overall assessment is 24 years, extending from 2018 to 2042. The
evaluation period begins in the year in which capital expenditures for the US 85 project are scheduled to
begin (2018), plus 20 years of operation upon completion of the construction. The analysis assumes that
construction of the US 85 project begins in 2018 and will continue through the end of 2022. All benefits
and costs are assumed to occur at the end of the year, with benefits beginning to be accrued in 2023.
TRAFFIC VOLUME FORECASTING & TRAVEL
DEMAND MODELING ASSUMPTIONS
The analysis incorporates traffic volumes and travel demand modeling from the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO), the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region
(UFRTPR) and the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) travel demand models as the
basis for developing the Baseline and Build scenario traffic forecasts. Where available, projections have
been extracted from the current planning and design efforts taking place in support of this project.
Travel demand model outputs for 2015 and 2040 were adjusted using available daily count data
completed as part of the project evaluations and traffic count data available on the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) Online Transportation Information System (OTIS). Traffic
volumes for years of 2018-2039 and for years 2041-2042 were estimated using straight line
interpolation.
Annualization Factor
This analysis considers the annualized benefits and costs resulting from the changes to road traffic
volumes and travel times associated with the US 85 Project.
An annualization factor was calculated using historic traffic data from the CDOT OTIS Continuous
Counter on SH 85 N/O CR 108 (Station Id: 000215). Monthly average daily traffic volumes were
evaluated for the 2017 calendar year. October was found to be the most representative of the average
monthly daily traffic volume; daily volumes for the first two weeks in October (October 1, 2017 through
October 14, 2017) were used. This period included two weekends, and a holiday (Columbus Day). The
weekend (Saturdays, Sundays and Columbus Day) volumes were approximately 82 percent of the
weekday (Monday through Friday, excluding Columbus Day) volume. This analysis conservatively
assumed that the average weekend/holiday daily volume represents 65 percent of weekday daily
volumes.
July 18, 2018
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterment — Benefit Cost Analysis
Assumptions
Page 4
As such, an annualization factor of 330 days was used in calculating benefits, reflecting 260 weekday
work -days and 65 percent of the remaining 105 weekends and holidays (260 plus 65% of 105).
Y
Vehicular Delay
Delay calculations have been derived from stopped delay calculations completed by Felsburg Holt &
Ullevig (FHU) and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). The analysis and assumptions have been described
with the associated road component summary below. Stopped delay has been used in this BCA to
calculate travel time savings and idling emission reductions. Some of the information provided by UPRR
is proprietary in nature, and its exact reporting is not provided (just results of its use).
3.2.1 Road Component I: 120th Avenue/US 85 Interchange and
124th Avenue Closure Adams County
Intersection approach stopped delay at the I20th Avenue and 124th Avenue intersections with US 85
were calculated and provided by Atkins for the 2017 and 2040 Baseline scenario AM and PM peak hours
as part of the current US 85 (1-76 to 124th Avenue) NEPA and Preliminary Design Project. The AM and PM
intersection stop delay was calculated as a weighted average of the approach stop delay and volume. The
combined AM and PM peak hour intersection stop delay, together, was assumed to reflect
approximately 40 percent of the total daily delay, so a factor of 2.5 was applied to the sum of the two
AM and PM peak hour delays to estimate daily delay. These two hours in combination generally only
represent 15 to 20 percent of the daily traffic, but because delay increases exponentially as traffic
increases, a 40 percent assumption was used for daily delay calculations.
Atkins also provided 2040 AM and PM peak hour intersection approach delay for the Build scenario
configuration of 120th Avenue and 124th Avenue. The 2017 Build scenario traffic volumes were
estimated using the Baseline scenario growth factor from 2017 to 2040 to back -calculate 2017 Build
scenario volumes from the 2040 Build scenario volumes. FHU completed AM and PM peak hour delay
calculations using the interpolated 2017 Build scenario volumes using Synchro.
Stopped delay for each year within 2018-2039 and within 2041-2042 was estimated using straight line
interpolation. The annual stop -delay for the Baseline and Build scenarios has been calculated using the
annualization factor summarized in 3. I Annualization Factor.
Truck and passenger vehicle delay were differentiated using vehicle classification traffic counts recorded
on Thursday, September 2 I , 2017, that indicated that heavy trucks comprise approximately I I.7 percent
of the total traffic flow in the vicinity of the 120th Avenue and I 24th Avenue intersections with US 85.
3.2.2 Road Component 3: WCR 44/US 85 Grade Separate
Intersection & WCR 33 Closure — Peckham
Intersection approach stopped delay at the WCR 44 and WCR 33 intersections with US 85 were
calculated by FHU for the 2018 and 2040 Baseline scenario AM and PM peak hours. The AM and PM
intersection stop delay was calculated as a weighted average of the approach stop delay and volume. The
combined AM and PM peak hour intersection stop delay was assumed to reflect approximately
40 percent of the total daily delay (see previous section for explanation).
FHU also calculated 2040 AM and PM peak hour intersection approach delay for the Build scenario. The
2017 Build scenario traffic volumes were estimated using the Baseline scenario growth factor from 2018
to 2040 to back -calculate 2018 Build scenario volumes from the 2040 Build scenario volumes. FHU
July 18, 2018
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterment — Benefit Cost Analysis
Assumptions
Page 5
completed AM and PM peak hour delay calculations using the interpolated 2018 Build scenario volumes
using Synchro.
Stopped delay for 2019-2039 and for 2041-2042 years were estimated using straight line interpolation.
The annual stop -delay for the Baseline and Build scenarios has been calculated using the annualization
factor summarized in 3.1 Annualization Factor.
Truck and passenger vehicle delays were differentiated using information available from the CDOT OTIS
system, which indicate that heavy trucks comprise approximately 8 percent of the total traffic flow near
the WCR 44 and WCR 33 intersections with US 85: the cross -street of WCR 44 truck percentage is
even higher and was analyzed accordingly.
3.2.3 Road Component 4: Closure of Weld County Road Crossings &
Roil Component I: Carr Roil Siding Extension
U PRR provided calculations and assumptions for the determination of the vehicular delay experienced
by vehicles crossing the rail. These calculations include the vehicular delay calculations for the
elimination of the at -grade crossings associated with the 120th Avenue interchange and WCR 44 grade
separated intersection projects.
U PRR used information including 2016 and 2035 vehicular crossing volumes, average train length
traveling through the corridor, average train speed, number of trains per day, average blockage per
train, and the total length of gate down time to calculate year 2016 and 2040 Baseline and Build
vehicular delay for all crossing locations that would be affected by the US 85 Project.
The analysis assumed that the crossing closures would result in vehicular rerouting to other crossings,
some of which will be grade -separated, and that crossing delay would be eliminated under the Build
scenario at the closures. The impact of the Carr Rail Siding component is estimated to reduce gate -
down time by 25 percent at the crossings within the corridor due to flexibility in providing running
meets of opposing trains given the road closures and this siding extension. Carr's location is key for the
U PRR, and the shorter rail siding currently in place there is a bottleneck for the US 85 rail line,
negatively impacting all of the roadway crossings within the corridor.
Truck and passenger vehicle delays were differentiated using information available from the CDOT OTIS
system, which indicate that on average heavy trucks comprise approximately 10.5 percent of the total
traffic flow along the portion of US 85 where crossing closures are programmed.
Vehicular crossing delay for the 2017-2039 years and for the 2041-2042 years were estimated using
straight line interpolation. The annual stop -delay for the Baseline and Build scenarios has been calculated
using the annualization factor summarized in 3.1 Annualization Factor.
FREIGHT TRAVEL DEMAND ASSUMPTIONS
Modeling of the freight rail travel demand has been provided by UPRR. This analysis considers the
annualized benefits and costs resulting from faster movement of longer trains resulting in decreased gate
down time along the corridor.
4.1 Annualization Factor
UPRR's freight trains operate 365 days per year throughout the US 85 Project areas. An annualization
factor of 365 days has been applied to freight related travel demand estimates.
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w Total Annual Siding Delay
Train delay has been used in the determination of freight train operating costs savings and emissions
calculations. UPRR used information including corridor train miles, scheduled and average actual speeds,
total train hours, opposing number of trains per day, and historic delay from train meetings to calculate
Baseline and Build train delay savings.
4.2.1 Rail Component 1: Carr Rail Siding Extension
The existing Carr Rail Siding is the shortest siding location on the corridor and is the limiting factor for
the length of trains that can operate on the corridor. UPRR estimates that the Carr Rail Siding
Extension component of the US 85 Project will allow longer trains to operate on the corridor and will
allow them to run 6 fewer trains on the corridor. The UPRR analysis demonstrates that the Carr Rail
Siding Extension will also reduce train delay by increasing train capacity and speeds along the corridor.
The Carr siding is at a critical location for rail operations.
SAFETY - ROAD COMPONENTS
Fatal and injury crashes have been monetized using Guidance on Treatment of the Economic Value of a
Statistical Life in US Department of Transportation Analyses (2016) and consistent with ($2017) unit values
found Table A-1: Value of Reduced Fatalities and Injuries of the USDOT Benefit -Cost Analysis Guidance for
Discretionary Grant Programs (June 2018). The analysis assumes only one fatality per fatal crash in the
absence of detailed crash reports (some fatal crashes may have involved more than one person)
informing the total estimated number of fatally injured persons at a monetized value of $9,600,000 per
fatality. Injury crashes have been monetized using the KABCO value for U — Injured (severity unknown)
of $174,000. The analysis assumed one injury per injury crash in the absence of detailed crash reports as
well, informing the total number of injured persons. Property damage only (PDO) crashes have been
monetized using The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2010 (revised May 2015), Page
12, Table 1-2, Summary of Unit Costs, 2000 2017$ value of $4,252 per vehicle.
5.1 Crash History
5.1.1 Road Component 1: 120th Avenue/US 85 Interchange and
124th Avenue Closure — Adams County
Historic crash data for the 120th Avenue/US 85 and the I24th Avenue/US 85 intersections were
referenced from the US 85 (1-76 to 124t'1 Avenue) NEPA and Preliminary Design Safety Assessment
completed by FHU in January 2018. The historic five-year crash data from July I, 2011 through June 30,
2016 was sourced from CDOT's DiExSys Roadway Safety Systems.
Based on the historic crash data, a per -million entering vehicle intersection crash rate was calculated for
each intersection. The crash rate was then applied annually to the build and no -build scenarios using a
total entering vehicle intersection volumes to project the expected number of crashes under each
scenario.
Historic crash data indicates that on average 2. I2 vehicles were involved in each PDO crash occurring at
the 120th Avenue/US 85 intersection, and 2.05 vehicles per PDO crash at the 124th Avenue/US 85
intersection. For the Build scenario, a weighted average of 2.10 vehicles per PDO crash was used.
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5, 1.2 Road Component 3: WCR 44/US 85 Grade Separated
Intersection & WCR 33 Closure - Peckham
Historic crash data for the WCR 44/US 85 and the WCR 33/US 85 were referenced from the US 85 PEL
Safety Assessment completed by FHU in March 2016 and updated in 2018 with crash data from January I,
2012 through December 31, 2016.
Based on the historic crash data, a per -million entering vehicle intersection crash rate was calculated for
each intersection. The crash rate was then applied annually to the build and no -build scenario of total
entering vehicle intersection volumes to project the expected number of crashes under each scenario.
Historic crash data indicates that on average 1.84 vehicles were involved in each PDO crash occurring at
the WCR 44/US 85 intersection, and 1.67 vehicles per PDO crash at the WCR 33/US 85 intersection.
Road Safety Outcomes
The Build scenario is projected to result in a reduction in the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities
within the US 85 Project area with respect to traffic operation. The comparison (crash reduction) to the
Baseline scenario is shown in Table 5- I .
Table 5-I
Roadway Reduction in Injuries, Fatalities and the Total
Number of Vehicles involved in PDO Crashes (Select
Years 2025-2040; Total is for ALL years)
Fatalities
2025
Injuries
Vehicles involved in PDO Accidents
0.30
17.06
28.90
2030
0.33
18.82
31.77
2035 2040
0.36
20.58
34.64
0.39
22.33
37.51
TOTAL
6.85
393.94
664.12
SAFETY - RAIL COMPONENTS
Crashes involving vehicles and trains have been monetized using values found in the Benefit -Cost
Methodology for Highway -Railway Grade Crossing Safety Protocols as Applied to Transportation Infrastructure
Project Prioritization Processes (2014). Avoided crash values were provided in 2011$ and adjusted to
2017$ using the Implicit price Deflators for Gross Domestic Product. Fatal crashes have been valued at
$4,622,206, injury crashes have been valued at $232,582, and PDO crashes have been valued at $10,953.
The Annual WBAPS 2018 Web Accident Prediction System for Public at -Grade Crossings provides an accident
prediction value that reflects the probability that a collision between a train and a highway vehicle will
occur at the crossing in a year. The system was queried for all 12 crossing locations that will be closed
as a part of the US 85 Project. Table 6- I summarizes the factors used in this BCA from the Annual
WBAPS 2018 Web Accident Prediction System for Public at -Grade Crossings.
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Table 6- I . Rail Crossing Accident Prediction Values
Location
Count
y
Crossing
ID
Predicted
Collisions
Predicted
Fatal
Predicted
Injury
Predicted
PDO
•t
120th
Avenue
804435S
Adams
0.01
1505
0.000000
0.002876
0.008629
124th
Avenue
Adams
804457S
0.016601
0.000000
0.004150
0.012451
WCR 33
Weld
804351W
0.081759
0.007665
0.022995
0.051099
WCR 44
Weld
804352D
0.008610
0.000807
0.002422
0.005381
WCR
104
Weld
804865C
0.008742
0.000820
0.002459
0.005464
WCR 100
Weld
804867R
0.008742
0.000820
0.002459
0.005464
WCR
78
Weld
804859Y
0.008742
0.000820
0.002459
0.005464
WCR
72 I
Weld
804852B
0.036079
0.003382
0.010147
0.022549
WCR
37
Weld
804857K
0.004481
0.000420
0.001260
0.002801
O Street/ WCR 64
Weld
804845R
0.018365
0.001722
0.005165
0.01
1478
WCR 46/35
Weld
804354S
0.007402
0.000694
0.002082
0.004626
WCR 29
Weld
804346A
0.01
1782
0.001
105
0.003314
0.007364
WCR 30
Weld
804338H
0.033667
0.003156
0.009469
0.021042
WCR 2.5
Adams*
804480L
0.007390
0.000000
0.001848
0.005543
*Crossing is classified by FRA as an Adams County crossing: physical location is within Weld County
The Build scenario is projected to result in a reduction in the number of vehicle -train related crashes,
injuries and fatalities within the US 85 Project area in comparison to the Baseline scenario (see
Table 6-2).
Table 6-2,
Rail Related Reduction in PDO crashes, Injuries,
Fatalities (Select Years 2025-2040; Total is for ALL
years)
Fatalities
Injuries
Vehicles involved in PDO Accidents
Annual Crash Reduction
0.0214
0.0731
0.1694
TOTAL
0.47
1.58
3.66
7. STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
7.I Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
Under the Build scenario, it is assumed that there would be additional operations and maintenance costs
associated with the project road and rail components.
In the absence of specific operations and maintenance schedules for the Build scenarios of each project
component, a set percentage of hard infrastructure costs for each component has been assumed to
reflect the additional annual operations and maintenance costs.
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7.1.1 US 85
The BCA includes the cost of maintaining the 75 miles of US 85 4 -lane highway that spans the project
area. The CDOT 3 -year average cost of maintenance of older pavement of $ 14,200 per lane mile was
used in the analysis.
Interchange, Intersection & Road Projects
CDOT's pavement maintenance costs calculations estimate that additional annual operations and
maintenance costs for interchanges are approximately 0.5 percent of hard infrastructure costs. Similarly,
CDOT's pavement maintenance costs calculations estimate that additional annual operations and
maintenance costs for intersections are approximately 0.5 percent of hard infrastructure costs. These
assumptions have been used in the BCA analysis.
7.1.3 Rail Component 1: Carr Rail Siding Extension
This analysis assumes that the additional annual operations and maintenance costs for the Carr Rail
siding project are approximately 0.5 percent of hard infrastructure costs. UPRR will be exclusively
responsible for the siding maintenance upon its completed construction, but the cost is included in the
BCA spreadsheets.
7.2 US 85 — ROW Lease/Permanent Easement
Most of US 85 currently lies within UPRR right-of-way (ROW). CDOT has continually leased the land
from UPRR to maintain the highway. The monthly lease costs of this agreement are $ 12,000. As part of
the US 85 Project, UPRR and CDOT have agreed to establish a permanent easement for a one-time
payment of $29 million to be incurred in 2022. The BCA includes the lease payments in the Base
scenario, and the Build scenario includes the one-time $29 million -dollar payment without any lease
payments. Obtaining the permanent easement provides value in allowing CDOT to continue to keep
highway US 85 and serve the area, a benefit that is extremely difficult to quantify. For this analysis, the
underlying assumption is that the ROW value of $29 M is maintained, and that it is captured in the
analysis as a residual value.
7.3 Residual Value
The state of good repair benefit calculations includes the residual value calculations. The projected
useful lives of the US 85 Project components extend beyond the BCA assessment period. The new
interchange at 120th Avenue has an assumed life of 75 years. The WCR 44 grade separated intersection
also has an assumed life of 75 years. The Carr Rail Siding, WCR 30 and WCR 98 components have an
assumed asset life of 50 years. The non UPRR ROW acquisition and easement costs associated with the
I 20th Avenue interchange and the WCR 44 grade separated intersection have been extracted from the
total project costs for the purposes of distinguishing the residual value of the ROW from the residual
value of the infrastructure project costs. The ROW costs for these components has been included as a
full -valued asset at the end of the benefit period, and these specific ROW costs are considered residual
value, discounted appropriately. This is exactly the method used in assessing the US 85 Permanent
Easement.
This BCA includes the residual value of the various components of the US 85 project components that
have been calculated using the total capital costs of each project component, the remaining service life at
the end of the analysis period, and the ongoing maintenance costs expected to occur outside the analysis
period.
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State of Good Repair - Outcomes
Table 7-1 summarizes the annual estimated O&M costs in 2017$.
Table 7- I , Additional Operations & Maintenance Costs (2023-2042)
Annual
O&M
Total O&M
120th
Avenue Interchange
$336,500
$9,422,000
WCR
30 Connector
Road
$4,500
$126,000
WCR
98 Intersection
Improvements
$11,250
$315,000
WCR
44 (Peckham)
Grade
Separated
Intersection
$157,075
$3,141,500
Carr
Rail
Siding
Extension
$28,125
$618,750
Table 7-2 provides an overview of the transition from US 85 $ 12,000 monthly lease payments to UPRR
(in the years prior to 2022) with a $29.0 million permanent easement agreement cost being incurred in
2022. All subsequent year have costs associated with ROW rights in the US 85 project corridor.
Table 7-2. US 85 Maintenance & ROW Leasing/Easement
(2023-2042) 2017$ (for Select Years)
2020
2022*
2020
2030
2040
Routine
Maintenance
$4,260,000
$4,260,000
$4,260,000
$4,260,000
$4,260,000
Lease
Payments
$144,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
Permanent Easement
$29,000,000
*Note: 2022 is the anticipated year when CDOT will make a one-time payment of $29.0 million to UPRR for a permanent
easement for UPRR ROW along US 85 and will cease executing the $ I 2,000/month ROW lease payments.
Table 7-3 presents the residual value for the components as appropriate. The 120th Avenue
interchange and WCR 44 grade separated intersection project costs exclude ROW. ROW for these
projects and the US 85 Permanent Easement are tabulated separately assuming full value at the end of
the benefit period.
Table 7 3. Valuation of State of Good Repair Residual Value
Total
(less
Costs
ROW)
Useful Life
Post
Maintenance
-Analysis
Residual
Value
120th
Avenue Interchange
$67,036,900
75
$18,844,000
$31,210,219
WCR 30 Connector Road
$ L000.000
50
$130.500
$449,500
Improvements
WCR 98 Intersection
$2,500,000
50
$326,250
$1,123,750
WCR 44 Interchange
$31,820,200
75
$8,796,200
$14,962,883
Carr Rail
Siding
Extension
$5,900,000
50
$815,625
$2,606,375
US 85 Permanent Easement
$29,000,000
ROW for I 20th Interchange
$4,963,100
ROW
Separated
for
Intersection
WCR 44
Grade
$2, 179,800
Total
Value
Remaining at End
of Analysis
$86,495,626
Present Value
at 7%
Discount Rate
$1
5.936.748
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ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS - VEHICULAR
Vehicular travel time savings from the US 85 project have been calculated using the change in vehicular
stopped delay (see 3.2 Vehicular Delay). The US 85 project is projected to result in travel time
savings from increased travel speeds; this has been captured primarily through the delay savings resulting
from the removal of at -grade intersections along US 85 which is the focus of this aspect of the BCA.
Travel time savings have been converted from hours to dollars using the USDOT's Revised Departmental
Guidance on Valuation of Travel Time in Economic Analysis. Passenger vehicle travel has been monetized
using the 2017$ per person -hour value of $14.80 (cited in the June 2018 guidance) for all -purposes. This
weighted average value reflects the typical distribution of local travel by surface modes (95.4 percent
personal, 4.6 percent business) per the guidance and in the absence of local information.
Average vehicle occupancy allows for the estimation of total travel time savings in person -hours. This
analysis assumes an average passenger vehicle occupancy of 1.39, per the Federal Highway Administration
Highway Administration Highway Statistics 2016, Table VM 1 (and cited in the June 2018 guidance).
Travel Time Savings
Reductions in travel times for passenger vehicles have been calculated by multiplying the total annual
passenger vehicle volumes by the corresponding scenario annual stopped delay and then by the assumed
average vehicle occupancy and quantifying the difference between the Baseline and Build scenarios.
Similarly, truck travel time savings have been calculated by multiplying the total annual truck volumes by
the corresponding scenario annual stopped delay and quantifying the difference between the Baseline
and Build scenarios.
Table 8- 1 ,
Annual Reduction in Hours of Stopped Delay (Select
years in 2023-2042; Total for ALL Years)
2025
2030
2035
2040
TOTAL
Passenger Vehicles
Trucks
TOTAL
265,893
34, 173
300,066
367,420
47,254
414,674
468,947
60,335
529,282
570,473
73,416
643,890
8,460,753
1,087,293
9,548,046
ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
RAIL
The Carr Rail Siding Extension and WCR Road Closure components of the US 85 project are projected
to result in more efficient movement of freight throughout the US 85 corridor as demonstrated by
freight rail travel time savings resulting in reduced freight rail operating costs.
9.1 Freight Rail Operating Costs
The reduction in freight rail operating hours was calculated by UPRR. The methodology for calculated
reduction in freight delay can be found in 4.2 Total Annual Siding Delay.
UPRR provided additional information regarding the system wide hours of operation and operating
expenses to calculate an average operating cost per hour. The UPRR reported 6,706,327 total annual
operating hours at an annual cost of $6,041,222,000 in 2015$ in the UPRR Railroad Operating Statistics
report, Page 97, Line 1 1 S. The UPRR average operating cost per hour was calculated to be $928.75 in
2017$.
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9.2 Freight Rail Economic Outcomes
Table 9- I . Reduced Freight Rail Operating Hours (Select Years
Within 2023-2042; total is for ALL Years)
Operating Hours Avoided
2025
376.80
2030
376.80
2035
376.80
2040
376.80
TOTAL
8,021
10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - VEHICULAR
This BCA captures the projected change in idling emissions associated with transportation activities with
and without the US 85 project.
Tailpipe emission factors for idling emissions were calculated using the MOVES20I4 model for Northern
Colorado. Emission factors for 2015 and 2040 were developed. Straight line interpolation was used to
forecast emission factors for interim years.
The emissions reductions associated with this project have been monetized according to the
recommended monetized values as found in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy for MY201 7-MY2025
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (August 2012), page 922, Table V111-16, "Economic Values Used for Benefits
Computations (and cited in the June 2018 guidance). The values have been inflated from 2010 dollars to
2017 dollars using the GDP deflator, consistent with the BCA Guidance.
Because the USDOT does not currently have a recommended value for the damage costs of CO and
CO2, the projected emissions savings for these pollutants have been calculated but not monetized.
I0.1 Environmental Protections - Vehicular Emissions
Outcomes
The reduction in vehicular (from passenger vehicles and commercial trucks) idling emissions have been
calculated using the projection reduction in stopped delay between the Baseline and Build scenarios (see
Table 5- I ). Table 10- I summarizes the avoided idling emissions due to the reduction in passenger
vehicle stopped delay.
Table 10- a . Vehicular Avoided Emissions (Select Years Within 2023-
2042; Total is for ALL Years)
2025
2030
2035
2040
TOTAL
CO (short
tons)
6.17
6.39
5.44
3.3 I
108.28
NOx
(short
tons)
1.05
1.05
0.84
0.41
17.05
PM
10 (short
tons)
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.10
2.01
HC
(metric tons)
I
,590.98
1,993.56
2,281.78
2,458.63
42, 156.80
II. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - RAIL
The reduction in freight rail idling emissions have been calculated using the projection reduction in
freight rail operating hours (See Table 9- I ).
The reduction in rail emissions from freight trains have been calculated using emission rates found in the
US EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Emissions Factors for Locomotives, EPA -420-F-09-025, April
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2009. Emission rates are provided for PM 10, NOx, CO and HC. This BCA analysis that the UPRR uses
Tier 2 line -haul locomotives. Tier 2 locomotives were used to account for locomotives being replaced/
remanufactured throughout the analysis period and adhering to higher emissions standards. The BCA
also conservatively assumed that UPRR uses low horsepower locomotives (3800 HP). The EPA emission
rates (in grams per brake horsepower hour) were converted to emission rates in grams per hour.
Table I I - I summarizes the avoided emissions due to the reduction in freight rail operating hours.
Table I I - i Freight Train Avoided Emissions (2023-2042)
Annual Emission Reductions TOTAL
CO (short tons)
NOx (short tons)
2.02
7.81
PM I O (short tons)
0.28
38.96
150.68
5.48
HC (metric tons)
0.41
7.91
Present Value of Total Costs
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12. BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS RESULTS
Over the 22 -year assessment period, the US 85 project generates approximately $1 18.0 million in total
benefits at the 7 percent discount rate.
The US 85 project has a BCR of 1.28:1 at the 7 percent discount rate.
Table 12-1 summarizes the project benefit generated under both the 7 percent discount rate.
Table 1 2- I . Value of the Reduction in Emissions (2023-2042)
Discounted at 7%
Total Project Costs
TOTAL Costs
$91,955,189
$91,955,189
Total Project Benefits
State of Good Repair
Maintenance & ROW Lease/Easement Costs
Residual Value
($23,6I0,563)
$15,936,748
`Economic Competitiveness
Travel Time Savings - Private Vehicle Travel
Travel Time Savings - Commercial Vehicle Travel
$59,613,177
$10,635,448
Reduction in Rail Freight Operating Costs
$2,975,697
Sustainability
Emissions Reductions (Excluding Carbon)
Safety
$1,652,767
Reduction
in
Property
Damage Only
Accidents
$1,060,601
Reduction
in Injury
Accidents
$25,029, 167
Reduction
in Fatal
Accidents
$24,785,990
$1
18,079,031
TOTAL
Benefits
Benefit Cost Ratio
1.28
: I
Net
Present Value
of
Entire Project
$26,123
842
CORY GARDNER
COLORADO
SUITE SR -354
SENATE RUSSELL OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
(202) 224-5941
The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Unitcd *utcs *cnatc
July 19, 2018
RE: Grant application submitted by Weld County
FY18 BUILD grant
Dear Secretary Chao,
On behalf of Weld County, I write to ask for your full and fair consideration of its Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant proposal.
CCMMITTEFS.
BUDGET
COMMERCE, SCIENCE,
AND TRANSPORTATION
ENERGY AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Weld County, in partnership with Adams County, Colorado Department of Transportation, Union Pacific
Railroad, and local cities in towns, is working to improve the US 85 corridor through the Rural US 85
Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement project. This project aims to enhance both highway and
railroad operations in the region by improving safety, mobility and accessibility for freight, residents and
visitors.
Weld County has requested BUILD grant funding in order to construct a new interchange between US 85
and 120' Avenue, a heavily traveled route to Denver International Airport. This new interchange will
help support current and future development in the region, and improve freight and passenger travel.
Thank you for your full and fair consideration.
Sincerely,
Cory Gardner
United States Senator
MICHAEL F BENNET
C'C)I °RA000
AGRICULTURE. NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY
FINANCE
HEALTH EDUCATION, LABOR.
AND PENSIONS
Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Dear Secretary Chao:
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1 am writing to express my support for the application submitted by Colorado's Centennial Highway (U.S. 85)
Betterments Improvement Project for funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. In partnership with Weld County, Adams
County, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), and local
municipalities, this project provides multi -modal improvements along approximately 75 miles of rail/highway
corridor along U.S. 85. If awarded, the project will enhance highway and railroad operations to improve freight
movement, mobility, accessibility and safety.
U.S. 85 is a major corridor of the Denver Metro and Northern Colorado region, serving numerous communities
and industries that rely heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods and resources. The overall
corridor usage on U.S. 85 has doubled since the 1990s, causing a host of operational and safety issues that
interfere with the movement of goods and people, with projected usage doubling by 2040. These increases will
continue to exacerbate the operational challenges in this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the
highway and railroad, which negatively affect the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the
movement of freight through the region.
This project supports the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight commodities
associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors. The proposal reduces
barriers separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers and supports new commercial and
industrial development. A substantial portion of U.S. 85 is within UPRR right-of-way without a permanent
easement in place. However, as part of this project, the CDOT will acquire a permanent easement from UPRR
for the U.S. 85 highway throughout the corridor, providing a large public benefit by eliminating monthly fees
and penalties for CDOT.
Weld County's Centennial Highway (U.S. 85) Betterments BUILD project provides significant long-term
benefits to the nation's transportation infrastructure, improving the everyday travel of workers, residents and
visitors. I encourage you to give this application for assistance every appropriate consideration consistent with
all applicable laws and regulations. Thank you for your review, and please notify my office of any funds awarded.
Sincerely,
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Michael F. Bennet
United States Senator
KEN BUCK
4TH DISTRICT OF COLORADO
JUDICIARY
SUBCOMMI I -TEE ON IMMIGRATION AND
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July 9, 2018
The Honorable Derek Kan
Under Secretary for Policy
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Under Secretary Kan,
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WASHINGTON, DC 20515
(202) 225-4676
FAx: (202) 225-5870
DISTRICT OFFICE:
900 CASTI F EON Rn SuITF 112
CASTLE Rock, CO 80109
PHONE: (720) 639-9167
FAx: (720) 639-9134
1023 39TH AVE
GREELEY, CO 80634
PHONE: (970) 702-2136
FAx: (970) 702-2951
WEBSITE:
https://buck.house.gov
I write in support of Weld County, Colorado's Rural Centennial Highway (US -85) Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant application to provide necessary multi -modal
improvements to the US -85 corridor. This project will greatly improve safety, enhance highway and
railroad operations, and allow for greater freight movement across northeast Colorado.
The US -85 corridor is a major cog in the region's transportation infrastructure while 120th Avenue serves
as one of the main connecting routes to Denver International Airport. Overall usage of the US -85
corridor has doubled since the 1990s, and is expected to double once again by 2040. This exponential
growth in population and usage has exacerbated several operational and safety issues that negatively
impact the ability to move goods and people across the region.
Weld County will utilize the US -85 BUILD Grant to construct a new interchange at the intersection of US -
85 and 120th Avenue. The new intersection will alleviate numerous safety concerns for all modes of
transportation, including resolving issues stemming from the close physical proximity between the
highway and adjacent railroad tracks. These upgrades will also enhance the region's economic vitality by
streamlining the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets, and
commercial development. Additionally, the newly reconstructed intersection will allow for improved
commute times and will reduce the risk of traffic accidents for Weld County residents.
As such, I urge you to provide full and fair consideration of Weld County's BUILD Grant application to
make much -needed improvements to the US -85 corridor. If you should require further information,
please contact my Senior Legislative Assistant, James Hampson, at James.Hampson@mail.house.gov or
202-225-4676. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
4,4„. ate-ifra
Ken Buck
BUCK.HOUSE.GOV
COLORADO
Department of Transportation
Office of the Exe . e D r t r
2829 West Howard Place, Suite 562
Denver, CO 80204
July 13, 2018
The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary
Office of the Secretary
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary Chao:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has reviewed the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
(BUILD) grant application for the Centennial Highway (US 85) Highway and Rail Corridor Improvements project. This
highway and rail corridor improvement project represents a significant investment in the Denver region's freight mobility,
economic vitality, community livability, safety and travel reliability.
An over capacity rail line and a high volume, truck heavy state highway share the same right-of-way, serving as a regional
backbone transporting material out of the South Platte River Valley north of Denver. Energy, agriculture, and supporting
industries rely on this corridor to serve national demand for these goods. Along the US 85 corridor, the cross -street
locations are major conflict points between commercial vehicles and rail freight, creating delays for each. The numerous
conflict points also create dangerous rail -highway conflicts and reduce freight mobility along the corridor.
The corridor improvements will enhance rail and truck functions along the 50 miles of shared corridor through a series of
rail siding additions, cross -street intersection improvements, and at -grade rail crossing enhancements, including new grade
separ- •ns. These improvements will significantly enhance the corridor and improve region -wide movement of freight.
CDO ully supports this application. Please give your full and fair consideration.
Sinc
Michael
Executive D
2829 West Howard Place, Suite 562, Denver, CO 80204 P 303.757.9201 F 303.757.9656 www.codot.gov
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July 10, 20I8
The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary
U S Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re Weld County, Colorado BUILD Grant Application - Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments
Honorable Secretary Chao
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners would like to express support for the Weld County application under
the DOT's Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program to construct an Interchange at
US 85 and 120th Avenue in Adams County
It should not surprise you that Weld County is working with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT), Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), Commerce City, Brighton,
Thornton, and regional transportation planning agencies to improve US 85 Weld County has been working closely with
CDOT and Union Pacific Railroad on investments to the US 85 corridor these past few years in Weld County By
utilizing these funds to leverage improvements, you are sharing with the nation something that is unique and special to
this region A partnership between the county, CDOT, and UPRR, which can be modeled and implemented all over the
nation
Weld County is the fourth fastest growing Colorado population and ranks third nationwide in job growth Colorado is
facing significant transportation challenges as a result, especially in rural areas Overall corridor usage on US 85 has
doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with the movement of goods and
people, another doubling in usage is projected by 2040 These increases will continue to exacerbate the challenging
issues faced today The opeiational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the highway and
railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the movement of freight
through the region This also has a negative Impact on air quality in the region due to increased emissions
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region and helps alleviate congestion on I-25 north A new
interchange at 120'h Avenue will significantly Improve the safety for all transportation modes serving numerous
communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods and resources This project
will support the economic vitality of the region by providing a direct connection to Denver International Airport and
improving the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels),
and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new
commercial and industrial development Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and
visitors, reducing delays and accidents
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the best Rural Partnership
application in the nation Please let us help you implement this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by
proactively constructing this critical interchange before it's too late
Thank you for your consideration
Sincerely,
arbara Kirkmeyer, Pr Tem
ie A Cozad
c Don Warden
Steve Moreno, Chair
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sean P Conway
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Mike Freeman
UNION
PACIFIC
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BUILDING AMERICA
July 17. 2018
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao
Secretary
U .S Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Weld County BUILD Grant Request - Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments Project
Dear Secretary Chao:
On behalf of Union Pacific Railroad. I am writing in acknowledgement of Weld County's grant application
seeking a 2018 BUILD grant for the Centennial Highway (U.S. 85) Betterments project. Specifically, the
project includes multi -modal improvements to the U.S. 85 corridor, focused on enhancing highway and
railroad operations, to improve safety.. freight movement, mobility and accessibility, through construction
of two grade -separated crossings over Union Pacific main line tracks.
U nion Pacific has an excellent relationship with the public sector entities engaged in this project, including
Adams and Weld Counties. as well as the cities of Brighton. Commerce City and the Colorado
Department of Transportation.
U nion Pacific looks forward to working with our public partners to complete the grade separations
consistent with Union Pacific's design and engineering standards, and safety requirements. In addition,
U nion Pacific is committed to maintaining the rail project improvements in accordance with our
Engineering standards and practices.
Thank you for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely.
Liisa Stark
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
101 North Wacker Drive
Chicago. Illinois 60606
Liisa Lawson Stark
Assistant Vice President
Public Affairs -Northern Region
P 312-777-2002
E Ilstark@upcom
RESOLUTION PROPOSING SUPPORT FOR THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S BUILD GRANT PROPOSAL
No. 2018-57
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation ("US DOT") has announced the Better
Utilizing Investments tk ) Leverage Development, or BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant
program, which \\ III make $1.5 billion available to surface transportation projects nationwide; and
WHEREAS, the BUILD program provides a unique opportunity for the US DOT to invest
in road, rail, transit and port projects, using a rigorous merit -based process to select projects with
exceptional benefits, explore ways to deliver projects faster and save on construction costs, and
make needed i n vestments in our Nation's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing direct federal funding, the BUILD program aims to
increase the total investment by state, local, and private partners; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT") identified the U.S. 85
corridor, including the 120th Avenue interchange, as a potential BUILD grant submittal and is
soliciting funding commitments from local agency partners towards a BUILD grant application to
be submitted by July 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Commerce City ("City") supported the 2(17 submittal of the
INFRA grant to implement this project and continues to work in cooperation with CDOT and other
local agencies on the environmental analysis, and preliminary design of an interchange to be
located at the intersection of 120th Avenue and U.S. 85.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
1. To assist CDOT and other local agency partners with financing the proposed project,
the City supports the proposed grant application and proposes to pledge $7.0 million in
support of the proposed grant application, subject to requirements of appropriation as
provided by law.
2.
The City Council hereby finds and determines that this resolution is and shall be in the
best interest of the residents of the City.
RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 2ND DAY OF JULY 2018.
CITY OF COMMERCE.CITY
Sean Ford. Mayor
ATTEST:
Lulu -t! J. Bauer ' MC, City
Commissioners' Office
www adcogov org
ADAMS COUNTY
July 9, 2018
: G O I OOR A,D Oe,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D C 20590
4430 South Adams County Parkway
5th Floor, Suite C5000A
Brighton, CO 80601-8204
PHONE 720 523 6100
FAX 720 523 6045
Re. Adams County Letter of Support and Funding Commitment for the "The Centennial
Highway (US 85) Betterments Improvement Project"— BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee
Adams County is working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), regional planning
agencies, and the neighboring communities to improve highway operations and enhance railroad
operations along US 85 To that end, we aie pleased to provide this letter of financial support of $7
million, subject to annual appropriation, foi Weld County's BUILD Grant application for The Centennial
Highway (US 85) Betterments Improvement Project (Project).
The US 85 corndor is the transportation backbone serving 15 communities and industries that rely heavily
upon the highway and railway to deliver goods and resources Improvements are needed to support the
economic vitality of the region, accommodate the movement of freight commodities associated with the
energy (renewable energy, as well as fossil fuel resources) and the agriculture sectors, as well as the
everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors The operational issues of this corridor, caused by the
minimal distance between the highway and railroad, has negatively impacted the corridor's safety,
capacity, and emissions with respect to the movement of freight through the region Additionally, overall
corridor usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s, with another doubling in usage projected by 2040
These critical factors will only continue to intensify the challenging issues we face along the corridor
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to
ensure your Program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development of America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial package
This is the best Rural Partnership application in the nation Please let us help you implement this
significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by constructing this critical interchange before it is too
late
Sincerely,
Mary Hod , Chair
Eva J Henry
DISTRICT I
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Charles "Chaz" Tedesco
DISTRICT 2
Erik Hansen
DISTRICT 3
Steve O'Donsio
DISTRICT 4
Mary Hodge
DISTRICT 5
Brighton
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
City of Brighton
500 South 4' Avenue
Brighton. CO 80601
303-655-2000 Office
www.brightonco.gov
Re: Re: City of Brighton Letter of Support and Funding Commitment for the "The Centennial
Highway (US 85) Betterments Improvement Project" — BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The City of Brighton fully supports the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement
Project BUILD application to provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85
corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and railroad operations to improve safety,
freight movement, mobility, and accessibility. To that end, we are pleased to provide this letter of
financial support of $3 million, subject to annual appropriation, for Weld County's BUILD Grant
application for The Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments Improvement Project (Project).
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120`h Avenue being a major
connector to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for
all transportation modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the
highway and railway to deliver goods and resources. This project will support the economic vitality
of the region by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy
markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market
workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development.
Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays
and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado.
Overall corridor usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and
safety issues that interfere with the movement of goods and people; another doubling in usage is
projected by 2040. These increases will continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today.
The operational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the highway and
railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the
movement of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region
due to increased emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right
project to ensure your program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development of America's transportation infrastructure, which is
Brighton
City of Brighton
500 South 4'• Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
303-655-2000 Office
www.brightonco.gov
evidenced by our financial package. This is the best Rural Partnership application in the nation.
Please let us help you implement this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by
constructing this critical interchange before it is too late.
Sincerely,
ON
Philip Rodriguez
City Manager
.
UPPER FRONT RANGE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING REGION
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
LARJMER
WELD
MORGAN
The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Weld County, Colorado BUILD Grant Application — Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Improvements
Honorable Secretary Chao:
The Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region (UFR TPR) has been working with the Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, Union Pacific Railroad, Commerce City, Brighton, and
Thornton to improve US 85. The UFR TPR fully supports the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments
Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85
corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement,
mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the Upper Front Range region as well as a major congestion
reliever for Interstate 25. An interchange at 120th Avenue significantly improves the safety for all transportation
modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods
and resources. This project will support the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight
commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce
barriers separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial
development. Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and
accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado. Overall corridor usage
on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with the movement
of goods and people; another doubling in usage is projected by 2040. These increases will continue to exacerbate the
challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the
highway and railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the
movement of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region due to increased
emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure your
program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development of
America's transportation infrastructure. This is the best Rural Partnership application in the nation. Please let us
help you implement this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by constructing this critical interchange
before it's too late.
Sincerely
Barb ra ' irkmeyer, Chair
LA RIMER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER TOM DONNELLY
MARK PETERSON, P.E., ENGINEERING
(970) 498-7002
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONER BARBARA KIRKMF.YER
ELIZABETH RELFORD, PUBLIC WORKS
(970) 356-4000, EXT 3748
MORGAN COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MARK ARNDT
RICHARD EARLY, ASPHALT & BRIDGE
(970) 542-3500
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July 10, 2018
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The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary Chao:
Executive Committee
Herb Atchison, Chair
Bob Fifer, Vice Chair
John Diak. Secretary
Ashley Stolzmann. Treasurer
Bob Roth. Immediate Past Chair
Douglas W. Rex. Executive Director
On behalf of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), I am pleased to offer this letter of support
for the Weld County Centennial Highway Betterments project application for funding under the 2018 Better
Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program.
DRCOG supports the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application to
provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing
highway and railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is a key transportation corridor in the greater Denver region, with 120th Avenue being a major
connector to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all
transportation modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and
adjacent railway to deliver goods and resources into and out of the region. This project will support the economic
vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy
markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market workforces
from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development. Additionally, it will improve
the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado. Overall corridor
usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with
the movement of goods and people — and another doubling in usage is projected by 2040. These increases will
continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of this corridor caused by the
minimal distance between the highway and railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and
mobility with respect to the movement of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air
quality in the region due to increased emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure
your program will make significant, long-term impacts to America's transportation infrastructure, which is
evidenced by the project's financial package.
Sincerely,
Dougl. s W. Rex
Executive Director
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The Town of Gilcrest has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad, Commerce City, Brighton, and
Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and neighboring communities to improve US 85. The Mayor
and Board of Trustees fully supports the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD
application to provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on
enhancing highway and railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120th Avenue being a major connector to
Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all transportation modes
serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods and
resources. This project will support the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight
commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce
barriers separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial and
industrial development. Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing
delays and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado. Overall corridor
usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with the
movement of goods and people; another doubling in usage is projected by 2040. These increases will continue to
exacerbate the challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal
distance between the highway and railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility
with respect to the movement of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the
region due to increased emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure your
program will make significant/ long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development of
America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial package. This is the best Rural
Partnership application in the nation. Please let us help you implement this significant Safety, Freight and
Highway Project by constructing this critical interchange before it's too late.
Town of Gilcrest, CO
cc:
Gilcrest Board of Trustees
Weld County Commissioners
City ct
Greeley
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The City of Greeley has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad, Commerce
City, Brighton, and Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and neighboring communities to
improve US 85. The City of Greeley fully supports the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments
Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85
corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and railroad operations to improve safety, freight
movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120`h Avenue being a major connector to
Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all transportation modes
serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods
and resources. This project will support the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of
freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors,
reduce barriers separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial
and industrial development. Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors,
reducing delays and accidents.
Overall corridor usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that
interfere with the movement of goods and people; another doubling in usage is projected by 2040. These
increases will continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of this corridor
caused by the minimal distance between the highway and railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's
safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the movement of freight through the region. This also has a
negative impact on air quality in the region due to increased emissions. Weld County's Rural Centennial
Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure your program will make
significant, long-term impacts to America's transportation infrastructure.
Sincerely,
JGates, Mayor
of Greeley
Mayor's Office • 1000 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 • (970) 350-9772 Fax (970) 350-9828
We promise to preserve and improve the quality of life for Greeley through timely, courteous and cost-effective service.
dl}ji. City of
�'e Thornton
Civic Center
9500 Civic Center Drive
Thornton, Colorado 80229
July 11. 2018
BUILD Selection Committee
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20509
RE. US 85 (Colorado) BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
Office of the Mayor and City Council
303-538-7200
FAX 303-538-7562
www cityofthornton net
I am writing you on behalf of Thornton City Council in support of the US 85 (Colorado) BUILD
Grant application. The application proposes to construct a new interchange, replacing an
at -grade intersection at 120th Avenue and US 85 by elevating 120m Avenue over US 85 and
the Union Pacific Railroad.
The proposed interchange at 120th Avenue and US 85 not only benefit the area of the
project, but the entire corridor into the Denver metro area. These improvements will provide
better access to businesses, education, and the Denver International Airport. It will allow
for improved movement of goods and services by rail and truck, will reduce congestion and
increase safety at the most congested portion of the US 85 corridor.
The US 85 northern improvements proposed in the grant application will provide an
improved alternative and relieve congestion on 1-25 Therefore, this project benefits the
entire region.
The City of Thornton supports the US 85 (Colorado) BUILD Grant application to provide
needed congestion relief and improved freight movement to a rapidly growing region.
Sincerely
Heidi Williams, Mayor
cc: Thornton City Council
Incorporated 1892
223 1st Street
EATON CO 80615
970.454.3338
Fax: 970.454.3339
www.eatonco.org
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
Town of Eaton has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad,
Commerce City, Brighton, and Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and neighboring
communities to improve US 85. We fully support the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments
Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the
US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and railroad operations to improve safety,
freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120th Avenue being a major
connector to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all
transportation modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway
and railway to deliver goods and resources. This project will support the economic vitality of the region
by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets
(renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market workforces
from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development. Additionally, it will
improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and accidents.
fully support the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application
to provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on
enhancing highway and railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and
accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120th Avenue being a major
connector to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all
transportation modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway
and railway to deliver goods and resources. This project will support the economic vitality of the region
by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets
(renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market workforces
from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development. Additionally, it will
improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and accidents,
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado Overall
corridor usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that
interfere with the movement of goods and people, another doubling in usage is projected by 2040
These increases will continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today The operational issues of
this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the highway and railroad have negatively
impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the movement of freight through
the region This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region due to increased emissions
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to
ensure your program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to
Leverage Development of America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial
package This is the best Rural Partnership application in the nation Please let us help you implement
this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by constructing this critical interchange before it's
too late
Sincerely,
Mayor Kevin Ross
ea Evans, Colorado
fill of
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The City of Evans has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific
Railroad, Commerce City, Brighton, and Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and
neighboring communities to improve US 85. The City of Evans fully supports the Rural US ES
Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the much -
needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing
highway and railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120th Avenue being a major
connector to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety
for all transportation modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon
the highway and railway to deliver goods and resources. This project will support the economic
vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with
agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers
separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial
and industrial development. Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents,
and visitors, reducing delays and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado.
Overall corridor usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and
safety issues that interfere with the movement of goods and people; another doubling in usage is
projected by 2040. These increases will continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today.
The operational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the highway and
railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the
movement of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region
due to increased emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project
to ensure your program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to
Leverage Development of America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our
financial package. This is the best Rural Partnership application in the nation. Please let us help you
implement this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by constructing this critical
interchange before it's too late.
Sincerely,
Fred Starr
Public Works and Community Development Director
City of Evans Colorado
TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE
Adrienne Sandoval, Mayor
400 Grand Avenue, Platteville, Colorado 80651
970.785.2245 (o) - 970.785.2476 (f)
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The Town of Platteville has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad, Commerce City, Brighton, and
Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and neighboring communities to improve US 85. The Town of
Platteville fully supports the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application to
provide the much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway
and railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120'h Avenue being a major connector to Denver
International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all transportation modes serving numerous
communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods and resources. This project
will support the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with
agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market
workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development. Additionally, it will
improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado. Overall corridor usage on
US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with the movement of
goods and people; another doubling in usage is projected by 2040. These increases will continue to exacerbate the
challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the
highway and railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the movement
of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region due to increased emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure your
program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development of America's
transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial package. This is the best Rural Partnership application
in the nation. Please let us help you implement this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by constructing this
critical interchange before it's too late.
Sincerely,
Adrienne Sandoval,ayor of Platteville
CITY OF
Mayor/Council
130 S. McKinley Avenue Phone: 303.857.6694
Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Fax: 303.857.0351
www.fortlupton.orq
COME PAINT YOUR FUTURE WITH US
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SF
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee.
The City of Fort Lupton has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific
Railroad, Commerce City, Brighton, and Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and
neighboring communities to improve US 85. The City of Fort Lupton fully supports the Rural US 85
Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the much -needed
multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and
railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120' Avenue being a major
connector to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all
transportation modes serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway
and railway to deliver goods and resources. This project will support the economic vitality of the region
by improving the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets
(renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating farm -to -market workforces
from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development. Additionally, it will
improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado. Overall
corridor usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that
interfere with the movement of goods and people; another doubling in usage is projected by 2040.
These increases will continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of
this corridor caused by the minimal distance between the highway and railroad have negatively
impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect to the movement of freight through
the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region due to increased emissions.
United States Department of Transportation
July 12, 2018
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Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to
ensure your program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to
Leverage Development of America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial
package. This is the best Rural Partnership application in the nation. Please let us help you implement
this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by constructing this critical interchange before it's
too late.
Sincerely,
Zo Stieber
Mayor
July 12, 2018
%oft 4-da Salk edemas/
128 N. SECOND ST LASALLE, CO 80645
(970) 284-6931 FAX (970) 284-6983
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
TOWN HALL
Re: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The Town of LaSalle has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad, Commerce City, Brighton, and
Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and neighboring communities to improve US 85. We fully
support the Rural US 85 Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the
much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and
railroad operations to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility.
The US 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120th Avenue being a major connector to Denver
International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all transportation modes serving
numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to deliver goods and resources.
This project will support the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of freight commodities
associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors, reduce barriers separating
farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial and industrial development.
Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors, reducing delays and accidents.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest in Colorado. Overall corridor usage
on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with the
movement of goods and people; another doubling in usage is projected by 2040. These increases will continue to
exacerbate the challenging issues faced today. The operational issues of this corridor caused by the minimal distance
between the highway and railroad have negatively impacted the corridor's safety, capacity, and mobility with respect
to the movement of freight through the region. This also has a negative impact on air quality in the region due to
increased emissions.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure your
program will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development of
America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial package. This is the best Rural Partnership
application in the nation. Please let us help you implement this significant Safety, Freight and Highway Project by
constructing this critical interchange before it's too late.
Sinter ly,
Andrew J. Ma
z Ma
yor ,
July 12, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant Application
Dear Selection Committee
The Town of Nunn Board of Trustees has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Weld County, Adams County, the Union Pacific Railroad,
Commerce City, Brighton, and Thornton, regional transportation planning agencies, and neighboring
communities to improve US 85 We, the Town of Nunn Board of Trustees, fully support the Rural US 85
Centennial Highway Betterments Improvement Project BUILD application to provide the much -needed multi -
modal improvements to the US 85 corridor, specifically focused on enhancing highway and railroad operations
to improve safety, freight movement, mobility, and accessibility
The US 85 comdor is the transportation backbone of the region with 120th Avenue being a major connector to
Denver International Airport A new interchange significantly improves the safety for all transportation modes
serving numerous communities and industries relying heavily upon the highway and railway to dehver goods
and resources This project will support the economic vitality of the region by improving the movement of
freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy markets (renewable and fossil fuels), and other sectors,
reduce bamers separating farm -to -market workforces from employment centers, and support new commercial
and mdustnal development Additionally, it will improve the everyday travel of workers, residents, and visitors,
reducing delays and accidents
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas m the nation and the fastest in Colorado Overall comdor
usage on US 85 has doubled since the 1990s causing a host of operational and safety issues that interfere with
the movement of goods and people, another doubling in usage is projected by 2040 These increases will
continue to exacerbate the challenging issues faced today The operational issues of this corridor caused by the
minimal distance between the highway and railroad have negatively impacted the comdor's safety, capacity,
and mobility with respect to the movement of freight through the region This also has a negative impact on air
quality in the region due to increased emissions
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to ensure
your prop -am will make significant, long-term impacts to Better Utihzmg Investments to Leverage
Development of America's transportation infrastructure, which is evidenced by our financial package This is
the best Rural Partnership application in the nation Please let us help you implement this significant Safety,
Freight and Highway Project by constructing this critical interchange before it's too late
Sine
Mayor, Town of Nunn Board of Trustee
•
:METRD N❑RTH
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
•
July 6, 2018
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
ATTN: BUILD Selection Committee
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Support of Colorado's Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments - BUILD Grant
Application
Dear Selection Committee:
The Metro North Chamber of Commerce represents the business interests of more than 550 businesses
and their 125,000 employees located in twelve municipalities in the north metro area of Denver,
Colorado. Our organization strongly supports the Rural US 85 - Centennial Highway Betterments
BUILD grant application, which provides much -needed multi -modal improvements to the US 85
corridor.
This grant represents 25+ years of public and private partnership among Weld and Adams Counties, the
cities of Brighton, Commerce City, and Thornton, the Union Pacific Railroad, the Colorado Department
of Transportation, and Federal Highway Administration, to improve freight reliability and economic
growth.
Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the fastest growing in Colorado.
Since the 1990s, usage of the U.S. 85 corridor has doubled, causing operational and safety issues that
interfere with the movement of goods and people. Another doubling in usage is projected by 2040, which
will compound the challenges further.
The US 85 Project will improve the movement of freight commodities associated with agriculture, energy
markets, and other sectors, supporting economic vitality by reducing farm -to -market workforce barriers,
improving freight reliability, connecting employment centers and supporting new commercial and
industrial development. The project also will improve the everyday commute of workers, residents, and
visitors, reducing travel delays and accidents.
The U.S. 85 corridor is the transportation backbone of the region; 120`'' Avenue is a major arterial
connection to Denver International Airport. A new interchange significantly improves safety for all
transportation modes, serving numerous communities and industries that heavily rely on the highway and
railway corridor to deliver goods and resources.
Weld County's Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments BUILD application is the right project to
ensure the U.S. Department of Transportation makes significant, long-term impacts to Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development of America's transportation infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Gregg Moss
President and CEO
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
OMB Number 4040-0004
Expiration Date 12/31/2019
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
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Weld County
5a Federal Entity Identifier
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State Use Only
6 Date Received by
7 State Application Identifier
State
8 APPLICANT INFORMATION
* a Legal Name
Weld, County of
' b Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EINfTIN)
* c Organizational DUNS
84-6000813
0757579550000
d Address
' Street1
Street2
* City
County/Pansh
' State
Province
* Country
* Zip / Postal Code
1150 O Street
PO BOX 758
Greeley
Weld
CO Colorado
USA UNITED STATES
[80631-1117
e Organizational Unit
Department Name
Division Name
Weld County Public Works
Engineering
f Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application
Prefix
Middle Name
' Last Name
Suffix
Mrs
' First Name
Elizabeth
A
Relford
1
Title Public Works Deputy Director
Organizational Affiliation
County Government
' Telephone Number
970-400-3748 Fax Number 970-304-6496
'Email erelford@weldgov corn
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* Other (specify)
* 10 Name of Federal Agency
Department of Transportation
11 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
I20 933
CFDA Title
National Infrastructure Investments
' 12 Funding Opportunity Number
DTOS59-18-RA-BUILD1
* Tdle
FY 2018 National Infrastructure Investments
13 Competition Identification Number
BUILD1-FY18
Title
FY18 BUILD GRANT
14 Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc )
CentennialHighway_Areas_Affected_Map pdf
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' 15 Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
Construct highway and rail safety improvements for two new grade separated intersections on US 85
at CR 44 (Weld County) and 120th Avenue (Adams County)
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Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
16 Congressional Dtstncts Of
' a Applicant
CO -004
b Program/Project
CO -007
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17 Proposed Project
a Start Date
09/10/2018
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18 Estimated Funding ($)
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d Local
• e Other
' f Program Income
•g TOTAL
24,500,000 00
4,960,000 00
79,000,000 00
17,000,000 00
5,900,000 00
18,000,000 00
149,360,000 00
* 19 Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
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herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge I also provide the required assurances" and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties (U S Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
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•• The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions
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Prefix
Middle Name
• Last Name
Suffix
• Title
Mr
• First Name
Steve
Moreno
Board of County Commissioners Chair
• Telephone Number
970-400-4200
Fax Number
970-304-6496
' Email
smoreno@weldgov coin
• Signature of Authorized Representative
Completed by Grants gov upon submission
• Date Signed
Completed by Grants gov upon submission
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Workspace ID WS00180822 Funding Opportunity Number DTOS59-18-RA-BUILD1
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Expiration Date 01/31/2019
BUDGET INFORMATION - Construction Programs
NOTE Certain Federal assistance programs require additional computations to amve at the Federal share of project costs eligible for participation If such is the case, you will be notified
COST CLASSIFICATION
a Total Cost
b Costs Not Allowable
for Participation
c Total Allowable Costs
(Columns a -b)
1 Administrative and legal expenses
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$
$
$
2 Land, structures, rights -of -way, appraisals, etc
$ 56,160, 000 00
$
$ 56,160, 000 00
3 Relocation expenses and payments
$ 2,315,000 00
$
$ 2,315,000 00
4 Architectural and engineering fees
$ 25, 010, 000 00
$
$ 25, 010, 000 00
5 Other architectural and engineering fees
$
$ l
$
6 Project inspection fees
$
$
$
7 Site work
$ 16,510,000 00
$
$ 16,510,000 00
8 Demolition and removal
$ 8,300,000 00
$
$ 8,300,000 00
9 Construction
$ 23, 655, 000 00
$
$ 23, 655, 000 00
10 Equipment
$ 600,000 00
$
$ 600,000 00
11 Miscellaneous
$ 3,350,000 00
$
$ 3,350,000 00
12 SUBTOTAL (sum of fines 1-11)
$ 135, 900, 000 00
$
$ 135, 900, 000 00
13 Contingencies
$ 13, 460, 000 00
$
$ 13, 460, 000 00
14 SUBTOTAL
$ 149, 360, 000 00
$
$ 149, 360, 000 00
15 Project (program) income
$
$
$
16 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS (subtract #15 from #14)
$ 149, 360, 000 00
$
$ 149, 360, 000 00
FEDERAL FUNDING
17 Federal assistance requested, calculate as follows
(Consult Federal agency for Federal percentage share ) Enter eligible costs from line
16c Multiply X 17 %
$ 25, 391, 200 00
Enter the resulting Federal share
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Workspace ID WS00180822 Funding Opportunity Number DTOS59-18-RA-BUILD1
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Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
be the same title used in the Grants.gov SF -424 submission, as
well as the application narrative.
Project Description
Construct highway and rail safety improvements for two new grade separated intersections on US 85
at CR 44 (Weld County) and 120th Avenue (Adams County).
Describe the project in plain English terms that would be
generally understood by the public, using no more than 100
words. For example, "The project will replace the existing bridge
over the W river on lnterstate-X between the cities of Y and Z" or
"the BUILD Grant will fund construction activities for streetcar
service from location X to location Y." Please do not describe the
project's benefits, background, or alignment with the selection
criteria in this description field.
Urban/Rural
Rural
Identify whether the project is located in a rural or Urbanized
Area (UA), using the drop -down menu, according to the 2010
Census Urban Area designation. Updated lists of UAs are
available on the Census Bureau website at
http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dclUmap/UAUC RefMap/ua
Z. Urban Clusters (UCs) are rural areas for the purposes of the
BUILD Discretionary Grants program. For more information on
urban and rural designations, refer to Section C.3.ii of the Notice
of Funding Opportunity for the BUILD Discretionary Grants
program.
Urbanized Area
N/A
If you have identified the project as located in a 2010 Census
designated Urbanized Area, please provide the name of the
Urbanized Area. If you have identified the project as located in a
rural area, please type "N/A."
Project Type
Road - Road/Rail Crossing
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that most closely aligns with your project from the choices in
the drop -down menu. See the "Project Types" tab in this file for
further information and project type definitions. If the drop -
down does not appear, please type in your "Primary"project
type.
Primary Project Location Zip
Code
80645
Identify the 5 -digit zip code of the project location. If the project
is located in multiple zip codes, please identify the most centrally
located zip code.
Project Previously Submitted?
Ni
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BUILD/TIGER round, and if so, whether it was submitted more
than once, using the drop -down menu.
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N :
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BUILD/TIGER funding, and if so, whether that funding was
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program of projects consists of independent projects that
address the same transportation challenge and whose combined
benefits, including funding efficiency, are greater than if the
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E.1.i.h. of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the BUILD
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Opportunity for the BUILD Discretionary Grants program.
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of BUILD applications that will be submitted as part of this
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descriptive title for the Program. This should be different than
the Project Name above and will need to be the same title used
across all projects within this Program of Projects. Leave blank if
this application is not part of a Program of Projects.
BUILD Request
$24 500 000
Enter the total amount of funds requested for this project from
BUILD in this application. [Maximum entry $25,000,000. There is
no minimum entry for projects applying strictly for a planning
grant; however, for any applications resulting in the completion
of construction activities, the minimum urban entry is
$5,000,000 and the minimum rural entry is $1,000,000]
Total Project Cost
$149 400 000
Enter the total cost of the project. This should be equal to the
sum of Total Federal Funding and Total Non -Federal Funding.
Total Federal Funding
$42.500 000
Enter the amount of funds committed to the project from ALL
federal sources including the proposed BUILD amount. (There is
no minimum entry for projects applying strictly for a planning
grant: however, for any applications resulting in the completion
of construction activities, the minimum urban entry is
$5,000,000 and the minimum rural entry is $1,000,000]
BUILD 2018 Project Information - Please complete all fields.
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Total Non Federal Funding
$106 900 000
Enter the amount of funds committed to the project from non -
federal sources.
Tribal Government?
No
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federally recognized tribal government.
Tribal Benefits?
N,A
If the applicant is not a federally recognized tribal government, is
the project located on tribal land? And if not, does it have direct
tribal benefits? Answer using the drop -down menu.
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Applicant DUNS: 07-575-7955
Submitter's Name: Elizabeth A Relford
CFDA Number: 20.933
CFDA Description: National Infrastructure Investments
Funding Opportunity DTOS59-18-RA-BUILD/
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GRANT12681216
FY 2018 National Infrastructure Investments
Department of Transportation
Rural Centennial Highway (US 85) Betterments
Jul 19, 2018 05:39:21 PM EDT
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