HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-23 IGA with CDOT for I70 Underpass AgreementRESOLUTION NO. 23
Series of 2015
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (THE
"IGA") BETWEEN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1-70 VAIL
UNDERPASS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State
of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter");
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council")
have been duly elected and qualified;
WHEREAS, the Town desires to partner with the Colorado Department of
Transportation ("CDOT") to construct the 1-70 Vail Underpass (the "Project");
WHEREAS, the Project, located at approximately halfway between the main
and west Vail exists, will connect the north and south Frontage Roads and improve
pedestrian and vehicular circulation throughout the Town;
WHEREAS, the Council's approval of Resolution No. 2 3, Series 2015, is
required to enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Council hereby approves the IGA and authorizes the
Town Manager to enter into the IGA with CDOT on behalf of the Town in
substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form
approved by the Town Attorney.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
INTRODUCED PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town o) Vail held this 21 day of July, 20-15.
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PROJECT: STA 0702-327 (19094)
REGION: # 3 (WMA)
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is executed this day of
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20, by and between the
State of Colorado, for the use and benefit of the Colorado Department of Transportation (State or
CDOT) and Town of Vail, 75 South Frontage Road West, Vail, Colorado, 81657, (City or Local
Agency) CDOT Vendor #: 2000003, and the State and the Local Agency together shall be referred to
as the "Parties."
RECITALS
1. Required approval, clearance and coordination have been accomplished from and with appropriate
agencies.
2. Section 43-2-102 and 103, C.R.S require the State to maintain state highways (including
where such highways extend through a city or an incorporated town), and 43-2-135 describes
certain specific responsibilities of the State and affected local entities (respectively) with respect
to state highways that are also part of a local street system;
3. Governor John Hickenlooper and Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director
Don Hunt announced on December 14, 2012, the Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and
Partnerships (RAMP) program to accelerate completion of transportation projects.
4. The Local Agency submitted an application (Application) to CDOT for approval by the
Colorado Department of Transportation Commission to participate in the RAMP program.
5. The Colorado Department of Transportation Commission adopted Resolution TC -3106 on
October 17, 2013 approving the list of projects shown in the document entitled "RAMP
Partnership and Operations Projects — Preliminary Recommendations 10/16/2013 (Projects
List)."
6. Pursuant to the Application under RAMP program, the Local Agency has made funds
available for project STA 0702-327(19094), which shall consist of improvements to a multi-
modal connectivity between north and south sides of I-70 within the Town of Vail, referred to as
the "Project", and the Local Agency shall contribute funding towards the Project (Contribution).
The work will be performed in the Town of Vail, Colorado, as described in Exhibit A. Exhibit
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A is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as herein set forth.
7. The Local Agency has budgeted funds and desires to provide its Contribution for the Project.
8. The Local Agency has estimated the Contribution and is prepared to provide the funding required
for its Contribution toward the Project, as evidenced by appropriate ordinances or resolutions duly
passed and adopted by the authorized representatives of the Local Agency, which authorizes the
Local Agency to enter into this agreement and to expend funds in support of the Project.
9. This agreement is executed under the authority of §§ 29-1-203, 43-1-110; 43-1-116,43-2-101(4)(c)
and 43-2-144, C.R.S.
10. The parties hereto desire to agree upon the division of responsibilities with regard to the Project.
THE PARTIES NOW AGREE THAT:
Section 1. Scope of Work
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The Project under this agreement shall consist of improvements to a multi -modal connectivity
between north and south sides of I-70 within the Town of Vail, and the Local Agency shall provide its
Contribution toward the Project, in the Town of Vail, Colorado, as described in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Order of Precedence
In the event of conflicts or inconsistencies between this agreement and its exhibits, such conflicts or
inconsistencies shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
1. This agreement
2. Exhibit A (Scope of Work)
Section 3. Term
This agreement shall be effective upon approval of the CDOT Chief Engineer or designee. The term
of this agreement shall continue through the completion and final acceptance of the Project by the
State, FHWA and the Local Agency.
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Section 4. Project Funding Provisions
A. The Local Agency has estimated the total cost of the Contribution and is prepared to provide its
funding, as evidenced by an the signing of this agreement, which expressly authorizes the Local Agency
the authority to expend its Contribution toward the Project.
B. The Contribution is estimated to be $7,260,000.00.
ROW, Utility and Construction Phases
Local Agency Contribution $7,260,000.00
The Local Agency has contributed approximately $1,470,000 (of which $200,000 was in-kind staff
services) through a separate agreement for the Design Phase of Project STA 0702-327 (19094). The
Local Agency total project commitment for Project STA 0702-327 (19094) is $8,730,000.00.
C. Should the project receive construction, utility, and/or right of way total expenditures less than
the estimated amount, the Local Agency Contribution will be lowered according by percentage based
on the funding amounts shown in the Application. For this agreement the percentages are 71% for
Ramp Funding and 29% Local Agency Contribution.
Section 5. Changes in Project Costs
CDOT and the Local Agency Partner will assess at the Final Office Review (FOR) the project budget
to be contracted. Changes to the Project may trigger a revision to Exhibit A as well as the project
Contribution. On a CDOT administered project, any cost increase discovered after the FOR will be
the responsibility of CDOT, with the exception of the addition of a `Betterment", which will be at
the request and the responsibility of the Local Agency. A betterment (Betterment) is defined as any
substantive project change suggested by the Local Agency subsequent to the FOR. The determination
of whether the change is minor or substantive shall be at the discretion of the CDOT Project
Manager. Any Project cost increase subsequent to the FOR, that is not a result of a Betterment, shall
be unilaterally administered by the State without amending this agreement.
After the FOR, any cost savings, regardless of who is administering the project, or when the cost
savings occurs, will be prorated according to the percentages shown in Section 4.
Section 6. Project Payment Provisions
A. The Local Agency will reimburse the State for incurred costs relative to the project following the
Local Agency's review and approval of such charges, subject to the terms and conditions of this
agreement.
B. If the Local Agency is to be billed for CDOT incurred costs, the billing procedure shall be as
follows:
1. Upon receipt of each bill from the State, the Local Agency will remit to the State the
amount billed no later than 60 days after receipt of each bill. Should the Local
Agency fail to pay moneys due the State within 60 days of demand or within such
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B. The total Local Agency funding commitment for Project STA 0702-327 (19094) is $8,730,000.00. The
distribution between phases is approximately:
ROW, Utility and Construction Phases $6,985,000.00
Design Phase $1,745,000.00*
The exact distribution between phases will be determined as the Design Phase completes. Local agency
will contribute 29% of the total project costs up to $30,100,000.00. Project savings will be handled as
described below in paragraph C.
*The Local Agency will have contributed up to approximately $1,745,000.00 at the completion of the
Design phase (of which $200,000 was in-kind staff services) through a separate agreement for the
Design Phase of the Project STA 0702-327 (19094).
other period as may be agreed between the parties hereto, the Local Agency agrees
that, at the request of the State, the State Treasurer may withhold an equal amount
from future apportionment due the Local Agency from the Highway Users Tax Fund
and to pay such funds directly to the State. Interim funds, until the State is
reimbursed, shall be payable from the State Highway Supplementary Fund (400).
2. If the Local Agency fails to make timely payment to the State as required by this
section (within 60 days after the date of each bill), the Local Agency shall pay
interest to the State at a rate of one percent per month on the amount of the payment
which was not made in a timely manner, until the billing is paid in full. The interest
shall accrue for the period from the required payment date to the date on which
payment is made.
C. The State will prepare and submit to the Local Agency, no more than monthly, charges for costs
incurred relative to the project. The State's invoices shall include a description of the amounts of
services performed, the dates of performance and the amounts and description of reimbursable
expenses. The invoices will be prepared in accordance with the State's standard policies, procedures
and standardized billing format.
Section 7. State and Local Agency Commitments
The Scope of Work (Exhibit A) describes the work to be performed.
A. Design [if applicable]
1. If the work includes preliminary design or final design (the "Construction Plans"), or
design work sheets, or special provisions and estimates (collectively referred to as the
"Plans"), the State shall comply with the following requirements, as applicable:
a. perform or provide the Plans, to the extent required by the nature of the work.
b. prepare final design (Construction Plans) in accord with the requirements of
the latest edition of the American Association of State Highway
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) manual or other standard, such as the
Uniform Building Code, as approved by CDOT.
C. prepare special provisions and estimates in accord with the State's Roadway
and Bridge Design Manuals and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction.
d. include details of any required detours in the Plans, in order to prevent any
interference of the construction work and to protect the traveling public.
e. stamp the Plans produced by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer.
f. provide final assembly of Plans and contract documents.
g. be responsible for the Plans being accurate and complete.
h. make no further changes in the Plans following the award of the construction
contract except by agreement in writing between the parties. The Plans shall
be considered final when approved and accepted by the parties hereto, and
when final they shall be deemed incorporated herein.
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B. Construction [if applicable]
1. If the work includes construction, the State shall perform the construction in
accordance with the approved design plans and/or administer the construction all in
accord with the Scope of Work (Exhibit A). Such administration shall include
project inspection and testing; approving sources of materials; performing required
plant and shop inspections; documentation of contract payments, testing and
inspection activities; preparing and approving pay estimates; preparing, approving
and securing the funding for contract modification orders and minor contract
revisions; processing contractor claims; construction supervision; and meeting the
Quality Control requirements of the FHWA/CDOT Stewardship Agreement.
2. The State is the responsible parry:
a. it shall appoint a qualified professional engineer, licensed in the State of
Colorado, as the State Agency Project Engineer (SAPE), to perform that
administration. The SAPE shall administer the project in accordance with
this agreement, the requirements of the construction contract and applicable
State procedures.
b. if bids are to be let for the construction of the project, the State shall, in
conjunction with the Local Agency, advertise the call for bids and upon
concurrence by the Local Agency will award the construction contract(s) to
the low responsive, responsible bidder(s).
(1) in advertising and awarding the bid for the construction of a federal -
aid project, the State shall comply with applicable requirements of 23
USC § 112 and 23 CFR Parts 633 and 635 and C.R.S. § 24-92-101 et
seq. Those requirements include, without limitation, that the
State/contractor shall incorporate Form 1273 in its entirety verbatim
into any subcontract(s) for those services as terms and conditions
therefore, as required by 23 CFR 633.102(e).
(2) the Local Agency has the option to concur or not concur in the
proposal of the apparent low bidder for work on which competitive
bids have been received. The Local Agency must declare its
concurrence or non -concurrence within 3 working days after said bids
are publicly opened.
(3) by indicating its concurrence in such award, the Local Agency, acting
by or through its duly authorized representatives, agrees to provide
additional funds, subject to their availability and appropriation for
that purpose, if required to complete the work under this project if no
additional federal -aid funds will be made available for the project.
C. If all or part of the construction work is to be accomplished by State
personnel (i.e. by force account), rather than by a competitive bidding
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process, the State will ensure that all such force account work is
accomplished in accordance with the pertinent State specifications and
requirements with 23 CFR 635, Subpart B, Force Account Construction.
Section 8. ROW Acquisition and Relocation
If the Project includes right of way, prior to this project being advertised for bids, the State will
certify in writing that all right of way has been acquired in accordance with the applicable state and
federal regulations, or that no additional right of way is required.
Any acquisition/relocation activities must comply with: all applicable federal and state statutes and
regulations, including but not limited to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended (P.L. 91-646) and the Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs as amended (49
CFR Part 24); CDOT's Right of Way Manual; and CDOT's Policy and Procedural Directives.
Allocation of Responsibilities are as follows:
Federal participation in right of way acquisition (3 111 charges), relocation (3 109
charges) activities, if any, and right of way incidentals (expenses incidental to
acquisition/relocation of right of way — 3114 charges);
Federal participation in right of way acquisition (3 111 charges), relocation (3 109
charges) but no participation in incidental expenses (3114 charges); or
No federal participation in right of way acquisition (3 111 charges) and relocation
activities (3109 expenses).
Regardless of the option selected above, the State retains oversight responsibilities. The Local
Agency's and the State's responsibilities for each option is specifically set forth in CDOT's Right
of Way Manual. The manual is located at hqp://www.dot.state.co.us/ROW_Manual/.
If right of way is purchased for a state highway, including areas of influence of the state highway,
the local agency shall immediately convey title to such right of way to CDOT after the Local
Agency obtains title.
Section 9. Utilities
If necessary, the State will be responsible for obtaining the proper clearance or approval from any
utility company, which may become involved in this Project. Prior to this Project being advertised
for bids, the State will certify in writing that all such clearances have been obtained.
Section 10. Railroads
In the event the Project involves modification of a railroad company's facilities whereby the work is
to be accomplished by railroad company forces, the State shall make timely application to the Public
Utilities Commission requesting its order providing for the installation of the proposed
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improvements and not proceed with that part of the work without compliance. The State shall also
establish contact with the railroad company involved for the purpose of complying with applicable
provisions of 23 CFR 646, subpart B, concerning federal -aid projects involving railroad facilities,
including:
1. Executing an agreement setting out what work is to be accomplished and the
location(s) thereof, and that the costs of the improvement shall be eligible for federal
participation.
2. Obtaining the railroad's detailed estimate of the cost of the work.
3. Establishing future maintenance responsibilities for the proposed installation.
4. Proscribing future use or dispositions of the proposed improvements in the event of
abandonment or elimination of a grade crossing.
5. Establishing future repair and/or replacement responsibilities in the event of
accidental destruction or damage to the installation.
Section 11. Environmental Obligations
The State shall perform all work in accordance with the requirements of the current federal and state
environmental regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as
applicable.
Section 12. Maintenance Obligations
The Local Agency and CDOT will maintain and operate the improvements constructed under this
agreement that are detailed and delineated under a separate Memorandum of Understanding, and in a
manner satisfactory to the State and FHWA. The Local Agency will make proper provisions for such
maintenance obligations each year. Such maintenance and operations shall be conducted in
accordance with all applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations. The State and FHWA will make
periodic inspections of the project to verify that such improvements are being adequately maintained.
Section 13. Record Keeping
The State shall maintain a complete file of all records, documents, communications, and other
written materials, which pertain to the costs incurred under this agreement. The State shall maintain
such records for a period of three (3) years after the date of termination of this agreement or final
payment hereunder, whichever is later, or for such further period as may be necessary to resolve any
matters which may be pending. The State shall make such materials available for inspection at all
reasonable times and shall permit duly authorized agents and employees of the Local Agency and
FHWA to inspect the project and to inspect, review and audit the project records.
Section 14. Termination Provisions
This agreement may be terminated as follows:
A. Termination for Convenience. The State may terminate this agreement at any time the State
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determines that the purposes of the distribution of moneys under the agreement would no longer be
served by completion of the project. The State shall effect such termination by giving written notice
of termination to the Local Agency and specifying the effective date thereof, at least twenty (20) days
before the effective date of such termination.
B. Termination for Cause. If, through any cause, the Local Agency shall fail to fulfill, in a timely
and proper manner, its obligations under this agreement, or if the Local Agency shall violate any of
the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this agreement, the State shall thereupon have the right
to terminate this agreement for cause by giving written notice to the Local Agency of its intent to
terminate and at least ten (10) days opportunity to cure the default or show cause why termination is
otherwise not appropriate. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports or other material prepared by the
Local Agency under this agreement shall, at the option of the State, become its property, and the
Local Agency shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any services and
supplies delivered and accepted.
Notwithstanding the above, the Local Agency shall not be relieved of liability to the State for any
damages sustained by the State by virtue of any breach of the agreement by the Local Agency, and
the State may withhold payment to the Local Agency for the purposes of mitigating its damages until
such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from the Local Agency is determined.
If after such termination it is determined, for any reason, that the Local Agency was not in default or
that the Local Agency's action/inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a
termination for convenience, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the
agreement had been terminated for convenience, as described herein.
Section 15. Legal Authority
The Local Agency warrants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this agreement and that
it has taken all actions required by its procedures, by-laws, and/or applicable law to exercise that
authority, and to lawfully authorize its undersigned signatory to execute this agreement and to bind
the Local Agency to its terms. The person(s) executing this agreement on behalf of the Local
Agency warrants that such person(s) has full authorization to execute this agreement.
Section 16. Representatives and Notice
The State will provide liaison with the Local Agency through the State's Region Director, Region
3, South 6t' Street, #317, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501. Said Region Director will also be
responsible for coordinating the State's activities under this agreement and will also issue a "Notice
to Proceed" to the Local Agency for commencement of the work. All communications relating to the
day-to-day activities for the work shall be exchanged between representatives of the State's
Transportation Region 3 and the Local Agency. All communication, notices, and correspondence
shall be addressed to the individuals identified below. Either party may from time to time designate
in writing new or substitute representatives.
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If to the State:
Martha Miller, Resident Engineer
CDOT Region 3
PO Box 298, 714 Grand Ave.
Eagle, Colorado 81631
970-328-9933
martha.miller@state.co.us
Section 17. Successors
If to the Local Agency:
Greg Hall, Public Works Director
Town of Vail
1309 Elkhorn Dr.
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2158
ghall@vailgov.com
Except as herein otherwise provided, this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Section 18. Third Party Beneficiaries
It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this
agreement and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the State
and the Local Agency. Nothing contained in this agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of
action whatsoever by any other third person. It is the express intention of the State and the Local
Agency that any such person or entity, other than the State or the Local Agency receiving services or
benefits under this agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only.
Section 19. Governmental Immunity
Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement to the contrary, no term or condition of this
agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities,
rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, § 24-
10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended. The parties understand and agree that liability
for claims for injuries to persons or property arising out of negligence of the State of Colorado, its
departments, institutions, agencies, boards, officials and employees is controlled and limited by the
provisions of § 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended and the risk management
statutes, §§ 24-30-1501, et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended.
Section 20. Severability
To the extent that this agreement may be executed and performance of the obligations of the parties
may be accomplished within the intent of the agreement, the terms of this agreement are severable,
and should any term or provision hereof be declared invalid or become inoperative for any reason,
such invalidity or failure shall not affect the validity of any other term or provision hereof.
Section 21. Waiver
The waiver of any breach of a term, provision, or requirement of this agreement shall not be
construed or deemed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of such term, provision, or requirement,
or of any other term, provision or requirement.
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Section 22. Entire Understanding
This agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the parties. No
prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or
effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein by writing. No subsequent novation, renewal, addition,
deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodied in a writing
executed and approved pursuant to the State Fiscal Rules.
Section 23. Survival of Agreement Terms
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties understand and agree that all terms and
conditions of this agreement and the exhibits and attachments hereto which may require continued
performance, compliance or effect beyond the termination date of the agreement shall survive such
termination date and shall be enforceable by the State as provided herein in the event of such failure
to perform or comply by the Local Agency.
Section 24. Modification and Amendment
This agreement is subject to such modifications as may be required by changes in federal or State
law, or their implementing regulations. Any such required modification shall automatically be
incorporated into and be part of this agreement on the effective date of such change as if fully set
forth herein. Except as provided above, no modification of this agreement shall be effective unless
agreed to in writing by both parties in an amendment to this agreement that is properly executed and
approved in accordance with applicable law.
Section 25. Disputes
Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising
under this agreement, which is not disposed of by agreement, will be decided by the Chief Engineer
of the Department of Transportation. The decision of the Chief Engineer will be final and conclusive
unless, within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of a copy of such written decision, the Local
Agency mails or otherwise furnishes to the State a written appeal addressed to the Executive Director
of the Department of Transportation. In connection with any appeal proceeding under this clause,
the Local Agency shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its
appeal. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, the Local Agency shall proceed diligently
with the performance of the agreement in accordance with the Chief Engineer's decision. The
decision of the Executive Director or his duly authorized representative for the determination of such
appeals will be final and conclusive and serve as final agency action. This dispute clause does not
preclude consideration of questions of law in connection with decisions provided for herein.
Nothing in this agreement, however, shall be construed as making final the decision of any
administrative official, representative, or board on a question of law.
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Section 26. SIGNATURE PAGE
THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT
* Persons signing for The Local Agency hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on The Local Agency's behalf
and acknowledge that the State is relying on their representations to that effect.
ALL AGREEMENTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to approve all State Agreements. This Agreement is not valid until signed and
dated below by the State Controller or delegate. The Local Agency is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If
The Local Agency begins performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay The Local Agency for such
performance or for any goods and/or services provided hereunder.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:
Colorado Department of Transportation
Date:
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THE LOCAL AGENCY
STATE OF COLORADO
Town of Vail
John W. Hickenlooper, GOVERNOR
Print:
Colorado Department of Transportation
Shailen P. Bhatt, Executive Director
Title:
By: Joshua Laipply, P.E., Chief Engineer
*Signature
Date:
Date:
2nd The Local Agency Signature if Needed
By:
Title:
*Signature
Date:
ALL AGREEMENTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to approve all State Agreements. This Agreement is not valid until signed and
dated below by the State Controller or delegate. The Local Agency is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If
The Local Agency begins performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay The Local Agency for such
performance or for any goods and/or services provided hereunder.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:
Colorado Department of Transportation
Date:
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SCOPE OF WORK
CDOT Region 3
I-70 Vail Underpass
CDOT Project No. STA 0702-327/19094
May 5, 2015
The project is located on the I-70 corridor between the West Vail (Mile Marker (MM] 173) and
Vail (MM 176) interchanges. The purpose of the project is to improve multi -modal connectivity
between the north and south sides of I-70 within the Town of Vail. The project is also expected
to provide congestion relief at the Vail and West Vail I-70 interchanges. The Project will
construct a new underpass of I-70 at approximately MM 174.8 to connect the existing North and
South Frontage roads through compact roundabout intersections. The new underpass will consist
of one driving lane and a bike path/sidewalk in each direction. There will be no new or changes
connections to I-70 from the project.
The Town of Vail managed the Design phase of the project. CDOT shared in the design costs
through an existing Local Agency IGA with the Town. CDOT will manage the ROW, Utility and
Construction phases of the project. The Town of Vail will share in the remaining project costs
through this IGA. A separate Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be
complete for this project.
The ROW phase of the project includes, but is not limited to, ROW plan authorization, property
appraisals, parcel staking, property acquisition and condemnation if needed.
The Utility phase of the project includes, but is not limited to, relocation of existing utility lines
in the vicinity of the project to accommodate the construction. This may also include associated
design work for the relocations to be paid to the Utility Owner if the relocation of the utility line
is at the cost of the project.
The Construction phase of the project includes, but is not limited to construction of two new
structures on I-70 for EB and WB traffic, 2 compact roundabouts at the intersections with the
North and South Frontage roads, the underpass connection road, lowering of the existing frontage
roads to accommodate the new underpass, as well as associated utility relocations, construction
of various retaining walls to accommodate the project, landscaping, lighting, irrigation, signing
and striping. Various other site improvements may be constructed as well. The construction
phase also includes Construction Engineering, inspection, and materials testing for Quality
Acceptance.
The work also includes costs associated with pre -construction services for the Construction
Manager/General Contractor process including costs of an Independent Cost Estimator. It also
includes design support services during construction by the design consultant as needed.