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A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CIP PROJECT DESIGN OF CHAMBERS ROAD WIDENING FROM 105TH AVE. TO 116TH AVE. TO MARTIN/MARTIN, INC.
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Summary and Background Information:
Chambers Road was identified within the City of Commerce City’s Transportation Plan (2010) as a recommended widening project to provide capacity improvements. Chambers Road is classified as a minor arterial throughout the study area. This project work for this widening project will occur from the east entrance of Reunion Marketplace (E. 105th Avenue) to E. 116th Avenue. The eastern flowline of Chambers Road was previously constructed from E. 112th Avenue to the north end of the project and is anticipated to remain. The curb returns on the east side of Chambers Road at E. 112th Avenue and Chambers Road have also been built and are expected to remain in their current location. On the west side of Chambers Road, this project will tie into the existing curb return at the east Reunion Marketplace entrance (E. 105th Avenue) and to the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk on the west side of Chambers Road, approximately 150 feet north of the E. 116th Avenue intersection. A pedestrian crossing near 104th will accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic underneath the corridor and allow access to Second Creek Trail, as well as meet the requirements to convey a 100-year flood event. A raised median is proposed to achieve the City’s standard cross-section for a Minor Arterial. Drainage, landscaping, lighting and public improvements are also anticipated. The roadway project is anticipated to begin construction in Q3 of 2026 and be complete by Q4 of 2027.
The purpose of this Professional Services Agreement is to complete the design of Chambers Road to include construction plans. The selected consultant will perform design services to assist the City in achieving public roadway, median, drainage, landscaping, trail and signal improvements on Chambers Road from E. 105th Avenue to E. 116th Avenue. Construction is not currently fully funded and estimated to cost $31.5M, so logical phasing of the project will be necessary to keep the project moving and within budget. The City was awarded $4.1M from Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) and will seek additional grant funding for construction of all phases of the project.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Larius Hassen, Director of Public Works
Staff Member Presenting: Jenna Hahn, Deputy Director of Public Works - Transportation
Financial Impact: The estimated total of the design portion of this project is $1,850,000.00.
Funding Source: This project was originally budgeted in 2022 as one of the three Cinderella Bond projects. A total budget amount of $3,340,000 has been appropriated in the CIP Plan for this project. In addition, there is $4.1M of grant funding for this project.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the resolution awarding the CIP project design of Chambers Road Widening from East 105th Avenue to East 116th Avenue.
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve a resolution awarding the CIP project design of Chambers Road Widening from East 105th Avenue to East 116th Avenue.