The document summarizes a proposed multi-use path project along the Las Cruces Outfall Channel from Triviz Trail to Llorona Trail. It was awarded $758,418 in funding from NMDOT. The low bid of $997,169 came from Burn Construction Company, which was 26.4% below the engineer's estimate. Funding of $1,122,439 would come from various city funds including those for state streets, public improvements, parks, and flood control. The city council has the option to award the contract, rebid the project, rescope it, or abandon it for now.

1. Multi-Use Path Facility along the
Las Cruces Outfall Channel
Contract Award
City of Las Cruces
Project No. 11-12-312

2. N
MULTI USE PATH FACILITY ALONG THE LAS CRUCES OUTFALL W E
CHANNNEL FROM TRIVIZ TRAIL TO THE LLORONA TRAIL S

3. Background
• Project was submitted to and ranked in the top five
by the MPO Policy Committee for FY 2010.
• July 2010, the City was notified by the NMDOT of
the funding award for the construction of the trail
along the LC Outfall Channel form North Triviz Dr.
to La Llorona Trail.
• The trail will be a 4.25 mile east-west bicycle and
pedestrian facility that would bridge the north end of
the Triviz multi-use pathway with the north end of
the La Llorona multi-purpose pathway at the Rio
Grande.

4. Background Cont.
• A special use permit was needed with EBID since
portions of the Las Cruces Outfall Channel are under
their jurisdiction.
• The Las Cruces Outfall Channel Trail Project falls
under three goals on the City of Las Cruces Strategic
Plan: 2.36, 2.37 & 3.13.
• The trail was also included in Transport 2040 Plan.

5. Proposed Loop
Trails

6. Background Cont.
• April, 2011 City Council approved the Cooperative
Agreement from NMDOT that required the City to
provide a 25% match.
NMDOT Grant (75%) …………….$758,418.00
City’s match (25%) …………….$252,806.00
1,001,224.00
• Project had to be submitted to NMDOT by August
15, 2011 to make the federal fiscal year authorization
time line.
• On September 20, 2011 FHWA officially approved
the project for advertisement.

7. Project Information
• The project will consist of a 10’ wide asphalt
surface
• Erosion control
• Striping
• Signage
• Bollards
• Crosswalks with advance warning.
• The path will accommodate both pedestrian and
bicycle traffic.

8. Project Information Cont.
• Bids Received: 7
• Eng. Est. ….…….. $1,355,213.40
• Low Bid ………….. $997,169.40
– Burn Construction Company, Inc.
– 26.4% Below Engineers Estimate
• Funding Source: NMDOT, 2005 Public Improvement,
Flood Control and Park Development funds
• Contract Duration: 120 Working Days.

9. Project Expenditure Summary
State Street Improvements (4212) $ 758,418.00
2005 Public Improvement (4023) $ 135,000.00
Park Development (4106) $ 100,000.00
Flood Control (4400) $ 129,020.81
Total Project $1,122,438.81
Matching funds required $252,806. Funding is
available from previously completed projects with
remaining balances.

10. Council Options
Multi-Use Path Facility Project
• Option 1
– Award contract to Burn Construction Company, Inc.
– $997,169.40
– $1,122,438.81 w/ Tax & Contingency
• Option 2
– Reject and Re bid the project
• Option 3
– Reject and Re scope the project
• Option 4
– Reject and Abandon the project for a later date

11. Project Expenditure Summary
State Street Improvements (4212) $ 758,418.00
2005 Public Improvement (4023) $ 135,000.00
Park Development (4106) $ 100,000.00
Flood Control (4400) $ 129,020.81
Total Project $1,122,438.81
The matching funds ($252,806) and the funds above
the required match amount ($111,214.81) are
available in Funds 4106,4023,& 4400. Funding is
available from previously completed projects with
remaining balances.

12. Typical Cross Section

13. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
SIMILAR TO TRIVIZ AVE PATH
New 10 foot wide asphalt multi-use path
similar to the asphalt path along Triviz
Dr.

14. Radio Controlled/Solar LED
Crosswalk Flashing Beacon
(typical applications)

15. Signing & Amenities

16. TYPICAL REMOVABLE BOLLARDS
TYPICAL HAND RAILS
TYPICAL BARRICADES