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more of the irrigation water to the farm; and produce water pressure that will enable improved irrigation practices on the farm. The pipelines will also eliminate the maintenance of open ditches and reduce the cost of operations and maintenance to the water users. Two alternatives were considered by the Company membership. 1. The no-action alternative. 2. Reconstruct the outlet ditches with PVC pipelines. Alternative No. 1 was considered unacceptable because of the numerous deficiencies of the existing outlet ditch laterals and the need by the Members to improve the laterals. Alternative NO.2 was selected since it is considered to be the least costly and most reliable approach to improve the ditches and take advantage of the opportunity for services and funding to be made available from NRCS. The selected alternative, Alternative No.2, will include approximately 15,500 feet of PVC pipeline, varying in size from 15 inch down to 6-inch; metered delivery points to each Member; various valves, drains and vents. Cost Estimate The Montezuma County Office of the NRCS has prepared engineering designs and cost estimates for the Project. The NRCS Preliminary Design report and detailed cost estimate are included in Appendix D. The estimated cost of the Project is $253,500. The engineering design and construction related services are provided by NRCS as in-kind services. The cost breakdown is summarized in Table 1. Table 1. NRCS Cost Estimate Item Quantity Unit Unit Price $ Amount $ Enaineerina/Plannina $58,500 Construction $195,000 Pipe 93,395 DI-LF $1.00 Diversion Structure 1 ea $13,200 Pipe 88,400 DI-LF $1.00 Total $253,500 Implementation Schedule The NRCS is expected to complete the final design by mid-summer 2004. Construction is expected to begin October 2004 and to be completed by May 2005. 7