PROJ00118

• Contract/PO #: C153670B
• Contractor Name: Ute Water Conservancy District
• Contract Type: Loan
• Water District: 72
• Bill Number: SB 88-30
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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Alternative Evaluation:

The objective is to narrow the alternatives to one preferred choice.

1) Route Selection

Route selection for the pipeline alternatives will begin by reviewing

existing information in the files of Western Engineers, Inc., the State Highway

Department, and the District. Ground surveys will be initiated to establish

control for aerial mapping of areas not previously mapped by the State Highway

Department. A preliminary route will be selected based on field and aerial

observations and input from the District.

2) Right-Of-Way Required

Right-of-way requirements will be investigated through the use of maps from

the Mesa County Assessors Office. Public right-of-way will be maximized. The

construction schedule for rebuilding Highway 65 and 330 will be obtained from

the State Highway Department along with design criteria. Adjustments will be

made to allow inclusion of the pipeline in the road project. Right-of-way

requirements for pump stations and appurtenances will be examined.

3) Geologic Map

A geologic map of the pipeline routes will be developed from the aerial

photographs, existing literature, State Highway Department studies, and field

investigations. A feasibility level geotechnical investigation will be

performed. This will be limited to identifying hazards, field sampling as

needed to confirm hazards or soil classifications, and preliminary stability

analyses at critical areas, as identified from aerial photographs or field

observations, along the route. Based on the results of this study, the route

will be adjusted accordingly. Areas that will present special construction

problems will be identified. The end product will be a topographic and geologic

map with the pipeline route plotted on it.

4) Preliminary Cost Estimates

Preliminary cost estimates will be prepared for all alternatives utilizing

recent bids and estimating cost quotes from local suppliers. An estimate of

treatment cost for Colorado River water will be made based on past experience of

the District and the experience of the Clifton Water District.