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Board awards $1.34 million federal grant‑backed Purcell Boulevard trail construction to Rock M Inc.
Summary
The Pueblo West Board awarded IFB 2025‑CP‑2505 for the Purcell Boulevard Trail to Rock M Inc.; the project is a 2.3‑mile paved off‑street trail funded by a federal grant of approximately $1.34 million with a 20% local match budgeted from the Conservation Trust Fund.
The Pueblo West Board of Directors approved a resolution Sept. 8 awarding the public works contract for the Purcell Boulevard Trail (IFB‑2025‑CP‑2505) to Rock M Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. The project will construct a paved, off‑street, 2.3‑mile trail along the west side of Purcell Boulevard, connecting the East‑West Trail south to the Liberty Point overlook.
Why it matters: The trail is funded primarily through a federal grant (listed in the meeting materials) with a required 20% local match; building the trail advances pedestrian and bicycle connectivity across commercial and residential corridors and uses district parcels and county right‑of‑way where applicable.
Funding and scope: Staff reported the total grant award is $1,342,452.31 with a district match of roughly $338,000 budgeted from the Conservation Trust Fund. The trail will be paved and located primarily on district parcels or county right‑of‑way; the project scope calls for off‑street construction and associated appurtenances.
Board action: Following a presentation by Parks Director Carol Coski, the board moved and seconded the resolution to award the IFB to Rock M Inc. The motion carried on voice vote.
Next steps: With the contract award, staff will execute the construction contract and proceed to construction. The grant terms, match funding and contractor obligations will govern schedule, prevailing‑wage and reporting; staff did not indicate any change to the previously disclosed grant match plan.
Quote: Parks Director Carol Coski, presenting the item, described the trail as a “2.3 mile trail” that begins at the East‑West Trail and runs south to Liberty Point Overlook and said the district is “hoping that the Board will approve this resolution so that we can move forward with construction.”
Ending: The board approved the award; construction scheduling and pre‑construction notices are expected to follow contract execution.
