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City issues RFP to study West Corridor feasibility after build grant denial
Summary
Public Works reported the city did not receive a build grant for the West Corridor and will advertise an RFP to study feasibility — focusing on Gillespie Draw crossing, geotech, environmental and public involvement — with proposals due Sept. 24 and an anticipated roughly one-year study timeline.
Public Works Director Hans Mercer told the council the city was not awarded a build grant to study the West Corridor and that staff has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to evaluate feasibility.
Mercer said the RFP, which is currently advertised and due Sept. 24, will study the feasibility of crossing Gillespie Draw. He said the right-of-way has already been acquired but local residents raised concerns about grade, soils, viewshed, environmental impacts and cost, and the RFP will address geotechnical, environmental and design questions as well as include public involvement to introduce project goals and present findings.
Mercer said the anticipated schedule would include geotechnical investigations and approximately a 30% design and that the overall study could take roughly a year. The work is intended to determine feasibility before the city advances construction or seeks later implementation funding. The transcript records the presentation and questions about timing and scope; no formal action was recorded.
