Los Alamos County

Project Information:

Budget: Council awarded the services agreement to: AUI, Inc. January 26, 2021 in the amount of $2,909,777.55 plus NM GRT and establish a project budget in the amount of $3,550,000.00.

Scope of Work:

• Construction of a 10-ft wide ADA compliant Multi-Use Trail crossing under NM 502 and connecting to the existing Canyon Rim Trail on the South and Entrada Drive to the north.
• Installation of a 12-ft wide x 10-ft tall concrete box culvert spanning approximately 84-ft. beneath NM 502 that includes lighting within the structure.
• Additional lighting installed at the existing trailhead parking lot to address safety concerns.

Schedule: The project shall meet Final Completion, no later than October 31, 2021

Update as of  September 1, 2021

Construction crews mobilized on March 29, 2021, with a project substantial completion scheduled on September 30^th and final completion scheduled for October 31, 2021. Work is on-going with excavation on the south side of NM 502 partially complete. More than half of the structure was installed in June with backfill around the box complete. Final roadway grading on the north half of NM 502 is underway with detour paving occurring the week of July 26th in preparation for a traffic shift to the north detour. Once traffic has been shifted to the north, the south side of the box culvert will begin.

Please feel free to email us at chris.sanchez@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns. 

Extension of the Canyon Rim Trail from Knecht Street to the 20th Street Extension.

Update as of  September 1, 2021

This project required updated appraisals and title reports to proceed with the acquisition process and final design. A task order was issued to initiate these updates with the updated Title Reports complete in December and the appraisals received in March 2021. The land acquisition process is underway with legal staff assisting with drafting the required documents to acquire the required land through easement. Final design efforts will commence once the easement acquisitions progress.

Canyon Rim Trail Presentation

Canyon Rim Trail Phase III Map.

Current Status: Preliminary Design and easement/parcel acquisition.

Project Budget: 1.3 Million

Tentative Project Schedule:

Easement/Parcel Acquisition Completion: In process.

Final Design: Will follow parcel acquisition. 

Construction: TBD

Please feel free to email us at eric.ulibarri@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.

Update as of  September 1, 2021

Public Works and Economic Development staff are finalizing a scope of work for roadway and utility infrastructure improvements in preparation for contracting professional design services for the project. Anticipate design process to commence late summer 2021.

Budget:  $200,000 for Design (FY2021), $2,000,000 for Construction (FY2022)

Please feel free to email us at eric.martinez@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

Project involves the installation of new utility service lines and roadway reconstruction along the section of DP Road from Sixth Street to the Fire Training Center.  This work is being completed by Bethel Development Inc, the developers of the Canyon Walk Apartments and The Bluffs Senior Housing.  Utility work has been completed and the roadway was paved the week of July 23^rd.  The project is nearing substantial completion with some sidewalk and driveways entrances still to be completed.  Bethel Development Inc. is expected to complete the remaining work before the end of September 2021.

Information on the Canyon Walk Apartments can be found at the following link:  https://www.kaykayrealty.com/canyon-walk/   

Update as of  August 24, 2021

Project involves the installation of new utility service lines and roadway reconstruction along the section of DP Road from Sixth Street to the Fire Training Center.  This work is being completed by Bethel Development Inc, the developers of the Canyon Walk Apartments and The Bluffs Senior Housing.  Utility work has been completed and the roadway was paved the week of July 23^rd.  The project is nearing substantial completion with some sidewalk and driveways entrances still to be completed.  Bethel Development Inc. is expected to complete the remaining work before the end of September 2021.

Bethel Development Inc. has not yet provided a schedule for construction of The Bluffs Senior Housing development, but the work is expected to have minimal impact on DP Road..

Please feel free to email us at keith.wilson@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

Project Information:

Budget: $4.5 Million (FY2021 County CIP Funds) for Design and Construction. Council awarded Design Services Agreement to Wilson  & Company, Inc. on January 26, 2021.

Scope of Work: 

• Upgrades to Water, Gas and Electric services, and installation of a new sewer line and lift station.  Fiber and communication upgrades where necessary.
• Roadway reconstruction to include curb & gutter, sidewalk, storm drain system, street lighting and cul-de-sac turnaround at eastern end.
• Evaluation of parking area layouts on southside of DP Road.

Schedule: Design scheduled for completion December 2021.
                  Construction scheduled to begin April 2022 and continue through November 2022.

Update as of  August 24, 2021

Roadway and utility infrastructure improvements on DP Road from Fire Training Center east to the road terminus at the TA-21 gate. Council approved a Task Order with Wilson & Co. for design work on January 26, 2021and the design kickoff was conducted on February 18th. Evaluation of alternative layouts of roadway and parking has been conducted. Outreach to DP Road businesses and property owners was conducted on May 11^th and a Public Input Meeting occurred at the June 3^rd Transportation Board Meeting, where the design alternatives were presented and feedback solicited. The final design is expected to be completed by the end of December 2021, construction to begin in Spring 2022 and completed by the end of 2022

Presentation on demand

Document Downloads

• Project Location Map
• June 3 Transportation Board Presentation
  
  

Proposed Project Timeline:

• Design Kick-off – February 2021
• Evaluation of the Parking Area Alternatives May/June 2021
• Design Completion – December 2021
• Construction Bid and Award – January/March 2022
• Construction Start – April 2022
• Construction Completion – November 2022

Please feel free to email us at keith.wilson@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

Update as of  September 1, 2021

Following input from LAMC and NMDOT, a preferred alignment for this connection that will accommodate the expected large LAMC delivery vehicles has been selected. The engineering design team presented the 60% design to the Transportation Board on December 3, 2020. Staff continues to work closely with LAMC and NMDOT on all required transfers of ROW and State Access Permits required along Trinity Drive (NM 502). Staff completed boundary surveys for LAMC in May 2021 for the required land acquisitions and ROW mapping. County legal staff met with LAMC in June 2021 regarding the required land acquisitions and is assisting with drafting the required documents. The design will be finalized once progress has been made on ROW transfers.

County Staff and Consultants from Santa Fe Engineering presented the Finch Street Extension and Road Improvements at the December 3^rd Transportation Board Meeting.

Please feel free to email us at eric.ulibarri@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

The design consultant performed a project presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board on May 13^th to review and discuss these latest design concepts, costs, and project priorities. The board provided positive feedback and recommendations.  However, since that time the golfing community requested additional opportunities to obtain information and provide feedback. In response, on July 16^th, staff and the designer held a meeting to provide background information and listen to concerns.  Subsequent public meetings will be scheduled (one in August and one in September) to review information and scenarios that consider the input received. Final plans and bid advertisement for construction is pending the outcome of these public outreach efforts. 

If you were unable to attend the public meeting on July 16th, click here to view the video. https://youtu.be/E_1Sxs2k8_I

May 13, 2021 - Parks and Recreation Board Meeting 

The design consultant presented the  project to the Parks & Recreation Board on May 13^th to review and discuss the latest design concepts, costs, and project priorities.   Work on the design plans and bid package continues with a bid advertisement scheduled for July/August timeframe.

Design, Bid & Construction Schedule:

* October 2020 - Design Contract Approved

* December 2, 2020 - Design Kick-off Meeting held with Staff & Stakeholders

* May 13, 2021 - Parks & Recreation Board Project Presentation

*July 2021 - Design Complete

*July 13, 2021 - Advertise Invitation for Bids

* July 19, 2021 - Pre-Bid Conference with Interested Bidders

*August 3, 2021 - Bids Due

* August 31, 2021 – Council Approval of Bid Award (Tentative)

* September 2021 - Begin Construction

* June 2022 - Substantial Completion

* July 2022 - Final Completion

Please feel free to email us at harold.strain@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

Project Information:

Budget: Council awarded the services agreement to Klinger Constructors, LLC on January 15, 2021 in the amount of $7,205,000.00 plus applicable gross receipts tax and established a project budget in the amount of $8,200,000.00 in Capital Improvement Funds plus an additional $1,400,000.00 in Major Facility Maintenance Funds for improvements to the lobby, main building infrastructure and the flat roof replacement over the lobby and offices for a total budget of $9,600,000.00.

Scope of Work:

• Design work of the Leisure Pool and other improvements
• Commissioning of the new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Leisure Lagoon Pool addition including play features
• Lobby Improvements
• Olympic Pool Filter Replacement
• Fire Suppression System
• Roof Improvements to the flat roof system over the entry and offices
• Sewer line relocation
• Gas line relocation

Schedule: The project is scheduled to achieve Substantial Completion December 20, 2021, with Final Completion (punch list completed) scheduled for January 17, 2022.

Update as of  September 1, 2021

Crews continue to construct masonry block walls while also installing laminated wood ceiling beams. Completed work in the entry area includes concrete floor placement and metal roof deck. Crews will take advantage of the Aquatic Center’s annual maintenance shutdown in August to replace the pool filtration system, install new fire sprinkler heads while improving the entryway, making the front desk more customer friendly and ADA accessible and replace flooring.

Leisure Lagoon Project (Kiddie Pool Presentation)

Project Manager: Wayne Kohlrust

Please feel free to email us at wayne.kohlrust@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns. 

Project Information:

Budget: Council awarded the services agreement to: TLC Plumbing and Utility on April 6, 2021 in the amount of $1,470,000.00 for Public Works and $1,832,426.00 for Department of Utilities for a total of $3,302,426.00 plus NM GRT and establish a project budget in the amount of $3,543,915.90

Scope of Work:

• Removal of existing asphalt surface
• Removal of existing base material and replacement or method of processing in place and compaction.
• All roads to have new asphalt surface.
• Driveways and sidewalks to be replaced as needed.
• Replace gas and water utility lines to minimize repair work of the aging system.

Schedule: The project will be completed no later than November 19, 2021

Update as of  September 1, 2021

The County has budgeted FY 2021 CIP funds for road improvements for Alamo Road, Capulin Road, and surrounding side streets. The County also received approximately $280,000 in state local government road funds with all agreements fully executed. Staff solicited public input in conjunction with a project presentation to the Transportation Board in February. Staff completed the design of the project in coordination with the Department of Public Utilities and advertised the project for bids in late February. Bids were received on March with County Council approval in April to TLC, Inc. Work began on May 4^th with concrete, paving, and utility work ongoing. Final completion is scheduled in November 2021.

Please view: Project Presentation

Summary of Work:

Roadway infrastructure improvements include removal of existing asphalt surface. Construction options consist of complete removal of existing base material and replacement or method of processing in place and compaction for Alamo Road, Capulin Road, Tsankawi Road, Oro Court, Cedro Court, Big Rock Loop South and Tsankawi Court. All roads will have new asphalt surface. Driveways and sidewalks will be replaced as needed.

Replace gas and water utility lines to minimize repair work of the aging system.

Public Works Roads Project Manager: Karen Henderson karen.henderson@lacnm.us 

Public Utilities Engineering Associate: Casey Aumack casey.aumack@lacnm.us   

Update as of  September 1, 2021

The County has budgeted FY 2021 CIP funds for drainage and road improvements to Sherwood Boulevard from Grand Canyon Drive to Aztec Avenue. Staff solicited public input in coordination with a project presentation to the Transportation Board on April 1st. Staff has conducted geotechnical investigations for the project to develop a pavement design and assess the geologic conditions. The roadway construction plans are in development by County staff with drainage analysis and storm drain design performed by an on-call engineering consultant. Staff is currently engaged with acquiring a subsurface utility survey given the challenges with the placement of underground drainage structures with existing utilities. Design completion and advertisement for construction bids is anticipated in the Summer/Fall 2021 pending completion of the utility survey and design.

Staff gave a project presentation to the Transportation Board on April 1st, where they solicited public input. Construction is anticipated to begin in the Spring/Summer 2021.

Please feel free to email us at lacpw@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

Press Release regarding upcoming work

Update as of  September 1, 2021

In FY 2020, the County received a $250,000 state grant to make isolated improvements to sidewalks, curb, gutter, drive pads and ADA ramps along Trinity Drive (NM 502) from Diamond to Oppenheimer. Following a winter suspension, the contractor returned in April to complete the remaining concrete work. The base scope of construction is complete with only minor repair work pending.

Work is scheduled 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

Traffic signs and devices will be installed to shift vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic around the work zones. Access to residents and businesses as well as services such as mail delivery, emergency services, trash and recycling collection will be maintained. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians and are advised to stay alert for construction personnel and equipment and use caution traveling through the work zone.

Please feel free to email us at chris.sanchez@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns. 

Update as of  August 24, 2021

In February 2016, a Road Safety Audit (RSA) was completed for NM502/Trinity Drive between Oppenheimer Drive and 15th Street by the NMDOT in coordination with Los Alamos County as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program.  The 2016 RSA recommended various countermeasures for improving safety within this section of NM502/Trinity Drive.  The countermeasures included for consideration with this project are a road diet, median installation for traffic channelization and managed access, and ADA, pedestrian, bicycle, transit and motorist safety improvements such as curb ramps, buffered sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, LED roadway and pedestrian lighting, landscaping, bike lanes and bus pullouts.

Based on the findings in the RSA, Los Alamos County has been awarded $4.24 million in Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding for Design, Right-of-Way acquisition and Construction of safety improvements along the section of Trinity Drive (NM502) from Oppenheimer Drive to Knecht Street.

Staff is currently finalizing an RFP for Engineering Design Services which is expected to be awarded by November 2021.  The Design process is expected to be completed by May 2023 with the construction to begin later in 2023 and continue through 2024.   

Please feel free to email us at keith.wilson@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

In 2019, Public Works Department contracted for a traffic engineering study and design services with Santa Fe Engineering Consultants to determine the off-site improvements required to accommodate the additional traffic generated from “The Hill” Apartments, a proposed housing development within Site A-13-2 and A-12.  The study considered various alternatives one of which includes a “road diet” which would involve re-striping 4 traffic lanes to 3 lanes and 2, 5 ft. bike lanes beginning east of Diamond Drive to west of Oppenheimer Drive.  Improvements at the intersection includes realignment of the 35^th Street (access to the site on the south) with 36^thStreet (on the north side), addition of an eastbound transit bus pullout lane, and installation of a pedestrian crossing consisting of a short median, marked crosswalks with signs and pedestrian actuated rapid flashing beacons.

Trinity Drive & 36th Street Design Plans

Trinity Drive & 36th Street Traffic Analysis

Trinity Drive Road Diet Layout

Please feel free to email us at eric.ulibarri@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.  

Update as of  August 24, 2021

The Urban Trail Project proposes a multi-use trail (pedestrian/bicycle) beginning at the intersection of Trinity Drive and 20^th Street and heads north through the Fuller Lodge grounds to the tennis courts below Spruce Street and then follows along the north side of Canyon Road to the Aquatic Center.  Download the map of the project Here.  The Urban Trail alignment is part of the High Priority Corridor shown in Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted by Council on June 27, 2017.  Additionally, the project will help connect businesses, tourism, retail, schools, parks, recreation, and residences as envisioned in the Bicycle Transportation Plan. Completion of these projects will also increase the County’s chances to improve from a bronze to a higher-level bicycle friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists

The Urban Trail project has been awarded $4.305 million (includes $626,808 County Match) in Federal funds for Design and Construction.  For funding purposes, the project has been separated into two project phases (segments),.

• Phase I – Trinity to Spruce St.:  Los Alamos County Engineering staff is designing in house this segment.
• Phase II – Spruce St. to Aquatic Center: Wilson & Company is designing this segment .

 Design for both phases is underway and is scheduled to be completed by May 2022.  Phase I and Phase II are planned to be bid as one construction project, with construction to begin later in 2022 and continue through 2023.

Urban Trail Presentation

Please feel free to email us at keith.wilson@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns

Project Information:

Budget: Council appropriated a budget of $350,000 for design work and possibly some minimal materials testing.  Further, Council awarded a facility condition assessment, design and construction administration and historic registration services contract to Mullen-Heller Architects.

Scope of Work:

• Assessment, Design and Historic Registration Services – Mullen-Heller Architecture
• Assess the former WAC Facility (most recently the Christian Science Church),  Work to include the building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/suppression systems and other work
• Assist with conducting public meetings with stakeholders that include the neighboring residents, National Park Service, Forest Service, Visitors Center, Manhattan National Historic Park, Historic Preservation Advisory Board and other boards (to be determined), Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office and others for potential uses of the building.
• Documentation of the current condition of the building and then document changes made during design and construction for National Registration as an Historic site.
• Construction Project
• Once the assessment, design and documentation of current conditions and public input and involvement meetings are completed, work to improve the project will be bid and awarded by County Council.
• Construction is anticipated to begin in either late in 2022 or early 2023.
• Register the facility at the National and State levels.

Schedule: 

• Assessment, Design and documentation services are expected to continue into 2022
• Construction is expected to begin in late 2022 or early 2023

Update as of  September 1, 2021

A preliminary meeting with the architect was held late July to review the project scope, including the approach to the building condition assessment, design and historic registration process, and stakeholder coordination and the public information and involvement plan. As this work develops and PIIP finalized, more information regarding public meetings will be provided.

Project Manager: Wayne Kohlrust

Please feel free to email us at wayne.kohlrust@lacnm.us with questions, or concerns.