The Town of Bennett is seeking proposals from qualified trail design consultants & firms, who have
verifiable experience in trail design and development, to design approximately 3.5 miles of 8 to 10-foot
wide concrete, partially motorized (maintenance only), non-equestrian-use trails, using sustainable trail
development principles. The trail alignment includes significant Kiowa Creek floodplain lengths and areas,
requiring permitting, design/improvement and impact mitigation considerations and requirements. The
trail utilizes the existing I-70 Kiowa Creek bridge as a trail underpass under I-70, requiring further
floodplain and bridge hydraulics impacts and mitigations.
This work is funded by a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Grant, including Federal funds
administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 1 office. It is the Town’s
intention that the design for the entire trail project (all segments and phases) will be completed as a
part of this solicitation. Construction is slated to commence in 2024, with the final phase being
completed in 2025. The selected design firm will work with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT), as well as Town Public Works, Engineering & Capital Project Staff to design and layout the trail
in all three segment areas of the trail breakdown, as shown in the documents attached.
The purpose of the trail is to provide an efficient and scenic off-street loop for pedestrians and cyclists
on accessible grades to connect to the main areas of Bennett including Grocery Store, Hotels & other
amenities, from the Kiowa Creek North Open Space area of Town.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Kiowa Bennett TIP Trail consists of 3 segments.
● Segment 1 is the North Segment which runs North & South along the east side of State Highway
79, terminating near the existing QuikTrip.
● Segment 2 is the middle or Central Segment, which runs from the Southernmost point of Segment
1, heads East and proceeds to the I-70 Corridor underpass in alignment with Kiowa Creek.
● Segment 3 of this trail is the South segment, which takes the trail from Kiowa-Bennett Road,
through the Kiowa Creek North Open Space, connecting to the Southernmost point of Segment 2
