INF-WilsonGulchPrairieDogRelocation14 - Wilson Gulch Road Construction Prairie Dog Relocation

Summary of Specifications:
The City of Durango is requesting proposals from Contractors for the mitigation of existing prairies dogs located within the construction limits of the proposed Wilson Gulch Road Extension in the Grandview area of Durango Colorado. The City of Durango and La Plata County with Funding from a Federal RAMP Grant plan to extend Wilson Gulch Road from its existing terminus in the Three Springs Development, east, to the State Highway 550/160 roundabout intersection. As part of the RAMP Funding requirements, the project must follow NEPA requirements that includes the relocation of prairie dogs from the construction site. 

The City proposes to bid the roadway project in late September 2014 for construction to start in November. To prepare the site for construction, the City wishes to remove the prairie dogs prior to the start of construction.