Englewood approves $144,602 extension for South Broadway project oversight

Englewood City Council approved a $144,602, one-year extension for Ulteig’s construction-management work on the South Broadway Complete Streets project. The Sept. 8 vote was 5-1, with Councilmember Russell opposed, the meeting video shows.

The amendment brings Ulteig’s total contract to $291,255.50. The council packet lists the original contract at $146,653.50, with about $52,380 remaining for its original scope of work.

The city cited the departure of its dedicated project manager and added grant-compliance requirements as reasons for the extension. Staff said the replacement manager oversees several projects and cannot devote the same level of attention to South Broadway. Ulteig’s work includes construction supervision, field inspections, documentation, invoice review and materials needed to obtain reimbursement for federal and Colorado Department of Transportation funding.

The project covers South Broadway and South Sherman Street between U.S. 285 and Belleview Avenue. Planned improvements include upgraded bus stops, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, lighting, landscaping, wayfinding, shorter pedestrian crossings and an on-street bicycle facility on South Sherman Street, the city’s project page says.

City materials say construction began Jan. 12, 2026, and substantial completion remains scheduled for December. A status update in the council packet said the work was more than 60% complete.

During the meeting, residents and businesses raised concerns about construction-related damage, traffic and crashes. Staff said the city was assessing whether construction had gone outside the contractor’s agreement and who would be responsible for any damage. Staff also said the city would proactively check with businesses along the project corridor.