Now available for viewing — A&E Resources Website — the topic of the newest short video that provides navigation tips to find helpful resources such as the Local Assistance Procedures Manual, examples and templates for RFP and RFQ, information about audits, and contacts who can assist with questions. Each short video focuses on key A&E … Read more A&E Short Video Series Is Back!
The Architectural and Engineering (A&E) branch within the DLA has completed the 2019 process review of A&E consultant contracts procured by local government agencies. This year demonstrated an overall compliance rate of 83%. Find more information and performance details at https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/reports/2019-ae-oversight-performance-measures-report19-01.pdf.
The cost-plus fixed fee is a payment method whereby the consultant is compensated for their services on actual cost plus a negotiated fixed fee amount. Contracting agencies can maintain eligibility for federal-aid reimbursement by ensuring costs incurred or cost estimates from contract negotiation are allowable per the cost principles in 48 CFR part 31. When … Read more Using Cost Plus Fixed Fee on your A&E Contract and Escalation Rates
Please visit our website at dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/environmental-and-other-policy-issues/consultant-selection-procurement for changes to the coverage of A&E Oversight Engineers. These changes are effective immediately.
The California Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center is hosting a webinar on Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Contract Procurement on August 29th. This training focuses on Chapter 10 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and provides an overview of step-by-step procedures that local agencies must follow to procure A&E contracts. Specific topics include: Procurement … Read more Webinar on A&E Contract Procurement
The California Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center has added another A&E training in Redding, CA. This training focuses on Chapter 10 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and provides an overview of step-by-step procedures that local agencies must follow to procure A&E contracts. Specific topics include: Procurement Planning Full & Open Competition Qualifications-Based Selection Cost is Fair … Read more Redding Added to A&E Oversight Training