Office Bulletin #20-04 DBE Procedure Updates

DLA Office Bulletin OB #20-04: DBE Procedure Updates was issued on September 4, 2020.   In order to improve the performance compliance of the local DBE Program, several updates have been made to DBE Procedures to better reflect the requirements of 49 CFR 26. The following Exhibits have been revised with a September 2020 Revision … Read more Office Bulletin #20-04 DBE Procedure Updates

Innovation Expo 2020

Caltrans is hosting its first Statewide Innovation Expo on November 16 – 20, 2020.  The conference will be a virtual 5-day event and will consist of morning informational emails and afternoon sessions from 1pm to 4pm daily, including keynote speakers and live presentations and demonstrations – all focused on innovation and Caltrans 5 priorities: Innovation, … Read more Innovation Expo 2020

A&E Short Video Training – Conflict of Interest

The A&E short video training series now includes the topic: Conflict of Interest. Learn about the differences and when to use disclosure forms 10-T Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement and 10-U Consultant Management Support Role and Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement. These short videos are able to be viewed in just a few … Read more A&E Short Video Training – Conflict of Interest

Office Bulletin #20-03: At-Risk Preliminary Engineering

DLA Office Bulletin #20-03: At-Risk Preliminary Engineering, issued on August 11, 2020, details these policy changes. Except for projects with federal funds that require allocation by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) (e.g., Active Transportation Program, Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, and State Transportation Improvement Program funds), local agencies may begin reimbursable PE work prior to receiving federal … Read more Office Bulletin #20-03: At-Risk Preliminary Engineering

A&E Short Video Series Is Back!

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!

Announcing… Key Resource for Rural Communities

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the Applicant Toolkit for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the U.S. Department of Transportation.  The Toolkit provides user-friendly information and resources to enhance rural applicants’ familiarity with the Department’s discretionary grant programs and the funding process. Rural communities … Read more Announcing… Key Resource for Rural Communities