Load-and-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methodology for California Bridges is designed for bridge engineers and technicians from California agencies and the private sector, who wish to understand how the LRFD specifications achieve a uniform and accepted level of bridge safety, and how to appropriately use the specifications with California Amendments for bridge design. Load and Resistance Factor … Read more Upcoming Bridge Courses and Symposium
Local agency staff can learn the basic requirements of prevailing wage requirements and how to apply those requirements, including reviewing and confirming certified payroll records and on-site documentation. Using hands-on exercises and instructional aides, students taking this course will learn how to apply: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts; the Code of Federal Regulations; the California Labor … Read more Labor Compliance Training
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.
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26.37(c) requires recipients of federal-aid funding to “provide a running tally of actual attainments (e.g., payments actually made to DBE firms), including a means of comparing these attainments to commitments.” Effective March 1, 2020, after submitting an invoice for reimbursement that includes a payment to … Read more Office Bulletin #20-02 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Running Tally Procedure
On September 27, 2019, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule in the Federal Register rescinding the requirements in 23 CFR 635.411 (a)-(e) that limit the use of Federal funds in paying for patented or proprietary materials, specifications, or processes specified in project plans and specifications. It is believed that rescinding the regulations … Read more Office Bulletin #20-01 Rescission of Patented or Proprietary Product Regulations
This 3-day workshop on February 25-27, 2020 will be held in Fresno, California at the Caltrans District 6 Main Office. Training is provided at no cost, and will cover the importance of coordinating with realty/right-of-way specialists early in the project development process. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, contact Steve Mattos/Caltrans – … Read more Realty Acquisition Workshop for Federally-funded Projects