2021 Publication Updates

Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG)Local Programs Procedures (LPP) Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the 2021 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and 2021 updates to the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). All changes have been documented in Local Programs Procedures 20-01 (LPP 20-01) and can be viewed here. The LAPM … Read more 2021 Publication Updates

Temporary Exception for Requiring Wet Signatures on Invoices Submitted to your District Local Assistance Office

The current process of requiring wet signatures on invoice documents in order to process for payment is being exempted during the COVID-19 outbreak. Until further notice, Districts will be accepting scanned copies of invoices.  The Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Exhibit 5-A Local Agency Invoice form can be found here. All LAPM forms can be … Read more Temporary Exception for Requiring Wet Signatures on Invoices Submitted to your District Local Assistance Office

2020 Updates! – Local Assistance Procedures Manual and Program Guidelines

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the 2020 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and 2020 updates to the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). All changes to the LAPM and LAPG have been documented in Local Programs Procedures 19-01 (LPP 19-01) and can be viewed here. The LAPM helps California local agencies scope, organize, design, … Read more 2020 Updates! – Local Assistance Procedures Manual and Program Guidelines

Using Cost Plus Fixed Fee on your A&E Contract and Escalation Rates

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

Webinar on A&E Contract Procurement

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

Implementation of New LAPM Form 3-A, Project Authorization/Adjustment Request

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance released Office Bulletin DLA-OB 18-03 on November 29, 2018, introducing a new dynamic form, LAPM 3-A, Project Authorization/Adjustment Request, to request authorizations and adjustments for federal-aid projects. This form was created to streamline the request process and consolidate multiple forms into one dynamic form. Mandatory Use of LAPM 3-A after … Read more Implementation of New LAPM Form 3-A, Project Authorization/Adjustment Request