An Every Day Counts Innovation
Project Bundling and Partnering for Local Public Agencies
October 4th – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
October 5th – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
San Diego, CA
Registration required!
This peer exchange aims to encourage local public agencies (LPAs) to take advantage of efficiencies and buying power created by project bundling, as well as opportunities for partnering with other LPAs that are more familiar with delivering Federal-aid projects.
With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), project bundling becomes more relevant and vital. The law explicitly mentions project bundling as an alternative contracting method for enhanced program delivery. It encourages agencies to establish clear procedures to consistently realize the known benefits.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to help LPAs make bundling a routine process for saving time, money, and resources, especially as additional funds from the IIJA are rolled out. Bundling is also an opportunity for LPAs to partner for mutual benefits.
If you are part of a LPA and work in planning/programming, design, construction, or asset management, don’t miss this worthwhile event!
Agenda Highlights:
- Roles – Every agency plays a role in the project bundling process. Learn how responsibilities differ between LPAs, metropolitan planning organizations, and State departments of transportation (DOT).
- Case Studies – Hear how other agencies across the country have benefited from project bundling, including LPAs, State DOTs, and tribes.
- Action Plans – Participants will receive a template and learn how to create their own Project Bundling Action Plan.
- Resources – Get introduced to two project bundling guidebooks: the FHWA Bridge Bundling Guidebook and the FHWA Advanced Project Bundling: A Reference for Getting Started.
Register before September 20th, to receive travel logistics information. It may be necessary to use Google Chrome to access the registration page.
Contact Heidi Rockwood at hrockwood@ara.com for more information.