The Period of Performance, which defines when federally reimbursable costs can be incurred, is now required to be identified with every federal authorization request. Local agencies will need to identify a date in which no additional costs will be incurred. Office Bulletin 16-02 defines the Period of Performance End Date and Agreement End Date and … Read more Office Bulletin 16-02 Period of Performance
Changes to a Federal-aid construction contract could impact federal participation. Construction Oversight Information Notice (COIN) 16-01 reinforces key aspects for the timely and successful approval of a Contract Change Order. For additional information, refer to COIN 16-01 or contact Mike Giuliano at (805) 549-3072 or mike.giuliano@dot.ca.gov.
Local Programs Procedure (LPP) 16-01 has been issued by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance to incorporate miscellaneous clarifications and corrections made by previous LPP’s and Office Bulletins. The following Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) chapters and exhibits have been updated: Chapter 2, Roles and Responsibilities, and Exhibit 2-B Chapter 3, Project Authorization, and Exhibits 3-A, B, … Read more LPP 16-01 Technical Changes
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a policy memorandum regarding the applicability of the Cargo Preference Act (CPA) to the Federal-aid Highway Program. To comply with the CPA requirements and implementing regulations, the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has issued Office Bulletin 16-01 to provide local agencies the required contract clause for all federally funded construction contracts awarded after February 15, 2016. For additional information, … Read more Office Bulletin 16-01 – Implementation of Cargo Preference Act Requirements
After a review of its effectiveness, Office Bulletin 14-06 has been extended one more year. Office Bulletin 14-06: Review of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goals and Good Faith Efforts – Pilot Study was originally issued September 24, 2014. As a Pilot Study, the bulletin established a policy for HQ review of the DBE … Read more DLA Office Bulletin 14-06 Extended Another Year
Good morning all, In yesterday’s Federal Register, FHWA published a notice requesting comments on revisions to the 13 controlling design of projects on the NHS that require a design exception when not met. Given the expansion of the NHS with MAP-21, this notice is more applicable to local agencies than it would have been pre-MAP-21. Comments are … Read more Federal Register Notice – Open Docket for “13 Controlling Design Criteria and Related Exceptions”