Policies/Procedures

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/Request for Comments for CM/GC

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On 6/29/2015 the Federal Highway Administration issued a “Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking/Request For Comments” regarding Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracting. Comments are due by August 28, 2015. FHWA is taking this action to fulfill the statutory requirement in section 1303(b) of MAP-21 by amending 23 USC 112 to require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate … Read more Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/Request for Comments for CM/GC

Status of Pre-Award Audits has been Posted Online

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When a new local agency code (Locode) is requested by a local agency, Caltrans Local Assistance requests a pre-award audit of the local agency to be performed by Caltrans Audits and Investigations (A&I). The work that is necessary within Local Assistance to generate a new Locode after successful pre-award audit completion can normally be done … Read more Status of Pre-Award Audits has been Posted Online

Top Five Local Agency Audit Findings

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Avoid these common mistakes that have resulted in the loss of federal funds by local agencies. 1. Improper Procurement Practices Failure to follow required consultant contract procurement process per federal regulations and outlined in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. Significant violations include: Missing key documents in project procurement file, i.e. proof of advertising, all score … Read more Top Five Local Agency Audit Findings

Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking for Design Standards for Highways – Comments Due 7/2

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On 6/2/2015 the Federal Highway Administration issued a “Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking/Request For Comments” regarding Design Standards for Highways. Comments are due July 2, 2015. The FHWA requests comments on a proposed revision to design standards and standard specifications that applies to new construction, reconstruction, resurfacing (except for maintenance resurfacing), restoration, and rehabilitation projects on … Read more Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking for Design Standards for Highways – Comments Due 7/2

Consultant Services Final Rule

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We have just been informed of a new Consultant Services Final Rule (23 CFR 172)  FHWA has published the Final Rule updating the Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services regulations in the Federal Register on May 22, 2015.  The Final Rule becomes effective on June 21, 2015.  The Final Rule can … Read more Consultant Services Final Rule