Policies/Procedures

AWPA Meeting – New Construction General Permit Impacts

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October 7, 2022 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PT American Public Works Association (APWA) – Sacramento ChapterThe Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Stormwater General Permit was adopted on September 8, 2022, and will become effective on September 1, 2023. The newly adopted permit addresses stormwater from construction activities on sites that disturb … Read more AWPA Meeting – New Construction General Permit Impacts

Caltrans DLA Office Bulletin #22-06

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Revision to Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) Financial Document Review (FDR) Process In an effort to streamline IOAI’s FDR process, several changes to the FDR process are being implemented, effective immediately:• IOAI is raising the threshold amount that will require a FDR submittal for A&E consultant contracts from $150,000 to $1,000,000.• Submittal of … Read more Caltrans DLA Office Bulletin #22-06

DBE Goal Adjustment – Federal Fiscal Year 2021-22

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As of June 30, 2022, Caltrans year to date commitment at award was 21.25%, short of the current overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 22.2%. 49 CFR Part 26 Subpart C §26.51(f)(2) states, “If you determine that you will fall short of your overall goal, then you must make appropriate modifications in your use … Read more DBE Goal Adjustment – Federal Fiscal Year 2021-22

Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Oversight Monitoring Review

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Notice to: Local Public Agencies receiving Federal-Aid The Caltrans Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Division of Local Assistance (DLA) are partnering to complete a virtual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Oversight Monitoring review. The oversight review is required under Section 26.37(a) of Part 26 within Title 49 in the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR … Read more Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Oversight Monitoring Review

Update: Caltrans 2022 Standard Plans & Standard Specifications

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The use of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standards is required on all State Highway System projects to ensure that all transportation project contracts are clear, concise, correct, complete and in compliance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Substantial justification and approval for deviation from the Standards is required. Deviation should be rare and … Read more Update: Caltrans 2022 Standard Plans & Standard Specifications

Update: New Build America, Buy America Act enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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The Build America Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on November 15, 2021, requires the recipient of all federal-aid funds to ensure all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used on projects are produced in the United States. The term “project” … Read more Update: New Build America, Buy America Act enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law