A&E – RFP and RFQ Templates for Local Agencies

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance is developing tools to assist local agencies in procuring Architectural and Engineering (A&E) contracts. We’ve just posted  on our Consultant Selection and Procurement web page three templates you will find helpful when writing Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Check them out  in the links below. RFP – Example … Read more A&E – RFP and RFQ Templates for Local Agencies

Interested in EDC-4 Initiatives? Attend Summit in December

The Every Day Counts 4 (EDC-4) Summit in Sacramento is scheduled for December 1-2, 2016.  The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will pay for travel for 12 to 13 invitational travelers to attend from California.  We are looking for agencies currently working on any of the EDC-4 initiatives or that are highly interested in starting.  A … Read more Interested in EDC-4 Initiatives? Attend Summit in December

Safe Harbor Cost Rate Test and Evaluation Program Extended

NOTICE TO LOCAL AGENCIES AND A&E CONSULTING FIRMS WITH FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUNDED PROJECTS  Beginning July 1, 2013, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiated a Safe Harbor Cost Rate Test and Evaluation program for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) consulting firms involved in federal-aid highway funded projects in 12 designated states, including California. The FHWA established … Read more Safe Harbor Cost Rate Test and Evaluation Program Extended

Local HSIP Cycle 8 Call for Projects Announced

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a core federal-aid program for the purpose of achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. On May 9, 2016, Caltrans Division of Local Assistance announced HSIP Cycle 8 Call for Projects. The deadline to submit applications for this Call for Projects is … Read more Local HSIP Cycle 8 Call for Projects Announced

SSARP Phase 2 Call-for-applications and Local HSIP Cycle 8 Webinar

Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Phase 2 Call-for-applications Caltrans announced SSARP Phase 2 Call for Applications on April 21, 2016. The application due date is Friday, May 27, 2016.  If an agency has submitted an application during Phase 1, they should not submit a new application since unselected applications from Phase 1 will be … Read more SSARP Phase 2 Call-for-applications and Local HSIP Cycle 8 Webinar

California Transportation Commission Deleting $754 Million in STIP Projects

Due to a decrease in anticipated revenues, the California Transportation Commission is deleting $754 million of currently programmed State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects. Additionally, they are moving projects into the last two years of the 2016 STIP period, which covers the five fiscal years 2016-17 through 2020-21. For more information and to see the … Read more California Transportation Commission Deleting $754 Million in STIP Projects