Programs/Guidelines

FHWA Project Delivery Lessons Learned Program Website

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On August 21, 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a new Project Delivery Lessons Learned Program website created to promote efficient project delivery, best practices, and value-added through collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders. The Lessons Learned website provides a platform for sharing lessons learned for Federal-aid projects around the country, including successes … Read more FHWA Project Delivery Lessons Learned Program Website

Caltrans DLA Implementation Memorandum: 2023 Caltrans Construction Contract Standards for Local Public Agencies

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California Local Public Agencies (LPAs) using Caltrans Construction Contract Standards (Standards) for projects off the State Highway System, regardless of funding sources, must use the 2023 Standards for projects receiving approval, allocation, obligation, and authorization for the construction phase on or after October 31, 2023. LPAs may request District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) approval for … Read more Caltrans DLA Implementation Memorandum: 2023 Caltrans Construction Contract Standards for Local Public Agencies

Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual Update

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A new version of Local Assistance Procedure Manual (LAPM) Form 5-A: Local Agency Invoice is now available for download here! A new version of LAPM 5-A (rev 09/2023) has been released. The major change from the previous version (rev 08/2020) is to the Invoice section where rows have been added to accommodate projects that have … Read more Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual Update

Earmark Repurposing – New Round 2023

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Caltrans Division of Local Assistance is kicking off a new round of Earmark Repurposing. To be eligible for the 2023 cycle of repurposing, an earmark must have been: designated anytime eligible for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program within 25 miles of the original earmark location; and either: – Less than 10 percent of earmark … Read more Earmark Repurposing – New Round 2023

FHWA NHI New Learning Management System

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The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) National Highway Institute (NHI) has launched its new Blackboard® Learning Management System (LMS)! This new platform is part of NHI’s ongoing redesign that aims to provide participants with a more engaging learning environment to better support learners’ efforts in improving the nation’s highway transportation system. The new Blackboard® LMS designNHI’s … Read more FHWA NHI New Learning Management System

2023 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report FORM FHWA-1391

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Pursuant to Section 230.121 in Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations and federal-aid contract requirements, contractors are required to report annually on the composition of their workforce by race, gender, and job category. Using Federal-Aid Highway Construction Contractors Annual EEO Report form (FHWA-1391), prime contractors and any lower-tier subcontractors with subcontracts in excess … Read more 2023 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report FORM FHWA-1391