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

FAQ for Air Quality Interagency Consultation (IAC)

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1) Is the particulate matter Interagency Consultation process related to air quality conformity? Yes 2) What criteria pollutants is Interagency Consultation related to? PM10 and PM2.5 3) Does Interagency Consultation apply to areas that are in attainment for PM10 and PM2.5? No Does it apply to areas that are in attainment for PM10 and in … Read more FAQ for Air Quality Interagency Consultation (IAC)

Local Highway Bridge Program Training

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The Local Highway Bridge Program has added two training videos to the Local Assistancw internet web page. The training videos are on Bridge Inspection Reports (BIR). One video discusses the complete BIR and the other discusses what makes a bridge “Structurally Deficient”. The videos can be access at the following link: http://dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/hbrr99/hbrr99a.htm Additional videos will … Read more Local Highway Bridge Program Training

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