Effective immediately, Exhibit 10-A, “A&E Consultant Financial Document Review Request,” of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), is modified to include the requirement of all prime and subconsultants on contracts of $150,000 or more to provide an indirect cost rate schedule and a labor cost summary. This updated Exhibit 10-A and all LAPM forms can … Read more Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) Documentation Submission Update
A cost analysis is an evaluation of each cost element, including profit and fee’s, of a consultant cost proposal to allow you the opportunity to reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable price. Watch this 2 minute video in our Selected Shorts Video Series for information on performing a cost analysis. Watch Video. To view … Read more Cost Analysis of A&E Consultant Contracts
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance, with assistance from the California Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center, just posted 4 videos to help local agencies with Architectural and Engineering On-Call Contracts. The choice of video topics was based on Exhibit 10-C review issues, most asked questions since 10/1/17, and user group suggestions. Check out the new … Read more A&E On-Call Contract Video Training
Do you know how to procure a consultant in a management support role? Watch this 2 minute video in our Selected Shorts Video Series for information on the steps you need to follow to stay in compliance. Watch Video To view other Video Selected Shorts and additional A&E training and information, visit Consultant Selection and Procurement
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is implementing a new process for reviewing Indirect Cost Rates of Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms contracting with local agencies. As part of the process, A&E firms will now be required to submit to local agencies certain financial documents to support their Indirect Cost Rates. Training on the new … Read more Policy Update: New Process for Reviewing Indirect Cost Rates of A&E firms Contracting with Local Agencies
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance is hosting an online webinar on Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Consultant Contract Compliance. The revised Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Form 10-C Consultant Contract Reviewer’s Checklist will be introduced accompanied by the new procedure. This new procedure went into effect October 1, 2017, requiring all agencies to obtain acceptance of … Read more Webinar on A&E Consultant Contract Compliance