Adopting Chapter 10 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)
Chapter 10 of the LAPM has been updated to specify how local public agencies (LPAs) may submit evidence of Chapter 10 adoption. The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) policies and procedures for local agency procurement of Architectural & Engineering (A&E) consultant services presently reside in Chapter 10 of the LAPM. DLA requires that LPAs adopt Chapter 10 of the LAPM for federal-funded A&E contracts. To meet this requirement, LPAs are required to provide either a copy of the agency’s Board Resolution or an official letter signed by the agency’s Public Works Director or equivalent manager stating the LPA has adopted Chapter 10 of the LAPM. Please address the adoption letter to Bruce Roberts as the Office Chief. For reference, the DLA A&E website includes a sample resolution and adoption letter.
The deadline for agencies to comply with this requirement is November 15, 2021.
Access to Office Bulletin #21-05 announcement regarding adoption of Chapter 10 of the LAPM, please refer to the following link:
https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/ob/2021/ob21-05.pdf
Send Resolution or Adoption Letter to: DLA Office of Guidance and Oversight at aeoversight@dot.ca.gov.
Questions regarding the requirement to adopt Chapter 10 of the LAPM, please contact: The’ Pham at the.pham@dot.ca.gov.