Labor Compliance Training

Local agency staff can learn the basic requirements of prevailing wage requirements and how to apply those requirements, including reviewing and confirming certified payroll records and on-site documentation. Using hands-on exercises and instructional aides, students taking this course will learn how to apply: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts; the Code of Federal Regulations; the California Labor … Read more Labor Compliance Training

2019 A&E Oversight Performance Measures

The Architectural and Engineering (A&E) branch within the DLA has completed the 2019 process review of A&E consultant contracts procured by local government agencies. This year demonstrated an overall compliance rate of 83%. Find more information and performance details at https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/reports/2019-ae-oversight-performance-measures-report19-01.pdf.

Multimodal and Active Transportation Online Courses

Learn about complete streets planning and design, bus-rapid-transit planning, transit-oriented-development planning, bikeway facility planning and design, pedestrian facility design, multimodal transportation impact analysis and performance measures, and VMT metrics application/analysis, among others. Discover how you can support our State’s overarching goals to promote sustainable transportation, combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gases, promote affordable housing and … Read more Multimodal and Active Transportation Online Courses

Office Bulletin #20-02 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Running Tally Procedure

Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26.37(c) requires recipients of federal-aid funding to “provide a running tally of actual attainments (e.g., payments actually made to DBE firms), including a means of comparing these attainments to commitments.”  Effective March 1, 2020, after submitting an invoice for reimbursement that includes a payment to … Read more Office Bulletin #20-02 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Running Tally Procedure

Office Bulletin #20-01 Rescission of Patented or Proprietary Product Regulations

On September 27, 2019, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule in the Federal Register rescinding the requirements in 23 CFR 635.411 (a)-(e) that limit the use of Federal funds in paying for patented or proprietary materials, specifications, or processes specified in project plans and specifications. It is believed that rescinding the regulations … Read more Office Bulletin #20-01 Rescission of Patented or Proprietary Product Regulations

Realty Acquisition Workshop for Federally-funded Projects

This 3-day workshop on February 25-27, 2020 will be held in Fresno, California at the Caltrans District 6 Main Office. Training is provided at no cost, and will cover the importance of coordinating with realty/right-of-way specialists early in the project development process. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, contact Steve Mattos/Caltrans – … Read more Realty Acquisition Workshop for Federally-funded Projects