Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers 2022-23 On August 31, 2022, a notice was posted in the Federal Register seeking comments on a waiver of Buy America requirements for Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers. Comments are due on September 30, 2022. The proposed new waiver would initially waive all Buy America requirements for EV chargers and all … Read more Notice of Proposed Waiver for Buy America
Build a Better Mousetrap is a national initiative by the Federal Highway Administration’s Local Aid Support to recognize front line workers who use innovative solutions in their transportation programs. On Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT, attendees will hear from the winning local agencies who developed innovations that solved problems in their … Read more Build a Better Mousetrap: 2022 National Winners Webinar
As of June 30, 2022, Caltrans year to date commitment at award was 21.25%, short of the current overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 22.2%. 49 CFR Part 26 Subpart C §26.51(f)(2) states, “If you determine that you will fall short of your overall goal, then you must make appropriate modifications in your use … Read more DBE Goal Adjustment – Federal Fiscal Year 2021-22
An Every Day Counts Innovation Project Bundling and Partnering for Local Public Agencies October 4th – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm October 5th – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm San Diego, CA Registration required! This peer exchange aims to encourage local public agencies (LPAs) to take advantage of efficiencies and buying power created by project … Read more Caltrans and FHWA Live & Virtual Peer Exchange: Project Bundling
Notice to: Local Public Agencies receiving Federal-Aid The Caltrans Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Division of Local Assistance (DLA) are partnering to complete a virtual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Oversight Monitoring review. The oversight review is required under Section 26.37(a) of Part 26 within Title 49 in the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR … Read more Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Oversight Monitoring Review
The use of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standards is required on all State Highway System projects to ensure that all transportation project contracts are clear, concise, correct, complete and in compliance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Substantial justification and approval for deviation from the Standards is required. Deviation should be rare and … Read more Update: Caltrans 2022 Standard Plans & Standard Specifications