Policies/Procedures

Inactive Projects Greater than 24 months Requires Immediate Action

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Immediate action is required for Inactive Projects greater than 24 months. Please Invoice or Provide Justification by May 9, 2024. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 … Read more Inactive Projects Greater than 24 months Requires Immediate Action

New Buy America Information Posted to Federal Register for Comment

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing to discontinue its general waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products and in doing so, require FHWA recipients to start applying Buy America requirements to manufactured products. The FHWA is also proposing standards for applying Buy America to manufactured products should the waiver be discontinued. The Manufactured … Read more New Buy America Information Posted to Federal Register for Comment

Caltrans System Investment Strategy Draft Open for Public Comment

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The Draft Caltrans System Investment Strategy (CSIS) establishes Caltrans’ investment framework with standard methodologies and processes to guide transportation investment decisions through a transparent and collaborative process. Also part of the Draft CSIS is a companion document to assess alignment with the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), called the Draft CAPTI Alignment Metrics. … Read more Caltrans System Investment Strategy Draft Open for Public Comment

Subconsultant Confidential Documents and the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations

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Financial Document Review Process & Form Effective immediately, consultants may submit confidential financial documents directly to the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) as part of the Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) financial reviews performed by IOAI. Section 10.1.3 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), “A&E Consultant Audit and Review Process,” outlines the audit … Read more Subconsultant Confidential Documents and the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations

Immediate Action Required for Inactive Projects >24 months

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by February 1, 2024. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater with unexpended federal funds of $50,000 or more. … Read more Immediate Action Required for Inactive Projects >24 months

Update: Caltrans Construction Contract Standards Open Q&A Sessions 2024

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Caltrans Construction Contract StandardsQuestion & Answer Sessions January 22, 2024 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PTFebruary 26, 2024 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PTRescheduled: March 18, 2024 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am PT The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Office of Guidance and Oversight (OGO) will provide open sessions to assist with … Read more Update: Caltrans Construction Contract Standards Open Q&A Sessions 2024