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Federal Endangered Species Act Regulation Revisions

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On July 25, 2018, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) jointly proposed revisions to the Federal Endangered Species Act’s Implementing Regulations via publication of three (3) separate Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. Links to each of the … Read more Federal Endangered Species Act Regulation Revisions

Highway Program Funding Training

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Caltrans Division of Local Assistance and the California LTAP Center are hosting a National Highway Institute training on Highway Program Funding. Since space is limited, we are only inviting those who apply this information as part of their everyday responsibilities. Cost is only $125 per person as the CA LTAP center is subsidizing the majority of … Read more Highway Program Funding Training

ATP Project Progress Reporting

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Upon the adoption of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Accountability and Transparency Guidelines by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), the Active Transportation Program (ATP) reporting provisions have changed. All reporting provisions specified in the SB 1 Accountability and Transparency Guidelines now apply to ALL ATP projects (no longer dependent on initial programming year), including the … Read more ATP Project Progress Reporting

Nomenclature Changes to the Highway Design Manual

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The implementation of design flexibility through nomenclature changes to the Highway Design Manual (HDM) and the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) have been published online, effective July 2, 2018. The changes were in response to a Value Analysis regarding the Design Guidance Process Improvement Study to implement the following recommendations: Emphasize design flexibility and innovation … Read more Nomenclature Changes to the Highway Design Manual

What if your Small Purchase Contract Exceeds $150,000?

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Watch a short video on What to Expect When a Small Purchase Contract Exceeds Simplified Acquisition Threshold. To view other Video Selected Shorts and additional A&E training and information, visit Consultant Selection and Procurement. Video suggestions? Email pauline.cueva@dot.ca.gov.  

Cost Analysis of A&E Consultant Contracts

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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