Transcript Local Agency Programs

Local Agency Programs
An Overview
Gonzalo Puente, PE
Development Engineer
Shaun Bates, PE
Project Manager
Local Agency Programs (LAP)
LAP is involved with projects selected
by MPOs and RTFs.
 These projects are either federally or
state funded.
 LAP is responsible for implementing
all required state and federal
requirements for the Urban, Rural,
Bridge, Enhancement and Safety
Programs.
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Federal and State Requirements
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There are several requirements that shape
our review and have an impact on the
project timeline:
Projects need to meet minimum design
guidelines and must have their permits
and ROW cleared before obligation of
funds can take place.
Federally funded projects must be
evaluated for potential impacts to the
environment in accordance to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Environmental Evaluation
Your project is either a:
CE (Categorical Exclusion) – minimal
or no impact to the environment
 EA (Environmental Assessment) –
unsure of the extent of impact. FONSI
needed.
 EIS (Environmental Impact
Statement) – Impacts are clear and
significant. ROD needed.
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MDOT/FHWA process
Project is selected (planning phase)
 Design & environmental clearance
(LAP)
 Project advertisement, let & award
(LAP/Contracts Division)
 Construction phase (TSC)
 Billings to Finance Division (TSC)
 All projects are subject to audit.
(Commission Audit)
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GI meeting scheduled
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Grade Inspection meeting scheduled.
• Program Application
• Project limits
• Type of work needs to match TIP
4R (Reconstruction)
 3R (Resurface, Restoration, Rehab)
 PM (Preventive Maintenance) projects
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MDOT LAP review of GI submittal
GI meeting
 Draft proposal prepared by MDOT
LAP
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• GI comments addressed
• All necessary permits and ROW obtained
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Obligation request is turned in
What can hold up obligation
request
ROW
 SHPO clearance
 DEQ, DNR and MDOT permits
 TIP issues: Project limits, scope, $s.
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Project turn in for advertisement
Project has been obligated
 Local Agency authorization to
advertise project
 Contractor inquiries
 Once project has been let, then LAP
turns project over to the TSC to
oversee the construction phase
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MDOT Web Site
http://www.michigan.gov/mdot
Local Agency Programs