Local Public Agency Program Overview for Transportation Projects
The Local Public Agency (LPA) Program provides a framework for local agencies to sponsor and manage transportation projects utilizing state and federal funding administered by ODOT. This overview covers project requirements, development processes, delivery scopes, construction contracts, key differences between ODOT-Let and Local-Let projects, and participation requirements for local agencies. The program emphasizes compliance with transportation policies, laws, and design standards, as well as effective project management to ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule.
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LPA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS OKI ICC MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023
DEFINED LPA Project: Any project sponsored by a Local Public Agency, awarded state or federal transportation funding (administered by ODOT) Example Funding Sources: OKI STBG, TA, CMAQ; ODOT safety, CEAO, Office of Local Programs grants, TRAC, BIL Discretionary, Congressionally Directed Community Improvement Projects 2 | ODOT s LPA Program
LPA PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ODOT s Project Development Process o Subject to state and federal transportation policies, law, ODOT manuals and accepted design standards o 3 | ODOT s LPA Program
LPA PROJECT DELIVERY Scope Meeting o Define the state and federal requirements that apply o Discuss the Project Development Process and set a project schedule o Define roles o LPAs drive the PDP process o Hire and manage consultants for design, environmental, and right of way acquisition o Meet with ODOT to provide status updates and lock the schedule during ODOT s lock-down process o Staying on scope, schedule, and within budget are key to successful delivery o Delivering the plan package and awarding the project on-time are key measures that ODOT tracks o ODOT provides oversight: o Responsibility to ensure federal requirements (e.g. NEPA & Uniform Act) are met o Project design review (scope & applicable design criteria); o Adherence to project schedule (including lock-down ) o 4 | ODOT s LPA Program
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DELIVERY 5 | ODOT s LPA Program
LPA PROJECT DELIVERY Key Differences (ODOT-Let vs. Local-Let) Plan Development Format Project Agreements & Legislation Project Schedule (ODOT s letting process) Construction Administration & Inspection Cash Flow 6 | ODOT s LPA Program
LOCAL-LET PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Two-step LPA Certification Process Complete 12 Online e-Learning Modules (good for 5 years) Complete LPA Participation Requirements Review Form (good for 4 years) 7 | ODOT s LPA Program
LOCAL-LET PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS LPA is required to: Designate an LPA Person in Responsible Charge Identify who will serve as the Construction Project Engineer Provide examples of past transportation projects delivered Clarify processes and policies to ensure compliance for: o o o o Consultant selection Right of way acquisition Finance & Accounting Advertising, sale, & award Dispute resolution DBE requirements Consultant management Environmental (NEPA) Recordkeeping Change Orders Claims management Prevailing wages 8 | ODOT s LPA Program
FINAL THOUGHTS o Communication is a major key to success o Ask to be added to my LPA email list o Be proactive in communicating issues or delays o ODOT & OKI can assist when budget issues arise o Timely delivery is very important! o ODOT can assist with items like reviewing consultant scopes to ensure items don t get missed 9 | ODOT s LPA Program
DISTRICT 8 LPA CONTACTS Andrea Henderson, P.E., District 8 LPA Coordinator Andrea.Henderson@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6528 Ben Miller, District 8 LPA Right of Way Coordinator Ben.Miller@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6655 Paul Maricocchi, E.I., LPA Project Manager Paul.Maricocchi@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6586 Tom Makris, P.E., MBA, LPA Construction Monitor Tom.Makris@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6619 10 | ODOT s LPA Program
QUESTIONS ? 11 | ODOT s LPA Program
