Local Public Agency Qualification Program
LPA Project Development & Delivery
(3-Day Workshop)


A New 3-day Workshop including all 4 LPA Modules

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The LPA Qualification Program was developed and implemented jointly by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Louisiana Division, and the Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). The primary goal of the program is to increase the efficiency of project delivery for local transportation projects that utilize state and federal funds by helping local agency personnel understand and implement requirements associated with these programs.

Conference Dates & Locations
May 5-7, 2015
Baton Rouge
TTEC Building
4099 Gourrier Street

Conference Schedule

Day 1 AM
LPA Qualification Core Training Module (4 PDHs)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using Federal and State Funds for Transportation Projects on Locally Owned Roads

Required for all project sponsors and their consultants to be qualified to participate in the state and federal programs on future transportation projects.
Key Topic Areas:
~LPA Project Funding
~Responsible Charge
~Entity-State Agreement
~Working with LDOTD District and Headquarters
~Stages of an LPA Project
~Project Reporting Requirements
~Online LPA Manual

Day 1 PM
Project Planning, Feasibility and Application Development Module (4 PDHs)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Project Development for LPA Federal Aid Transportation Projects

Intended for all stakeholders involved in transportation related project development and implementation such as planners, engineers, public works departments, MPOs, economic development areas, grant writers, community leaders, safety and transportation advocates. LPA Qualification Core Training is required to take this course.
Key Topic Areas:
~Funding Programs
~Local Transportation Planning
~Matching Projects to Community Goals
~Tips for a Strong Application
~Realistic Scope, Schedule, and Budgets
~Project Application, Screening, Prioritization, and Selection Process

Day 2
Project Design & Delivery: Developing an LPA Project for Bidding Module (7 PDHs)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Intended for all engineers and professionals involved in the design process and plan submittal for a federally funded LPA Project. The LPA Responsible Charge for the engineering design phase including consultant selection (if applicable) should also participate.
Key Topic Areas:
~Project Setup
~National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Requirements
~Permit Overview
~DOTD Design Requirements, Policies, and Procedures
~Plan Development and Submittal to DOTD
~Response to Comments and Estimates
~Specifications
~Construction Bid Process

Day 3
Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Module (CE&I) (7 PDHs)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Construction Contract Administration for Local Public Agency Administered Federal Aid Transportation Projects

Intended for LPA Construction Project Personnel, engineers who serve as the LPA Project Engineer (PE), and the Responsible Charge.
Key Topic Areas:
~Construction Administration Overview
~Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)/ Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Programs
~Materials and Testing
~Contract Administration for Work Zone Safety
~Site Manager
~Partial Estimates for Payment
~Construction Project Closeout Procedures

Registration
You may choose to register for Day 1 (AM), Day 1 (PM), Day 2, Day 3, or any combination of these days.

Registration Fees
$25 Government Agencies; $50 All Others; Free to DOTD Employees. Fees are charged per module with the exception of the LPA Qualification Core Training Module (Day 1 AM), which has no charge.

Make checks or money orders payable to:
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Mail to: LTAP/LTRC
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443
ATTN: Bob Breaux

For More Information, contact:
Ann Wills - Director of Local Public Assistance (LPA) Programs
225-379-2515, Ann.Wills@LA.GOV

Marie Walsh - Director of Louisiana LTAP Center
225-767-9184, mbwalsh@ltrc.lsu.edu

Please complete the form below and click on the submit button to register.

Location/Date:
May 5-7, 2015
Baton Rouge
Modules: You may select any combination, or all modules. Please select the appropriate agency type for each module:

Please refer to descriptions above for module content.
Day 1 - AM
No charge (all agency types)
I will not participate in Day 1 - AM


Day 1 - PM
$25 - Government Agency
Day 1 - PM
$50 - Other Agency
Day 1 - PM
Free of charge - DOTD
I will not participate in Day 1 - PM


Day 2
$25 - Government Agency
Day 2
$50 - Other Agency
Day 2
Free of Charge - DOTD
I will not participate in Day 2


Day 3
$25 - Government Agency
Day 3
$50 - Other Agency
Day 3
Free of Charge - DOTD
I will not participate in Day 3
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