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| Overview |
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The Certification Program provides a process through which local agencies can become "certified" in various areas of federal-aid project delivery. This allows local agencies to retain more approval authority and control at the local level when developing FHWA funded, Non-National Highway System transportation projects.
The areas in which local agencies can become "certified" include:
- Consultant Selection
- Design
- Advertising, Bid and Award
- Construction Contract Administration
Please refer to Local Agency Guidelines (LAG Manual) for information and resources related to Certification.
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| Vision and Mission |
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Vision
Excellent local agency projects resulting from a vibrant, responsive and collaborative Local Agency Certification Program that:
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Meets all federal requirements
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Fulfills ODOT’s stewardship responsibilities with FHWA
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Provides local agencies optimum authority and autonomy using their own approved processes for the development and delivery of local agency federal-aid projects and
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Results in timely delivery of federally funded projects.
Mission
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Put in place the plans, people, processes and products that will enable the implementation of local agency certification in a timely and cost-effective manner and
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Continually monitor and improve the Local Agency Certification Program over time so that benefits to FHWA, ODOT and local agencies can be realized.
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| Certification Status Update |
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City of Portland
The City of Portland has completed its 4 test projects in Advertising, Bid & Award and Construction Contract Administration. They are now pursuing certification in Consultant Selection and Design.
City of Eugene
The City of Eugene is pursuing certification in all four areas: Consultant Selection, Design, Advertising, Bid & Award, and Construction Contract Administration. They commenced test projects in the spring of 2008.
Clackamas County
Clackamas County is also pursuing certification in all four areas: Consultant Selection, Design, Advertising, Bid & Award, and Construction Contract Administration. They commenced test projects in the summer of 2008.
Linn County, Multnomah County and the City of Medford are also in the process of obtaining conditional certification.
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| Questions and Contact Info |
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Please direct any questions or comments regarding the Certification Program, Certification Workshops or the LAG Manual to the Certification Program Manager, Beth Vargas Duncan.
Any issues regarding this website should be directed to Douglas Sloan.
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Jan 2008)