RECENT NEWS:
2012 Transportation Enhancement Funding Now Available
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking projects that could be funded with federal “Transportation Enhancement” funds.
Transportation Enhancement funds are federal funds available to local public agencies for transportation related projects including, but not limited to, the construction of sidewalks, trails and bike lanes, landscaping and to make ADA improvements to existing sidewalks.
Local public agencies are reimbursed for eligible project costs at a rate of 80 percent with the local agency providing a 20 percent match. Eligible projects must be able to begin construction on or before Spring 2014.
Applications are due November 5, 2012, with selected projects to be announced by January 7, 2013.
For more information and applications, visit http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/consultant_resources/2012TESRTSCallforProjects.htm.
Consultant Invoicing Requirements
There is a clarification in the EPG dated 8/22/12 on consultant invoicing requirements. As you all are aware we are requiring the use of our template invoice for consultants. The question came up about what the requirements were for sub-consultants. Listed below will be the new language provided in the EPG.
The invoice template MUST be used for prime consultant invoices. Sub-consultants who have a contract with the prime that is greater than $25,000 must either use the invoice template or provide all information that is listed in this invoice template to be considered acceptable.
We strongly encourage the use of the invoice template for those sub-consultants with contracts in excess of $25,000 to ensure invoices contain the all the information that is required for reimbursement and to avoid sending invoices back for correction.
2012 Discretionary Grant Awards
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the award of 2012 Discretionary Grant projects. Missouri was awarded 13 projects totally $7,176,609 as shown in the link below:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/discretionary/2012grantdata.cfm?st=MO
Please contact your local district contact if you have any questions.
MoDOT & LPA Engineering Consultant Invoicing Requirements
The new LPA and MoDOT engineering consultant invoices are now required to be used. This requirement went into effect July 1, 2012. MoDOT has developed an Excel version of the invoice to replace the old Word version that was previously used. The new versions are currently available on MoDOT's website and can be found as listed below:
| Title |
Invoice |
Checklist |
Location on MoDOT's Website |
| MoDOT Consultant Invoice |
Fig. 134.5.1.1 |
Fig. 134.5.1.2 |
EPG 134 |
| MoDOT On-Call/Hourly Rate Invoice |
Fig. 134.5.1.3 |
Fig. 134.5.1.4 |
EPG 134 |
| LPA Consultant Invoice |
Fig. 136.4.10 |
Fig. 136.4.18 |
EPG 136/LPA Manual Chapter 4 |
CLARIFICATION: For all existing contracts that have been previously invoiced (prior to July 1, 2012), the consultant only needs to show information on the current phase of the contract in the Progress Report section of the invoice. For example (see example below), if a consultant has completed preliminary plans, right of way plans, final plans, and is currently working on construction inspection; the invoice only needs to show the history on the construction inspection phase since that is the current phase of work.
For all new contracts that have not been previously invoiced (as of July 1, 2012), all information in the invoice must be filled out.
EXAMPLE (for existing projects only): Section 4: Progress Report - % Complete & DBE
| |
Total Costs (includes Salaries, Sub-Consultants & Direct Costs) |
|
| Task |
Total Budgeted |
Total Expended to Date |
Percent Expended (Budgeted/Expended) |
Estimate % Task Complete (Deliverables) |
| Task 1-Preliminary Plans |
completed |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Task 2-Right of Ways Plans |
completed |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Task 3-Final Plans |
completed |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Task 4-Constructions Inspection |
$35,000 |
$17,300 |
49.34% |
60% |
Total |
$35,000 |
$17,300 |
n/a |
n/a |
If you have any questions, you may contact Sandra Riley at 573-522-2002 or Jerica Holtsclaw at 573-526-8484.
MoDOT Debuts New Local Public Agency Manual
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Transportation has released a new Local Public Agency Manual for transportation. The manual is used by local public agencies to ensure their compliance with federal funding requirements from the earliest concept phase of a project through its completion.
The manual, which lives online within MoDOT's Engineering Policy Guide, was developed in concert with the Federal Highway Administration, local agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, consultants and industry. Improvements include easier-to-read text, handy checklists and flowcharts. See the manual...
Please click here to review the one-page flyer indicating the substantial changes to the LPA Manual.
LPA Statewide Advisory Committee Selection
MoDOT has selected twelve members from around the state to serve on the Statewide LPA Advisory Committee. The committee members will be asked to contribute to the development of policies, improve communication and influence the overall direction of Missouri's local program. The primary objective of the advisory committee over the next year is to help with the implementation of the LPA Strategic Vision Team recommendations. Please find below the list of LPA Advisory Committee Members: LPA Advisory Committee Members
LPA Strategic Vision Team
The Missouri Department of Transportation formed a Local Public Agency Strategic Vision Team to develop a statewide vision for Missouri's local program.
LPA Strategic Vision Team Documents:
LPA Partnering for Innovative Efficiencies (PIE) Documents:
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