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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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Local Agencies with Full Certification*
Local Agency
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Local Agency Certification Staff Contact
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ODOT Local Agency Liaison
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ODOT Certification Liaison
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Master Certification Agreement Executed
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Region
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Consultant Selection
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Design
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Ad, Bid and Award
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Construction Contract Administration
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| City of Corvallis |
Som Sartnurak
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Michael Starnes
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Jerrica Pierson Seeger
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May 1, 2008
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2
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X
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X
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X
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| City of Portland |
Kathryn Levine
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Riad Alharithi
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Beth Vargas Duncan
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November 1, 2005
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1
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(still in test)
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X
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X
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X
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*Some local agencies are continuing test projects as indicated.
Conditionally Certified Local Agencies
Local Agency
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Local Agency Certification Staff Contact
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ODOT Local Agency Liaison
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ODOT Certification Liaison
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Master Certification Agreement Executed
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Region
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Consultant Selection
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Design
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Ad, Bid and Award
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Construction Contract Administration
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| Clackamas County |
Joel Howie
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Mahasti Hastings
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Beth Vargas Duncan
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March 1, 2008
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1
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| City of Eugene |
Jenifer Willer
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Ted Keasey
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Jerrica Pierson Seeger
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December 1, 2007
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2
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| City of Gresham |
Jeff Shelley
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Tom Weatherford
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Beth Vargas Duncan
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November 1, 2010
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1
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X
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X
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X
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| Linn County |
Chuck Knoll
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Michael Starnes
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Jerrica Pierson Seeger
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April 1, 2010
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2
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| City of Medford |
Dennis Hart
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Kelli Sparkman
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Beth Vargas Duncan
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August 1, 2010
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3
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X
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| Multnomah County |
Brian Vincent
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Riad Alharithi
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Beth Vargas Duncan
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November 1, 2010
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1
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| City of Salem |
Jim Bonnet
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Mark Foster
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Beth Vargas Duncan
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November 1, 2011
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2
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X
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Local Agencies Pursuing Certification - "Interview Stage"
Local Agency
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Local Agency Certification Staff Contact
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ODOT Local Agency Liaison
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ODOT Certification Liaison
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Region
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Consultant Selection
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Design
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Ad, Bid and
Award
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Construction Contract Administration
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| Lane County |
Bill Morgan
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Ted Keasey
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Jerrica Pierson Seeger
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2
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X
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X
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X
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| Marion County |
Cindy Schmidt / Rod Bray
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Mark Foster
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Jerrica Pierson Seeger
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2
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X
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X
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| City of Springfield |
Kristi Krueger/ Len Goodwin
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Ted Keasey
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Jerrica Pierson Seeger
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2
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X
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X
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| Washington County |
Gary Stockhoff |
Michele Thom & Mark Foster |
Beth Vargas Duncan
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1 & 2
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| Certification Training Academy |
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Certification Training for Local Agencies
Course purpose
The purpose of this training academy is to provide Certification Program global and specific process information to support the successful delivery of Certified Local Agency projects.
Course objectives
- Discuss local agency and ODOT staff Certification Program roles and responsibilities
- Discuss how the Certification Program fulfills ODOT's stewardship responsibilities to FHWA
- Provide an overview of governing laws, regulations and directives required by individual disciplines to deliver federally funded projects
- Provide process information for ODOT and local agency staff to develop CLA projects
- Provide overview of existing Certified Local Agency project delivery references and tools e.g. LAG manual, checklists, Quick Reference Guide, desk procedures, etc.
- Solicit input for Certification Program improvement
Course Schedule
No Certification Acadmeny trainings ares scheduled at this time due to state budget restrictions.
Certification Program staff will facilitate Peer-to-Peer learning sessions as needed. Please contact Jerrica Pierson Seeger for more information.
Who will be attending?
The Certification Training Academy is an invitation only training focused on ODOT and local agency staff that deal directly with delivery of Certified Local Agency projects. ODOT Local Agency Liaisons (LALs) from Regions 1, 2 & 3; ODOT discipline specific staff responsible for approval and/or oversight of specific elements of certified local agency projects; and staff from local agencies participating in the Certification Program will be invited to attend.
Post Certification Training Academy Presentations
Session # 1 March 3, 2011 – Certification Program Overview
Certification Training Relationships
Certification Training Quiz
Session # 2 March 17, 2011 – Key Agreements & Funding
Procedures for Processing Supplemental Project Agreements
City and State Indemnifications
Certified Local Agency Master & Supplemental Project Agreements
Certified Agency Performing Work For Non-Certified Agency
Project Funding
Session # 3 March 29, 2011 – A&E Consultant Procurement
Local Public Agency A&E Procurement Requirements
Session # 4 April 14, 2011 – Design Elements
Highway Utility Program Overview
Certification Design
Local Agency Bridge Design
Acquiring R/W on Federally Funded Projects for LPA's
To see videos of the Design Elements training, click here!
Session # 5 April 28, 2011 – Project Delivery
Checklists Presentation
Consultant Selection Checklist
PS&E Checklist
Ad, Bid & Award Checklist
Construction Contract Admin Checklist
Certified Local Agency Project Delivery Checklist
Approval Authority Matrix
Quarterly Report
Past Presentations (2007-2008)
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2007-2008 Certification Workshops in Portland, Roseburg and Corvallis. Your participation made the workshops a success! Here are some PowerPoint presentations from past Certification Workshops.
Here are the PowerPoint presentations from the Certification Workshops.
Becoming Certified
Certification Program Overview
Federal Funds for Local Agencies
Getting Certified in Consultant Selection
The Administration of Federal-Aid Projects by Local Public Agencies
City of Portland
Oregon Local Program Committee Meeting July 27, 2007
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| LAG Manual |
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The LAG Review Committee updates the LAG Manual annually. You may view our new LAG Manual web page using the link below:
2009 LAG Manual web page
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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 Greg Current.
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