Local Agency Programs
Local Agency Programs
An Overview
Gonzalo Puente, PE
Development Engineer
Shaun Bates, PE
Project Manager
Local Agency Programs (LAP)
LAP is involved with projects selected by MPOs and RTFs.
These projects are either federally or state funded.
LAP is responsible for implementing all required state and federal requirements for the Urban, Rural,
Bridge, Enhancement and Safety
Programs.
Federal and State Requirements
There are several requirements that shape our review and have an impact on the project timeline:
Projects need to meet minimum design guidelines and must have their permits and ROW cleared before obligation of funds can take place.
Federally funded projects must be evaluated for potential impacts to the environment in accordance to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Environmental Evaluation
Your project is either a:
CE (Categorical Exclusion) – minimal or no impact to the environment
EA (Environmental Assessment) – unsure of the extent of impact. FONSI needed.
EIS (Environmental Impact
Statement) – Impacts are clear and significant. ROD needed.
MDOT/FHWA process
Project is selected (planning phase)
Design & environmental clearance
(LAP)
Project advertisement, let & award
(LAP/Contracts Division)
Construction phase (TSC)
Billings to Finance Division (TSC)
All projects are subject to audit.
(Commission Audit)
GI meeting scheduled
Grade Inspection meeting scheduled.
• Program Application
• Project limits
• Type of work needs to match TIP
4R (Reconstruction)
3R (Resurface, Restoration, Rehab)
PM (Preventive Maintenance) projects
MDOT LAP review of GI submittal
GI meeting
Draft proposal prepared by MDOT
LAP
• GI comments addressed
• All necessary permits and ROW obtained
Obligation request is turned in
What can hold up obligation request
ROW
SHPO clearance
DEQ, DNR and MDOT permits
TIP issues: Project limits, scope, $s.
Project turn in for advertisement
Project has been obligated
Local Agency authorization to advertise project
Contractor inquiries
Once project has been let, then LAP turns project over to the TSC to oversee the construction phase
MDOT Web Site http://www.michigan.gov/mdot
