There are three methods a Transportation Enhancement (TE) project can be constructed:
- ADOT does the bidding and construction on behalf of the
local government agency.
- The local government is already certified by ADOT and
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to do their own
self-administration of the TE project. This certification
is authorized by ADOT and FHWA through Certification Acceptance
Program.
- The local government agency is not certified through the
Certification Acceptance Program, but still wants to self-administer
their project. In this case, the agency makes a request
to the ADOT TE section manager to do their own self-administration
of their particular TE project. For this method, the following
table provides guidance of key steps for obtaining self-administration
of TE projects.
» Effective immediately, new requests
for Self-Administration for engineering and construction
will not be accepted, pending new procedures being established
by FHWA and ADOT. The table below is for information purposes.
Local Self-Administration Guidance
One:These
guidelines are for TE projects only for local self-administration
of right of way activities, design, bidding, and construction.
Two:During
the project application or project kick-off meeting phase, make
known your anticipated request for self-administration.
Not applicable to active projects.
Three:Make
your request in writing for self-administration
to the ADOT TE section manager, who will then forward to
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Four:The ADOT approved procurement procedures must be utilized.
Five:Environmental,
utility and right-of-way clearances must follow FHWA/ADOT
processes.
Six:District
Engineer must approve the request.
Seven:Project Assessments and 60% level bid documents and estimate must
be reviewed and approved by ADOT.
Eight:All
activities must be conducted under the direct supervision
of a registered professional. Final documents must have
the registrant's seal.
Nine:There
may be instances when the Davis-Bacon Wage Act applies.
This will need to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Disadvantage
Business Enterprise, Americans
with Disabilities Act, and additional requirements may apply.
Ten:The bid package must contain specific provisions provided by ADOT.
