IOWA DOT UPDATE

2014 APWA IOWA CHAPTERFALL CONFERENCE

JOHN E. DOSTART, P.E.

Final Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) expected in the next six months…We’ll keep you posted

TITLE VI

DOT is continuing to have discussions with stakeholders and legislators about the Code language required to permit a federal-aid swap.

We expect that to be part of the funding discussion that occurs this session.

DOT is planning to meet with city, county, MPO, RPA, and other stakeholders prior to the legislative session to discuss how a swap would function if implemented.  We will initially meet with the group that we convened to discuss MAP-21 implementation but then meet with others as requested.

FEDERAL FOR STATE FUND SWAP

Section 5.3.1 – Design Criteria for Roads and Bridges References to I.M. 3.205

were removed. Projects involving new

construction or complete re-construction in urban areas now refer to SUDAS specifications.

Rural cross sections in urban areas may use either SUDAS or I.M. 3.210, Rural Design.

FEDERAL-AID PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE UPDATE

Section 5.4 – Design ExceptionsDesign Exception required when SUDAS Acceptable values are not met.

Justification required when SUDAS Preferred values are not met.

Refer to IM 3.216 and IM 3.218 for more info

FEDERAL-AID PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE UPDATE

New I.M.Flow chart of how

to fill out the Determination of Effect Form

More in the next presentation

I.M. 3.111 UPDATETHREATENED AND ENDANGERED

SPECIES

EstimatesDetailed project cost estimate required at check plan submittal.

Revised estimate is required at final plan submittal.

I.M. 3.505 UPDATECHECK AND FINAL PLANS

TPMS Project Location Map (turn in check list) Verify the location. TPMS map must be

consistent with the STIP Description and the plans. This is very important.

Notify your RPA or MPO if the map needs to be updated.

Refer to our August 13, 2014 mailing.

I.M. 3.505 UPDATEATTACHMENT B

FRA Railroad Crossing Number needs to be part of the title sheet.

Contractor Furnished Borrow Less than 10,000 CY use Bid Item #2102-2625000 Greater than 10,000 CY use Bid Item #2102-2625001 If greater than 10,000 CY, Contractor is required to

provide sampling. If greater than 50,000 CY, a copy of the check plans

will be posted by the Offi ce of Contracts to provide bidders advance notice of large borrow projects.

I.M. 3.505 UPDATEATTACHMENT B

Project Funding SignsNon-participating for both federal and state funds

Conforms to the MUTCDNo promotional information (names of public officials, organizations, contractors, logos, symbols, etc.)

I.M. 3.505 UPDATEATTACHMENT B

Electronic signatures Required on final electronic plans (193C IAC 6). A visual indication must appear on the plans to show

they have been signed. Print and sign a hard copy; then scan the plan sheet

in .pdf file format Place a scanned image of a hand written signature

into the drawings before .pdf file copies are created. Text or image in the signature using an electronic

signature feature, such as the one in Adobe Acrobat’s software.

I.M. 3.505ATTACHMENT B

Modifications to the following checklist items:Work Type DescriptionStandard Plans Note Iowa DNR Storm Water PermitBid Item SpecificationEarthwork Quantities

I.M. 3.505ATTACHMENT B

I.M. 3.730 UPDATEIOWA DOT LETTING PROCESS

If all addendums are not acknowledge, the project may be withdrawn; but bidders who fail to acknowledge addendums will be deemed non-responsive.

Only competitive bids are considered in determining if there is adequate competition to award a contract with a bid greater than 110% of the LPA’s estimate. A competitive bid is within 20% of the low bid

As a condition of letting a project, the LPA is establishing that they have the resources available to pay for a project that is within 10% of their estimate.

I.M. 3.760 UPDATEPUBLIC INTEREST FINDINGS

Updates to 2 of the 6 PIF Conditions:Condition #3, LPA will be requesting reimbursement for work performed with their own forces Links to Federal citations were corrected.

Condition #4, LPA will make publically owned equipment available to the contactor Applies to all Federal-aid contracts, even if Federal

funds are were not used for the publically owned equipment.

INACTIVE OBLIGATIONS

Federal regulations require timely draw down of Federal obligations.

FHWA looks for a reimbursement to be processed yearly.

We will continue to contact you if we do not have a reimbursement request at least once every 9 months.

Once a project is field complete, please schedule a DOT review as soon as possible.

If an issue will keep you from submitting reimbursements every 9 months; notify our District staff as soon as possible.

Every Day Counts 32015-2016FHWA initiative to promote innovative and share best practices.

Regional SummitsAPWANACEDOT

EVERY DAY COUNTS 3

Shortening Project Development and Delivery Regional Models of Cooperation Improving Collaboration and Quality Environmental

Documentation (eNEPA and IQED) 3D Engineered Models: Schedule, Cost, and Post-

Construction e-Construction Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil – Integrated Bridge System Locally Administered Federal-Aid Projects: Stakeholder

Partnering Improving DOT and Railroad Coordination (SHRP2 R16)

Mobility Smarter Work Zones

EVERY DAY COUNTS 3

Safety Data-Driven Safety Analysis Road Diets (Roadway Reconfiguration)

Quality Ultra-High Performance Concrete Connections for

Prefabricated Bridge Elements

EVERY DAY COUNTS 3

Every Day Counts 1 (2011-2012)Safety EdgeWarm Mix Asphalt

Every Day Counts 2 (2011-2012)Accelerated Bridge Construction

High Friction SurfacesLocally-Administered Federal-aid Projects

PAST EVERY DAY COUNTS INNOVATIONS

Jerry Roche, P.E., FHWA and Tim Simodynes, P.E., Iowa DOT

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES20

CURRENT PROGRAMS

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Traffic Safety Improvement Program

TEAP Studies

All Town City Sign Program

Horizontal Curve Program

Overhead Beacon Replacement Program

Traffic Safety Improvement ProgramPROGRAM FUNDS THREE TYPES OF PROJECTS

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Site Specific Projects Includes construction projects to improve traffic safety

and operationsAnnual funding varies, $5-$6 million generally

Traffic Control Device ProjectsFor the purchase of traffic control device materialsAnnual funding is $500,000

Traffic Safety Studies Includes transportation safety research, studies, and

public information programsAnnual funding is $500,000

Application Deadline AUGUST 15th

Traffic Engineering Assistance Program

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Who is eligible to request funding? Iowa cities and counties without the resources of a staff

traffic engineer — typically cities with populations less than 35,000.

Type of submittal required A letter of request explaining the problem must be sent to

the appropriate district local systems engineer.

Qualifications for funding No local match is required. However, the applicant will be

required to assist the consultant with data collection, if needed (as-built plans, traffic counts, street maps, crash reports, etc.).

Application amount TEAP will fund up to 100 hours of consultant time.

ALL Town City Sign Program

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Replace damaged, obsolete or substandard signs and signposts.

The program will provide up to $5,000 of signs and signposts

per applying community on a first- come, first-served basis.

All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply even if they have already participated in a similar program in the past.

Thank You!John E. Dostart, P.E.

2014 APWAIOWA CHAPTERFALL CONFERENCE