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