Local Public Agency Qualification Program

The LPA Qualification Program was developed and implemented jointly by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Louisiana Division, and the Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). The primary goal of the program is to increase the efficiency of project delivery for local transportation projects that utilize state and federal funds by helping local agency personnel understand and implement requirements associated with these programs.

LPA Construction, Engineering & Inspection
(CE&I) Training
(October 5, 2023)

Lunch Provided · 7 PDHs

Construction Contract Administration for Local Public Agency Administered Federal Aid Transportation Projects

This class is intended for LPA Construction Project Personnel, engineers who serve as the LPA Project Engineer (PE), and the Responsible Charge.

Key Topic Areas: 

·Construction Administration Overview
·Contract Administration for Work Zone Safety
·Site Manager / Materials and Testing
·Construction Payment and Project Closeout
·Complying with federal requirements

Course Schedule:

Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development (SEED) Center
East Conference Room, 2nd Floor
4310 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615

Course Times:

Registration: 8:00 am
Course Times: 8:30am — 4:30pm

Fees & Cancellation Policy

$25 Local Agency Personnel
$50 All Others
Free to DOTD & FHWA Employees

Credit card payments are accepted through the online registration system. Checks or money orders are also accepted.

Make checks payable to:
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Mail checks to:
LTAP-Technology Transfer/LTRC,
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443
ATTN: Victor Lockwood

Registration is required one week in advance of class. Failure to cancel at least 72 hours prior will result in a forfeit of the registration fee. Participant substitution is available.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit will be awarded as follows: seven (7) PDHs for LPA CE&I. LTRC is a Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, approved Sponsor/Provider of Continuing Professional Development. 

For More Information on Workshops, Contact:

Tanya Moore, PE, PTOE - Director of Local Public Assistance Programs, DOTD
Phone: 225-379-2515
Email: Tanya.Moore@la.gov

Steven C. Strength, PE, PTOE - Director, Louisiana LTAP Center
Phone: 225-767-9184
Email: Steve.Strength@la.gov

Registration Questions?:

Contact the LTAP Office via:
Phone: (225) 767-9717
Fax: (225) 767-9156
Email: Victor.Lockwood@la.gov

The Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a cooperative effort between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Louisiana State University (LSU). LTAP serves the needs of local transportation agencies and is a part of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). 

www.louisianaltap.org