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 Qualification Core Training

Now a 2-Day Course!

Lunch Provided · 13 PDHs

This class provides guidance on using federal and state funds for transportation projects on locally owned roads including the requirements for the design and construction of those projects using the Local Public Agency funding programs available through DOTD and FHWA from beginning to closeout.

This class is required for all project sponsors and their consultants to be qualified to participate in the state and federal programs on future transportation projects.  Administrative and financial managers with responsibility for processing engineer and contractor invoices and submittal of reimbursement requests as well as maintaining required documentation are recommended to attend.

Key Topic Areas: 

·LPA Project Funding / Available Programs
·Responsible Charge / Project Planning
·Entity-State Agreement / Working with LADOTD
·Project Reporting / Project Documentation
·Procuring Design Engineers
·Project Administration
·Project Development and Design Process
·Invoicing / Reimbursement / Disbursement
·Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
·Bid and Construction Process
·Oversight of CE&I
·Management and Oversight of CE&I

Course Schedules:

April 30-May 1, 2024 (CLOSED)
Louisiana Transportation Research Center
TTEC Building, Room 100
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

July 10-11, 2024
Hall of Excellence, St. Tammany Utilities Facility
620 N. Tyler St.
Covington, LA 70433

Course Times for Both Days:

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

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: thirteen (13) PDHs for LPA Core. 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

Courtney Dupre, Louisiana LTAP Center
Phone: 225-767-9118
Email: Courtney.Dupre@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