Local Public Agency Qualification Program

The LPA Qualification Program was developed and implemented jointly by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) 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.

Introduction to Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) Training (July 17, 2025-postponed to August 19, 2025 due to weather)

Lunch Provided · 7 PDHs

Construction Contract Administration for Local Public Agency Administered Federal Aid Transportation Projects.This class presents DOTD expectations of performing Construction, Engineering, and Inspection for your project. This class is intended for LPA Construction Project Personnel, engineers who serve as the LPA Project Engineer (PE), and the Responsible Charge. This class is now a required certification for the consultant CE&I Project Engineer performing CE&I services, regardless of whether or not it is a LPA project.

Key Topic Areas:

1. Construction Administration Overview
2. Site Manager and Headlight
3. Civil Rights Compliance Programs
4. Materials Testing
5. Contract Administration for Work Zone Safety
6. Construction Payment
7. Project Closeout

**An online version of the LPA CE&I modules is available for reference at the following link: https://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltap/lpa_online.html. PDH’s will not be offered for taking the online course.

Course Schedule:

August 19, 2025: Louisiana Transportation Research Center

1. TTEC Building, Room 100
2. 4099 Gourrier Avenue
3. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Course Times:

Registration: 8:00 am

Course Times: 8:30am — 4:30pm

Fees & Cancellation Policy

$35 Local Agency Personnel and DOTD Retirees

$70 All Others

Free to DOTD & FHWA Employees

1. Credit card payments are accepted through the online registration system. Checks or money orders are also accepted.
2. Make checks payable to:LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
3. Mail checks to: LTAP-Technology Transfer/LTRC, 4099 Gourrier Avenue
4. Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443
5. ATTN: Victor Lockwood

Registration is required at least 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:

1. Priscilla Hall, LPA Programs, DOTD
2. Phone: 225-379-1636
3. Email: priscilla.hall@la.gov
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5. Rudynah Capone, Director, Louisiana LTAP Center
6. Phone: (225) 767-9184
7. Email: LTAP@la.gov 
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9. Courtney Dupre, Program Manager, Louisiana LTAP Center
10. Phone: (225) 767-9118
11. 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