LPA Project Sponsor and Consultant Training | Planning and Community Assistance

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The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is a federal funds recipient of Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds through the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). NHDOT makes a portion of the total STP funding available to municipalities and other project sponsors (local project sponsors or sub-recipients) to develop, improve, and enhance New Hampshire's transportation network.

LPA projects are managed and match funded (as necessary) to implement eligible projects at the local level. We believe the LPA process provides the benefits of ensuring that the local project sponsor develops a project meeting its needs, within budget, and on schedule. We want the projects to be successful and have developed the LPA Manual to aid in the achievement of that goal.

Contact William (Bill) Watson, Bureau Administrator
(603) 271-3344
bill.watson@dot.nh.gov

LPA Manual and Training	Notices (Notices Supersede LPA Manual when there appears to be a conflict)
LPA Manual	2014-01 Work Zone Crash Reporting
LPA Training and Registration	2020-01 Covid Guidelines and Procedures for DOT Construction
	2020-02 Federal + State Bridge Reimbursement Procedures
	2020-03 LPA Project Mgmt/Consultant Selection Options
	2020-04 Preliminary Engineering End Date/Construction Begin Date
	2020-05 Consultant Conflict of Interest Guide
	2020-06 LPA Public Meeting policy relative to COVID-19
	2022-01 Direct and Indirect Labor Updates Sub Self Cert 8.16.2021
	2022-05 Traffic Control Commitee Meeting Request Form
	2023-01 LPA Manual Environmental Update
	2023-02 Local bridge funding available for 65 poor condition red list bridges
	2023-03 Update to NHDOT LPA Project Management Option

Implementation Details	Programs
Checklist for LPA Projects	Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ)
Federal Labor Compliance Documents	Emergency Relief
Project Closeout Forms	Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP)
QA/QC Material Standards	Municipal Off-system Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation (MOBRR)
Right-of-Way Certificate	Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Utility and Railroad Certificate	Scenic and Cultural Byways (Scenic Byways)
Regulated MS4 in NH Communities	Surface Transportation (STP)
	Transportation Alternative Program (TAP)

Project Sponsor and Consultant Certification

LPA Pre-Qualified Preliminary Engineering Firms

The following “long list” of firms have been pre-qualified by NHDOT for Locally Managed LPA Preliminary Engineering Services. As part of required state and federal Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) rules, a minimum of three firms from the list below must be selected by the LPA to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP’s). QBS rules prohibit the discussion of monetary compensation at this point in the process. The LPA must review and rank a minimum of three (3) qualifications based proposals (interviews optional), document the QBS process, and formally request NHDOT approval of the highest ranking firm prior to proceeding to scope and fee negotiations.

LPA - CE&I Pre-Qualified Firms

The following “long list” of firms have been pre-qualified by NHDOT for Locally Managed LPA Construction Engineering and Inspection Services. As part of required state and federal Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) rules, a minimum of three firms from the list below must be selected by the LPA to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP’s). QBS rules prohibit the discussion of monetary compensation at this point in the process. The LPA must review and rank a minimum of three (3) qualifications based proposals (interviews optional), document the QBS process, and formally request NHDOT approval of the highest ranking firm prior to proceeding to scope and fee negotiations.

Updated 9/27/2022