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Becoming Becoming Certified Certified Beth Vargas Duncan Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007 June 6, 2007

Becoming Certified Beth Vargas Duncan Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007

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Page 1: Becoming Certified Beth Vargas Duncan Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007

Becoming Becoming CertifiedCertified

Beth Vargas DuncanBeth Vargas Duncan Certification Program ManagerCertification Program Manager

June 6, 2007June 6, 2007

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Becoming Certified…Becoming Certified…

3LA Submits Application: Commitment

Positions, Qualifications, &

Experience

1Preliminary

Interview with Local Agency

4ODOT Reviews LA’s

Procedures & Clarifies Concerns

5ODOT Provides

Notice of Conditional Certification and

IGA’s are Executed

2LA Provides

Written Processes

Meeting State & Federal Law

6LA Successfully

Completes 2-4 Test Projects

7Final Certification

Status

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Categories of CertificationCategories of Certification

Certification Status

Conditionally Certified

& Full Certification

Partial Certification(For Specific

Project Elements)

Non-Certified

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Partial CertificationPartial Certification

LA is Certified to Perform Aspect(s) of a Project

Consultant Selection

Design

*Right of Way

Bid & Award

Construction Contract Administration

*ODOT must have finalapproval of certain elementsper federal requirements

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Conditional & Full CertificationConditional & Full Certification

Projects Administered by Registered PE (staff or contract employee)

Successful Completion of 2- 4 “Test” Projects

Local Agency has Sufficient Expertise & Capability to Perform & Supervise

Project PhasesConsultant Selection

Local Agency has Designated Official Approving Authority

Favorable Performance Management Review

Such as LA Executive orPolicy Body

Design

Right of Way

Bid & Award

Construction

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Non-Certified Non-Certified Consultant SelectionConsultant Selection

Key Process Points:

From Identifying the Project…

to… Consultant Negotiation

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Certified Consultant Certified Consultant SelectionSelection

Six Easy Steps to Six Easy Steps to Becoming Certified!Becoming Certified!

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Step 1: Preliminary InterviewStep 1: Preliminary Interview

• Review RequirementsReview Requirements– StaffStaff– AgreementsAgreements– ProceduresProcedures

• Certification Application Certification Application

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Step 2: ProceduresStep 2: Procedures

• Identify Area for CertificationIdentify Area for Certification

• Present ProceduresPresent Procedures

• Local Agency GuidelinesLocal Agency Guidelines

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Step 3: Submit Application Step 3: Submit Application

• Review RequirementsReview Requirements

• QualificationsQualifications

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Steps 4 - 5 Steps 4 - 5

• ODOT Reviews ProceduresODOT Reviews Procedures

• Clarify ConcernsClarify Concerns

• Notice of Conditional CertificationNotice of Conditional Certification

• Master Certification Agreement ExecutedMaster Certification Agreement Executed

• Supplemental Project Agreement(s) ExecutedSupplemental Project Agreement(s) Executed

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Step 6 Step 6

• Local Agency Successfully Completes Local Agency Successfully Completes

2 – 4 Test Projects2 – 4 Test Projects

• Final Certification StatusFinal Certification Status

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Where to get more information:Where to get more information:

Beth Vargas DuncanBeth Vargas DuncanCertification Program ManagerCertification Program ManagerODOT, Local Government SectionODOT, Local Government Section355 Capitol Street NE, Room 326355 Capitol Street NE, Room 326Salem, OR 97301Salem, OR 97301503-986-3649503-986-3649elizabeth.vargasduncan@[email protected]

ODOT Local Government Programhttp://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/