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MAP-21. Provisions that Encourage Outsourcing. MAP-21 Outsourcing Provisions. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century – MAP-21 Two Year Authorization – Expires September 30, 2014 Major Policy Changes Included in the Bill Program Consolidation Environmental Streamlining
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MAP-21 Provisions that Encourage Outsourcing
MAP-21 Outsourcing Provisions Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century – MAP-21 • Two Year Authorization – Expires September 30, 2014 • Major Policy Changes Included in the Bill • Program Consolidation • Environmental Streamlining • Performance Measures
MAP-21 Outsourcing Provisions • NASHTU Scored Huge Victory Keeping Outsourcing Mandate Out • Value of Partnerships • Value of Coalition • Who, What to Watch For in Congress
MAP-21 Outsourcing Provisions • Several Provisions that Encourage Outsourcing Included in Final Bill • Mapping – Annually Monitor States to Ensure Compliance and Requires USDOT to Survey States to Determine Percentage of Public and Private Performance • National Interest to Encourage Greater Private Sector Involvement in Transportation Project Delivery
MAP-21 Outsourcing Provisions • CMGC Contracting: Two Phase Contracting Method that Allows a Contractor to Provide Advice on Preconstruction Services before the Construction Contract is Awarded – Does Not Require Competitive Bidding • Allows Federal Share to be Increased up to 100% if the State Utilizes “Innovative Contracting Methods”
MAP-21 Outsourcing Provisions What can we do? • Educate Members of Congress and their Staff • Especially Friendly EPW and T&I Members • Continue to Advocate for NASHTU Priorities • Advocate for the Removal of these Provisions in the Next Transportation Authorization • Build Coalitions with Good Government Groups, Labor Unions, and Others to Add Credibility to our Message