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Locally Administered Federal-Aid Project Initiation Workshop Project Scoping John Condon & Mike Barry November 14, 2013. Project Delivery Lifecycle. Project Delivery Lifecycle. Planning. Scoping. Application. Project Planning. When?
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Locally Administered Federal-Aid Project Initiation Workshop • Project Scoping • John Condon & Mike Barry • November 14, 2013
Planning Scoping Application
Project Planning • When? • Project Planning should occur long before funding opportunities arise; this allows sufficient time to develop the project scope and budget and to build public support. • Advanced planning will improve your chances of getting the right funding for the right project • How? • ODOT has a number of resources available to help plan projects once local jurisdictions have identified their needs and priorities Planning
Project Planning – Needs & Priorities • Transportation System Plan (TSP) needs-list • Comprehensive Plans • Community Vision Plans • Political needs • Other Project concepts Planning
Scoping Resources • Once priorities are identified, a project scope is prepared and includes: • Project description (problem & solution, goal, etc.) • Project limits • Project needs list: • Right of way needs • Utility conflicts • Environmental impacts • Design and construction cost estimate • Project schedule • Public involvement plan • Proposed funding sources (federal grants, local funds, etc.) Scoping
Scoping Resources • Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) Manual • Link • Project Delivery Guide (PDG) • Link • ODOT Technical Services • Link • Scoping Manual • ODOT Local Agency Liaisons & Public Works Directors • Consultant contracts Scoping
Scoping Reports • ODOT Scoping Forms • Project Prospectus • Part 1 – Project Funding • Part 2 – Project Elements • Part 3 – Anticipated Environmental Impacts • Part 4 – General Information • Part 5 – Planning Consistency • Link Scoping
Applications • Often short turnaround for submittal – resources will be busy helping with a lot of applications • Reference to an existing long-range planning document shows commitment • Well developed scope and accurate cost estimate will improve application • Available cash matching funds will ensure commitment Application