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ERC Recertification Summer 2014. Federal-aid Program Contracts. INDOT-LPA Contract. Stewardship & Oversight Agreement: INDOT & FHWA FHWA & INDOT are jointly responsible for how the Federal-aid program is developed and implemented.
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ERC Recertification Summer 2014
INDOT-LPA Contract • Stewardship & Oversight Agreement: INDOT & FHWA • FHWA & INDOT are jointly responsible for how the Federal-aid program is developed and implemented. • INDOT, acting on behalf of FHWA, is expected to exercise judgments similar to FHWA based on Federal laws, regulations and policies.
INDOT-LPA Contract • INDOT-LPA Contract • This contract states agreement between both parties on: • Project description • LPA Responsibilities, rights & duties • INDOT Responsibilities, rights & duties • Project Funds • Terms & Schedule • General Provisions & compliance
INDOT-LPA Contract • When does this happen? • Contract Breakdown • Sections I-VI • Attachments A-D
INDOT-LPA Contract • Section I • Section II • Section III
INDOT-LPA Contract • Section IV • Section V
INDOT-LPA Contract • Section VI • A-T provisions outlined in contract • Some highlights to be aware of: • Access to records • Audits • Compliance • Disputes • Non-discrimination (ADA, DBE)
INDOT-LPA Contract • Attachment A- Project Description • Attachment B- LPA’s Rights and Duties • Attachment C- INDOT’s Rights and Duties • Attachment D- Project Funds When can I start my project?
LPA-Consultant Contract What YOU need to know! Hiring a consultant through competitive negotiation:
LPA-Consultant Contract • Objectives 1. Ability to understand the various types of contracts and their elements. 2. Empower YOU to successfully negotiate a contract. • $$$ • Schedule • Appropriate for the project
LPA-Consultant Contract • Items to cover: • Contracting sequence • Contract compensation methods • Contract review checklist • Consultant prequalification letter • Profit calculation worksheet • Compensation/escalation value
LPA-Consultant Contract • LPA Contracting Sequence • District Local Program Director reviews and advertises RFP. • When advertising is complete, ERC requests Past Performance Data for any Letters of Interest (LOIs) received.
LPA-Consultant Contract • LPA Contracting Sequence, cont’d.
LPA-Consultant Contract • LPA Contracting Sequence, cont’d.
LPA-Consultant Contract • Contract Compensation Methods • Lump sum • Negotiated labor rate • Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) • Unit price • Cost plus % of cost is prohibited by Indiana Code and Federal Regulations
LPA-Consultant Contract • Lump Sum • Good method to use when the scope of work is well-defined and when there is confidence in level of effort required. • Not acceptable for construction inspection.
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #1: See handout: “Lump Sum: Appendix D”
LPA-Consultant Contract • Negotiated Labor Rate • Acceptable method to use when the scope is not well-defined, or when the consultant is not in control of the level of effort. • Typically used for construction inspection.
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #2: See handout: “Negotiated Labor Rate: Appendix D”
LPA-Consultant Contract • Cost Plus Fixed Fee • Acceptable method to use when the scope is well-defined but there is a lower degree of confidence in the level of effort required. • Consultants must have full CPA Audit or Cognizant Audit prequalification financial approval to use this method.
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #3: See handout: “Cost + Fixed Fee: Appendix D”
LPA-Consultant Contract • Unit Price • Good method for use with repetitive well-defined units of work. • Typically used for geotechnical and right-of-way (ROW) services. • INDOT approved unit price rates for ROW services are available on the INDOT website.
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #4: See handout: “Unit Price”
LPA-Consultant Contract • Advice about use of multiple methods • Lump sum and hourly compensation elements should not be mixed in a contract unless the methods would be applied during different defined time periods or when there is no overlap in the staff who will be performing the work elements.
LPA-Consultant Contract • Consultant Contract Review Checklist • Go to: http://www.in.gov/indot/index.htm • Click: Doing Business with INDOT • Click: LPA & Grants Administration • Click: LPA Consultant Selection • Under: Forms • Select: Consultant Contract Review Checklist
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #5: See handout: “LPA-Consultant Contract Review Checklist”
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #6: See handout: “Consultant Prequalification Letter”
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #7: See handout: “Consultant Contracts Profit Calculation Worksheet”
LPA-Consultant Contract • Escalation values for INDOT consultant contracts: • Go to: http://www.in.gov/indot/index.htm • Click on: Doing Business with INDOT • Highlight: Consultants/Pre-construction • Click on: Proposals & Contracts • Under: Contract Compensation Information • Select: Employment Cost Index (ECI) Rates
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #8: See handout: “Escalation Values for INDOT Consultant Contracts”
LPA-Consultant Contract • Real estate fee schedules: • Go to: http://www.in.gov/indot/index.htm • Click on: Doing Business with INDOT • Highlight: Consultants/Pre-construction • Click on: Proposals & Contracts • Under Contract Compensation Information • Select: Current Real Estate Fee Schedules
LPA-Consultant Contract EXAMPLE #9: See handout: “Increase in State Mileage Reimbursement Rate”
Common Errors EXAMPLE #10: See handout: “Match App. D”
Common Errors EXAMPLE #11: See handout: “Appendix A”
Common Errors EXAMPLE #12: See handout: “Appendix B”
Common Errors EXAMPLE #13: See handout: “Appendix C”
Common Errors EXAMPLE #14: See handout: “Appendix D”
LPA-Consultant Contract FAQs • How does the state negotiate consultant contracts? • If I don’t know anything about negotiating, who can I talk to? • If I include a work type on an RFP that ends up not being used, is that a problem? What if I don’t include one I end up needing? • What are some things I should be aware of in a consultant contract?
Federal-Aid Program Contracts • KEY TAKEAWAYS: • INDOT-LPA Contract • MEETING YOUR SCHEDULE IS IMPORTANT! • Attachments A-D- specific to your project • LPA-Consultant Contract • Different types of contracts • Following the RFP process is important- audits WILL happen after your project • You have the right to negotiate • Confused? Ask for help.
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