​Preconstruction Requirements

General Overview of Process

Technical Memorandum (LPA)

• Striped crosswalks on LPA projects.pdf 
• Technical Memo 2 - Use of GPS.pdf

Forms

• Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ)​
• Predesign Conference Form
• Plan-in-Hand Report
• QC/QA Forms
• Preliminary Plans
• Final Plans
• Constructability/Biddability

• Preservation Projects

• Large Projects
• Constructability Biddability Review Small LPA Projects.doc
• Design Exceptions/Waivers Form
• Preservation Documents
• SWPP (Fill out for all Jobs).doc

Timelines

• Worksheets
• Timeline for Letting

Sample Agenda

• Set-up Meeting Agenda.pdf
• Pre-Design Agenda.pdf

Contract Information

• Engineering Contract
• Entity-State Agreement
• Invoicing
• Disbursement Certification Form
• Recommended Criteria for LPAs to Use When Selecting a Consultant.pdf

Permits

• State Historic Preservation
• Coastal Zone Permit
• Scenic Rivers
• Levee Districts
• Traffic Permits

Specifications and Pay Items

• Standard Specification
• Weighted Bid Averages
• Master Pay Item List
• LPA Specification Information rl.pdf

Other DOTD Sections

• DOTD Real Estate
• Local Public Agency Manual
• Local Public Agency Exhibit A Work Plan
• Right of Entry for Construction Projects
• Right of Way Project Certification
• DOTD Utility Section
• Utility Certification
• DOTD Environmental Section
• DOTD Pavement and Geotechnical Section

References

• Geometric Design (Green Book) - "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets"
• Design Guidelines
• Minimum Design Guidelines
• Preservation Design Guidelines (rural)
• Preservation Design Guidelines (urban)
• DOTD Specification Book
• Engineering Directives and Standards Manual -EDSM
• Standard Plans and Special Details
• Projectwise
• Asphalt memo
• Erosion Control Guidelines
• MUTCD
• Complete Streets Policy
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• ADA Q & A
• Access Management
• Access Connections
• Vegetation - Roadside Vegetation Policy (Landscaping policy/manual)
• Vegetation - Guidelines for Landscape planting and vegetation management at levees, floodwalls, embankment dams and appurtenant structures
• Lighting - A Guide to Constructing, Operating, and Maintaining Highway Lighting Systems 
• Lighting on State Highways
• Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

Manuals

• Road Design Manual
• Bridge Design Manual
• Pedestrian AASHTO Manual
• Highway Safety Manual (HSM)
• Location and Survey Manual
• Stage 1 Manual (Environmental)
• Project Delivery Manual
• QC/QA Manual
• Hydraulics Manual

Other Links

• LAPELS Rules (2701 - Use of Seals)
• FHWA Federal Aid Essentials
• Louisiana State Law 48:35.C - Standards for local roads 
• Subrecipient Financial Questionaire