About
Connecticut Public Act 13-239 was signed into Law in June 2013, directing the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to create a state funded Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). LOTCIP was established to provide municipalities with a funding source and to supplant federal funds offering opportunities for improved project delivery. The program provides State funds to municipal governments through Council of Governments (COG’s)for transportation projects of regional significance, including reconstruction, pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk, bridge, intersection improvement and multi-use trail projects. CTDOT subsequently developed 2013 LOTCIP program guidelines which established the program responsibilities for municipalities, planning regions, and CTDOT. The State allocated between $45 million and $74 million annually for LOTCIP in fiscal years 2014-2017. An additional $62 and $64 million respectively was budgeted statewide for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. CRCOG’s portion of allocated funds totaled approximately $101 million.
Request for Proposals: 2020 LOTCIP Solicitation
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is inviting municipalities to submit proposals for Transportation Improvement Projects for funding under the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). Click Here for more information.
Current LOTCIP Projects
LOTCIP projects are subject to a competitive selection process prior to being advanced. Through a collaborative, transparent process projects are numerically rated on a pre-determined criteria ranging from structural improvement and traffic volume to an environmental and complete street components. A project’s regional significance also factors into the criteria. CRCOG approved $10.9 M in Bridge Projects in 2017 and $27.4 M in Transportation Projects in 2018 for potential advancement into the LOTCIP Design Phase.
Quarterly Reports:
The following documents contain information on projects that have been, or are slated to be transferred into CRCOG’s LOTCIP program:
- 2020 LOTCIP Solicitation Project Selections
- 2018 LOTCIP Solicitation Phase 2 Project Selections
- 2018 LOTCIP Solicitation Fast-Tracking Project Memo
- 2017 LOTCIP Bridge Solicitation Phase 1 Project Selections
- Potential LOTCIP Projects – 2015 Solicitation
- Potential LOTCIP Projects, updated June 26, 2014
LOTCIP Program Reference Materials
- 2020 LOCTIP Project Selection Policy DRAFT
- 2017 LOTCIP Selection Policy
- LOTCIP Regional Overview (April 2017)
- Construction Contracts – Required Contract Provisions
- 2018-LOTCIP-Cost-Estimate
- 2018-November LOTCIP CRCOG Guidelines
- LOTCIP Guidelines March 2019
- 2016 CRCOG May Subcommittee Presentation-LOTCIP-Overview
- CTDOT Pavement Design Information
- Flexible-Pavement-Design-Tool
- CTDOT Pavement Design ESAL Calculator
- Sample Pavement Rehabilitation Plans
Consultants Selected for the LOTCIP Program Assistance (on-call services)
CRCOG has selected the on-call firms listed below, with contact information, to assist municipalities with LOTCIP tasks. Although municipalities are not mandated to contract with them, these are the firms that, through a selection process, have demonstrated their technical expertise and knowledge of the LOTCIP program. Also, CRCOG has coordinated with these firms in efforts to standardize their fee schedules in accordance with State LOTCIP requirements. The Fee Schedules will be made available to CRCOG municipalities upon request (please contact Roger Krahn). It is required that these fee schedules apply to all LOTCIP on-call related work (including for estimating lump-sum fees and upset limits).
The firms were chosen through CRCOG’s competitive qualifications based selection (QBS) process and therefore are expected to satisfy the selection requirements of its member municipalities. The selected consultants are scheduled to remain on each list for 24 or 36 months beginning June 1, 2019 and ending May 31, 2021/2022.
On-Call List 1: Municipal Design Phase Assistance
The following firms have been selected for On-Call List 1 to contract with municipalities to assist with municipal designs as needed.
BL Companies, Inc. | Nicholas Giardina Program Manager 860-249-2200 ngiardina@blcompanies.com | www.blcompanies.com |
Fuss & O'Neil | Mark Vertucci, P.E., PTOE Associate 860-646-2469 ext.5381 mvertucci@fando.com | www.fando.com |
VHB | Bill A. Anderson Senior Project Manager 860-807-4342 BAAnderson@VHB.com | www.vhb.com |
Weston & Sampson | Pompeo Casale, P.E., Vice President/Director of Transportation 860-513-1473 ext. 7463 CasaleP@wseinc.com | www.westonandsampson.com |
On-Call List 2: Municipal Construction Phase Assistance
The following firms have been selected for On-Call List 2 to contract with municipalities to assist with municipal construction assistance as needed.
BL Companies, Inc. | Nicholas Giardina Program Manager 860-249-2200 ngiardina@blcompanies.com | www.blcompanies.com |
Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates | Geoffrey L. Jacobson, P.E.,
860-526-9591 gjacobson@nlja.com |
www.nlja.com |
Milone & MacBroom | Thomas Balskus, P.E., Associate Director of Construction Services 203.271.1773 tbalskus@mminc.com | www.miloneandmacbroom.com |
Weston & Sampson | Pompeo Casale, P.E., Vice President/Director of Transportation 860-513-1473 ext. 7463 CasaleP@wseinc.com | www.westonandsampson.com |
On Call List 3: CRCOG Program Management and Design Review Assistance
The following firms have been selected for On-Call List 3 to contract with CRCOG as needed to assist with LOTCIP Program Management and Design Review Tasks.
BETA | Najib Habesch Principal in Charge | www.beta-inc.com |
CHA | Jeff Parker Project Manager | www.chacompanies.com |
CME Associates, Incorporated | Don Wurst Project Manager | www.cmeengineering.com |
For additional information or any questions regarding the LOTCIP program please feel free to contact either Sotoria Montanari or Roger Krahn