Request For Proposals: 2024 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). CRCOG is reserving $42 million from the following categories for this purpose: Reconstruction (roadway and bridge) projects, Bicycle/Pedestrian projects, Pavement Rehabilitation projects and Stand-Alone Sidewalk projects. Each municipality may submit materials for two (2) Project proposals in any combination, however CRCOG will limit the award to no more than $4 million per municipality.
Submissions must be received by February 21, 2024 by 2:00pm.
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 LOTCIP program guidelines (last updated November 2021) establish the responsibilities for municipalities, planning regions, and CTDOT. Since 2014, the State has consistently allocated between $45 and $74 million annually for LOTCIP. As of July 2023, over $550 million has been budgeted for LOTCIP statewide, including over $203 million for the CRCOG region. CRCOG expects an additional $43 million allocation for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 combined.
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 environmental and complete street components. A project's regional significance also factors into the criteria. 66 LOTCIP projects in the Capitol Region have been awarded or completed as of July 2023 with 38 additional projects having received commitment to fund letters.
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LOTCIP Resources
2024 RFP Required Documents
- LOTCIP Application (last updated 2021)
- CTDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel Needs Assessment Form (last updated 2018)
- LOTCIP Cost Estimating Template (last updated 2023)
- CRCOG Complete Streets Compliance Form (last updated 2023)
2024 RFP Optional Documents
- Pavement Condition and Needs Assessment Request Form (last updated 2023)
- LOTCIP Pavement Information Checklist (last updated 2022)
Supporting Resources
- 2024 LOTCIP Solicitation Memo
- 2024 LOTCIP Project Selection Policy (last updated 2023)
- CTDOT LOTCIP Guidelines (last updated 2021)
- LOTCIP Final Submission Review Checklist (last updated 2023)
- CRCOG Complete Streets Policy (last updated 2020)
- CT Roadway Functional Classification Map
- Construction Contracts - Required Contract Provisions (last updated 2022)
- Pavement Design Information:
- 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, 2022 and ending May 31, 2024/2025.
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. They will remain on the list from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025.
BL Companies, Inc. | Michael Fisher, PE Senior Project Manager Engineering-Transportation 860-249-2200 MFisher@blcompanies.com |
www.blcompanies.com |
SLR | Kwesi Brown, P.E., PTOE US Manager of Transportation Engineering 475-244-2277 kabrown@slrconsulting.com |
www.slrconsulting.com |
VHB | Bill A. Anderson Senior Project Manager 860-807-4342 BAAnderson@VHB.com |
www.vhb.com |
Tighe & Bond | Christopher Granatini, PE Vice President 860-704-4471 COGranatini@tigheBond.com |
www.tighebond.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. They are scheduled to remain on the list from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025.
BL Companies, Inc. | Michael Fisher, PE Senior Project Manager Engineering-Transportation 860-249-2200 MFisher@blcompanies.com |
www.blcompanies.com |
Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates | Geoffrey L. Jacobson, P.E. 860-526-9591 gjacobson@nlja.com |
www.nlja.com |
SLR | Thomas Balskus, P.E. US Manager of Construction Engineering 860-400-5702 tbalskus@slrconsulting.com |
www.slrconsulting.com |
Tectonic | Jeff Scala Vice President/Regional Director 860-563-2341 jscala@tectonicengineering.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. They are scheduled to remain on the list from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024.
BETA | Najib Habesch Principal in Charge |
www.beta-inc.com |
CHA | Jeff Parker Project Manager |
www.chacompanies.com |
For additional information or any questions regarding the LOTCIP program please feel free to contact either Sotoria Montanari or Roger Krahn.