2024 Certification Process

2024 Certification Process

Certification Intent and Purpose

Through the Certification Acceptance (CA) Agreement, ADOT and the CA Agency will adhere to the responsibilities and requirements set forth by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) when implementing the Federal Aid Highway Program (FAHP) in Arizona. This page will show up-to-date information on the certification process for current and new CA agencies and provide ADOT’s expectations for the CA Agency in delivering the FAHP, including the necessary project delivery processes and procedures.

See also: CA Certification Academy (8/16/23) documentation

 

Instructions for Submittals

The Certification  Assessment Packet provides guidance for the Agency to evaluate and/or develop procedures in the administrative areas identified in the CA Agreement for compliance in delivering the FAHP. 

Below is the schedule with due dates and instructions for Certification Assessment Packet section submittals. Completed section submittals must be uploaded using ShareFile,  a secure, online file transfer and sharing tool. CA Liaisons will receive an email invite linking them to a CA Agency designated folder to upload submittals.

This page contains essential documents and assessment questions related to each administrative area requiring ADOT review and approval. Please note: 

  • The due date for the submission of the checklist and corresponding document(s) listed. Documents provided after the final ADOT submittal date for that submittal may jeopardize the Agency’s CA status.
  • Locate the Agency document(s) or manual(s) where procedures are housed for delivering FAHP projects. 
  • Compare and evaluate the current Agency procedures contained within the Agency’s document(s) or manual(s) with the questions on the checklist.
  • Update the current Agency procedures, where necessary. 
  • Identify the document, page, and paragraph for each question.
  • Check the box if there is a change from what was approved in 2019
  • Fill in the “Prepared by” box identifying who in the Agency verified the Agency’s procedures and answered each question to complete the checklist.
  • Submit the checklist and corresponding document(s) to the ADOT LPA Section. 
  • Please flag applicable pages within lengthy documents. 
  • Incomplete Assessment submittals will not be accepted. Should a CA Agency be unable to submit or complete their assessment checklists as required, their 2024 certification may be placed at risk and necessitate projects to be transferred to ADOT. These actions will result in intergovernmental agreements needing to be established until the Agency is certified.

    Certification Assessment Packet Submittal Section Checklists and Due Dates 

    Follow steps 1 and 2 below: 

    1. Download the Certification Assessment Packet submittal section checklists and additional resources from the hyperlinks below
     

    PACKET SECTION NAME ADOT SECTION TO REVIEW POINT OF CONTACT (POC) DATE DUE FROM CA TO POC
    DBE Procedures BECO Cyndi Callahan October 6, 2023
    Right of Way Procedures Right of Way Group Jennifer Catapano October 6, 2023
           
    Communication Plan ADOT LPA Process Cyndi Callahan November 3, 2023
    Procurement of Materials and/or Install
    ADOT Procurement Checklist
    Procurement Group Jennifer Catapano November 3, 2023
    Pavement Design
    Design Guidelines 
    Design Exceptions & Variances
    Roadway Engineering  Ben Robideau November 3, 2023
           
    Financial Management Procedures ADOT LPA Process Jennifer Catapano December 8, 2023
    Materials QA Program Materials Group Cyndi Callahan December 8, 2023

    Procurement of a Consultant
    Checklist if you are seeking Design A/E

    Engineering Consultants Section Rolanda Smedley December 8, 2023
    Subcontract Approval Procedures ADOT LPA Process Ben Robideau December 8, 2023
           
    Bid Analysis and Award Procedures  ADOT LPA Process Rolanda Smedley January 26, 2024
    Bridge Procedures (NEW) Bridge Group Ben Robideau January 26, 2024
    Reporting Procedures ADOT LPA Process Jennifer Catapano January 26, 2024
    Staffing Plan ADOT LPA Process Cyndi Callahan January 26, 2024
           
    Audit and Oversight Procedures ADOT LPA Process Rolanda Smedley February 23, 2024
    Project Delivery Manual ADOT LPA Process Ben Robideau February 23, 2024

    Checklists are reviewed for completeness by the POC prior to being sent to the Reviewer. If a checklist is found to be incomplete at the point of submission, it will be returned to the CA for correction with a 2-business day turnaround.

    Additional Resources:

    2. Title each submittal section using the naming convention below:


    Date_CA Agency Name_Document Title
    Example:  20231019_Scottsdale_Procurement (Consultant)


    3. Each section submittal must contain a cover page.

    Cover Sheet

     


    If you have any questions or concerns regarding the certification process, please contact Rolanda Smedley, at 602-712-6404 or [email protected].