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RFP: IFAC Expert Services Grant Program – Local Bridges

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RFP: IFAC Expert Services Grant Program – Local Bridges

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide engineering, planning, and economic advisory services for stand-alone feasibility studies across seven (7) critical local bridges in Idaho. Selected consultants will deliver preliminary concept/TS&L reports, lifecycle maintenance schedules, environmental scans, and data collection worksheets to support LHTAC’s Cost-Benefit Analysis modeling. Contracts may be awarded for 1 to 7 bridges.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
We would like to respectfully request that LHTAC consider extending the response deadline for this RFP. The due date will remain as announced in the RFP.
We’d like to confirm that working on this phase of these projects would not preclude any team members from working on future phases for either design or construction of the bridges. LHTAC is unaware of any restrictions related to future phases.  This cannot guarantee a future funding source for any of the bridges does not have such restrictions.
Can you clarify the scope of the RFP?  The RFP and the provided application do not match. Please refer only to the RFP for the scope.  The attached grant application was to provide context to the entire project.  Consider the feasibility portion of the project Phase 1 and the Financing and Infrastructure Bank Study portion Phase 2 which LHTAC will have a separate RFP for.
Can you clarify the scope of the RFP?  The RFP and the provided application do not match. Please refer only to the RFP for the scope.  The attached grant application was to provide context to the entire project.  Consider the feasibility portion of the project Phase 1 and the Financing and Infrastructure Bank Study portion Phase 2 which LHTAC will have a separate RFP for.
What is LHTAC’s plan if Geotech or Hydraulics is identified as a risk for any of the bridges during the study? Should any type of risk outside the intended scope arise during the study LHTAC is prepared to address through allowable methods of contracting under the regulations applicable to the funding.

Notice of Funding – Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a funding opportunity under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program.  Applications are Due June 22, 2026 11:59 PM ET.  See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for details on how to submit.  Projects eligible for Local Highway Jurisdictions include:

  • Highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects;
  • Any project necessary to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate service integration between rail service and other modes;
  • Deployment of railroad safety technology;

The CRISI program requires a 20% local match and projects will be evaluated based on project readiness and technical merit.  Previous successful awards in Idaho have been projects that have eliminated private rail crossings, crossing/signal upgrades and rail realignment reducing highway closures.

 

Interested applicants can contact Ken Kanownik, for technical assistance and additional information.

Open Biddings

Posted & filed under Funding News, Bidding.

LHTAC will publicly open bids at its offices at 3330 Grace Street, Boise, ID. Openings will also be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams. Viewers can enter the Bid Opening meeting here on March 28, 2024, at 2:45 P.M MT. 

Open Solicitations

To view the Open Solicitations, visit our Bids and Solicitations page under Programs here.  

FY23 HDA Disbursements to Include Additional State Funding

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Local Highway Jurisdictions will see increased disbursements in July, following new legislation from this year’s session.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JULY DISBURSEMENTS

During the past two legislative sessions, the Governor and Idaho Legislature dedicated non-user revenue towards road and bridge projects. In 2021, House Bill 362 dedicated 4.5% of sales tax collections towards transportation; the first $80M to ITD and anything above that to local jurisdictions through the Highway Distribution Account formula. For FY22 the local share is estimated to be around $25M.

In 2022, the Governor requested and the Legislature approved $200M to road and bridge maintenance, to be split 60% to ITD, 40% through the Highway Distribution Account formula. This additional funding came from surplus FY22 funds.

Both of these payments will be made in July 2022. Please see the attached spreadsheet to see the total amount your jurisdiction is scheduled to receive in July. Please note that, unlike previous funding increases, there is no special reporting for these funds. However, each LHJ should be able to report/account for how these additional funds were spent.