The Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF). The application along with application guidance, eligibility requirements, and prioritization of projects can be found at www.IOEM.idaho.gov under the Hot Topics link.
Application Guidance (PDF)
FAQ Sheet (PDF)
Round One Wrap-Up (PDF)
Above is a wrap-up of Round One of the Emergency Relief Fund project.
IOEM received 180 applications with a total of nearly $32 million in requested funds for Round 1, application scoring is in the final stages. The ERF Panel will meet next week for final review and to award funds. Once this process is complete and all applicants have been notified, any eligible applications that did not get funded during Round 1 will be automatically moved to round 2 for reconsideration. Any applications that the scorers deemed short of necessary information will be returned to the applicant to allow project applications to be updated and resubmitted.
The Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF). The application along with application guidance, eligibility requirements, and prioritization of projects can be found at www.IOEM.idaho.gov under the Hot Topics link.
Amanda LaMott TAP/Safety Engineer (LHTAC Staff Member)
Amanda will be the primary Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) project manager and will be administering LHSIP projects for LHTAC’s Safety group. Amanda comes to us from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) with 8 years of experience at District 3 and ITD HQ where she spent time in bridge, construction, project development, and planning & scoping. We are excited to have her join our team. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Laila Kral.
Todd Smith Madison County Commissioner (LHTAC Board Member)
Todd is a lifelong resident of Madison county. He was raised on a farm, growing potatoes, wheat, barley, alfalfa and beef cows. Todd has been involved in his 4-H his entire life. He obtained his Real Estate license in 1998 and then purchased a brokerage in 2014. Todd was elected Commissioner in 2010 and is now in his 3rd term. He brings a great “down to earth”, level headed approach to Madison County and has a great knowledge of property and associated values. His greatest asset to the county is that he cares deeply for Madison County and the people he represents. Todd has been married to his wife Elaina since 1988 and they have 4 children. Todd joins the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council as a new board member.
The LHTAC Office will begin summer hours on June 19th.
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Calling After Hours:
If you call the office outside of business hours and you know your party’s extension you may dial it at any time. To access a company directory by last name, you can press 2. Otherwise, please wait on the line to leave a general voicemail and we will return your call during normal business hours.
A list of extensions can be found on our website.
Bidding thresholds for PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION projects now begin at $50,000.
Below $50,000 there is no requirement for competitive bidding. $50,000 to $200,000 is the informal bidding method, where a jurisdiction must solicit at least three bids from licensed public works contractors selected by the jurisdiction. Over $200,000 is the threshold for full competitive bidding under Category A or B. (more…)