Posts Categorized: LHTAC News

Senate Bill 1074 – NEW Procurement Bill

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…)

Official Maps

David E. Wynkoop

This is a follow-up to the article on Public Rights-of-Way (ROWs).  It is important to understand how ROWs are created and the practical consequences of ROW classifications.  It is also important to identify all ROWs on your Official Map. (more…)

Presidential Declaration for February 2017 Flooding

Deadline extended until June 8 at 4 p.m.

President Trump signed a disaster declaration for the severe winter storms and flooding from February 5-27, 2017. The counties included in the declaration are:

  • Bingham
  • Cassia
  • Elmore
  • Franklin
  • Gooding
  • Jefferson
  • Jerome
  • Lincoln
  • Minidoka
  • Twin Falls
  • Washington

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Toward Zero Scholarships

ATSSA Toward Zero Scholarships – The Foundation provides travel scholarships for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or caregiver to a roadway work zone accident until we can reduce the number of work zone deaths. It is our hope to eventually give out zero scholarships as a result of zero fatalities. (more…)