Construction Administration

About

LHTAC has been tasked with the construction administration of local Federal-aid highway construction since 2009. The program has matured and grown from the initial successes of the Governors Discretionary program and ARRA projects to larger and more complex projects currently in the program. LHTAC works in close partnership with the private consulting engineers of Idaho, ITD and the local sponsors to ensure continued success during construction. Projects are managed by LHTAC; however, the onsite construction engineering and inspection is accomplished through cost-effective consulting firms selected by the local highway jurisdiction and LHTAC. This insures local involvement and qualified consultants are selected. This approach generates significant economic activity for private road contractors, road material suppliers, private consultant engineers and has a beneficial multiplier effect on the local Idaho economy.

This approach allows us to work closely with the local sponsors and maintain good communication through the decision-making process that was started during design and completed through construction. The use of consultants allows LHTAC to maintain a small but effective workforce while bringing highly competent consultant engineering services to the projects throughout Idaho.

Project Plans and Contracts can be found under our Programs tab under the Construction tab.

The Commonly Used Documents page under our Resources tab holds a variety of useful forms including close-out and environmental documents.

Program Overview: Construction Process and Sponsor’s Role Handout (PDF)

CONTACT: Megan Kautz MKautz@lhtac.org