Becoming Certified Beth Vargas Duncan Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007
Becoming Certified…
Categories of Certification
Partial Certification *ODOT must have final approval of certain elements per federal requirements
Conditional & Full Certification
Non-Certified Consultant Selection Key Process Points: From Identifying the Project… to… Consultant Negotiation
Certified Consultant Selection Six Easy Steps to Becoming Certified!
Step 1: Preliminary Interview Review RequirementsReview Requirements –Staff –Agreements –Procedures Certification ApplicationCertification Application
Step 2: Procedures Identify Area for CertificationIdentify Area for Certification Present ProceduresPresent Procedures Local Agency GuidelinesLocal Agency Guidelines
Step 3: Submit Application Review RequirementsReview Requirements QualificationsQualifications
Steps ODOT Reviews ProceduresODOT Reviews Procedures Clarify ConcernsClarify Concerns Notice of Conditional CertificationNotice of Conditional Certification Master Certification Agreement ExecutedMaster Certification Agreement Executed Supplemental Project Agreement(s) ExecutedSupplemental Project Agreement(s) Executed
Step 6 Local Agency Successfully CompletesLocal Agency Successfully Completes 2 – 4 Test Projects Final Certification StatusFinal Certification Status
Where to get more information: Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager ODOT, Local Government Section 355 Capitol Street NE, Room 326 Salem, OR ODOT Local Government Program