1. Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D.
Secretary
November 16, 2017
@onevisionary

2. Today’s Discussion Legislative Session Recap Moving Forward
Federal Aid
Public-Private Partnership
Our Partnership

3. 2017 Legislative Session
LADOTD worked alongside industry partners and legislators throughout the state in attempt to pass HB 632 by Rep. Steve Carter
Received bipartisan passage in committee; no floor vote
17 cent fuel tax increase with dedicated, balanced revenue allocation
Each elected official’s district would’ve received a sum of money based on need
Each parish stood to have 1 bridge repaired per year along with pavement rehab
We appreciate ACEC’s leadership and engagement

4. 2017 Legislative Session
HB 354 by Rep. Thibaut – Passed Vote of People
Establishes the “Construction Subfund,” for any new revenues generated for the TTF including gasoline, motor fuels, & special fuels taxes, which will go strictly toward construction and not toward employee wages and benefits

5. Aftermath of Inaction Inability to compete for federal funds/grants
Louisiana will struggle to make federal match by 2019
Delayed Development
Deferred maintenance will continue, driving up long-term project costs
We will be parking major projects after completing current aspect of preconstruction
Unsatisfied residents
Louisianans will continue to face prolonged traffic, rising vehicle maintenance costs

6. How Do We Find Success With No New Funding?
DOTD shifts focus from capacity to preservation and sustainability
Focus will be on overlays and bridge replacements
Smart Decisions
Pursue projects with lowest possible match requirements *
make the most of redistribution money*
apply for competitive federal funding such as 2016’s FASTLANE and 2017’s INFRA Grant*
* denotes if match available

7. Federal Aid
Competitive Grants will never fill the void of insufficient recurring revenue
On Nov. 2, 2017, DOTD submitted application for Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant.
LA 23 Belle Chasse Bridge & Tunnel Replacement
Total cost of approx. $125 million
Requesting $50 million from Fed

8. Innovative Delivery
INFRA Grant is being sought to leverage other funds for construction of a new four-lane bridge over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) on LA 23.
This project was the most competitive:
Economic Vitality
Leveraging Federal Funds
Innovation
Performance & Accountability

9. Consultant Selection Appeals Process Changes
Short list posted prior to selection
72 hours to protest mathematical or clerical errors
Appeal heard by Chief Engineer or designee
New short list posted if changed due to protest
9 shortlist protest in 2017
Apparent selection posted
If Secretary selects other than number 1 ranked firm, justification is also posted
48 hours to protest
Protest only if Secretary selects other than number 1 ranked firm
Appeal heard by Secretary
1 apparent selection in 2017

10. Consultant Opportunities
Type of contracts to be advertised
CE&I contracts
Bridge Replacements
Survey IDIQs
Projected advertisements for 2018
Projected list updated 11/15/2018
29 contracts currently projected for 2018 for approximately $33 million
Of the $33 million, $16.5 million are retainers
56 contracts advertised in 2017 for approximately $120 million
Of the $120 million, $107 million were retainers