1. Becoming Certified Beth Vargas Duncan Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007

2. Becoming Certified…

3. Categories of Certification

4. Partial Certification *ODOT must have final approval of certain elements per federal requirements

5. Conditional & Full Certification

6. Non-Certified Consultant Selection Key Process Points:  From Identifying the Project… to… Consultant Negotiation

7. Certified Consultant Selection Six Easy Steps to Becoming Certified!

8. Step 1: Preliminary Interview Review RequirementsReview Requirements –Staff –Agreements –Procedures Certification ApplicationCertification Application

9. Step 2: Procedures Identify Area for CertificationIdentify Area for Certification Present ProceduresPresent Procedures Local Agency GuidelinesLocal Agency Guidelines

10. Step 3: Submit Application Review RequirementsReview Requirements QualificationsQualifications

11. Steps 4 - 5 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

12. Step 6 Local Agency Successfully CompletesLocal Agency Successfully Completes 2 – 4 Test Projects Final Certification StatusFinal Certification Status

13. Where to get more information: Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager ODOT, Local Government Section 355 Capitol Street NE, Room 326 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-3649 elizabeth.vargasduncan@odot.state.or.us ODOT Local Government Program http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/