Local Public Agency Program
LPA Consultant Information
The process for hiring a consultant for federal-aid projects must follow specific requirements set by the Federal Highway Administration. Visit our Local Public Agency Program Consultant Information page for resources like:
- Request for Proposals Information
- Consultant Contract Boilerplate
- Consultant Selection Review
INDOT LPA Contracts
All parties will use DocuSign to electronically sign INDOT LPA Contracts and Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Agreements. The following links will give detail instructions for the ERC to submit a list of legal signers, and instruction and examples for the legal signers.
GovDelivery
GovDelivery Subscription Service is a free subscription offered to all LPAs by INDOT.
GovDelivery will provide information that may significantly impact LPAs receiving federal-aid through INDOT. All communications from the INDOT LPA Department are sent through GovDelivery, and it is highly recommended that all LPAs read the instructions to subscribe.
LPA Guidance Document
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signs an agreement with each State Department of Transportation to allow states to oversee the responsibilities and execution of their Local Public Agency Program. INDOT's LPA Program's Guidance Document is the resource manual for INDOT's LPA Program. It is the primary source of program information and guidelines that should be followed during and INDOT LPA Program from cradle to grave.
Contact Us
Contact
Kathy L. Eaton-McKalip
LPA/MPO Grant Administrator
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave. IGCN 955
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-234 -5142
Kaeaton-McKalip@indot.in.gov
Project End Dates & Inactive Projects
INDOT must follow Federal mandate by tracking all Purchase Order (PO) Project End Dates (PED) and all Inactive Projects. Visit this LPA Project End Dates (PED) & Inactive Projects link for resources to keep your POs active like:
- Project End Dates - Karen Hicks - Federal Funding Changes Presentation
- Project End Dates - Determining Preliminary Engineering PED
- LPA – Project End Dates (PED) and Inactive Projects (01/01/23)
- Close an Inactive PO - Form Letter
- Close an Inactive Contract - Form Letter
- Request to Change a Project End Date (PED) - Form Letter
- Federal Funding Changes
LPA Certification Program
Many local agencies have expressed a desire to take more control of their federally funded projects, and INDOT has created a mechanism to facilitate that for projects that are not on the National Highway System.This program, known as the LPA Certification Program, is optional and offers an exciting opportunity for LPAs to utilize any and all federal, state, and locally recognized and accepted design standards for their projects.
- LPA Certification Program
- Final Design Standards
- LPA Certification Program FAQs
- Application (Download and save to your computer before completing)