Preconstruction Program
The Preconstruction Program in the State Utilities Office is responsible for:
- Managing standardized letters for District Utilities Offices to use in project coordination with the utility companies
- Providing guidance and interpretation on Utility Policy and Procedures, reimbursements issues and Laws governing utility coordination
- Ensuring project information for utility coordination is updated in TPro and on the Preconstruction Status Reports
- Managing utility coordination for Let Status Meeting and Quarterly Project Status Meeting
- Coordinating utility funding on projects
- Preparing, processing and executing Standard Utility Agreements and Transportation Purpose Agreements
- Providing utility certification to Federal Highway Administration for full oversight projects and utility certification to Engineering Services for exempt projects
- Providing utility authorization for executed Standard Utility Agreements and Transportation Purpose Agreements
- Requesting funding for modifications or unforeseen reimbursement issues
- Communicating and coordinating with the utility industry, contractors, and Local Governments
Resources for Utility Accommodation during Preconstruction Activity