Local Agency Guidelines Manual
Local Agency Guidelines for Certified Local Public Agencies
Local Agency Guidelines for Certified Local Public Agencies The Local Agency Guidelines for Certified Local Public Agencies, or LAG for Certified LPAs, is updated as needed. Updates will be announced and changes summarized in a program bulletin for user reference. Please refer to this website for the most updated version. This page shows the version of each section and chapter currently in effect. Section and chapter publication dates are noted in parentheses and in the document footers. LAG Manual Errata Sheet LAG Manual full version (Coming Soon - See the Archived LAG manuals below for a link to the full 2021 manual.) Section A: Local Federal-Aid Project Delivery Options (11/2025) Section B: Certification, Compliance and Oversight (11/2021) Section C: Delivering Federal-Aid Projects Chapter 1: Planning & Program Development (11/2025) Chapter 2: Project Initiation (Coming Soon) 2a: Project Technical Scope Sheet (11/2021) 2b: Agreements (11/2021) Chapter 3: Progress Billing (11/2025) Chapter 4: Consultant Selection & Contract Administration (11/2025) Chapter 5: Access Management (11/2025) Chapter 6: NEPA & Environmental Processes (7/2026) Chapter 7: Right of Way (11/2021) Chapter 8: Civil Rights (11/2021) Chapter 9: General Design Requirements (11/2025) Chapter 10: Design Approval (11/2021) Chapter 11: Utilities (11/2025) Chapter 12: Railroad (11/2025) Chapter 13: Bridge (11/2025) Chapter 14: PS&E (11/2021) Chapter 15: Ad, Bid Award (11/2021) Chapter 16: Construction Contract Administration (11/2021) Chapter 17: Project Closeout (11/2025) Section D: Resources Directory (11/2021) Archived LAG Manuals LAG Manual (11/2021) LAG Manual (01/2020) Prior versions of the manual are available by request by emailing ODOT Certification. Contact Email Tiffany Hamilton Local Program Certification Manager Telephone 503-551-6277 Suggest an edit to the LAG