Civil Rights and Labor Compliance Training, ODOT Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Various Dates and Times: In person and virtual options

Join ODOT’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) for Civil Rights and Labor Compliance Training. All sessions will provide insight into both ODOT/FHWA Office of Civil Rights Programs, ODOT/BOLI Labor Compliance Programs, TERO, OJT/Apprenticeships, DocExpress and more. From daily record keeping to monthly reporting; from notice to proceed to final note; we will talk about what needs to be done and why.

Who should attend? 

Prime and sub-contractors, local agency staff, consultants and ODOT personnel that interact with or are interested in learning more about the above programs are welcome to join any of these events

Agenda:

8:30am - 12:00pm: Contract Compliance with OECR

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Labor Compliance with ODOT/BOLI 

This course is 6 hours and 30 minutes long. Attendees are welcome to join in the morning, afternoon or all day. Sign up today to join in-person or virtually.

Region specific dates:

Region 3  Medford, Feb. 23rd

Region 4  Bend, April 11th

Region 5  Pendleton or La Grande, April 13th

Carbon Reduction Program: Call for Projects and Informational Webinars, ODOT

February 28, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm and March 15, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm; MS Teams Webinars

The Carbon Reduction Program is a new federal program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will provide Oregon $82 million over five years to fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. The Program is opening a call for projects in Small Urban and Rural areas on February 28, 2023. Two informational webinars will be held for you to learn more or get help with an application. You can find out more information and register to attend a webinar on the Carbon Reduction Program page.

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Oregon Roadway Work Zone Construction Safety Symposium, APAO/AGC/ODOT

March 1; 7:30am - 4:30pm: Salem Convention Center

The symposium is hosted in coordination with the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon (APAO) and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Additional partners include the American Council of Engineering Companies, Oregon Trucking Association, and AAA.

The safety symposium will feature speakers, vendors, and education on roadway work zone safety. It is the perfect pairing of technical and practical subjects and will also be a great networking opportunity. This event is targeted at people who design traffic control plans as well as people who work in the work zones. Inspectors, designers, maintenance crews, and managers of these employees will all benefit from this event. Local agency staff are welcome to attend.

While there is no cost to attend, registration for the event is required. There is limited availability so please register as soon as possible. View the event page to register.

Questions? Contact Walt Gamble.

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CUG Consultant Contracting Series: Negotiations, ODOT

March 16; 11:00am - 12:00pm: virtual MS Teams

The CUG Consultant Contracting training series continues March 16, 2023. The March session will cover negotiations. Registration is open, so don't wait!

The remainder of the CUG Consultant Contracting Series trainings will occur on the 3^rd Thursday of each month from 11am-12pm. Topics for the remaining sessions are listed below.

            Session 5: Invoice Reviews, April 20, Register

            Session 6: Contract Administration & Closeout, May 18, Register

Questions about this training series? Contact ODOT Certification.

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Contract Administration Workshop, ODOT

April 6; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Chemeketa Center for Business Industry (Salem)

Don’t miss the upcoming ODOT Contract Administration Workshop on April 6 at Chemeketa Center for Business Industry in Salem. The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with the knowledge needed to administer construction contracts for ODOT state and federal-aid funded projects. Participants will also learn of recent changes to standards or processes and common contract issues. This workshop is intended to equip participants with the ability to perform contract administration functions that is consistent with Contract Administration processes and meets ODOT and/or federal mandates. This workshop is part of ODOT’s strategy to improve statewide consistency in carrying out Oregon’s highway construction program.

This workshop is designed for individuals who are involved in contract administration of ODOT state or federal-aid construction projects. The primary audience is ODOT personnel (e.g., contract administration specialists, project coordinators, local agency liaisons) and equivalent positions in the local agency and consultant community.

Register via Workday Learning. Questions? Contact the ODOT Construction Training Team.

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Chip Seal Training, ODOT

April 12; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: ODOT Materials Lab (Salem) and virtually

This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for or involved in inspecting during construction. The primary audience is ODOT personnel, consultants, local agencies, and contractors. Project management, maintenance staff, and construction engineers overseeing inspectors are also encouraged to attend.

Chip Seal Training – Enroll Now!  In-Person  |  Virtual

Questions? Contact ODOT Construction Training.

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Fundamentals of Procurement ($10,000 to $150,000), DAS Procurement Services

Various Dates and times: Online virtual webinar

This course addresses the basics of Oregon public procurement. Participants will actively engage in presentations, conduct exercises, and complete homework assignments consisting of online events and research.  By the end of this course participants will understand the underlying philosophy, principles, rules, and processes that govern Oregon public procurement.

This learning event is designed to:

• Provide all public non-procurement professionals (state and local) instruction in conducting procurements that are between $10,000 - $150,000 and greater.
• Provide a foundational overview for non-procurement professionals who are new to Oregon public procurement.

In 2023, this course is offered starting May 9, and September 19. Register via Workday Learning. Questions? Contact DAS Training.

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Principles of Public Procurement, DAS Procurement Services

Various Dates and Times: Online virtual webinar

This course addresses the basics of Oregon public procurement. Participants will actively engage in presentations, conduct exercises, and complete homework assignments consisting of online events and research.  By the end of this course participants will understand the underlying philosophy, principles, rules, and processes that govern Oregon public procurement.

This learning event is designed to:

• Provide all public procurement professionals (state and local) instruction in conducting procurements that are between $10,000 - $150,000 and greater.
• Provide a foundational overview for anyone who is new to Oregon public procurement.

In 2023, this course is offered starting May 23, and October 3. Register via Workday Learning. Questions? Contact DAS Training.

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Writing a Statement of Work, DAS Procurement Services

Various Dates and Times: Online virtual webinar

In this course, you will use a statement of work writing guide to create a statement of work. This class will help you determine likely weak points, questions to ask, and how to improve your statement of work. The class will also provide valuable writing tips, pointers on the use of terms such as shall-must-may-will, and steps in writing a statement of work.

Although this course is not transportation-specific, it is required training for procurement and  project staff who are involved in consultant selection for federal-aid projects.

The course is being offered on the following dates in 2023: May 31, and September 27. Register via Workday Learning. Questions? Contact DAS Training.

Contract Administration Training Certificate, DAS Procurement Services

Self-Paced Online Training

Did you know project staff working on consultant selection procurements for federal-aid projects are required to complete the DAS Contract Administration Training Certificate? If you haven’t taken this course, or haven’t taken it recently, we recommend taking this course in Workday Learning. The DAS Contract Administration Training Certificate consists of 11 self-paced modules and provides basic procurement training necessary for administering public contracts. Questions? Contact DAS Training.

Construction Training 2022-2023 Season, ODOT

You can access the full ODOT Construction Training Schedule online. If you need to obtain or renew inspection certification for 2023, act soon! Classes are filling up quickly. Questions? Contact ODOT Construction Training.

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