HomeMy WebLinkAboutA005 - Motion approving annual self-certifications for FY 2026ITEM #:5
DATE:03-25-25
DEPT:AAMPO
SUBJECT:ANNUAL SELF-CERTIFICATIONS FOR FY 2026
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to federal regulations, each Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) must self-certify that
its transportation planning process (Attachment A ) and consultant selection procedures (Attachment
B) are addressing the major issues in the metropolitan planning area and are being conducted in
accordance with all applicable requirements.
In the last Ames Area MPO process review by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a joint report was issued finding that the transportation
planning activities of AAMPO are being carried out in accordance with federal regulations,
policies, and procedures.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Certify that the AAMPO's transportation planning process and selection procedures are being
conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements.
2. Do not certify compliance with the applicable requirements. This alternative would result in a
loss of access to federal funding.
MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In the previous joint review, the Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration
determined that the Ames Area MPO was carrying out its transportation planning activities in
accordance with federal regulations, policies, and procedures. MPO staff also continuously reviews
MPO processes for compliance with federal regulations. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
MPO Director that the Transportation Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Self-Certification of Process.pdf
Attachment B - Self-Certification of Selection Procedures.pdf
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AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
ANNUAL SELF-CERTIFICATION
In accordance with 23 CFR 450.334, the STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION and the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for the
Ames, Iowa urbanized area(s) hereby certify that the transportation planning process is
addressing the major issues in the metropolitan planning area and is being conducted in
accordance with all applicable requirements of:
(1) 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. Section 5303, and 23 CFR Part 450;
(2) In nonattainment and maintenance areas, Sections 174 and 176(c) and (d) of the Clean
Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506(c) and (d) and 40 CFR 93);
(3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR
part 21;
(4) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national
origin, sex or age in employment or business opportunity;
(5) Section 1101(b) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (Pub. L. 109-59) regarding the involvement of Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises in FHWA and FTA funded planning;
(6) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity
program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;
(7) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et
seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27,37, and 38, and USDOT implementing regulation;
(8) Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101);
(9) 23 U.S.C. 324, regarding prohibition of discrimination based on gender; and
(10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 49 CFR Part 27, regarding
discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
For AAMPO:
__________________________________________
John Haila, Chair Date
Transportation Policy Committee
03-25-2025
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Iowa Department of Transportation Procurement and Consultant Selection Certification Rev. 01/16/2025
MPO/RPA Self-Certification of
Procurement and Consultant Selection
Procedures
This is to certify that I have reviewed the Iowa DOT Purchasing Rules (Iowa Administrative Code 761,
Chapter 20) and will ensure procurements or the selection of consultant firms for projects to be reimbursed
with federal transportation planning funds will follow the policies and procedures outlined in the above-
referenced purchasing rules.
Further, I certify that the following requirements will be adhered to for procurements and consultant services
to be reimbursed with federal transportation planning funds.
•Capital expenditures, including the purchase of equipment, will be a separate line item in an
approved Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) if the anticipated total cost exceeds
$5,000.
•An approved TPWP will specify that a project will involve consultant services prior to initiating the
consultant selection process.
•Our agency will document the procedures utilized for the procurement or consultant selection, and
will retain this documentation on file for a minimum of three years.
•When reimbursement is requested for capital expenditures or consultant services, we will provide
our District Planner and the Systems Planning Bureau, through email or hard copy, invoices
documenting the expenditure(s) and proof of payment at the time the associated reimbursement
request is submitted.
I declare to the best of my knowledge and ability that we will adhere to the above requirements.
(Signature)
(Please Print Name)
(Title)
(Name of Organization)
(Date Signed)
authority to initiate procurements or
consultant selection for the
organization or by a higher level
John Haila
Chair
Ames Area MPO
03/25/2025
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