Construction Funding Authorization is the last phase to be authorized prior to Advertising a construction proposal. The LGA must meet all the deliverables noted previously before construction funding will be authorized.
IMPORTANT: The LGA cannot advertise for construction contract(s) prior to Construction Funding Authorization (23 CFR 635.112).
The following table outlines key activities associated with Construction Funding Authorization. (Other activities that are not listed may apply.)
| FHWA Funding Phase | Associated Activities |
| Construction (CON) | - Advertising Costs for construction contract
- Road, sidewalk, greenway, building construction
- New installation or replacement of traffic signals; pedestrian signals
- Acquisition and installation of passenger shelters; bike racks
- Materials testing, construction inspection, and other work directly related to the administration of the construction contract (e.g., processing contractor payment requests, or preparing change orders, a final punch list, or project close-out paperwork).
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Procedure
Requesting CON Funding Authorization in the EBS Portal:
- NCDOT requests construction funds to be authorized from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
- NCDOT notifies the LGA and provides a notice to proceed with procuring bids once construction funds have been authorized. The LGA may not advertise the construction contract until construction authorization is received (23 CFR 635.112).
IMPORTANT: If the LGA advertises for bids before construction is authorized, the work will not be eligible for Reimbursement.
