WAC 136-720-030

Each eligible county shall, for each project for which it seeks LRP funds estimated to be available in the next project program funding period, submit a prospectus to the board with the following requirements:

(1) The format and content of the prospectus shall be prescribed by the board, and each prospectus shall be submitted on forms provided by the board and must include a vicinity map, a typical cross-section (existing and proposed), and photos.

(2) Each prospectus shall be signed by the county engineer.

(3) If a design deviation is required, an evaluation and determination by the county engineer must be submitted in accordance with WAC 136-710-060 and 136-710-070.

(4) If a project is for the improvement of a road which continues into an adjacent county and the project terminus is within 1,000 feet of the county line, the prospectus shall include a statement signed by the county engineer of the adjacent county certifying that the adjacent county will cooperate with the applicant county to the extent necessary to achieve a mutually acceptable design.

(5) All prospectuses shall indicate that the design of the project shall begin not later than one year from the date of project approval by the board, and that construction of the project shall begin not later than four years from the date of project approval by the board.

All counties shall use current cost pricing to estimate project costs. Inflation and contingency rates will be applied by the board based upon project type.