Is a firm required to submit the ICR package during the transition/phase-in period of July 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008?
A. From July 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008, firms intending to compete for A&E consultant contracts with Caltrans are not required to submit a complete ICR package. However, if a firm has a valid cognizant agency-approved ICR, the firm must submit the approval letter issued by the State DOT other than Caltrans (in a separately sealed envelope) but does not have to submit the CPA ICR audit report, the CPA Questionnaire, or the Letter of Authorization. Beginning January 1, 2009, firms competing for A&E consultant contracts with Caltrans must submit a fully completed ICR package or a valid cognizant agency-approved ICR or those firms will be deemed non-responsive and eliminated from consideration for that particular contract.