Understanding Buy America Regulations for Utility Work

Buy America regulations are requirements for utility work in Federal-aid highway projects. These regulations cover the use of iron, steel, and manufactured items in permanent structures. Compliance certification is crucial, and utility coordinators play a key role in ensuring adherence to these regulations. The certification process involves evaluating materials, completing the certification form, and verifying compliance throughout the project.

• Buy America
• Utility Work
• Federal Regulations
• Compliance Certification
• Steel

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1. INDOT UTILITIES AND RAILROAD DIVISION BUY AMERICA FOR UTILITY WORK

2. BUY AMERICA REGULATIONS Federal Codes 23 U.S. Code 313 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/docs/title23usc.pdf 23CFR 635.410 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div5;node=49%3A7.1.2.1.18#se49.7.661_16 49 US Code 5323j https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title49/pdf/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5323.pdf

3. WHAT IS BUY AMERICA? Buy America Buy America comprises the requirements to utility work accomplished as part of a Federal-aid highway program(FAHP) funded project as defined by the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).

4. BUY AMERICA

5. BUY AMERICAWHAT IS COVERED Iron, steel or manufactured items Permanent structures Recycled steel is NOT covered

6. BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE The certification can be found in the UTA library template.

7. BUY AMERICACERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The certification form is Per 23CFR 635.410. The certification form of compliance/non-compliance form is required if Iron, steel or manufactured products are being procured.

8. BUY AMERICA UTILITY COORDINATOR S RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate material on a case by case to determine if Buy America applies. Ensure that Certification of Compliance is completed by manufacturer, signed by utility and manufacturer and delivered appropriately. Although the italicized language is in all Utility agreements, the Utility Coordinator must still follow the Buy America Certification requirements as well. The Utility agrees that all steel and cast iron materials and products to be used under this agreement will be produced and manufactured in the United States of America pursuant to the requirements of Indiana Code 5-16-8-1, et al, and 23 CFR 635.410.

9. BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE The Certification document can be found in the UTA template library Utility Oversite Coordinator is responsible for turning the completed and signed form in to the Project Manager to ensure it is properly given to Project Engineer

10. BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION PROCESS CHECKS AND BALANCES Mark the appropriate box on the Utility Agreement Routing form if Buy America Applies The Administrator will confirm that the certification has been turned in to the PM Copies of the Buy America Certificates should be uploaded by the Utility Oversight/Coordinator to the UTA for document retention

11. BUY AMERICA ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Construction Memorandum 17.04 FHWA Buy America Issues to Consider for Utility