MDOT has announced that they are updating their e-Proposal website with a more modern look.  The information provided will be the same, but accessing and navigating the website will be different. These changes will take place on September 7, 2017. All e-Proposal users will need to ensure they have a

MDOT has announced that they are updating their Progress Schedule (Form 1130) requirements. Effective with the November 3, 2017 letting, all Progress Schedule submittals must occur after project award.  This change was requested by the Federal Highway Administration to ensure that negotiations do not occur prior to project award.  The

What a difference a couple of weeks can make. During the MITA summer conference, we reported to the Board of Directors that electronic reporting of OSHA logs (300, 300A and 301) of high hazard industries like ours will be required to be done on OSHA’s website.  The electronic reporting rule

The heavy construction industry for decades has raised concerns about the regulatory burdens that federal, state and local governments have inflicted upon construction companies and consultants for infrastructure construction projects.  Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order eliminating many federal regulations for such projects. Armed with a lengthy

Last November MDOT changed the prequalification application submittal process from a “hard copy” submittal to an electronic submittal where the application and all required documentation must be submitted via e-mail. To view the **Contractor Announcement** about this enhancement click here. As stated in the Contractor Announcement this e-mail submittal process

MEMORANDUM TO: MITA Members FROM: Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President RE: City of Detroit Bulk Solid Material Ordianance DATE: July 10, 2017 Many of our members have done business in the city of Detroit for over 100 years. We have employed citizens of Detroit, and we have invested in the

In an effort to reduce commercial vehicle crashes and deaths, Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers are participating in a summer long enforcement operation dubbed ‘Summer of Semi Safe D.’ Special attention will be paid to semi-tractor trailers as they were involved in 72 percent of the 2016 deadly

MITA will host a Wage and Labor Compliance Payroll Preparation Workshop on July 20, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the MITA Building.  Lunch will be included. There is no fee for this workshop so make sure to reserve your spot for this important training opportunity that will