As new information is provided from the state and federal government, MITA staff will be sharing updates and links that might be useful for contractors/employers as they continue to move forward during these unprecedented times. The first article in this bulletin was authored by attorneys at McAlpine PC, which is a

MDOT’s Construction Field Services Division (CFS) has issued guidance for the conduct of Dispute Review Board (DRB) meetings on those projects where the DRB meetings are required by the incorporated Special Provision for Dispute Review Board. The CFS guidance is as follows: “In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the

MDOT leadership has informed MITA that based on current orders and directions coming out of the federal government and the Governor’s office related to COVID-19, they do not plan to shut down or delay work on their construction projects or maintenance activities. Since the COVID-19 situation is continuously changing and