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MDOT recently revised their policy for lights on drums and will now allow lights be placed on plastic drums when the TSC Construction Engineer or Project Design Engineer determine that an area of the work zone warrants usage of the lights. When it is determined that lights are warranted, MDOT
On May 1, 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) revised Form FHWA-1273. This form is a compilation of Federal provisions that are required to be inserted into federally funded contracts and subcontracts. Under 23 CFR 633.102(d), these required contract provisions apply to all work performed on the contract by the
After over 33 months of extension after extension the United States Congress has finally passed a transportation reauthorization bill that will set federal funding on infrastructure through September 30, 2014. Since most of the bill’s new provisions take effect October 1, 2012, the bill is essentially a final 3-month extension
Memorandum TO: MITA Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary RE: Road Builders Wage Rate Updates In accordance with the current Road Agreements between the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association and the Unions listed below, the following wage rates will become effective the first full pay period on
MITA is pleased to let you know that the current Special Provision for Buy America that has caused many problems including loss of productivity, lack of payment, and work stoppage has been revised and replaced with the attached Special Provision for Source of Steel and Iron (Buy America) dated May
Over the past several years, MITA has lobbied the State of Michigan Wage and Hour Division (W&HD) and more recently the new Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for consistency in the rule interpretations between federal Davis-Bacon and state Prevailing Wage law as they relate to truck drivers. MITA
WATER AND SEWER FUNDING BILLS TO BE INTRODUCED Legislation is scheduled to be introduced early next week to address some of the state’s water and sewer system needs. Following recommendations from an advisory committee on which MITA staff served, a package of four bills has been drafted to provide grants
MEMORANDUM TO: MITA Union Contractors FROM: Rob Coppersmith, Vice President of Membership Services RE: Operating Engineers Local 324 – Apprentice Application Information Applications for the Operating Engineers Local 324 apprenticeship program will be available for qualified applicants for the following classifications: Heavy Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Technician. The requirements
To: All MITA Members From: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President Date: May 15, 2012 Subject: “New” Buy America Enforcement in Michigan Many of you are experiencing significant distress in trying to comply with the recently implemented Buy America (BA) requirements placed in federally funded projects let through MDOT. Although
As you should be fully aware MDOT implemented a new Special Provision for Buy America in all FHWA federally funded projects starting with those in the February 2012 bid lettings. Although the “Buy America” regulations have not changed, the product coverage and level of certification the new Special Provision requires are drastic
MEMORANDUM TO; MITA Union Contractors FROM: Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President RE: Underground Teamsters Wage Rates and Contract Ratification _______________________________________________________________________ The 2012 – 2017 Underground Contract with the Teamsters has been ratified by the MITA Power-of-Attorney Contractor members as well as the Teamsters; the new wage rates are
MITA is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced interactive DBE Solicitation website. The new website is designed to facilitate the effectiveness of prime contractor’s DBE solicitation advertisements. Prompted by recent changes to various Good Faith Effort requirements, the website provides a layout for DBE solicitations that are in
