Bulletins
On Friday, December 4, 2009, revised MDOT Administrative Rules Governing the Prequalification of Construction Contractors became effective. These rules define the administrative procedures MDOT uses to “qualify” contractors wanting to bid on projects let by the department. MDOT initiated the rule changing process in 2008 to incorporate language that would allow them
MITA Urges Members to Call Your State Senator This week the Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill by a vote of 4-1 that would increase the diesel tax four cents per gallon (from 15 cents to 19 cents) to provide additional dollars to transportation. The new diesel tax rate would
Effective with the projects let in the December 4, 2009, bid letting, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will implement new monitoring procedures for the DBE supply and delivery of liquid asphalt. These new monitoring procedures were developed and are being implemented in response to Federal Highway Administration concerns regarding
Take more control of your future by getting involved with your association. MITA provides many opportunities for members to get involved through an assortment of events and meetings. One great opportunity for getting involved is the MITA/MDOT Quarterly meeting. The focus of these meetings is for MITA and MDOT to
More than a dozen companies have answered the challenge to have their employees help lobby for more transportation funding, tallying over 300 calls to legislative offices in recent weeks. About a dozen more companies have agreed to do an upcoming call day and are in the pipeline. In many cases,
The Senate is poised to vote tomorrow morning on legislation (SB 388 and 389) that would allow an optional tax on the vehicle registration fee to pay for state parks. While we are not opposed to state parks, for almost five years legislators have told us that “now is not
A “FieldManager Contractor” User group meeting was recently held (10/22/09) at the MITA building. During the meeting, InfoTech highlighted some new software enhancements and listened to suggestions from the participating MITA contractors for future releases. As you may recall from previous discussions and bulletins, MITA members are driving this program
Will you be ready if diesel emission standards are forced on your company? Do you know the overall level of emissions of your fleet? MITA and the equipment industry are going to get you ahead of the curve by applying for a federal grant aimed at lowering diesel emissions by
Heavy Equipment Operators & Heavy Equipment Technicians Applications for Apprenticeship Training with the Operating Engineers Local 324 Journeyman & Apprentice Training Fund, Inc. will be available for qualified applicants at the locations listed below, on the following dates and times: Monday, December 7, 2009 through Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Between
MITA Ads (www.mitaads.com) has quickly become the preferred portal for the advertisement of non-MDOT let projects. Since its’ September 1st debut showcasing the many new features of the improved website, over 80 advertisements have been posted. The improved MITA Ads site offers many requested upgraded features. A few of the notable enhancements
The State Revolving Fund program will see a sizeable 1st quarter (beginning in October, 2009), with over 40 projects worth $300 million likely being advertised later this month. This list does not include any “mega” Detroit and Dearborn projects. This should bode well for contractors across the state, as it
In order to remain compliant with federal law, MDOT will change its’ payment schedule to contractors. Per Title 31 of the United States Code, MDOT must pay its’ vendors (contractors and consultants) at the same time it receives federal reimbursement. The old MDOT payment schedule was established when the payment
