Bulletins
As we have advised you in the past to beware, recently several MITA members have received what appears to be official letters from the USDOT requesting specific bank account information. Although the fax letters are very official looking on USDOT Procurement Office letterhead, we have confirmed with the USDOT’s Office
This fall presents a huge opportunity for the heavy construction industry. In October, Governor Snyder is scheduled to deliver an infrastructure message that will likely include plans for increased infrastructure investment. In our form of state government, the governor’s job is to propose ideas and to lead. The legislature, however,
On Thursday, July 28, 2011, MDOT will be in Traverse City looking for women and minority-owned business that specialize in road construction, real estate appraisal, surveying, bridge work, pavement marking, landscaping, asphalt and concrete paving and repair, overhead and permanent traffic signs, micro surfacing, highway project cleanup, road design and
Washington Update: Highway Reauthorization Bill Unveiled The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure rolled out details this week of a bill they hope to introduce in the coming days. The nearly two-hour presentation, led by Chairman Mica (R-FL) included a packed committee room, more than 1,000 individuals participating via conference
Originating from the 2010 Annual Michigan Utility Coordination Conference, MITA worked through the “Utility Subgroup” (which includes designers, owner agencies, contractors, and utility companies) to develop the “Utility Coordination Checklist”. This checklist, adopted by the “Utility Subgroup”, and the first of its kind in the state of Michigan, will provide
The Republican-led legislature is conducting business at a frenzied pace with summer recess quickly approaching and much unfinished business still pending. State policymakers spent the first six months of the year balancing the state budget and revamping the state tax code. Now that those issues have been addressed, they have
MITA reported in an earlier Labor Bulletin that in September of 2010, the (FASB) issued an Exposure Draft proposing Financial Accounting Standards Board new financial disclosure requirements for employers who contribute to multiemployer pension and health plans. The original FASB proposal required the disclosure of a significant amount of information — including
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
Memorandum TO: MITA Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President RE: June 1, 2011 Wage Rate Updates Please be advised that 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
The fact that MDOT implemented a new internet based transport routing and permitting process on May 9, 2011, should not be news to any MITA member by this time. Users of MDOT’s previous automated permitting process were notified of the implementation date and provided detailed instructions for accessing the new
Memorandum TO: Cement Masons Local 514 POA Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom RE: 2011 Wage Adjustment Recently, MITA was notified by the Cement Masons Local 514 that they, the Union, would like to take [Article].90 of the $1.05 increase that will go into effect on June 1, 2011 and put
As you are aware, a federal tax provision has been in process to take effect January 1, 2012, requiring governments at all levels to withhold 3 percent of contract payments for goods and services, including construction. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed final regulations May 5 for implementation of
