Bulletins
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Powelson, the wife of Martin (Frank) Powelson, owner of MITA Member, Poco Inc. Frank and Nancy were married for 44 years. Visitation Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eineder Funeral Homes-Brooklyn Chapel 137 S Main St Brooklyn MI
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has recently issued COVID-19 guidance related to the federal declaration of the end of the pandemic. In the guidance, MDOT rescinds all previously issued construction and construction administration guidance concerning COVID-19. Click here to read the guidance communicated to MDOT’s field staff. Please contact
ARTBA and AGC of America are collaborating on a survey for contractors addressing current Buy America issues. Numerous federal agencies continue seeking industry input as they implement current Buy America policies, so your feedback will help us advocate for you. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Individual
Effective 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways for the 2023 season. State trunkline highways typically carry M, I, or US designations. Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada or New Jersey,
MDOT will be holding two AASHTOWare Project Construction and Materials (APCM) Forums to discuss APCM system status and future process enhancements, APCM pilot project experiences, any contractor concerns with full APCM implementation, and/or any ideas for improvements. MDOT currently plans to fully implement APCM (MDOT’s replacement for FieldManager) this fall/winter
LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement urging support for a long-term, equitable and sustainable infrastructure investment plan following Michigan receiving a D grade for roads in the 2023 Report Card for Michigan’s Infrastructure: “Report after report has shown the need
Aggregates Lawmakers resurrect plan to eliminate local control in mining permits (The Detroit News, 5/4/23) MITA Mention: Leading the charge for the change to state law is a coalition called Build It Michigan Strong made up of the Michigan Aggregates Association; the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association comprised of road construction companies;
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in partnership with several state agencies has issued a request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) for a Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM) project focused on Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure. The project is funded through an 80-20 split of The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funds through
WILX News, May 3, 2023 LANSING, Mich. (WILX/Gray Michigan State Capitol Bureau) – Michigan counties and cities could soon get more money to fix the roads. And road agencies said they’re hoping this is just the beginning. That’s because you don’t have to go too far in Michigan before you
Legislation that eliminates sales and use taxes on material delivery services has been signed into law by Governor Whitmer. The bills, which have immediate effect, give much needed clarity on sales tax issues and will benefit the construction industry. House Bills 4039 and 4253 would amend the General Sales Tax Act and
MDOT Draft RFP – Local Agency Bridge Bundling North/Upper Bridges The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has posted a Draft RFP for the Local Agency Bridge Bundling (CRRSAA/Phase II) North/Upper Design-Build Bridge Project which is located throughout the state of Michigan in 5 different counties on ProjectWise for review. Click
This bulletin will serve as MITA’s annual reminder to our contractor members of the issue of tax liability on construction materials that are being incorporated in projects of tax-exempt owners. Contractors performing work for public agencies, nonprofits, churches and schools are often faced with this precarious issue. Many of these
