Bulletins

Membership

Heavy/Highway Construction Industry Associations Issue COVID-19 Guidance Document

MITA has collaborated with ACEC, APAM, MCA, MAA, and MRPA to produce a collaborative guidance document for best practices in navigating and mitigating the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus across active job sites in Michigan. We ask that all of our members read, follow and advertise this guidance in their offices and
Engineering

MDOT Implements Temporary “Truck Ticket Option”

From MDOT’s Construction Field Services Division: “Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, MDOT and the FHWA have partnered to develop a revised material ticket procedure for our construction projects. Contractors are permitted to send an electronic copy of tickets (scans, photos, etc.) to the person designated by the Engineer when
Membership

MITA Extends Scholarship Application Deadline Due To COVID-19 Delays

Due to the recent closures/delays/executive orders related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus mitigation efforts, we are extending the deadline to apply for a 2020-2021 scholarship by 2.5 weeks. The new deadline to submit all applications ELECTRONICALLY is Friday, April 17, 2020 by 5:00 pm. Please remit all completed applications to Mariam Robinson,
Safety

MDOT Issues “COVID-19 Field Operations Guidance”

On Wednesday, March 25th, MDOT issued COVID-19 Field Operations Guidance for the purpose of ensuring that all employees working on construction projects in the field, performing critical infrastructure functions on behalf of the MDOT, are provided clear instruction and the necessary resources to keep themselves and their co-workers safe during
Membership

STOLEN EQUIPMENT NOTICE

Toebe Construction LLC has reported that a Caterpillar 305E2 Mini Excavator was stolen around 4:00 a.m. at their job site on Milwaukee and I-94 in Detroit. A police report was made and the case number is pending. The equipment information is as follows: Make: Caterpillar Model: 305E2 Year: 2019 Serial #: HSM10431 If you
Engineering, Membership

MDOT COVID-19 Message & MITA Recommendations

Late Tuesday afternoon, MDOT’s Chief Operations Officer, Tony Kratofil, sent the following email message to the industry association partners: “Industry Partners, I know there have been lots of questions and confusion regarding the implications of Executive Order 2020-21, “Stay Home. Stay Safe.”  The Director and I have spoken with many
Membership

“Designated Critical Infrastructure Worker” Guidance

This bulletin is intended to provide additional guidance for contractors who continue to work on critical infrastructure projects as allowed under Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21. The guidance herein is specifically related to the actions a contractor is required to take as it relates to designating and notifying its employees,
Engineering

MDOT Implements “Temporary Electronic Processes”

As MDOT’s staff works remotely during this unprecedented time, they are implementing two temporary electronic process to facilitate the contract award process and maintaining contractor payment information. These temporary electronic processes will be implemented and effective on Monday, March 23, 2020. Click here to view MDOT’s, CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Temporary,
Membership

Governor Issues “Stay At Home” Order For State of Michigan

At a press conference this morning, Governor Whitmer issued a “stay at home” order for the entire state of Michigan due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak. This order has some exemptions for essential services, and it takes effect on March 24, 2020 at 12:01 am, and it is scheduled to continue
Safety

Utility Contacts and Guidance Update

USIC and URG have offered the attached list and corresponding map in an effort to connect the field with the appropriate staff member for your area. While these two entities do not stake for every facility, these two locators will be involved in many of the tickets you place. MITA
Membership

Businesses Being Asked To Donate Personal Protection Equipment To Help Aide Health Care Workers

The business community is coming together in an effort to help during this time of need in our country by donating their Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to hospitals and other health care facilities. We encourage MITA members to follow suit and help provide necessary items like face masks and respirators
Legislative

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law

Earlier this week, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. The measure contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees.  The final version of the legislation provides the following leave benefits to employees of covered employers.