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With their posting of the Contractor Announcement (CA) “New Requirements for DBE Goal at Time of Bid” late last week, MDOT formally announced the implementation of the revised “DBE at Time of Bid” process, which will be effective for the January 10, 2020 bid letting and all bid lettings thereafter. As explained in MITA’s,
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 20-24, 2020, is an annual spring campaign held at the start of the construction season to spread awareness and the importance of work zone safety. MITA, MDOT, and roadway safety partners throughout Michigan have participated in NWZAW by holding a press conference each
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Office of Rail, is accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) from entities (Submitters) interested in providing Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) services for a railroad infrastructure improvement project along the MDOT-Owned, Great Lakes Central Railroad Company (GLC)-Operated corridor. The project site is located north
It’s time to vote for new Board Members! The end of the year means that terms for certain Board Members are drawing to a close. We are so grateful to these individuals for generously volunteering their time and expertise to provide stewardship and strategic direction to the MITA Board of
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of industry giant Earl LaFave on December 2, 2019. He was 72 years old. Earl was born in Marquette, MI and attended St. Monica’s Parish in Detroit before graduating from St. Mary’s of Redford High School. He attended Lawrence
After a several week standoff between Governor Whitmer and the Republican leaders in the House and Senate, that included some unprecedented measures by both groups, all sides have finally come to an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 state budget. The overall budget was officially done and signed into law on
With 14 years experience in underground and vertical construction as a foreman, skilled laborer and jobsite coordinator, Greg Brooks joined the MITA team on Dec. 5, 2019 as the new director of safety and compliance. Greg brings with him construction safety training, a strong work ethic and leadership skills that
OKEMOS, MI – As national exposure to shortages in the skilled trades continues to make news, students of Gaylord Community Schools will now begin bridging the gap, thanks to a state grant obtained through the efforts of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) and other industry partners. The $85,000
Workforce development remains a high priority issue for the industry and the state as 2019 draws to a close. MITA takes this seriously and continues to lead the workforce development charge through direct involvement in the following programs across Michigan: · Detroit Workforce of the Future graduated 17 students under the
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Raymond Dykstra, of MITA member Jack Dykstra Excavating, on Sunday, November 24, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Paul was born on March 30, 1956 in Grand Rapids to the late Jack
For contractors interested in the superstructure steel repairs project on Grosse Ilse Parkway over Trenton Channel in Wayne County (December letting item 027), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has recently issued the following notice: A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit for item 1912-027, 82000-203375, is scheduled for Monday, December 2,
