Bulletins
In late 2018, industry leaders from Michigan construction companies, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and engineering firms teamed up to establish the Work Zone Safety Task Force (WZSTF). Aimed at improving work zone safety and reducing the number of injuries and deaths across the state, the task force is comprised
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Vaccarelli, following a very heroic battle with lymphatic cancer, on June 28, 2019. He was 80 years old. A former U.S. Marine, Don was a long time tunnel construction superintendent who, over the years, built numerous underground projects
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Pete Moutzalias, founder and co-owner of MITA member Progress Company, on June 22, 2019. Pete was at his home in Brownstown, MI. Pete founded and co-owned Progress Company since 1966 and was known by everyone for his generosity
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Bay Region and Metro Region, are requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from entities (“Submitters”) interested in submitting proposals for designing, installing, and integrating into the existing ITS system control software 20 to 30 full or partial Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) across the Bay and
The following press release was sent out on June 14, 2019 by Governor Whitmer’s office. Lansing, Mich. — Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the UP Energy Task Force. “I’m committed to ensuring UP residents have an energy supply that is affordable, secure, and environmentally sound,” said Whitmer. “The
Congratulations to Lance Binoniemi, MITA’s vice president of government affairs, for being named one of the top lobbyists in Lansing by Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). Binoniemi has been at the forefront of MITA’s lobbying efforts for increased infrastructure funding since he joined the association in 2011. As vice
Mlive May 28, 2019 Now that lawmakers have reached a deal on auto insurance, it’s time for them to get cracking on a road funding solution, Michigan business and local government leaders said Tuesday. During a Tuesday morning press conference, Michigan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rich Studley,
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan business and groups representing Michigan’s municipalities urged the Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to work together to make fixing Michigan’s infrastructure a priority at a news conference Tuesday at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Today marks the first day of the Detroit Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference
Memorandum TO: Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: May 23, 2019 RE: Laborers Road Contract The Laborers Road Contract has been finalized and posted to the MITA website. Click here to view/print the contract.
Memorandum TO: MITA Underground POA Contractors FROM: Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: May 23, 2019 RE: Upcoming Expiration of MITA/OE 324 Underground Contract There will be a meeting to discuss the upcoming expiration of the current MITA/OE 324 Underground contract. All signatory contractor members are strongly encouraged to attend.
In the Teamsters Road contract that went out in June 2018, there was a misprint on p. 16 under PENSION FUND. The contract reads as follows: Effective: Daily Rate (paid on all days worked): June 1, 2018 $67.00 June 1, 2019 *$68.70 *The Employer agrees to pay $68.70 per day
At MITA’s request, and with FHWA approval, MDOT has agreed to extend the implementation date of the “DBE at Time of Bid” process revision from the July 12, 2019 bid letting to the October 4, 2019 bid letting. Please see MITA’s April 12, 2019, MDOT to Implement a Revision to the “DBE
