Bulletins

Membership

In Memoriam – Lawrence D. Clark

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence D. Clark, founder of L.D. Clark Companies. At the age of 21, Larry began L.D. Clark Companies with, “a pickup truck, a wheelbarrow and a couple of two-by-fours.”  With his pioneering spirit and dedication to quality, he went
Engineering

MDOT Creates New 1302 Subcontract Forms

Federal regulations require that Form FHWA-1273 be physically incorporated in every subcontract and lower tier subcontract on federal-aid funded projects.  A recent audit of subcontract documentation by the FHWA found that contractors were inconsistent in complying with this requirement.  In response to those findings, MDOT has created new 1302 subcontract
Membership

In Memoriam – Vernon J. Monkman

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon J. Monkman, a retired employee of former MITA member Six-S Paving, on November 1st, 2019, at the MediLodge Nursing Home in Milford, MI. He was 83 years old. Vern was born December 9th, 1935 to Frank and Agnes
Engineering

Vendor Summits Coming to Windsor, Detroit

The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project Team invites local businesses and companies to attend its first Vendor Summit events. Wednesday, November 13 at Caesars Windsor, Augustus Ballroom, Windsor, ON. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Presentation at 9:30 a.m., and networking from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 at TCF/Cobo Center,
Events

MITA Annual Conference – Reserve Your Room Now!

As you may already be aware, Soaring Eagle’s hotel is scheduled to be under construction during the duration of our Annual Conference, which has greatly impacted the availability of our usual block of rooms. The rooms that are available to us within the block are now open to  be reserved.
Engineering

MITA & MDOT to Host Work Zones Forum – November 6th

MITA and MDOT will be hosting a Work Zones Forum to discuss a variety of work zone items.  (Click here for agenda.) This forum is the first of what is planned to be a biannual event on behalf of the Work Zone Task Force Action Team #7 (Proper and Efficient
Engineering

UPDATE: MDOT I-275 ATC Project in the Metro Region

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) intends to allow the use of Alternate Technical Concepts (ATC) associated with the maintenance of traffic for a road rehabilitation project in the Metro Region. The project is scheduled to be advertised in November 2019 and let in January 2020. It is anticipated that
Legislative

Local Agency Non-Competitive Bid Contract Program

Legislation is currently being debated in the Michigan House of Representatives that would allow local road agencies to self-perform construction projects up to $500,000 in work without opening up those projects to the open bidding process, or in other words, through force account work.  Currently the threshold for locals to
Safety

2019 and 2020 Safety Training Scheduled

MITA has scheduled several training dates for general safety training as well as OSHA 10 and OSHA 30. Click the links below to access registration information for each training. OSHA 10 Training OSHA 30 Training General/MITA Safety Training Day
Engineering

MITA & MDOT to Host Work Zones Forum – November 6th

MITA and MDOT will be hosting a Work Zones Forum to discuss a variety of work zone items including: • new devices being piloted/tested or in the queue for testing, • experiences throughout the year within work zones, • ideas for improvements or new things to try, • any effective devices/Special Provisions being underutilized
Events

2020 MITA Management Conference

You’re invited to join MITA members on beautiful Paradise Island, Bahamas for a fabulous mix of activities and association networking opportunities. $1750 per person includes: double-occupancy accommodations for seven nights in the Royal Towers at Atlantis, MITA welcome party, fitness facilities, resort activities, WiFi, all taxes, fees and gratuities. Click
Engineering

MDOT DBE – 2019 Small Business Symposium – Grand Rapids, MI

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a DBE Small Business Symposium to be held Tuesday, November 12th and Wednesday, November 13th in Grand Rapids. Click here for more information. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Glenn Bukoski or Rachelle VanDeventer at the MITA office at