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MDOT, in collaboration with Michigan Paving/Cadillac Asphalt and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) will be hosting a mutually beneficial webinar entitled: OJT Voluntary Incentive Project; “Paving the Way to Employment for Underserved Communities” scheduled for Thursday, February 23rd, 1:00 pm. As an extension of MDOT’s current OJT program, MDOT’s
Based on industry feedback MDOT will soon be implementing a couple of e-Construction enhancement in ProjectWise that they would like to share with industry in an e-Construction session. In addition, MDOT would like to hear industry feedback on e-Construction to date, and allow for the opportunity for questions and suggestions.
MDOT’s Office of Business Development is hosting the 37th Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Small Business Conference. Details for the conference this year are following: Date: Sunday, March 26th thru Tuesday, March 28th Location: Double Tree Detroit Hotel 5801 Southfield Fwy Detroit, MI 48228 The conference organizers are looking for prime contractors interested
MITA and MDOT Collaborate on FA Revisions In a process improvement effort, MITA and MDOT have collaborated on revisions to two parts of the MDOT 2012 Standard Specifications, Force Account (FA) provisions. Recently, it has become increasingly tedious for contractors to satisfactorily document their “costs” for bond premium, insurance and
With the impending increase in the gas tax occurring on January 1, 2017, the Department of Treasury is reminding business owners with motor fuel stored in bulk storage tanks of over 3,000 gallons that they must pay the difference between the old rate and the new rate. More information can
As part of the road funding solution that was signed into law in late 2015, registration fees and gas taxes will automatically increase starting the first of the year. The $1.2 billion dollar annual increase into Michigan’s transportation system relies on half of the new revenue coming from traditional user
educate the public about the scope of the problem so we can work toward a solution. That’s why FixMIState is so important – and we need you to engage with the campaign to make it a success. Here are six quick and easy ways you can help FixMIState right now: · “Like” FixMIState on Facebook and
Demetrius (Dee) Parker has accepted the Southwest Region engineer position. Dee has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Michigan State University and is currently serving as the Contract Services Division administrator. Dee’s prior MDOT experience includes serving as Jackson TSC manager, Consultant Road Design Unit leader with the
In a report that was released today by Gov. Rick Snyder, the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission offered recommendations for improving our state’s infrastructure systems and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. MITA’s Executive Vice President Mike Nystrom was appointed by the governor to serve on the Commission, which was chaired
We are thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, Dec. 7, MITA will launch the FixMIState campaign, an integrated, multi-year educational campaign to build awareness of Michigan’s massive unmet infrastructure needs. This campaign extends beyond roads and bridges to a full spectrum of infrastructure needs, including: community drinking water systems, stormwater
MDOT is hosting the following regional meetings: December 6, 2016 Metro Region Meeting DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 5801 Southfield Freeway, Detroit, MI 48228 Networking Luncheon at Noon – 1 PM followed by Region Meeting promptly at 1:00PM – 5:00PM 2016_DecMetro_Region_Meeting December 12, 2016 Bay, Grand and North Regions Meeting
