Bulletins

Engineering

FHWA hosts Alternative Contracting Methods – Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs) webinar

The Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs) contracting method facilitates a smarter way of doing business by allowing early contractor involvement during a project’s competitive procurement phase, which often leads to the best value for state DOTs and the public. Through ATCs, the contractors can propose cost-effective solutions that are equal to
Legislative

Governor’s budget recommendations include $97 million for Underground Asset Management Programs

The MITA-led push for the new DEQ Stormwater, Asset Management and Wastewater (SAW) grants are beginning to see action, as nearly 600 communities throughout Michigan applied for the new grant money late last year.  The first round of grants are being awarded this spring, and Governor Snyder’s budget recommendation included
Engineering

REMINDER…MDOT “Data Collection Process” Submittals

This bulletin is intended to be a reminder about the MDOT Data Collection Process “day of bid” submittal requirements. As you should recall, beginning with last Octobers bid letting, all projects with a DBE participation goal of 6% or greater included the new contract provisions for MDOT’s “Data Collection Process”.
Engineering

MDOT Posts Request for Qualifications for Freeway Lighting Public-Private Partnership

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a freeway lighting Public-Private Partnership (P3). The contract is expected to include designing, building, operating and maintaining the lighting system in the Metro Region. The Metro Region includes Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties, which
Engineering

Tax Liability on Construction Materials

This bulletin will serve as MITA’s annual reminder to our contractor members of the issue of tax liability on construction materials that are being incorporated in projects of tax-exempt owners. Contractors performing work for public agencies, churches and schools are often faced with this precarious issue. Many of these owners
Legislative

Capitol Hill Industry Update

Just as MITA is affiliated with the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), on the federal level, to help advocate for our members on the road and bridge building side, MITA also belongs to the Clean Water Construction Coalition (CWCC), which retains the lobbying firm Federal Advocates, Inc. to
Membership

Help Us Build the Future: Sponsorships are Available for the 4th Annual Construction Science Expo

Michigan’s Design and Construction Coalition has once again partnered with the Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Detroit Public Schools to provide Detroit Public School middle and early high school students an opportunity to experience the various careers that exist in the design and construction
Membership

Changes Pending for MISS DIG Remote Ticket Entry

MISS DIG is getting ready to go live with RTE HTML5. The following link takes you to the MISS DIG website page that covers upcoming changes for existing and new users.  If you have any questions, please contact the web ticket support team: Gwen Knowles (Manager) at gknowles@missdig.org, Stephanie Boe (WTS
Safety

MIOSHA Recordkeeping Forms Required

Below is the link for you to download MIOSHA forms. The forms were developed to accordance with federal changes in recordkeeping. Each form is listed below with a general description and instructions. MIOSHA Form 300 Employers must enter each recordable injury and illness on the MIOSHA Forms 300 and 301
Legislative

Update on the Governor’s Budget Presentation

On Wednesday, January 5, Governor Snyder rolled out his budget recommendation for an overall state budget of $52.1 billion. The proposal calls for some extensions in a handful of fee sunsets, but doesn’t raise any taxes or fees outside a recommendation of a $1 to $2 fee to motor vehicle
Engineering

MDEQ/AWMA to Host Fugitive Dust Management Workshops

Fugitive dust from roads, surface lots, storage piles, and other sources contributes to air pollution and has the potential to be a significant contributor to storm and surface water pollution. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with the East and West Michigan Chapters of the Air & Waste
MITA in the News

New Report: Deficient Roadways Cost Michigan Drivers $7.7 Billion

A new report about the cost to the public of underfunding our transportation system was highlighted at a press conference today in Lansing, sponsored by The Road Information Program (TRIP).  The press conference was organized by MITA; and TRIP, MDOT and CRAM representatives gave brief presentations. Click here for the