Aug 1, 2022 | Engineering
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently working on procurement documents for the Detroit New Center Intermodal Facility (DNCIF) project. The project will reconstruct the existing Amtrak station and relocate the existing intercity bus station...
Jun 20, 2022 | Engineering
MDOT has recently shared a draft Special Provision (SP) they have written for the purposes of compliance with the new federal “Made in America” standards for construction materials that is a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The draft “Made in...
Jun 15, 2022 | Engineering
MDOT’s first Digital Delivery pilot lets on August 5, 2022, and the contract documents will be a 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) model in place of a 2D plan set. To assist bidders, MDOT is providing two training sessions on the 3D model – an optional session on...
May 23, 2022 | Engineering
Brad Wieferich has been named MDOT’s new chief operations officer (COO) and chief engineer. Brad brings a wealth of technical and managerial experience to the position. He demonstrates all aspects of MDOT’s Leadership Standards in Excellence and has prepared himself...
May 11, 2022 | Engineering
Effective 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 13th, 2022, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways within the entire state of Michigan. Weight Restrictions are implemented during the spring frost thaw period and are now completed for the 2022 season. State...
May 6, 2022 | Engineering
Upon industry requests, MDOT has recently updated their Materials Source List Form (Form 0501) and their Extension of Contract Time Form (Form 1100A) to be more user friendly by upgrading text boxes to allow for wrap text/multiple text lines. If you work with either...