Changes to Hours of Service Rules

On May 14, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) published a final rule updating hours of service rules by adding more flexibility. These updated hours of service rules were proposed based upon thousands of comments the FMCSA had...

MDOT Update on Temporary Layoffs Plan

This morning, MDOT’s Chief Operations Officer, Tony Kratofil, sent the industry the following email with an update on their temporary layoffs plan: “Industry Partners, I am writing to follow up on my message to you last week regarding the temporary layoffs for state...

MDOT ProjectWise Server Upgrade on Friday, May 15, 2020

A ProjectWise server software upgrade is scheduled starting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020 through Sunday, May 17, 2020.  ProjectWise will NOT be available again until Monday, May 18, 2020.  Upgrade Information/Changes: This upgrade will resolve the System...

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, nonprofits, churches and...

MDOT Anticipating Additional Temporary Layoffs

Earlier this afternoon, MDOT’s Chief Operations Officer, Tony Kratofil, sent the following email to the industry: “Industry Partners, You have likely seen by now the announcement of a series of additional temporary layoffs for state employees in an effort to mitigate...

MDOT e-Proposal Post Upgrade Technical Difficulties

MDOT e-Proposal is experiencing technical difficulties since being upgraded on May 7, 2020.  MDOT is actively working with their IT department to resolve the issues.  MDOT apologizes for the inconvenience and hopes for a timely resolution. These issues and temporary...