MDOT Implements Pilot “e-Business” Initiatives

As a part of their ongoing efforts to improve contracting and project delivery efficiencies, MDOT will implement three e-business pilot initiatives in the September lettings.   Item 002, September 7th Letting – Latson Road Interchange Two “electronic” initiatives will...

MDOT Reissues BOHIM for Type D Lights on Plastic Drums

MDOT recently revised their policy for lights on drums and will now allow lights be placed on plastic drums when the TSC Construction Engineer or Project Design Engineer determine that an area of the work zone warrants usage of the lights. When it is determined that...

REVISED – FHWA Form 1273

On May 1, 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) revised Form FHWA-1273.  This form is a compilation of Federal provisions that are required to be inserted into federally funded contracts and subcontracts.  Under 23 CFR 633.102(d), these required contract...

MDOT Revises Buy America Special Provision!!!!

MITA is pleased to let you know that the current Special Provision for Buy America that has caused many problems including loss of productivity, lack of payment, and work stoppage has been revised and replaced with the attached Special Provision for Source of Steel...

Truck Driver Update – Michigan Prevailing Wage Projects

Over the past several years, MITA has lobbied the State of Michigan Wage and Hour Division (W&HD) and more recently the new Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for consistency in the rule interpretations between federal Davis-Bacon and state...

“New” Buy America Enforcement in Michigan

To: All MITA Members From: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President Date: May 15, 2012 Subject: “New” Buy America Enforcement in Michigan Many of you are experiencing significant distress in trying to comply with the recently implemented Buy America...