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...

Buy America – Update

As you should be fully aware MDOT implemented a new Special Provision for Buy America in all FHWA federally funded projects starting with those in the February 2012 bid lettings.  Although the “Buy America” regulations have not changed, the product coverage and level...

MITA Launches New and Improved DBE Solicitation Website

MITA is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced interactive DBE Solicitation website. The new website is designed to facilitate the effectiveness of prime contractor’s DBE solicitation advertisements. Prompted by recent changes to various Good Faith Effort...

Fraudulent USDOT Faxes Resurface

As we have advised you in the past to beware, recently several MITA members have received what appears to be official letters from the USDOT requesting specific bank account information. Although the fax letters are very official looking on USDOT Procurement Office...

Reminder – QC is Contractor’s Responsibility

As the 2012 construction season ramps up, MITA wants to remind contractors that the contractor (or subcontractor) responsible for the placement of the concrete is ultimately responsible for concrete quality control. A concrete quality control plan may rely on the...