May 7, 2012 | Engineering
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...
Apr 11, 2012 | Engineering
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...
Mar 19, 2012 | Engineering
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...
Mar 13, 2012 | Engineering
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...
Mar 3, 2012 | Engineering
With their February 24, 2012, formal issuance of Bureau of Highway Instructional Memorandum (BOHIM) 2012-03 Processing Contract Modifications, MDOT has put into place internal procedures that will significantly expedite the processing and approval of contract...
Mar 1, 2012 | Engineering
As a result of widespread confusion related to DBE information at time of bid submittal in the February lettings, MDOT has suspended the following DBE initiatives for the March 2nd and March 16th lettings. Capacity Targeted Projects The requirement that bidders...