Jan 10, 2008 | Engineering
MDOT has announced they will let three Metro Region projects in the February 1st letting as part of pilot process that establishes DBE participation goals that are higher than the participation goals typically seen on projects with their contract value. MDOT’s...
Nov 13, 2007 | Engineering
Thursday, November 8, 2007, the Michigan’s Design & Construction Coalition (MDCC) offered an estimated 20,000 middle and high school students the opportunity to “test drive” various construction and engineering-related careers during the Michigan Youth Engineering...
Sep 6, 2007 | Engineering
After several months of negotiations MITA has been successful in gaining the approvals of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Department of Management and Budget, and Attorney General on a proposal that will allow prime contractors an alternative to the...
Aug 30, 2007 | Engineering
You will recall back in June 2004, at the recommendation of the Subcontracting Team (MITA, MDOT, FHWA), MDOT implemented a “pilot” subcontracting process that would streamline subcontract approvals while maintaining accountability for documentation and compliance. Key...
Aug 9, 2007 | Engineering
Recently, at the MITA summer conference, MDOT leadership reported that they are projecting the State construction program for 2008 will be approximately $700 million, down roughly $300 million from the 2007 program, which was $1 billion. In reporting those...
Jun 6, 2007 | Engineering
Per MDOT’s BOHIM 2006-11 “Revisions to the Weekly Employment Report, Form 1199”, contractors and subcontractors must submit the report annually when work is performed during the last full week of July. This form may be submitted electronically and must be sent to...
