Aug 1, 2006 | Engineering
Continued price volatility at the pump and MDOT’s recent advertisement of a $70 million project (I-94/US-131 in the SW Region) with a 2½ year progress schedule has prompted discussions about price escalator provisions. In response to inquiries made at the pre-bid...
Jun 15, 2006 | Engineering
The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work zone traffic control equipment is NCHRP 350 compliant per section 922.01 of the 2003 Standard Specifications for Construction and the contract documents. Temporary sign panels, supports, cones, drums, and...
May 9, 2006 | Engineering
After benchmarking against other state departments of transportation and considering the input of the construction industry as well as the consulting engineer community, MDOT has decided not to expand its in-house Design-Build (D/B) capability at this time. Although...
Apr 27, 2006 | Engineering
MITA staff has been meeting with MDOT central office and regional leadership to discuss current concerns and issues from both industry and MDOT perspectives. MDOT has indicated that there will be heightened focus in the following areas this upcoming construction...
Apr 18, 2006 | Engineering
Effective with the May letting the pay item for Minor Traf Devices and Flag Control will state the maximum amount that can be bid for each of those items. These changes are being implemented by MDOT with no input from MITA in reaction to their perception that bidders...
Aug 16, 2005 | Engineering
Public Act 533 of 2004 requires that payments for all State contracts for the purchase of goods or services be made by electronic funds transfer (ETF). MDOT, as PA Act 533 requires, will implement ETF for all contracts executed on or after October 1, 2005. Once a...