Aug 7, 2008 | Engineering
MITA recently met with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) to discuss ongoing state prevailing wage truck driver enforcement concerns. During the meeting, DLEG indicated that it was now their position that “owner-operators” would be covered...
Jul 1, 2008 | Engineering
Over the course of the last several months, MITA has received a number of calls and inquiries concerning the industry’s position on price adjustment (escalator) provisions, particularly as it related to fuel. In response to those inquiries MITA held an open meeting...
Jun 20, 2008 | Engineering
As you should be aware, effective with all projects starting with those let in the May 2, 2008, letting MDOT has implemented revised prevailing wage oversight procedures that define new roles and responsibilities for the engineer (owner representative) and the prime...
May 23, 2008 | Engineering
As the price of fuel continues to climb with no price down turn projected anytime soon, fuel escalator provisions and fuel price adjustment clauses have become a frequent topic of discussion throughout the industry. Historically, owner agencies like MDOT have been...
Apr 29, 2008 | Engineering
Through the Executive Order Working Group, industry leaders continue to meet with representatives of the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office to pursue the creation of administrative guidelines for implementation of Executive Order 2007-1. Issued by Mayor Kilpatrick last...
Apr 29, 2008 | Engineering
In support of the Governor Granholm’s “Buy Michigan First Initiative” the Department of Management and Budget, Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is co-sponsoring, along with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Macomb Community...