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...
Jul 5, 2005 | Engineering
With the implementation of 100% electronic bidding, MDOT will now begin posting letting results immediately after the download of electronic bids is complete. The “As-Read” portion of MDOT’s Web site has been changed to read “As-Submitted”, to...