Important Survey on Buy America

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing to roll back its longstanding waiver of manufactured products from Buy America requirements. The agency has asked for industry feedback on this possible change. ARTBA has developed a short survey for contractors...

Survey on Buy America

ARTBA and AGC of America are collaborating on a survey for contractors addressing current Buy America issues. Numerous federal agencies continue seeking industry input as they implement current Buy America policies, so your feedback will help us advocate for you....

MITA’s Influence Improves MDOT SP for Buy America

MITA’s efforts to positively improve the interpretation of Buy America requirements have impacted the recently released MDOT Special Provision for Source of Steel and Iron (Buy America) (SP) (click here). This recently released SP will be incorporated into the January...

MITA Efforts Positively Impact Buy America

MITA’s relentless advocacy for reasonableness in the interpretation of the Buy America requirements by the Michigan FHWA division office has been rewarded. On December 21, 2012, the FHWA headquarters in Washington D. C. issued a clarification memorandum for the...

MDOT Revises Buy America Special Provision

As reported in the past, the Buy America reporting criteria that was enforced during the 2012 construction season was a temporary measure.  From the day the Special Provision for Source of Steel and Iron (Buy America), dated May 31, 2012, was placed into effect; the...