Federal Highway Trust Fund Shutdown Could Impact Contractors

As you were informed by a MITA bulletin earlier today, the US Congress has let the surface transportation authorization (known as SAFETEA-LU) expire, temporarily suspending Highway Trust Fund payments to all state transportation departments. Based on conversations...

MDOT To Implement “Pass-Through Bonding” Policy

With the approval of the Federal Highway Administration and the support and encouragement of the heavy highway construction industry, MDOT will implement a new policy that allows for “pass-through” warranty bonds on projects with warranty provisions. Starting with...